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
BONUS EPISODE-They Understand Christmas Really Well
Hannah and Laura have watched the most iconic Christmas movie ever... GREMLINS! They have a lot of questions that remain unanswered. However, they had a blast talking about this movie a…
BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Catch-Up
Hannah and Laura haven't shared what they have been reading, watching, and enjoying in a while, so this episode is dedicated to exactly that! Hannah and Laura break up on air and the fu…
Pitch Perfect: Season 4 Showdown
Hannah and Laura are getting ready to dive into season 3: The Murderbot Diaries, Diaries, but they don't know what they will be covering after that! GASP! Hannah and Laura each pitch 4…
Nostalgia Book Club - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (with FICTION FANS)
"It is ACTUALLY Christmas." Welcome to another installment of the Nostalgia Book Club! Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to talk with Lilly and Sara of Fiction Fans Podcast about a childhoo…
BONUS EPISODE- Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man by Emily J. Edwards
Hannah and Laura have the absolute pleasure of "gathering in the accusatorium" with one of their favorite people, author Emily J. Edwards, to talk about her new book Viviana Valentine…
BONUS EPISODE-Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun
Hannah and Laura were THRILLED to talk with author, Alison Cochrun, about her new book Kiss Her Once For Me! Pick up a copy NOW!!! You can find Alison, see her work and find out what's …
Indie Intermission Ep. 6- Author Interview with E.P. Stavs! (The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs)
Hannah and Laura chat with author E. P. Stavs about her book, The Marked Princess! Pick up Erin's work now and be sure to follow her on twitter at: @e_stavs and on Instagram at: @e.p.st…
Indie Intermission Ep. 5- We Love An Incompetent Villian (The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs)
Laura has watched so many things and has a lot of complicated thoughts about a Netflix show that she didn't quite understand. Hannah has read a LOT of thrillers via audiobook and apprec…
Indie Intermission Ep. 4- I Love A Good Scatter. (The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs)
Laura read a creepy book based on Hannah's recommendation and thinks she may re-read it at some point. Laura also watched some TV shows that surprised her a lot with their representatio…
Ep. 73- BLAZING THROUGH THE POPPY WARS (SEASON FINALE)
***SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE FOR R.F. KUANG'S THE POPPY WAR SERIES. If you haven't read the series, please be aware that there are spoilers in this episode.***
Hannah and Laura have "blazed …
Ep. 72- Who's Gonna Tell Her?(The Burning God)
Laura actually watched some movies/tv shows that Hannah recommended to her and LOVED them. Hannah reveals her immense knowledge of Soap Operas, which amazes Laura. Hannah also read a fu…
Ep. 71- You Must Be So Much Happier Than Me (The Burning God)
Hannah gives a new revenge movie recommendation that reminds her of some of those well-loved problematic movies from our "teenage years." Laura reveals that she has not watched the fa…
Ep. 70- But He's Handsome (The Burning God)
Ep. 69- The Worst Couple at a Restaurant (The Burning God)
This week Hannah and Laura are covering part 1 of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang! It's actually happening. But first! Laura loves the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, but Hannah a…
BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Enjoy Talking To Each Other
Hannah and Laura haven't talked in a while, so things went off the rails. Enjoy this discussion of things we've been reading and watching and we PROMISE that next week The Burning God w…
BONUS EPISODE- Charles Explains How a Fictional Taser Works-Monstress Volume 1 with Friends Talking Fantasy!!
Hannah and Laura have friends! And they're here to talk fantasy! Friends Talking Fantasy podcast's Charles and Dylan are talking about Monstress Volume 1 with us and Hannah and Laura ar…
Ep. 68- How Interesting. How Convenient. (The Dragon Republic)
Hannah and Laura have an amazing opportunity and they want you to join them! You can become a coach! Just kidding. BUT! Laura read a heavy book that put her into a slump and attempted …
BONUS EPISODE- Babel by R.F. Kuang
Hannah and Laura were lucky to receive advance reader copies of Babel by R.F. Kuang, and they read it SO fast. So in honor of the book's release on 8/23/22, here is a special episode on…
Ep. 67- The Veggie Pod (The Dragon Republic)
It may not be a reading podcast this week, or at least not for Laura!! We do a deep dive into canning, goats, and The Newest Olympian podcast nonstop. Hannah went on vacation recently, …
Ep. 66- Uhnnh (The Dragon Republic)
Laura wonders why there couldn't have been an Ant-Woman, and has been giddy over some recent romance reads. Hannah wonders why random ghost children are scarier than ghost adults with u…