Episode
Do You Wanna Be Right or Happy? | New Year Talk + Reading Ruts
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- Jan 6, 2026
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- 5377
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Summary
It’s 2026 and the Urban Whispers crew is back. LaCie Knight, Sloane, and Morgs kick off the year talking New Year energy (quiet, intentional, and less reactive… even with Aries tendencies), plus the real-life reset that comes with stepping away from the chaos and choosing peace over being “right.” Then we slide into book talk the way we always do: Kindle vs physical books, owning digital books vs “licenses,” and why sometimes you need a break from your phone even if you’re still watching TV. We also get into what we’re reading, what we’re not finishing (because yes, we support a good DNF), and our latest Spin the Wheel picks: slow burn struggles, sports romance wins, and a trauma-heavy read that might need a palate cleanser. Plus we put y’all on to the KC Queens series by Aubrey J, and break down why Zoe is THAT character and why her story needs to come next. And finally, we officially launch the Urban Whispers StoryGraph Reading Challenge : 12 prompts, 3 bonus prompts, and enough options to keep you reading all year without it feeling like homework. New episodes drop every two weeks. Follow us on social, join the challenge, and hit us up with your picks and DNFs.