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• Is It Time to Break Up with Your TBR? | How We Declutter Our Bookshelves

  Creating a book collection you truly love sometimes means getting rid of books—and yes, even the unread ones. In this episode, we’re doing the unexpected as book influencers: we’re decluttering our home libraries.We talk through how we decide which books to keep, which ones to donate, and how to let go of guilt in the process. Whether your shelves are your TBR, your trophy case, or your lending library, this conversation will help you curate a collection that reflects you—not just everything you've ever owned.Perfect for overwhelmed readers, recovering book hoarders, or anyone dreaming of a more intentional reading space. Let’s make your bookshelves a place of joy—not stress.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:53 How to get rid of books you have read without guilt12:59 How to get rid of books you haven't read, TBRs are too long!22:10 How do you want your book collection to feel?30:21 Practical tips and mental shifts to help with declutteringLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #booksofinstagram #BookDeclutter#BookshelfOrganization#BookUnhaul#MinimalistBookshelf#HomeLibraryGoals#TBRDeclutter#BookishLife#IntentionalReading#ReadingCommunity#BookLoverProblems#BookshelfMakeover#BookishContent#BookishPodcast#BooktokUnhaul#DeclutteringTips

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• Book One Is the Best...Skip the Rest! | 20+ Series That Should’ve Stopped After Book One

  Is it time to stop forcing yourself to finish mediocre series? In this fiery, bookish episode, we’re diving into over 20 book series where the first book is the best one—and yes, we're naming names 👀. Whether you're a fantasy fan, romance reader, or sci-fi binge addict, we're here to save you time, money, and reading energy by spilling the truth about series that peak at book one.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:54 – Series we’ve read where Book One is the strongest (but the rest is still good!)08:36 – Series we’ve read where Book One is the best (and the rest gets worse)16:16 – Series where we only read Book One and it works as a standalone18:11 – Our theories on why series often peak with Book One25:18 – Series we haven’t read, but we’ve heard you should stop after Book One27:25 – A wild card: Dune by Frank Herbert—whether to continue depends on what you wantBooks Mentioned:📚 Book One is the strongest, but the rest is still good:Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosMistborn by Brandon SandersonOutlander by Diana GabaldonThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa BroadbentPines by Blake Crouch📉 Book One is the best—skip the rest:Red Queen by Victoria AveyardA Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. SchwabFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutHouse of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. MaasThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card🛑 We only read Book One—it works as a standalone:Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri ManiscalcoSilver Under Nightfall by Rin ChupecoReady Player One by Ernest ClineDune by Frank HerbertVicious by V.E. SchwabThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune👂 Haven’t read, but heard you should stop after Book One:Eragon by Christopher PaoliniLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryScythe by Neal ShustermanTrial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. TuliLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books

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• Want to Grow as a Book Influencer? Zoranne Tells You EVERYTHING

  Are you a new or aspiring book content creator wondering how to stand out online? In this episode, we sit down with our friend and fellow creator ‪@zoranne_‬ to talk about how she built her community, started a publishing imprint, avoided burnout, and became a recognized tastemaker in the book world.Whether you're dreaming of BookTok success, building a YouTube channel, or launching your first brand collab, this conversation is full of real, actionable advice—plus encouragement for the hard days.⏳Timestamps included so you can skip to the good stuff!💬 Leave a comment with your favorite takeaway or advice you wish you had when you started.💡Made for small, new, or aspiring bookish creators ready to grow their platforms and connect deeper with their audience.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:26 Meet Zoranne – Two Truths and a Lie04:48 How Zoranne Started Creating & Took Off07:16 Growing Beyond Regular Posting08:22 Business vs. Community Building09:47 Nurturing vs. Growing an Audience11:27 Luck, Manifesting, or Grit?13:54 Starting a Publishing Imprint with Bindery19:58 Becoming a Tastemaker with Bindery21:00 Avoiding Burnout as a Creator24:09 Connecting Through Books & Intentionality26:27 Why Content Creation Can Be Life-Giving28:44 Networking = Talking to People33:08 Prepping for Rejection36:07 Defining Success as a Creator42:07 How to Fill Your Cup Creatively46:22 What Zoranne's Excited About Next50:06 Zoranne’s Top 3 Tips for Bookish CreatorsSubscribe for more conversations like this every week! 🧡Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #BookTok #BookCreator #ContentCreatorTips #BookInfluencer #AuthorTube #ReadingCommunity #SmallCreatorSupport #Zoranne #BehindTheScenes #CreatorAdvice #HowToGrowOnline #BookishContent #PublishingTips #BookNerd #Bindery #BurnoutPrevention #ManifestingSuccess #BookTalkInterview #GrowYourPlatform

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• Italian Riviera Travel Vlog: Book Lovers, Wanderlust & Plot Twists

