Bookish Buzz

The season is coming to a close! Episode 18! Will this be our last episode? Hmmm we will have to wait and see. In today's episode we talk about Re-Read culture. Why are we out here re-reading books? We also have good laugh asking, "What kind of bookish social creature are you?" Are you the book clubber, the influencer, or the lurker!?! So let's hang out for an hour and have a good laugh and great...

We have been doing this for a year and a half! Simply unbelievable. When we set out on this journey we said our main goal was to find out more about what we like, what we don't like, and really tap into this hobby. Now it's time to check in and see where we're at. So many good laughs, great discussion, and I think we're finally hitting our stride with the format. Dive in with us as we analyze our...

Another freestyle episode is here! In today's episode we discuss reading ruts and reading slumps and our recommended ways to overcome them. We also take a look at some new thriller releases? If you were transported into the world of your favorite thriller, would you survive? We don't think we would fair too well

In this spontaneous episode, we set a timer for 45 minutes and just chat. We talk about the BIG bookish news that was announced recently, discuss celebrity collabs and book adaptations and just hang out.

In this episode we take a look at upcoming releases in March, April, and May! Love is blossoming for Ashley as she dives into some great romance releases. Caleb is back on his horror game with some new Horror and Thriller releases to round out Spring. Strap in and let's jump in!

In today's episode we are going to play Buy, Borrow, or Bury where we tell you the books, trends, and tropes you should spend your hard earned cash on, instances in which you should be thrifty, and those that you should avoid at all costs. Strap in for this one and prepare for more than a few laughs! Episode 13 starts now!

We are back to the basics! On today's episode we recap our reads for January and look forward to February. Grab your list and compare...how was your January reading?

It's time to get serious about our series! We breakdown the series we want to start, finish, and the ones we just can't wait for! There's a foot of snow on the ground, no need to go out. Cozy up and hang out with us for an hour. Let's dive in!

2026 has arrived and with it our first episode for the year. Our look ahead at 2026. Anticipated new releases, new entries in series that we are following, and those pesky books we didn't have time to get to last year. So cozy up away from the cold outside and let's heat things up with our 2026 hot list!

The end is near! 2025 is coming to a close and we are going out with style. Join us as we run through 10 year-end superlatives that perfectly recap our favorite, and not-so-favorite, reads of the year. So grab a glass of something bubbly and ring in the New Year with us!

Join us for this episode where we will discuss some great holiday gifting ideas for that bookish lover in your life. We discuss book box and audiobook subscriptions, bookish gifting items from Etsy, explore bookish hobbies, and take a look at some hot books that will be on everyone's wish list this year. So grab a hot cup of cocoa, a cozy blanket and hang out with us for an hour of Holiday fun!

In today's episode we take a little mental health moment and Flush the Format! Instead of sticking to pre-planned content we just hang out for an hour and chat about books. We explore the opening round of the Goodreads Choice Awards and I vote live. So let's all take a moment to do away with rigidity and just vibe for an hour talking about what we love most....BOOKS!

On this week's episode we take a look back at our 2025 Most Anticipated Reads predictions and see how we fared. Did we pass with flying colors or miss the mark? We also provide an update on our hopes for the podcast and book club and how those are doing. Grab a warm cup of something good and cozy up for this all new episode.

Happy Halloween! Join us on this exciting, Halloween themed episode where we will discuss all things spooky...and some not-so-spooky options for all the chickens out there. Vampires....Ghosts....Witches and more! Cozy up with a warm drink, a blanket, and a flashlight. We're telling Ghost Stories!

Time to look ahead through Q4 and highlight some upcoming releases on our radar.

Fall is here and the kids are back to school. It's time to dive into some Dark Academia and Campus Novels to set the vibes. Join us as we delve into the moody subgenre and discuss some of our favorite reads as well as a few we are looking forward to. Cozy up with a warm blanket, a cup of coffee and these dark and moody reads. Happy Reading!

Episode 2 has arrived! In this episode we ask you to pick a side. Team Cozy or Team Spooky. What are your fall reading vibes? We also talk about the books we are carrying over from Summer and planning for our Fall TBRs. So grab a drink, get cozy, and let's FALL into the next episode!

That's right, we took the summer off, but we're back and ready to kickoff Season 2 with a look back at our summer reading, a little catch up, and we discuss what changes we have in store for Season 2! So grab your headphones, your favorite drink, and catch up with your old friends.

I am still in a state of shock at the fact that this is episode 10! Thank you ALL for your love and support on this project. We appreciate you. On today's episode we recap what we got up to in the month of April. We were away for the entire month of April, but WE'RE BACK! We discuss our reading stats and the books that we completed in April, as well as a quick discussion on our Spring Cleaning Rea...

Join us for episode 9 where we do a little experiment. We are going to flush the format and just chat for an hour. Less structure, more laughter, still the same podcast you know and love focusing on all the books. Let us know if you will be taking part in our "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon Apr 20-27 and where you fall on DNF-ing books. Are you #TeamCaleb or #TeamAshley So plug in and let's hang for...

Episode 8! Wait...what!?! In this episode we discuss our March reads, Q1 stats, and the results of our quarterly Buddy Challenge. We also outline the info for our April "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon! This episode was a blast to record, so come laugh with us for an hour and forget about those spreadsheets. It's time to dive into the world of books! For an extra dose of fun check out our expanded Bo...

As the title suggests, this episode is all about women in literature. These are the women who have had an impact on our individual reading journeys. They have written stories that have inspired us, entertained us, and, in some cases, changed our lives. We will discuss some of our favorite female authors, characters, and female centered stories. So plug in and turn the volume up. We're getting into...

On today's episode we recap our January and February reads and look ahead to our March TBR's. Which I am SURE we will stick to...*Wink**Wink* We also give an update on our Quarterly Challenges, plans for the Who Needs Reads book club pick for March, and a Read-A-Thon in April. As always, grab your headphones, cozy up with a hot cup of coffee, and let's dive in.

Oh boy! Things are getting serious around the Bookish Buzz offices, but we're still going to have a few laughs and great conversation. On today's episode we discuss some of the more recent controversies surrounding author's and platforms in the bookish industry. How can we continue to appreciate the books and series we love, whilst separating ourselves from author's and platforms that have become...

Happy New Year! We're already a month into the year, but we are here to talk about some of our reading goals, anticipated new releases, and backlist titles that we are determined we are going to get to this year! We also discuss our plans for the podcast and future of the Bookish Buzz brand for 2025 as well as a look at the 3 big bookish apps on the market. What do we want out of a bookish social...