Sorry, I Was Reading

Do you want to read more books with the enemies to lovers trope? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! 

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their top 6 favorite enemies to lovers books! It was so fun to look back on  past reads and decide which ones were the best recs!! That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2, let us know!!

Also, if there's a "Beginner's Guide" that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!

Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
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On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look back at their favorite reads of 2022 as well as what books they're most excited to read in 2023 -  and it's pretty on brand for each of their reading tastes. Let us know what your favorite books of 2022 were and what you're excited for in 2023!

HAPPY 2023 EVERYONE!!!! Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look back at their favorite reads of 2022 as well as what books they're most excited to read in 2023 -  and it's pretty on brand for each of their reading tastes. Let us know what your favorite books of 2022 were and what you're excited for in 2023!

HAPPY 2023 EVERYONE!!!! Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look at their past and go back to the very beginning of their reading journeys. While Jess's journey is more of a smooth progression from childhood to now, Nat takes Jess and readers on an absolute rollercoaster as she recounts her reading journey which began a mere 2 years ago.  Get ready some reminiscing, a bit of whiplash, and an ever-important BeReal break. Whether a you've been a life-long reader or you're just starting out, let us know what your reading journey has been like!

We are 12 months into the year (happy holidays y'all!)... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look at their past and go back to the very beginning of their reading journeys. While Jess's journey is more of a smooth progression from childhood to now, Nat takes Jess and readers on an absolute rollercoaster as she recounts her reading journey which began a mere 2 years ago.  Get ready some reminiscing, a bit of whiplash, and an ever-important BeReal break. Whether a you've been a life-long reader or you're just starting out, let us know what your reading journey has been like!

We are 12 months into the year (happy holidays y'all!)... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat are living, laughing, and loving as they talk about their favorite books that are either retellings or variations of some famous stories. Get ready for a lot of book recommendations, Nat sharing her love of the Hades/Persephone story, and Jess going on a little spiral about all the books she's currently reading. If you love stories based on other stories, this is the episode for you!

Let us know your favorite retellings and reiterations!! 

We are 11 months into the year ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat are living, laughing, and loving as they talk about their favorite books that are either retellings or variations of some famous stories. Get ready for a lot of book recommendations, Nat sharing her love of the Hades/Persephone story, and Jess going on a little spiral about all the books she's currently reading. If you love stories based on other stories, this is the episode for you!

Let us know your favorite retellings and reiterations!! 

We are 11 months into the year ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a title for a book? Well Nat and Jess play a game this week where they came up with Historical Romance book titles and quiz each other on which is a real title and which was the made up one!

Are you a fan of Historical Romance? What are your favorite books? Definitely let us know!

*Spoilers for the game below*

Here are the list of books we mentioned<3 

All Scot and Bothered - Kerrigan Byrne  

Tall, Duke, and Dangerous - Megan Frampton

X Marks the Scot - Victoria Roberts

Say Yes to the Marquess - Tessa Dare

The Rogue Pirate’s Bride - Shana Galen

My Fake Rake -Eva Leigh

Highlander’s Sacrifice - Alisa Adams

Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Duchess - Ava MacAdams 

Bringing a Sassenach to the Highlands - Veronica Swan

The Art of Ruining a Rake (Scandalous Spinster) - Emma Locke

A Sweet Cure for Past Wounds by Aurora Hanson

We are 11 months into the year ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!
 
Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
  
  We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 
 
 Happy Reading! 
  
 Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a title for a book? Well Nat and Jess play a game this week where they came up with Historical Romance book titles and quiz each other on which is a real title and which was the made up one!

Are you a fan of Historical Romance? What are your favorite books? Definitely let us know!

*Spoilers for the game below*

Here are the list of books we mentioned<3 

All Scot and Bothered - Kerrigan Byrne  

Tall, Duke, and Dangerous - Megan Frampton

X Marks the Scot - Victoria Roberts

Say Yes to the Marquess - Tessa Dare

The Rogue Pirate’s Bride - Shana Galen

My Fake Rake -Eva Leigh

Highlander’s Sacrifice - Alisa Adams

Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Duchess - Ava MacAdams 

Bringing a Sassenach to the Highlands - Veronica Swan

The Art of Ruining a Rake (Scandalous Spinster) - Emma Locke

A Sweet Cure for Past Wounds by Aurora Hanson

We are 11 months into the year ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!
 
Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
  
  We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 
 
 Happy Reading! 
  
 Theme music: @only_alpha_beat

On this week's episode, Jess and Nat compete in Round 2 of their now-favorite competition: Is that quote from a classic or fanfcition? The idea came from incredible Tiktok Creators @timesarrowliterature - go check them out!!

Jess and Nat try to stump each other with a new list of quotes that could either be written by someone in the 1800s or someone in their bedroom in 2022. Any bets as to who you think will win this round? 

Fanfics mentioned:
-I Love You, Vampire Prince, olivieblake ao3
-Possessed, dyspneagrime ao3
-DEATH, RAZIEL 12 ao3
-contraction, punctuation by antistar_e ao3
-In the Land of the 24-Hour News Cycle and a Time of Science, Morena_Evensong ao3
-And What Happened After, thearrogantemu ao3

Let us know your favorite classics or fanfiction quote! Maybe they'll make an appearance in part 3;) With that, happy reading!

Is there a book/genre you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!

We are 10 months into the year (Happy Spooky Season!)... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much<3
 
 We have an exciting month of episodes ahead so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you have the notifications on! Thank you all again for your continued support! 

Happy Reading! 
 
Theme music: @only_alpha_beat