Ep 456 - Most Anticipated for March and April!

In this highly anticipated episode of Reading Glasses, hosts Mallory O'Mara and Brie Grant dive into their most eagerly awaited books for March and April, sharing a deeply curated list that reflects their personal tastes and the pulse of contemporary book culture. The episode begins with a heartfelt thank-you to their MaxFun members, who make such labor-intensive episodes possible—Mallory reveals this one took nine hours to write and required her to sacrifice an entire day of her own writing. They kick off the book discussion with a shared pick: Mike Chen’s space opera *The Photonic Effect*, which both hosts are thrilled about. From there, they explore a rich tapestry of genres—horror, romance, historical fiction, magical realism, and sci-fi—with standout picks like *Wolfworm* by T. Kingfisher, *The Radiant Dark* by Alexandra Oliver, and *The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances* by Glenn Dixon, a cozy sci-fi tale inspired by *The Brave Little Toaster*. The hosts also highlight listener tips on finding novellas via Libby and the value of checking poetry and graphic novel sections for short reads. The episode concludes with a playful, affectionate exchange about their favorite tropes—haunted houses, queer joy, and large monster men—while promoting MaxFun’s upcoming Maximum Fun Drive and merch store.