The Bookish Rewind

The Bookish Rewind: Disco Witches of Fire Island, Blair Fell An in-depth discussion of 'Disco Witches of Fire Island' by Blair Fell, exploring its themes, characters, setting, and unique storytelling style. We share our insights, favorite moments, and critique the book's blend of fantasy, history, and LGBTQ+ culture. Plus, we wrap things up with our signature “Buy It, Borrow It, or Burn It” segmen...

The Bookish Rewind: Enormous Wings, Laurie Frankel In this episode, we rewind through one of our most anticipated picks from our year-end wrap-up: Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel. Did it soar to meet our expectations, or did it fall flat? We’re breaking down our favorite—and least favorite—moments, sharing honest reactions along the way. Plus, we wrap things up with our signature “Buy It, Borrow...

The Bookish Rewind: Tourist Season, by Brynne Weaver This episode features a deep dive into the dark romance thriller ' Tourist Season ' by Brian Weaver. The first book in The Seasons of Carnage Trilogy, with the second book " Harvest Season" is coming out June 9th 2026 we had to talk about it! We analyze the book's pacing, character development, and how it compares to other works by the author. w...

The Bookish Rewind: Just For The Cameras In this episode, we (hosts Susan & Amy) have an in-depth discussion on Megan Quinn's newest book, 'Just for the Cameras,' exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the author's fantastic sense of humor. We analyze the book's pacing, character development, and how it compares to other works by Quinn, providing (possibly) valuable insights for romance...

The Bookish Rewind: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls In this intense and emotionally charged episode, we (hosts Susan & Amy) delve into the dark themes of Grady Hendrix's 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls,' exploring its historical context, trauma, and the power of storytelling. We also share personal book updates, humor, and recovery recommendations. Closing with a round of buy it, borrow it, or burn...

The Bookish Rewind: The Housemaid Listen in as we (hosts Susan & Amy) delve into the dark and twisty world of Frieda McFadden's thriller, exploring its themes of abuse, survival, and the psychological depths of its characters. We discuss the book's intense content and its emotional impact. Closing with a round of buy it, borrow it, or burn it, do you want to see the movie, and will you think a...

The Bookish Rewind: People We Meet on Vacation In this engaging conversation, the hosts (Susan & Amy) delve into their reading experiences, focusing on the themes of adaptations, the intricacies of romance novels, and their personal reflections on the book 'People We Meet on Vacation' by Emily Henry. They explore expectations set by titles and the emotional connections characters evoke. The di...

The Bookish Rewind: A Vineyard Valentine by Nina Bocci & Valentine Bookish Banter In this episode on the pod, we (Susan & Amy) explore our perspectives on Valentine's Day, discussing the concept of loving love and Valentine's Day. We share personal anecdotes about our worst date experiences and delve into a book review of 'A Vineyard Valentine,' and chat about some of the concepts of the b...

The Bookish Rewind: Plotting Our 2026 - Goals, Hype & Hot Takes In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, join us as we (hosts Susan and Amy) discuss our reading goals for 2026, anticipated book releases, and our bookish resolutions for the new year. We also chat about bookish things that need to be left in 2025, authors we won't be reading anymore and book habits that are just not practical for...

The Bookish Rewind: 2025 Yearly Rewind In this episode of Bookish Rewind, we (hosts Susan and Amy) recap our reading experiences from 2025, discussing the number of books read, our year end stats, and if we would re-read our books from 2025. In alphabetical order we list our books of 2025 the good, the bad and the ugly. By our personal ratings of 'yes', 'no', or 'maybe'. Our next episode will look...

The Bookish Rewind: Kingdom of the Wicked - Kingdom of the Wicked #1 In this episode on the pod, we step into a world of curses, demons, and deadly delicious Italian cooking as we share our unfiltered opinions on Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco. From murder mysteries and magic circles to broody princes of Hell, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and where the story left us wanting m...

The Bookish Rewind: The Night Circus Step right up and enter Le Cirque des Rêves with us as we dive into Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting and mysterious The Night Circus . In this episode, we unravel the magic behind the black-and-white tents, explore the star-crossed rivalry-turned-romance between Celia and Marco, and debate whether we’d survive as rêveurs or just get lost in the maze of illusions....

The Bookish Rewind: Bunny In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, we dive into 'Bunny' by Mona Awad, a horror thriller with dark academia themes. We discuss our initial impressions, character dynamics, and the unreliable narration that leaves us with more questions than answers. The conversation explores the writing style, pacing, and the setting of a fictional fine arts college, while also specula...

The Bookish Rewind: Sunrise on the Reaping In this episode of The Bookish Rewind,we return to Panem for Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping , the much anticipated prequel to The Hunger Games . We dive into the political games, moral gray areas, and chilling origins of the 50th Hunger Games — better known as Haymitch’s Reaping. Expect fiery opinions, emotional flashbacks, and a healthy dose of...

The Bookish Rewind: Till Summer Do Us Part In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, we head to camp... with Till Summer Do Us Part by New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn — the queen of heartfelt hilarity and swoon-worthy chaos. We’re unpacking all the steamy tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and emotional gut punches that make this summer romance impossible to put down. We’ve got thoughts...

The Bookish Rewind: The Hawthorne Legacy In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, we jump into the second book of the Inheritance Games series, The Hawthorne Legacy. Discussing the intricate plot, character dynamics, and our personal ratings of the book. The conversation explores themes of family secrets, relationships, and the mystery surrounding the characters' backgrounds. With humor and insight,...

The Bookish Rewind: Deep End In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, we dive into a detailed discussion of 'Deep End' by Ali Hazelwood, exploring its themes of romance, anxiety, and character dynamics. We share our spice ratings, analyze the relationships within the story, and express our thoughts on the book's pacing and plot. The conversation highlights the complexities of college romance and the...

The Bookish Rewind: Beautiful Ugly We’re rewinding through the pages of Alice Feeney's Beautiful Ugly —aka the book that made us question our reading comprehension. Join us as we talk birds, babies, and whether Grady is alive or dead. Spoiler: we might never know.... Because this book makes us wish we had wings. Check it out on Goodreads Buy it On Amazon We do not own rights to this book or any ma...

The Bookish Rewind: Pretty Little Savage In this episode of The Bookish Rewind, we dive into the dark romance novel 'Pretty Little Savage' by Lucy Smoke. Analyzing the characters, particularly Avalon Manning, and discussing the dynamics of the Sick Boys and their college environment. The conversation touches on themes of misunderstanding, crime family elements, and the challenges faced by the prot...

The Bookish Rewind: The Inheritance Games We’re rewinding through the pages of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Inheritance Games —aka the book that made us wish a billionaire would mysteriously leave us a McMansion full of puzzles. Join us as we talk sibling drama, questionable riddles, and whether Avery should trust literally anyone in that house. Spoiler: probably not. Because this family makes your i...

Welcome to The Bookish Rewind ! Your new favorite book club with two bestie co-hosts, tackling popular reads, hot new releases, and fan picks—with plenty of laughs, sass, and hot takes. Grab your TBR and hit rewind with us every episode!