It's Not The Book
Erica and Christi
If you love reading books, and talking about books, then you've come to the right place! Join hosts Erica and Christi as they talk about the books that they love and the books that they don't. Listen as they do a deep dive into new releases, classics, and of course the most popular viral reads. Be sure to follow on Instagram @ it'snotthebook_pod for all the latest updates on episodes and real-time reading.
Episodes
It's Cackle
This week, Erica and Christi gear up for spooky season with Cackle by Rachel Harrison. Were they both spellbound, or did the spell break?
It's The Last Time We Drowned
In this week's episode, Erica and Christi talk about The Last Time We Drowned by Saratoga Schaefer. Did this thriller stay above water, or did it sink?
It's My Husband's Wife
This week Erica and Christi go back to the thrillers! My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney. Were they both twisted by the twist - or did one of them see in coming a mile away?
It's Yesteryear
This week Erica and Christi tackle one of the most talked about books of 2026! Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Did it live up to the hype or should it be left in the past?
It's Five Star Weekend
This week, Erica and Christi discuss Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand (now a hit series on Peacock!). Do they both want to attend, or does one of them want to stay home and read?
It's Isola
This week, Erica and Christi talk about Isola! A historical fiction novel that stands the test of time. Did they both like it, or did one of them want to leave the story in the past?
It's The Ministry of Time
This week, Erica and Christi tackle The Ministry of Time. Did they both love the time travel multi genre mash up? Or did one of them want to hit fast forward?
It's Jeneva Rose
This week, Christi and Erica take on not one, not two, but THREE books! All three books are from best selling author Jeneva Rose. Were all the books thrilling?
It's We Came To Welcome You
Today Erica and Christi enter the world of Horror, creepy kids, and HOAs with We Came To Welcome You by Vincent Tirado! Was this a scary book or just scary?
It's Final Girls
Erica and Christi talk about Final Girls by Riley Sager! Somehow, 90s horror movies and Lou Diamond Phillips make it into the conversation. Did they both connect with this book?
It's You Killed Me First
This week Erica and Christi tackle a thriller from a favorite author. Was You Killed Me First by John Marrs a winner for both of them?
It's Atmosphere
This week Erica and Christi are talking about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This was a win for both, in fact, we can't stop talking about it!
It's Wild Dark Shore
This week Erica and Christi are talking about Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. This novel has won multiple awards, but it didn't work for one of us!
It's The Rosie Project
This week Erica and Christi are talking about The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. A book club pick with a split decision.