Always Booked

We reread A Court of Mist and Fury and we fell in love all over again. ACOMAF is THE book that changes everything in the ACOTAR series and with ACOTAR 6 coming in October, we needed a refresher on every detail we forgot (and every thing we clearly missed the first time around).From Rhysand to Velaris to the moments that had us kicking our feet, we cover it all. In this episode:- Our reread reactio...

We read Yesteryear and we have THOUGHTS. The book everyone's calling "the most talked-about novel of 2026"? We get it. And we also have some problems with it. Natalie's tradwife life looks perfect on the outside...the farmhouse, the kids, the sourdough, the aesthetic Instagram grid. But behind the camera? A turkey baster. A marriage that's barely there. Nannies raising the ki...

We're ranking the women of Sarah J. Maas books. From Feyre Archeron to Bryce Quinlan we're getting into it...and things get heated! 🔥Characters We Rank:Feyre Archeron (ACOTAR)Nesta Archeron (ACOTAR)Elaine Archeron (ACOTAR)Aelin Galathynius (TOG)Morrigan (ACOTAR)Yrene Towers (TOG)Lysandra (TOG)Bryce Quinlan (CC)Lidia Cervos (CC) Manon Blackbeak (TOG)Fanart by https://madschofield.comSubscr...

Is Daggermouth the most overhyped book of the year? Listen to this week's episode of the pod to hear our full review on this booktok sensation. SPOILERS ahead. For those that loved this book...you might want to skip this episode <3

We are rereading ACOTAR before Book 6, and we are spiraling. There are things in this book we completely missed the first time and now we can't stop thinking about them. We are reading through the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series together before ACOTAR 6 drops. SJM was giving us breadcrumbs this entire time. We're getting into the theories, the foreshadowing, the easter eggs, and all the...

The Sunrise on the Reaping trailer is here and we are NOT okay. On today's episode of the Always Booked podcast we're breaking down every second of it. We read the book, and we know exactly what's coming. In this episode we're covering the 5 scenes we're absolutely terrified to see on screen, what we think the movie will change from the book, and the moments we're actually...

Books that feel like falling in love… we’re not talking about just romance. We’re talking about the butterflies, the tension, the slow burn, the moment it clicks. In this episode of the Always Booked podcast, we’re sharing our favorite book recommendations that feel like falling in love. We’re talking fan-favorite reads like A River Enchanted and A Court of Mist and Fury, plus more books across ro...

Did Oprah's latest Book Club pick actually deliver? We read Kin by Tayari Jones and we have a LOT to say. We're talking the writing, the characters, the themes of family and belonging and the ultimate question: can we trust Oprah? 📖 In this episode:- Our first reactions to Kin by Tayari Jones- The characters we loved (and the ones we didn't)- Does Oprah's Book Club still deliver i...

We've have 10 nonfiction book recs for you and a lot of opinions on why you should read them. These aren't your dry, assigned-reading picks. These are the books we genuinely couldn't stop talking about, and now we're passing them to you. Book we're talking about: Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going to Anyway) by Chelse...

Project Hail Mary is finally a movie! In this episode of Always Booked Podcast, we're doing a full Project Hail Mary book vs movie review, covering everything from what the adaptation gets right to what we wish they'd kept from Andy Weir's original novel. We talk about Ryan Gosling's performance as Ryland Grace, the portrayal of Rocky, and whether this movie lives up to the book th...

We have one rule this episode: the dedication better be worth it. 📖 We're reading book dedications, judging them, and deciding if we'll read the book. 📚 Books we discuss:The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – V.E. SchwabAtmosphere – Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Atlas Paradox – Olivie BlakeA Fate Inked in Blood – Danielle L. JensenThe Second Death of Locke – V.L. BoyadjioAnd more...Whether you&#39...

We each picked a book for each other. No say in the matter, no backing out. Then we had to read it and give our honest review. 😅Did anyone actually love their assigned book? Did our friendship survive? You will see! 📚 BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:• The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami – picked by Dani• YellowFace by R.F. Kuang – picked by Olivia• My Antonia by Willa Cather – picked by Emily🔔 Subsc...

