On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
We are two best friends who do a deep dive into a new book book series, one book at a time. Join us while we assess the plot, the characters, and the themes of each book, while laughing at some of the more...interesting choices. Join us as we highlight the new series while updating you on other things we are reading, watching, and/or enjoying!
Current Seasons:
Season 1: Shai'Tan on Wheel of Time
Season 2: Blazing through the Poppy Wars
Season 3: The Murderbot Diaries Diaries
Season 4: Peaking into the Green Bone Saga
Season 5: Cycling through Legendborn
Season 6: The Year of the Dresden (Dresden Files)
Season 7: Breaking into the Broken Earth Trilogy
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 262
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Indie Intermission Ep. 11-Do You Think It Might Have Been My Fault? Yes. Yes I Do.(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets)
Hannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They are covering the second half of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews, so spoilers abound! They also reflect on cell phones/…
Indie Intermission Ep. 10- A Ginger from Ginjarr (The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews)
It's that time friends; we're on an Indie Intermission! Spoilers abound because Hannah and Laura cover the first half of K.E. Andrews' book, Assassin of Grins and Secrets. They also cha…
BONUS EPISODE- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow WITH SANDRA OF STORY DARLINGS FAME
Hannah and Laura were so excited to have their friend Sandra (of Story Darlings fame) on to discuss Gabrielle Zevin's book, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow! This book opens itself …
Ep. 100- We Get An Apology From FONDA LEE
Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to have their other best friend and the incredibly talented author, Fonda Lee, join them for their 100th episode! They talk all things Green Bone saga, Fo…
Ep. 99- SEASON 4 FINALE-Peeking Into The Green Bone Saga
Hannah and Laura are devastated, yet again, and this time it's because they are wrapping up their discussion of The Green Bone Saga. They give some of their final thoughts on the charac…
Ep. 98- No. I Can't Handle That (Jade Legacy)
Hannah and Laura are trying to mend their broken hearts, and they don't know where to start. Jade Legacy has wrecked them, but they try to work through all their feelings in this discu…
Ep. 97- "'Nobody Talk To Me. Nobody Touch Me.' 5 Stars." (Jade Legacy)
Hannah and Laura have been personally victimized by Fonda Lee's book Jade Legacy. It's made them cry so many tears, especially during this final section of the plot. They also chat abou…
Ep. 96- I Did Not Expect You To Be "Mr. Religious Man" (Jade Legacy)
Jade Legacy has broken Laura and it's made Hannah care about characters she never thought she would. They cover the second third of Jade Legacy's plot and have an entire range of emoti…
Ep. 95- There Are Enough "Nepo Babies" In The Room (Jade Legacy)
Hannah is unwell. Laura is crushed. You guessed it! They're reading Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee! This week they cover the first third of the plot and groan a lot over a certain character's…
BONUS EPISODE- Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily Edwards WITH EMILY EDWARDS
Today Hannah and Laura get to chat with one of their favorite people: author and podcaster, Emily Edwards! Emily is the author of The Girl Friday series and Hannah and Laura discuss the…
Ep. 94- Obviously No Problems There (Jade War)
Hannah and Laura just talked recently, so they didn't have much to talk about in the front half of the episode, but still managed to go off on some tangents. In the second portion of th…
Ep. 93- Fair Enough...But Also, You Suck So Bad (Jade War)
Hannah and Laura have gotten a little too comfortable while reading Jade War and Fonda Lee is maniacally laughing at them. Probably. They also talk about an awesome graphic novel seri…
Ep. 92- What If She Gets Her Period?! (Jade War)
Hannah and Laura haven't talked in a while so they spend an hour of this episode chatting and going off on tangents. They talk movie franchises they love, TV shows they gave a second c…
Ep. 91- This Was Predictable, But So Unsettling. (Jade War)
Laura's been delving into books and tv shows that handle messy, complicated relationship dynamics and it's giving her a lot of feelings. Hannah's in the middle of a move and watching a …
BONUS EPISODE- The Fall Is All There Is by C.M. Caplan WITH C.M. CAPLAN!!!
Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to have been able to talk with C.M. Caplan about his book, The Fall Is All There Is! We talk about family dynamics, trust issues, technology/science, and a…
Ep. 90- I'm Glad We're Not Thawing Him Out (Jade City)
Hannah and Laura are finishing up the plot and discussion on Fonda Lee's book, Jade City, because these books are very long and they underestimated how long it would take to get through…
Ep. 89- This Is Making Me Face So Many Of My Childhood Actions (Jade City)
Laura and Hannah have anxiety about romantic leads...and they all seem to be about Hannah's past self! We are discussing lots of romance, sci-fi, and just plain good discussions about o…
Ep. 88- It's All Downhill From Here (Jade City)
Laura loves Illinois (and corn) and talks about it far too much. Hannah loves being exactly the right temperature (which is around 72 degrees if you were wondering). Beyond the weathe…
Ep. 87- I Don't Want To Be In This Crime Syndicate Anymore (Jade City)
Laura's back on her Marvel journey with a new problematic favorite and Hannah loved a book that questioned weird thoughts that many people are guilty of having. Then Hannah and Laura do…
Indie Intermission Ep. 9-All Good Ideas Come To You In The Shower- An Interview with Quenby Olson!!!! (Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons)
Hannah and Laura were THRILLED to be able to interview Quenby Olson, the author of Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons! Quenby was such a delight and it…