Let's Get Booked Up

EMERGENCY MINI-EPISODE!! There were just TOO MANY theories that have been rattling around TikTok, YouTube, and our brains, so we felt the need to come on here and compile them all for you. Listen to this prior to reading House of Flame and Shadow by SJM that comes out TOMORROW, January 30th!! AND join our readalong for this book to give us all your thoughts and theories before it all begins. Join...

The 5th and 6th books in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. Next up in the SJM Takeover series is part 2 of the tandem read (Empire of Storms chapters 19-32 and Tower of Dawn chapters 13-35). Join our current readalongs: ⁠⁠Empire of Storms ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tower of Dawn⁠⁠ The Candy House Use this  ⁠guide ⁠ to the tandem read as you go! Created by  ⁠TL Branson⁠ . Get involved by following us on  ⁠Inst...

The 4th book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. Next up in our SJM Takeover series is Empire of Storms chapters 1-18 and Tower of Dawn chapters 1-12! Join our current readalongs: ⁠Empire of Storms ⁠ ⁠Tower of Dawn⁠ ⁠The Candy House⁠ Use this  guide  to the tandem read as you go! Created by  TL Branson . Get involved by following us on  Instagram  and  TikTok . Follow your hosts  P  &am...

Let's talk recent DNFs, books (and NON-books) we're currently reading, and our review and thoughts on Lord of the Flies by William Golding (NOT Goldman... Oops.) Join our current readalongs: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas Find and follow us to join our community of readers! THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK

First book of 2024?! Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas. Continue into the new year with our SJM Takeover series, featuring the 4th book in Throne of Glass . Next week, join Sid and P in talking about Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Join our current readalongs: Queen of Shadows Lord of the Flies Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM @letsgetbookeduppod TIKTOK @letsge...

The best, the worst, the most disappointing, and the most shocking books of the year. They're all right in our last episode of 2023. Join us for our book tag Q&As, Storygraph stats and goals for next year, and the first LGBU Buddy Read Bracket. And come back next year (haha) to continue our SJM Takeover with Queen of Shadows Part 1. Find and follow us to join our community of readers! THE...

We have made it to the LAST buddy read of 2023! Let's talk Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle. (Also current reads!) Next week is our last episode of 2023, so join us as we discuss this year's goals, the 2023 Buddy Read Bracket, book tag questions, and next year's goals! Find and follow us to join our community of readers! THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33...

Let's talk the joys, laughs, and absolute heartbreaks of The Assassin's Blade by SJM in this week's episode. Remember, this is the prequel, but our suggested reading spot for it is after Heir of Fire and before Queen of Shadows . Join us next week for our regular buddy-read episode on Let it Snow . Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM @letsgetbookeduppod TIK...

It's time for Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! Get ready for our usual book talk AND all of our theories. This week's book will be spoiled in this episode. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! On our next regular episode, we will be reading the wintery Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle. Join our buddy read on The Storygraph f...

Finish up the second part of Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas with us in this episode (chapter 36- the end). Next book in the SJM Takeover series is The Assassin's Blade! Also, join us on November 30th to discuss our regularly scheduled buddy read: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (skipping an episode to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!). Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM...

Let's dive into Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross along with our current reads! This week's book will be spoiled in this episode. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! On our next regular episode, we will be reading arguably our most anticipated book this year... Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. Pick up a copy (if you can freaking find one!!) and join...

This week, we talk you through the 3rd book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas, Heir of Fire. Obvi, spoilers ahead!!! Next next episode we will finish Heir of Fire with part 2! Thanks for listening as always. Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM @letsgetbookeduppod TIKTOK @letsgetbookeduppod

Welcome to our spooky fall episode where we discuss our October reads, current reads, and this episode's buddy read, The Haunting of Hill House  by Shirley Jackson. This book will be spoiled in this episode! Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Join us next time for a new release from this year, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Pick up a copy and jo...

Loved Crown of Midnight and need a refresher for your book club without actually having to read the whole thing again? Just kidding, you better read it. This week, we talk you through the 2nd installment in the Throne of Glass series, Crown of Midnight. Obvi, spoilers ahead!!! Next next episode we will tackle PART ONE of Heir of Fire, so read or reread before then! And say your prayers to Mother S...

Welcome to our cozy fall episode where we discuss our current reads and the buddy read for this week's episode:  Practical Magic  by Alice Hoffman. This book will be spoiled in this episode! Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Join us next time to get into the scary spooky October vibes with our buddy read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Ja...

The SJM takeover continues! This week, we talk you through the last half of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas--spoilers ahead!!! Next next episode we will tackle the ENTIRETY of Crown of Midnight, so read or reread before then! Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM @letsgetbookeduppod TIKTOK @letsgetbookeduppod

This week, Sidney and Peyton talk about their September reads, current reads and the buddy read for this week's episode: The Kite Runner  by Khaled Hosseini. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Obvi, spoilers ahead for this book. Join us next time as we read  Practical Magic  by Alice Hoffman to get into the cozy and spooky vibes for October. Pic...

Welcome to the first week of the SJM takeover! This week, we talk you through chapters 1-33 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas--spoilers ahead!!! Next next episode will be the 2nd half of Throne of Glass. Follow us on... THE STORYGRAPH @pfort31 // @sidneyw_33 INSTAGRAM @letsgetbookeduppod TIKTOK @letsgetbookeduppod

This week, Sidney and Peyton talk about their current reads and the buddy read for this week's episode:  One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Obvi, spoilers ahead for this book. Join us next time as we read  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Pick up a copy and join our buddy read on The Storygraph if you have no...

This week, Sidney and Peyton talk about their August books and current reads (and have a special announcement! Listen to this week's episode to find it out!). Did you read the buddy read for this week? Haven't gotten to it but really want to read it? Hold onto your hats, because we'll discuss  One Dark Window  by Rachel Gillig next week. That's right-- weekly episodes coming to you...

This week, Sidney and Peyton talk about their current reads and the buddy read for this week's episode:  My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Obvi, spoilers ahead for this book. Join us next time as we read  One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Pick up a copy and join our buddy read on The Storygraph if...

This week, Sidney and Peyton talk about the books they read in July, are currently reading (literally don't bring up Gideon the Ninth , OMG), and the buddy read for this week's episode: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean. Make sure you join us for the buddy reads for each episode for the full experience! Obvi, spoilers ahead for this book. Join us next time as we read My Best Friend's Exorc...

This week on LGBU, join Sidney and Peyton as they discuss their current reads for July, books they hope to read soon, and books they're reading together. Remember, the buddy read for this episode is Weyward by Emilia Hart, so go read or listen to that if you want the full experience! In this episode, we do spoil Weyward and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (but, like, who doesn'...

This week, join Sidney and Peyton as they discuss Lauren Graham's Talking as Fast as I Can , current and recent reads, and next week's buddy read! Just trust that if we mention a book title... We're gonna spoil it. So go read that book if you want, skip that section of the podcast, and come back when you've read it ;). NEXT WEEK'S BUDDY READ: Weyward by Emilia Hart. NOT Amelia...

Join Peyton and Sidney as they dive into this week's buddy read: The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book has mature themes of violence, death, and gender politics, so be prepared. Also, it's the middle of the year, so it's time for a goal update. Spoilers for The Power by Naomi Alderman, all books mentioned by Cassandra Clare, and... basically, if you hear a book title, be prepared for...