Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get thoughtful context, a quick summary, honest opinions, and clear content warnings. No spoilers and no fluff. These aren’t sponsored reviews, just real r...
Latest episodes
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14 min
"Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Just in time for Halloween, Daphne du Maurier’s "Rebecca" explores the dark secrets of Maxim de Winter's late wife and the echoes of the past that still haunt the great estate, Man…
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14 min
"Whistler" by Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett’s "Whistler" explores the complexities of family, relationships, and the unexpected ways people can shape each other’s lives. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Patchett’s t…
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13 min
"Solito" by Javier Zamora
Javier Zamora’s "Solito" tells the story of a nine-year-old boy’s journey from El Salvador to the United States to reunite with his parents. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Zamora’s p…
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15 min
"Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado-Perez
Caroline Criado-Perez’s “Invisible Women” explores the ways women have been overlooked in data, research, and everyday design. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Perez’s eye-opening find…
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14 min
"Kin" by Tayari Jones
Tayari Jones’ “Kin” follows two sisters whose lives are shaped by family, race, and the complicated bonds that connect them. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Jones’ powerful story and…
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15 min
"Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke
Caro Claire Burke’s “Yesteryear” follows a successful tradwife influencer whose picture perfect homesteading life online suddenly becomes a terrifying reality when she wakes up in…
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14 min
"Stone Yard Devotional" by Charlotte Wood
Charlotte Wood’s “Stoneyard Devotional” explores grief, memory, and the complicated ways we carry the past with us. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Wood’s story and reflect on how los…
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15 min
"Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi
"Theo of Golden" explores friendship, belonging, and the courage it takes to find your place in an unfamiliar world. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Theo’s journey and reflect on the…
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14 min
"Why I Am Not An Atheist" by Christopher Beha
Christopher Beha’s “Why I Am Not an Atheist” explores questions of faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in a world shaped by uncertainty. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Beha’s pe…
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13 min
"The Wager" by David Grann
David Grann’s “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” tells the gripping true story of a shipwrecked crew and the choices people make when pushed to the edge. Hosts Kac…
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16 min
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Trans. Emily Wilson
Homer’s “The Odyssey” follows one of literature’s most famous heroes on a journey filled with monsters and mythology. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss whether this ancient epic still h…
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16 min
“Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy
“Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy combines environmental themes, family dynamics, and suspense in a story set against a stark and unforgiving landscape. Hosts Kacy and Tyler…
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17 min
"The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo
"The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo blends historical fiction, folklore, and mystery into a story that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss whether th…
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17 min
"The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center
A struggling writer gets the chance of a lifetime to help rewrite a big Hollywood romantic comedy, but working with a cynical screenwriter might change more than just the script. "…
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15 min
"The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
A simple idea promises to change the way we handle relationships, stress, and expectations, but does it actually work in real life? "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins explores th…
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16 min
"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans
How much can we really understand through correspondence alone? A series of letters reveals the inner life of a woman navigating ambition, loneliness, and the search for meaning in…
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Proofread — Season 3 Trailer
Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you lo…
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17 min
"If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" by Eliezer Yudkowsky
A mysterious machine promises to solve humanity’s biggest problems--but at a cost no one fully understands. "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" by Eliezer Yudkowsky dives into the…
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14 min
"The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman
"The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman follows a group of retirees in a quiet English village who meet weekly to solve cold cases until a real murder lands right on their door…
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16 min
"Everything Sad is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
"Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri is told through the voice of a young Iranian refugee sharing his story in an Oklahoma classroom. The book blends myth, memory, and humor…