Show notes: May we take a moment to express our polite rage about the things we hate in books? Yes? Good. Because we’d love to say, “Just stop it!” to some of these plot-driven items that authors keep using in their books. Are we just a bit picky? Maybe. Will we stop hating these things? Never. Enjoy!    Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you’re going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you’re helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!   Something Bookish: [4:23] M: Not Alone by Sarah K. Jackson [5:44] S: Met a fan of RTL in real life! Hi, Lindsey!   12 Things We Hate in Books   Also Mentioned: Episode 38, Bookish Pet Peeves   Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleycoaching  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @thekindredwriters    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.