Fifty Percent

Fifty Percent

Fifty Percent

English Arts Books Explicit
Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (19)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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98%
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About This Podcast

Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there’s usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorite authors, recommendations, BookTok reactions and more. Graphic by Parker Story @valetnovel

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Recent Episodes

"Star Shipped" by Cat Sebastian

May 09, 2026 1h 12m

Katey and Abigail read "Star Shipped" by Cat Sebastian. Other topics include hotel TV channels, what you can’t bring through TSA, reality TV cop shows and why asking for help can feel harder than…

2026 summer reading roundup: What's on our romance TBR

Apr 24, 2026 1h 8m

Katey and Abigail attempt to become video girlies. Other topics include pivoting to video, tattoo lore, and aggressively recommending a new Austin oyster spot.

'The Night We Met' by Abby Jimenez

Apr 10, 2026 1h 16m

Abigail and Katey read "The Night We Met" by Abby Jimenez, one of their must-read authors. Other topics include overly grand gestures, stress-puking and late-night Taco Bell.

'How to Write a Love Story' by Catherine Walsh

Mar 27, 2026 1h 13m

Katey and Abigail read "How to Write a Love Story" by Catherine Walsh. Other topics include what Katey would bequeath to Abigail in her will, questionable beach hookup logistics, pronouncing Irish…

'And Now, Back to You' by B.K. Borison

Mar 13, 2026 1h 9m

Katey and Abigail read B.K. Borison’s “And Now, Back to You,” the second in the Heartstrings series. Other topics include the fever dream of South by Southwest, whether “Saving Private Ryan” deserved…

'Skate It Till You Make It' by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

Feb 28, 2026 56m

Katey and Abigail read "Skate It Till You Make It" by Rufaro Faith Mazarura, an Olympics-themed book just after the ending of the actual Winter Games. Other topics include the U.S. women's hockey…

We're so back? Heated Rivalry, People We Meet on Vacation & a reading recap

Feb 13, 2026 37m

Abigail and Katey shake the dust off and return for 2026 after a long (but needed) absence. They catch up on What Happened, what they read during their time away and how they both got "Heated…

'Witch You Would' by Lia Amador

Oct 10, 2025 58m

Katey and Abigail read "Witch You Would" by Lia Amador, a great kickoff to October reads. Other topics include supporting your local newspaper, adjunct professor slander in romance novels and vending…

'August Lane' by Regina Black

Sep 25, 2025 1h 8m

Katey and Abigail read “August Lane” by Regina Black, a new-to-them author who ripped their hearts out with this book. Other topics include some recording shenanigans while Abigail dogsits her mom’s…

'Beg, Borrow, Or Steal' by Sarah Adams

Sep 12, 2025 57m

Katey and Abigail read Sarah Adams’ “Beg, Borrow, Or Steal,” a third in a series but a great standalone nonetheless. Other topics include The Perfect Notebook (as deemed by Abigail), The Valley and…

Abigail takes a journey through her TBR

Aug 28, 2025 44m

In her solo episode debut, Abigail went through her shelves to find some books the have been languishing in her TBR for perhaps no real reason, from romance to the classics. She also (of course)…

'The Life of A Showgirl' reaction and predictions

Aug 15, 2025 38m

We WERE going to talk about a book this week, but then Taylor Swift announced her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" and all our plans went out the window. Topics MOSTLY include Taylor Swift, but…

Katey's favorite reads of 2025 (so far)

Jul 31, 2025 36m

Abigail's on a work trip, so Katey's yappin' solo about her favorite reads of 2025 so far. She's also desperate for tips on organizing her home library, if anyone's got any!

'Sounds Like Love' by Ashley Poston

Jul 17, 2025 1h 12m

Abigail and Katey revisit one of their faves, Ashley Poston, and discuss her latest romance novel “Sounds Like Love.” Other topics include how badly they wish the Marge was real, the colors of the…

'Finders Keepers' by Sarah Adler

Jul 03, 2025 1h 13m

Katey and Abigail read the latest book from friend of the pod Sarah Adler, "Finders Keepers." Discussion topics include writing and reading dual timelines, defining success, authorial intent, men…

'Slow Burn Summer' by Josie Silver

Jun 19, 2025 1h 2m

Katey and Abigail return from their European travels and read "Slow Burn Summer" by Josie Silver. Other topics include writing grief, Book of The Month's recent scandal, summer resolutions to…

'Flirting Lessons' by Jasmine Guillory

Jun 04, 2025 41m

Abigail and Katey read “Flirting Lessons” by Jasmine Guillory, a romance OG whom they haven’t read in years. They also discuss being editors, burlesque shows, the joys of gardening, and whether or…

2025 summer romance release roundup

May 21, 2025 34m

It’s SUMMERTIME and that means reading in the pool ignoring how hot it is. Katey and Abigail read the blurbs for some summer-y reads, and discuss their plans for Europe, the one thing Abigail always…

'Big Fan' by Alexandra Romanoff

May 08, 2025 1h 12m

Abigail and Katey discuss their first 831 Stories novella, “Big Fan” by Alexandra Romanoff. Other topics include a very special cupcake surprise, how often Katey uses her Alamo Draft Pass (to the…

'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry

May 01, 2025 1h 4m

Abigail and Katey get in their feelings about “Great Big Beautiful Life,” romance queen Emily Henry’s latest book. Topics include the book’s dual timeline structure, its difference from the other…

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