Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
Hosting
www.byuradio.org

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About This Podcast

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 readers giving real takes to help you find the right book for right now. Proofread is a production of BYU Radio.

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Recent Episodes

S3E6 The Odyssey by Homer, Trans. Emily Wilson

Jun 11, 2026 16m

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 holds up today and…

S3E5 “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy

Jun 04, 2026 16m

“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 explore whether…

S3E4 "The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo

May 28, 2026 16m

"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 the novel’s magical…

S3E3 "The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center

May 21, 2026 16m

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. "The Rom-Commers" by…

S3E2 "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins

May 14, 2026 14m

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 the power of letting…

S3E1 "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans

May 07, 2026 16m

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 the fast-moving…

S3 Proofread — Season 3 Trailer

Apr 16, 2026 0m 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 love and less of what…

S2E8 "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" by Eliezer Yudkowsky

Mar 26, 2026 17m

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 high-stakes world…

S2E7 "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman

Mar 19, 2026 14m

"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 doorstep. Blending…

S2E6 "Everything Sad is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

Mar 12, 2026 15m

"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 as it explores…

S2E5 “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Mar 05, 2026 14m

“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is a quiet novel with a giant heart and an octopus who might be the wisest character of them all. Set in a small coastal town, the story follows a…

S2E4 "We Are Eating the Earth" by Michael Grunwald

Feb 26, 2026 15m

“We Are Eating the Earth” by Michael Grunwald takes on one of the biggest stories of our time: how the global food system is reshaping the planet. Grunwald argues that what’s on our plate is…

S2E3 "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard

Feb 19, 2026 16m

“Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard is a work of creative nonfiction about seeing the natural world. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tinker Creek, Dillard observes muskrats, praying…

S2E2 "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell

Feb 12, 2026 16m

"Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell is a tender novel about love, grief, and the quiet moments that shape a family’s life. Centered on the death of Shakespeare's son and the damage left in its wake, the…

S2E1 "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir

Feb 05, 2026 16m

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir is a fast-paced, sci-fi adventure about survival, friendship, and what it means to save humanity when everything is on the line. When a lone astronaut wakes up…

S1E12 "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman

Oct 16, 2025 16m

"My Friends" by Fredrik Backman is a heartfelt and reflective conclusion to his Beartown trilogy. It's a story about friendship, forgiveness, and finding meaning after unimaginable loss. Returning to…

S1E11 "Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon Sanderson

Oct 09, 2025 14m

Tress of the Emerald Sea" by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical yet profound adventure that reimagines the fairy tale quest through a Cosmere lens. When Tress sets sail across a…

S1E10 "Till We Have Faces" by C. S. Lewis

Oct 02, 2025 17m

"Till We Have Faces" by beloved author C. S. Lewis retells the ancient myth of Cupid and Psyche through the eyes of Orual, a queen haunted by love, loss, and the longing to see the divine face to…

S1E9 "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë

Sep 25, 2025 15m

"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë is a dark and turbulent tale of passion, revenge, and generational conflict set on the stormy Yorkshire moors. First published in 1847, Brontë’s only novel broke…

S1E8 "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Sep 18, 2025 17m

"Klara and the Sun" by Nobel Prize–winning author Kazuo Ishiguro is a haunting novel that blends science fiction with deep human questions. Told through the eyes of Klara, an Artificial Friend…

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