It Gets Good

Latest Episodes:

172. Love It or Leave It Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

In this week's episode we talk about a little bit of everything! We have some book news (new adaptations - shocker!), F1 updates about our favorite driver Lando, and a new game that inevitably leads to A LOT of laughs. Sorry not sorry for laughing so much this episode - IYKYK.

Make sure to join us for our July Book Club, The Poet Empress by Shen Tao!

Currently Reading:

Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion vol. 6 by Beth Brower

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

171. June Wrap Up Jul 08, 2026

Show notes

We have another shorter episode this week but we still have plenty to chat about! Hannah and Kyleigh read a combined 30 books so they have lots of thoughts to share. Micaela read 2 books and also gave us an update on how she's feeling ahead of the Silverstone race weekend. We're all pretty excited about our July Book Club pick, so grab a copy of The Poet Empress by Shen Tao and come read along with us!

Currently Reading:

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

Fairy Tale by Stephen King

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion vol. 4 by Beth Brower

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

170. June Book Club: Hamnet Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

This week we discuss our June book club pick, Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. We had a lot of mixed feelings on this book as well as the movie. Micaela still isn't loving the classics but Hannah and Kyleigh did enjoy this one! We also go through some recent book news and share our thoughts on the F1 season so far.

If you haven't heard yet, we're reading The Poet Empress by Shen Tao for our July Book Club. Grab your copy and join us next month!

Currently Reading:

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Joyland by Stephen King

169. Our Favorites So Far This Year Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

We have a shorty little episode for you today - a mid-year wrap up since we're (almost) half way through 2026! We share our favorite books so far, our fave and least fave adaptations, and more. Micaela even shares her favorite Michael Jackson songs (spoiler alert, it's a long list!)

If you haven't heard yet, we're reading The Poet Empress by Shen Tao for our July Book Club. Grab your copy and join us next month!

Currently Reading:

Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde

Count My Lies by Sophie Strava

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Hamnet by Maggie O Farrell

168. A Little Book News, A Little Mind Reading Jun 17, 2026

Show notes

Today we go through some exciting book news like some new books, drama, and adaptations we have been watching! We then play a game we have been wanting to do for a while, and lets just say it was pretty good! We also share some updates on our book club book!

Currently Reading:

Half City by Kate Golden

Hamnet by Maggie O Farrell

Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde

Hold Back the River by Ashley Dill

167. Summer Book Recs 3.0 Jun 10, 2026

Show notes

It's hard to believe but we have our THIRD summer book recommendation episode for you! It's a mix of books that we read and LOVE and ones that are on our TBRs. We have fantasy, romance, and everything in between so whether you're looking for a book to binge by the pool or beach, we have a rec for you!

Make sure to add Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrel to your summer TBR so you can join us for our June Book Club!!

Currently Reading:

Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe

Hold Back the River by Ashley Dill

Everything's Coming up Rosie by Courtney Walsh

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

166. May Wrap Up Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

This week we are chatting about the books we read in May! Hannah had a killer month with a lot of books, Kyleigh also had a great reading month, and Micaela listened to Michael Jackson all month. We chat about some ideas for next episode and also get into a deep dive on one of Hannah's most recent reads.

Currently Reading:

Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

The Good Parts by Evann Normandin

Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

165. May Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures May 27, 2026

Show notes

We start talking about Remarkably Bright Creatures (with spoilers) around the 22 minute mark.

This week we're talking about our March Book Club pick: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt! We had very differing opinions about the book but all really loved the movie! We talk about the movie and book at the same time throughout the episode so make sure you are caught up before listening. We do cover some book news at the start and have to talk about the incredible Michael movie and F1 at the end so there's plenty to enjoy outside of the book chats!

Currently Reading:

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

A Hard Row to Hoe by blessedtoaster

Pines by Blake Crouch

Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen

164. The It Gets Good Starter Pack May 20, 2026

Show notes

Three years of It Gets Good means it's finally time for the ultimate starter pack episode. We're breaking down the books that define our reading taste, the episodes new listeners should start with, our most unhinged opinions and recurring podcast lore, and the moments that somehow became core memories. Whether you've been here since day one or just found us, this is your guide to everything that makes It Gets Good what it is. Consider this your official orientation into the chaos.

Currently Reading:

A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker

Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen

163. One Star Reviews That Personally Offended Us May 13, 2026

Show notes

In today's episode, we are reading one star reviews of some of our recent reads. We did this last year and had fun reading through all the hilarious reviews so we decided to bring it back! Overall we found some really good reviews and tried our best to guess what book they were about. We also had to recap the fantastic F1 weekend in Miami - finally feels like we're back!!

Currently Reading:

The Good Parts by Evann Normandin

Want to Know a Secret by Frieda McFadden

A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry