Top 4 Books and Honorable Mentions

On this episode, Kelsey takes over to share the Top 10 books that she read in 2025. As an avid reader, she logged over 80 titles this year. What made her top choices that she’d recommend? If you’re looking to read more in 2026, here’s the best place to start!

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Kelsey’s Book List Mentioned:

1. The Names by Florence Knapp

2. My Friends by Frederik Backman

3. Good Night from Paris by Jane Healey

4. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

5. Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

6. Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein

7. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

8. The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff

9. Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham

10. An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 60s By Doris Kearns Goodwin

 

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On this episode, Kelsey takes over to share the Top 10 books that she read in 2025. As an avid reader, she logged over 80 titles this year. What made her top choices that she&rsquo;d recommend? If you&rsquo;re looking to read more in 2026, here&rsquo;s the best place to start!
Follow Kelsey on GoodReads&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/152378321-kelsey-rodriguez">HERE</a>
Kelsey&rsquo;s Story Graph Profile <a href="https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kelseybrod">HERE</a>
Send book suggests to&nbsp;MovieMikeD@gmail.com
Kelsey&rsquo;s Book List Mentioned:
1. The Names by Florence Knapp
2. My Friends by Frederik Backman
3. Good Night from Paris by Jane Healey
4. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
5. Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
6. Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein
7. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
8. The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
9. Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham
10. An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 60s By Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is the head writer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’.  The podcast offers a weekly deep dive in a cinema topic often formatted in a ranking list format. Each episode, Mike gives a spoiler free review of a new movie in theaters or streaming at home. Plus, Mike offers listeners a look at what’s coming to a screen near you soon inside of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park where he breaks down the latest film teasers.  Mike is a frequent moviegoer and researcher of movie facts and trivia. He doesn’t consider himself a ‘critic’ because he’s just a guy who loves movies!

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is the head writer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’.  The podcast offers a weekly deep dive in a cinema topic often formatted in a ranking list format. Each episode, Mike gives a spoiler free review of a new movie in theaters or streaming at home. Plus, Mike offers listeners a look at what’s coming to a screen near you soon inside of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park where he breaks down the latest film teasers.  Mike is a frequent moviegoer and researcher of movie facts and trivia. He doesn’t consider himself a ‘critic’ because he’s just a guy who loves movies!

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Kelsey’s Top 10 Books of 2025 + Are Audiobooks Cheating??

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How to Make a Killing Review

THE BRIDE Trailer Park

Movie Mike is here to talk about the state of cinema after a German creative studio has drawn widespread attention after releasing a three-minute sci-fi short film it says matches the look and scale of a $200 million Hollywood production, created entirely with artificial intelligence in a single day. Is Hollywood cooked?  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about How to Make a Killing starring  Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. He plays a guy who must kill seven of his family members to inherit $28 billion. Mike talks about what the movie failed to set up but how undeniable Glen Powell is as an actor. Is he still on track to be the best big American movie star or is he being shoved down our throats? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about THE BRIDE! Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. The story follows a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago to seek help in creating a companion, resulting in the birth of the Bride. Mikes shares his 3 favorite things about the movie including why the studio didn’t want Maggie Gyllenhaal to have Jessie Buckley play the lead role. 

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Movie Mike is here to talk about the state of cinema after a German creative studio has drawn widespread attention after releasing a three-minute sci-fi short film it says matches the look and scale of a $200 million Hollywood production, created entirely with artificial intelligence in a single day. Is Hollywood cooked?&nbsp;&nbsp;In the Movie Review, Mike talks about How to Make a Killing starring&nbsp;&nbsp;Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. He plays a guy who must kill seven of his family members to inherit $28 billion. Mike talks about what the movie failed to set up but how undeniable Glen Powell is as an actor. Is he still on track to be the best big American movie star or is he being shoved down our throats? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about THE BRIDE! Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. The story follows a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago to seek help in creating a companion, resulting in the birth of the Bride. Mikes shares his 3 favorite things about the movie including why the studio didn&rsquo;t want Maggie Gyllenhaal to have Jessie Buckley play the lead role.&nbsp;
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Is Hollywood Ending? $200 million Film Made by AI in 1 Day + Movie Review: How to Make a Killing + Trailer Park: THE BRIDE! 

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Wuthering Heights Review

Disclosure Day
 Trailer Park

Movie Mike shares a baffling list who trashed the movies that gave them their big break. The list includes A-list actors like Jennifer Aniston who despises her role in "Leprechaun". As he tries to understand their reasoning, he gets triggered by certain actors who drag the roles that we all know and love. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It’s a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Mike shares how it’s different from most period dramas, the chemistry between the two leads and if the love story was good or they’re just two hot actors.  Plus how director Emerald Fennell has had a great 3-movie run to start her career. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disclosure Day directed by Steven Spielberg where the question is: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Mike dives into how the movie might be soft launched, really finding out the truth of what is out there and other movies that have pushed ideas onto the public. 

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Check out Kelsey’s new Book Recommendation Instagram @KelseyRodReads

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Movie Mike shares a baffling list who trashed the movies that gave them their big break. The list includes A-list actors like Jennifer Aniston who despises her role in "Leprechaun". As he tries to understand their reasoning, he gets triggered by certain actors who drag the roles that we all know and love. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It&rsquo;s a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Mike shares how it&rsquo;s different from most period dramas, the chemistry between the two leads and if the love story was good or they&rsquo;re just two hot actors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus how director Emerald Fennell has had a great 3-movie run to start her career. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disclosure Day directed by Steven Spielberg where the question is: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Mike dives into how the movie might be soft launched, really finding out the truth of what is out there and other movies that have pushed ideas onto the public.&nbsp;
New Episodes Every Monday!
Check out Kelsey&rsquo;s new Book Recommendation Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyrodreads">@KelseyRodReads</a>
Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/mikedeestro">@MikeDeestro</a>
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Actors Who HATE Movies That Made Them Famous + Movie Review: Wuthering Heights + Trailer Park: Disclosure Day 

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SEND HELP Review

Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer Park

The Library of Congress has revealed the latest works to be entered into the National Film Registry. Mike shares what 25 films made the cut and why he is surprised to find that many American classics still have not been added. He shares his Top 10 Movies that should be considered in the next class of films. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brian. It’s about a woman and her overbearing boss who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Mike shares why he thinks Sam Raimi movies might be misunderstood, why non-horror like Kelsey might enjoy it, why Rachel McAdams stepped away from Hollywood and the Spider-Man 4 movie we were robbed of. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Devil Wears Prada 2 that offers our first real look at where the characters are now, nearly two decades after “Runway” magazine first ruled their lives. Will it be the best No. 2 movie of the year?

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The Library of Congress has revealed the latest works to be entered into the National Film Registry. Mike shares what 25 films made the cut and why he is surprised to find that many American classics still have not been added. He shares his Top 10 Movies that should be considered in the next class of films. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O&rsquo;Brian. It&rsquo;s about a woman and her overbearing boss who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Mike shares why he thinks Sam Raimi movies might be misunderstood, why non-horror like Kelsey might enjoy it, why Rachel McAdams stepped away from Hollywood and the Spider-Man 4 movie we were robbed of. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Devil Wears Prada 2 that offers our first real look at where the characters are now, nearly two decades after &ldquo;Runway&rdquo; magazine first ruled their lives. Will it be the best No. 2 movie of the year?
New Episodes Every Monday!
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10 Overlooked Movies that Belong in National Film Registry + Movie Review: Send Help + Trailer Park: The Devil Wears Prada 2

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Kelsey’s Top 10 Books of 2025 + Are Audiobooks Cheating??

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