In this episode we put our book knowledge to the test with a bookish version of Headbands. Each of us has a mystery book or character on our forehead and has to guess who or what it is. Play along with us and see if you can guess the books faster than we can. If you love series like Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, and Twilight, this challenge is for you...

Today on the podcast, we are diving deep into The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow, a story about a girl who becomes a legend, a boy who tries to save her, and the history that erased them both. We break down the stunning prose, the time-loop romance that wrecked us, and exactly what convinced two of us that this book is actually a masterpiece. Get Booked! 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐...

n this episode we head to the moors to discuss Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece, Wuthering Heights. We are breaking down the classic novel and comparing it to the movie adaptation to see which version captures the haunting, chaotic energy best. We dive deep into the complicated relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, the gothic romance vibes, and why this story has ruined lives for generat...

What if the reason you’re friends with someone… is your shared love of books? In this episode, we’re sharing the specific books that shaped our friendship and why shared stories create deeper connection than almost anything else (besides a witch hunt). From bonding over favorite characters, to crying over art imitating life, these reads are core memories for our friendship. If you love book clubs,...

We’re diving into Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, a powerful and unsettling novel that completely reframes the true crime genre. Instead of centering violence or the man behind it, this story focuses on the women, the aftermath, and the long shadow trauma leaves behind. We talk about grief, fear, age, and why telling stories this way matters. This book pissed us off and we absolutely loved it...

Finished the Sarah J Maas universe and now nothing hits the same? Yea, we get it. You're in a Sarah J Maas reading hangover. Don't worry. We've all been there. We are here to share exactly what to read after Sarah J Maas and how to cure uour reading hangover with fantasy and romantasy books that actually are so good. We're breaking down why books like Fourth Wing, The Will of the M...

Does Rachel Gillig’s new standalone live up to the hype of One Dark Window? Today on the Always Booked Podcast, we are stepping into the atmospheric world of The Knight and the Moth. In this episode, we dive deep into Rachel Gillig’s latest gothic romance. We’re breaking down the prose that makes her writing so addictive, asking the questions we wish we could ask the author, and debating the big q...

We’re sharing 10 books that genuinely changed the way we see the world. Not just favorites, but books that stuck with us long after we finished reading. From nonfiction books like Everything is Tuberculosis to the Hunger Games series, these stories are impactful and important. If you’re looking for books that make you think, that stay with you, or your next meaningful five star recommendation, thi...

Did Two Twisted Crowns stick the landing, or did we just want more vibes from One Dark Window? We’re breaking down the entire Shepherd King duology conclusion, the possession tropes, the magic system, and that romance subplot we didn't know we needed until now. It’s gothic, it’s moody, and we have some THOUGHTS about it all. Come hang out and let us know if you think this duology is worth the...

Reading is supposed to be FUN but for so many readers it’s turned into pressure, performance, and constant comparison. In this episode of the Always Booked Podcast, we’re breaking down the unspoken reading rules we’re officially leaving in 2025 and the *healthier* reading habits we’re taking into 2026. From DNF guilt to book count obsession to algorithm driven TBRs, we talk honestly about how mode...

We’re diving into the viral BookTok sensation Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber on this week's episode of the Always Booked podcast. It’s trending everywhere as a must-read, but do we agree? We’re breaking down the plot, the characters, and exactly why this popular book sparked a massive debate at the table. Is it a masterpiece or a total mess? Whether you loved it or DNF'd it, come h...

Our 2025 Reading Wrapped is finally here and we are breaking down the best books of the year, the worst books of the year, and everything in between in this full reading wrap up episode. From five star reads we could not stop thinking about to the books that fully betrayed us and ended up as one star ratings, nothing is safe. This is our most honest reading recap yet as we rank our top reads of 20...

We’re talking about the romantasy book boyfriends who have absolutely RUINED us. In this episode of Always Booked, we’re breaking down the most well-written romantasy men... the ones with emotional depth, vulnerability, and actual communication skills. Not just “he’s hot and broody,” but:- Men who actively listen- Men who are emotionally available (most of the time 😌)- Men who create safe, soft s...