  ✈️ Come with us as our online book club takes on the Italian Riviera — a week of adventure, laughter, and unexpected twists! From the sun-soaked shores of Alassio to the colorful villages of the Cinque Terre, from the magical bridges of Dolceacqua to the glamour of Portofino, we journeyed through Italy with open hearts (and a few plot twists we definitely didn’t plan for!).In this episode, you’ll see how we embrace the adventure of group travel, stay flexible through the surprises, and create deep, meaningful connections with fellow book lovers at every stage of life. This isn’t just about travel — it’s about growth, friendship, and the magic of stepping outside your comfort zone.Whether you’re an aspiring traveler, a woman looking for real community, or a bookworm dreaming of meeting kindred spirits around the world, this episode will inspire you to say yes to something new.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:04 Alassio14:29 Sanremo17:01 Dolceacqua28:42 Camogli29:48 Larici33:23 Cinque Terre38:31 Fruttuoso40:12 Portofino🌍 Ready to join us on our next bookish adventure? Find out more on Patreon this week patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhood and join women who are ready to grow, connect, and explore!🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more travel vlogs, book recommendations, reviews, and more!All thumbnail photos courtesy of Kailee Welp: https://www.kaileealsens.com/Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#ItalianRiviera #TravelVlog #BookClubTravel #WomenTravelers #ItalyTravelVlog #BookishTravel #GroupTravelForWomen #PlotTwistTravel #FriendshipThroughTravel #CinqueTerreVlog #PortofinoTravel #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books

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• Damage Report On Our 2025 Reading Goals… AND 20+ Books We're Reading ASAP!

  In this episode of The Sisterhood Podcast, we’re checking in on our 2025 reading goals after Q1—what’s working, what’s not, and the tweaks we’re making for Q2! 📚We also share 10-20 book titles we’re excited to dive into this spring, perfect for anyone looking to build their Q2 TBR or stay motivated on their own reading journey.Whether you're someone who made New Year reading resolutions, loves a good wrap-up and reset, or just wants a peek behind the scenes at how we approach reading as content creators, this one’s for you.✨ We talk accountability, routines, and keeping things fun and flexible—and yes, we mention some seriously exciting 2025 book releases too.💬 Drop your Q2 reading plans in the comments—we love hearing from fellow book lovers and helping you stay inspired.Timestamps & book list in the description below!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:27 Checkin: Maddie’s 2025 Reading Goals02:03 Checkin: Kristen’s 2025 Reading Goals04:41 2025 Releases Maddie’s Excited to Read06:49 Kristen’s Slower More Intentional Approach to Her TBR 09:59 2025 Releases Kristen’s Excited About10:51 Series Maddie is Continuing14:54 Series for Kristen19:58 Books We Won’t Read on Audiobook20:57 Starting Our First Stephen King Book23:03 Romance Books on Kristen’s TBR25:19 New Series Maddie Is Anticipating27:14 Kristen is Tackling Liveship Traders Trilogy31:52 Resolutions Can Shift! Let’s Have A Great Q2!BOOKS MENTIONEDGifted and TalentedBy Olivie BlakeKatabasisBy R.F. KuangBury Our Bones In the Midnight SoilBy V.E. SchwabFirst-Time CallerBy B.K. BorisonFlawlessBy Elsie SilverSunrise on the ReapingBy Suzanne CollinsThe Burning SeriesThe Rage of Dragons and Fires of VengeanceBy Evan WintersAudiobook Narrator: Prentice OnayemiThe Lost Queen seriesBy Signe PikeThe Bound and the Broken SeriesBy Ryan CahillVilest ThingsBy Chloe GongAn Ember in the Ashes SeriesBy Sabaa TahirInfernal DevicesBy Cassandra ClareLegendborn CycleBy Tracy DeonnDungeon Crawler CarlBy Matt DinnimanA Sea of Unspoken ThingsBy Adrienne YoungDeath of the Author By Nnedi OkoraforMurderbotBy Martha Wells11/22/63Stephen KingChestnut SpringsBy Elsie SilverAge of Madness Trilogy By Joe AbercrombieThe Fitz and the Fool TrilogyBy Robin HobbWheel of TimeBy Robert JordanDaughter of the EmpireBy Raymond E. Feist and Jenny WurstDandelion DynastyBy Ken LiuThe ExpanseBy James S.A. CoreyA Song of Ice and FireBy George R.R. MartinLiveship Traders By Robin HobbLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #readinggoals #TBR2025 #bookpodcast #ReadingGoals2025 #Quarter2TBR #TBRUpdate #BookPodcast #ReadingWrapUp #ReadersOfYouTube #ContentCreatorLife #BehindTheScenes #ReadingAccountability #BookishCommunity #BooksToRead2025 #MidYearCheckIn #BookLoversUnite #ReadingMotivation #GoalSettingForReaders

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