The BookTok B*tch*es

Gill and Lola are back with candid book talk, strong opinions and plenty of reading recommendations. This episode ranges from thrillers and audiobooks to the lively debate around the Verity adaptation and the manuscript-versus-letter controversy. 📚🎬 They also discuss what they're reading, including The Kind Worth Killing, Pretty Girls, Dracula on audiobook and Fury Bound. 📚📚 Along the way,...

Burnout, BookTok pressure, and a thriller writer who just might make you question every character in the room. Lola, Gill and Bradley get brutally honest about the exhausting side of social media, the weird guilt of taking a break and why views, likes and algorithm swings can mess with your head far more than they should. 🎙️📚 Bradley opens up about the chaotic lead-up to publishing Tides That Lie...

BookTok is bigger, messier and more addictive than most readers expect and this conversation proves why. Thriller Queen Gill, Lolareadstoomuch and Jen's Bookish Thoughts get real about the books they devour, the chaos of BookTok culture and why readers are done being told what they should and shouldn't read.🎙️❤️ Jen opens up about her speed-reading habits, how she found BookTok and the rea...

BookTok is getting louder, meaner and more dramatic and Lola and Gill are not here for the pile-ons. If you care about books, online community or just want to know how to stay sane in the middle of BookTok chaos, this one is for you. 📚🎙️ Along the way, they get delightfully sidetracked into the reads, tools and bookish wins making their week better, from a vampire crime thriller set 20 years in t...

Book talk gets delightfully chaotic when thriller queen Gill with her book-wife Lola (lolareadstoomuch) and indie author Jade McFay sit down to unpack what makes a page turner actually work and why some endings leave readers furious! 📚❤️ If you love fast, twisty books, strong opinions and brutally honest takes on thrillers, this conversation is for you.🎙️ Gill and Lola are joined by Jade McFay, t...

If you love bookish conversations, strong opinions and a mix of thriller, romance, fantasy and dark romance recommendations, this one is for you. 🎙️ 3 readers, 3 very different vibes - and somehow this turned into the most relatable book chat ever. Three book lovers, one lively chat, and plenty of reading recommendations. 📚📚 In this episode, Gill, Lola, and Nicole catch up on everything from rea...

What happens when a tiny bookshelf grows into a thriving bookish community? 📚 In this episode of The BookTok B*tch*es, Lola and Gill are joined by Tamsin to get behind the scenes of ScribeFest and Scribe & Sign. ❤️ From Tamsin's leap from construction into the world of books, to creating warm, accessible spaces where authors and readers can genuinely connect. 💜 They talk indie authors, b...

Dark romance. Splatterpunk. Extreme horror. Thriller chaos and absolutely zero patience for boring book talk. 😍 In this episode, Lola, Gill and Joshua Reads dive into the books they can't stop talking about, from Saving Noah and Hashtag Missing to Ingest Me and Crawl Space. Also the wildly different reasons a book can earn five stars, six stars, or a hard "do not recommend casually.&quot...

BookTok drama, dark romance chaos and an honest conversation about how the boundaries between author and readers are blurred through the accessibility of Booktok. This episode is for readers who want the unfiltered truth behind the reviews. 📚 Gill and Lola are back with their usual chaos, but this time the conversation cuts deeper. What happens when authors start guilt tripping readers for anythi...

❤️ What does it really take to become an author when the odds are stacked against you?  What really happens behind the scenes of writing a book and why do some stories stay with us long after we've turned the final page? 📚 Gill, Lola and guest, Author Lauren Grace pull back the curtain on the messy, hilarious, and brutally honest reality of books, publishing and finding your voice. 💜 In this...

Your vulnerability is your strength.  A conversation that proves even the most chaotic weeks can lead to the deepest connections. ❤️ When life throws you into the drama, how do you find your way back to what you love? Lola and Gill share how recent chaos on booktok led them to rediscover their passion for books, friendship, and community and why stepping away might be the best thing for your menta...

Most Booktok communities are built on support, yet some recent drama has turned it into a toxic battlefield. Are you tired of the online chaos, manipulative tactics, and false accusations ruining your passion for books? Then this episode is for you. Join Lola and Gill as they peel back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes chaos that led to their epic book talk fallout. From toxic friendships, misl...

Welcome to the ultimate home for chaotic bookish banter and unfiltered reality checks! 📚✨ Lola, Gill, and newly added guest Julie are diving headfirst into the vibrant, wonderfully weird world of modern book lovers. From the trauma of landing in TikTok jail to the deeply controversial debate over cracking book spines, they aren't holding anything back. Whether you are secretly flipping to the la...

Welcome to the podcast where Gill and Lola dive into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes infuriating world of reading. From calling out frustrating book endings and debating if audiobooks count as reading, to sharing the hilarious realities of Twilight marathons and unspoken Bookstagram rules—they cover it all. If you love sharp wit, honest book reviews, and a little bit of literary chaos, you’ve...

Welcome to the podcast where Lola and Gill take you behind the scenes of the book world. From exposing toxic trends in the publishing industry to sharing hilarious stories from beta reads and author mishaps, they dive deep into what truly makes a story unforgettable. Whether they are calling out shallow characters, discussing dark romance content warnings, or breaking down why Hollywood so often g...

​Ever started a book expecting absolute magic, only to get trapped in a squabble of clichés? 🥱 ​In this episode, Lola and Gill are spilling the tea on what completely turns us OFF from today’s books—and how to stop wasting your weekends on absolute duds. From the cringe-worthy prologues that ruin the surprise to the truth about how "positive" AI reviews are actually doing more harm than...

Tired of book influencers pretending every single book is a masterpiece? 🥱 💥 Leaning into the chaos and the truth. Lola and Gill are shattering the book hype madness and exposing the toxic side of online book communities. 🎙️ The unfiltered breakdown: From Lola dealing with the public backlash over her Alchemized critique to Gill calling out personal attacks disguised as opinions. 📚 Real reviews...

Looking for a book podcast that actually tells it like it is? 🎧 📚 Reclaiming the book world from copycats. 🎙️ Lola & Gill talking Harry Potter divides, cancel culture, and BookTok’s biggest pet peeves. 🎧 No edits. No perfection. Just raw opinions. If you're tired of the same recycled reviews and online perfection, this is your sign to join the rebellion. 

Tired of the copy-paste BookTok drama? 🥱 Let’s talk about the actual reality of the book community. In this episode, we’re ditching the algorithm and getting completely honest about: 🤫 The Jargon Secret Club: Navigating ARCs, buddy reads, and the pressure to say "yes" to every book. 🫣 The "Enemies to Lovers" Rant: Why modern TikTok tropes are missing the mark (and missing th...

This week, Lola and Gill dive into their ongoing chaos — the awkward moments of jumping on top of each other during the chat, the chaos of our unread TBR, and the bizarre obsession with really real characters. Lola's lament about how fantasy characters are too perfect, while Gill obsesses over the more flawed, more real characters, illustrates why we're all here: craving something authenti...

Ever wondered why some books instantly click and others don't? It's all about connection - and the characters you care about. Drop a ❤️ if you've ever struggled to finish a book because it just didn't feel real. We talk about how emotional attachment makes all the difference - and why poorly written scenes can turn you off quicker than you'd expect. It's not just about the...