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A Time Was Read

Yvonne C

A Time Was Read is your weekly book check-in with honesty, banter, and a little side-eye.

I’m breaking down what I’m reading — what worked, what didn’t, and what had me pausing like “wait… what?”

Every episode ends the same way:

👉 Buy, Borrow, or Burn?

Because every book doesn’t deserve your time.

New episodes drop Sundays at 5PM.

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Avg 38 min
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S1 · E29
September 13 · 38 min
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole | A Time Was Read
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole This week's read? When No One Is Watching... and baby... a time was attempted. A changing neighborhood, suspicious neighbors, and enough secrets to have me theorizing, investigating, and side-eyeing everybody right alongside Sydney. 👀 I'm breaking down the twists, the theories, and why I had FUN reading this one even though the ending didn't completely stick the landing for me. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E28
September 6 · 27 min
Love on Replay by Monica Walters | A Time Was Read
Love on Replay by Monica Walters This week's read? Love on Replay... and baby... a time was read. Second chances, old feelings, and the question of whether some love stories deserve another spin. I'm breaking down the romance, the history between the characters, and why this second-chance love story kept me turning the pages. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E27
August 31 · 28 min
The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest | A Time Was Read
The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest This week's read? The Summer Girlfriend... and baby... a time was attempted. A fake-dating arrangement, complicated feelings, and the kind of chemistry that makes pretending a little harder than expected. I'm breaking down the romance, the fake-dating setup, and the choices that made this one an interesting read, even when I wanted a little more from the story. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E26
August 23 · 48 min
Verity by Colleen Hoover | A Time Was Read
Verity by Colleen Hoover This week's read? Verity... and baby... a time was read. A seemingly incapacitated author, a disturbing manuscript, and a house full of secrets that had me questioning who could actually be trusted. I'm breaking down the revelations, the manipulation, and why this one had me questioning EVERYTHING right up to the end. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages. As promised, check me out here: https://linktr.ee/justsimplyyvonne
S1 · E25
August 19 · 42 min
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans | A Time Was Read
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans This week's read? The Correspondent... and baby, a time was attempted. I kept waiting for the story to come together, but by the end I wasn't really sure what the point was supposed to be. I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't, and why this one left me more confused about its purpose than satisfied by the story. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E24
August 10 · 35 min
Summer in Dooley by Greyce Huffington | A Time Was Read
Summer in Dooley by Greyce Huffington This week's read? Summer in Dooley... and baby... a time was attempted. Small-town drama, broken trust, and complicated relationships made this an engaging read. But at just 196 pages, I couldn't help wishing the story had a little more room to breathe. I'm breaking down the emotions, the relationship dynamics, and why some moments felt rushed while others left me wanting just a little more. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E23
August 3 · 39 min
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | A Time Was Read
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown This week's read? Pretty Things... and baby... a time was attempted. Con artists, privilege, and a tangled web of lies that kept me wondering who was really in control. I'm breaking down the twists, the shifting alliances, and why this one had an interesting premise even if it didn't completely stick the landing for me. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E22
July 26 · 43 min
No Exit by Taylor Adams | A Time Was Read
No Exit by Taylor Adams This week's read? No Exit... and baby, a time was read. A stranded group of strangers. A blizzard. One impossible discovery. This thriller wastes no time throwing you into the action, and it rarely lets up. I'm breaking down the tension, the nonstop suspense, and why this one had me flipping pages long after I should've been asleep. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E21
July 20 · 45 min
The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson | A Time Was Read
The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson This week's read? The Scammer — and baby… a time was read. Secrets, deception, and characters who kept me questioning who was really running the game. I'm breaking down the twists, the motives, and why this one kept me hooked from start to finish. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E20
July 12 · 45 min
The Divorce by Freida McFadden | A Time Was Read
The Divorce by Freida McFadden This week's read? The Divorce... and baby... a time was read. Lies, betrayal, and enough twists to keep me second-guessing everybody until the very end. I'm breaking down the suspects, the secrets, and why this one had me hooked... even if I finished with a few unanswered questions. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E19
July 5 · 38 min
Good Intentions by Marisa Walz | A Time Was Read
Good Intentions by Marisa Walz This week’s read? Good Intentions — and baby… a time was read. A complicated main character, messy decisions, and a story that kept reminding me that good intentions don't always lead to good outcomes. I’m breaking down Cady's choices, the consequences, and why this one had me questioning where good intentions stop being a valid excuse. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E18
June 28 · 35 min
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | A Time Was Read
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler This week's read? Parable of the Sower... and baby... a time was endured. I respected what Octavia Butler was trying to do more than I enjoyed reading it. I'm breaking down the themes, the world-building, and why this one left me appreciating the message more than the reading experience. Official rating inside. If you've read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week... keep turning pages.
S1 · E17
June 21 · 43 min
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf | A Time Was Read
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf This week’s read? The Overnight Guest — and baby… a time was read. An isolated farmhouse, a buried past, and the kind of storm that traps more than just the weather. I’m breaking down the twists, the alternating timelines, and why this one kept me questioning what really happened until the very end. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E16
June 15 · 37 min
Twisted Love by Ana Huang | A Time Was Read
Twisted Love by Ana Huang This week’s read? Twisted Love — and baby… a time was read. A slow-burning romance, family secrets, and enough banter to make me smile right alongside the characters. I’m breaking down the chemistry, the emotional journey, and why this story worked so well for me from beginning to end. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E15
June 8 · 36 min
How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates by Shailee Thompson | A Time Was Read
How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates by Shailee Thompson This week’s read? How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates — and baby… a time was attempted. The first 100 pages had me laughing, the middle had me taking naps, and the ending woke me back up just enough to finish. I’m breaking down the humor, the pacing, and why this one started strong but lost a little steam along the way. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E14
June 1 · 33 min
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham | A Time Was Read
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham This week’s read? A Flicker in the Dark — and baby… a time was attempted. A convicted serial killer, a family left picking up the pieces, and a twist I genuinely didn't see coming. I’m breaking down the reveals, the family dynamics, and why I finished this one with more questions than answers. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E13
May 24 · 50 min
The Princess and the PI by Nikki Payne | A Time Was Read
The Princess and the PI by Nikki Payne This week’s read? The Princess and the PI — and baby… a time was read. A murder mystery wrapped in family drama, religion, secrets, and just enough steam to keep things interesting 👀 I’m breaking down the tension, the messy dynamics, and how this story managed to balance mystery, romance, and chaos all at once. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E12
May 17 · 34 min
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | A Time Was Read
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson This week’s read? The Kind Worth Killing — and baby… a time was read. Murder plots, manipulation, and the kind of characters that make you realize nobody in this story should be trusted. I’m breaking down the twists, the mind games, and why this one kept me locked in watching everybody spiral. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E11
May 10 · 36 min
Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith | A Time Was Read
Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith This week’s read? Worthy — and baby… a time was attempted. It gave nuggets, not necessarily a full plate… but definitely enough to have me pausing like “wait a minute now 👀” I’m breaking down the revelations, the relationships, and the moments that had me wanting just a little more clarity by the end. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.
S1 · E10
May 3 · 34 min
The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney | A Time Was Read
The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney This week’s read? The Girl Before — and baby… a time was read. A house like that? With all those rules?? Already a problem. I stayed locked in trying to figure out what was really going on and how everything connected. I’m breaking down the tension, the reveals, and why I enjoyed the ride… and now I’m curious to see if the Netflix adaptation got it right. Official rating inside. If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Until next week… keep turning pages.

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