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On today's episode, we're reviewing the contemporary fiction novel: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. We hope you're ready to really dive into some existential dread! Tune in to hear us discuss the mind-blowing concept of tangible life expectancy, the unfortunate parallels this novel has to our current social climate and of course, some deeply personal questions about our own fictional strings! Make su...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the historical fiction novel: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. Tune in to hear us discuss Lale's knowledge and luck, his unexpected love story and the power of resilience in the face of true barbarity. We try to focus on the messages of hope and survival but want to extend a trigger warning as there will be general discussion about the concentration...

December Reading & Pop Culture Round-up is here! Tune in to hear the usual book and pop culture recaps, some very infuriating book news, and a special announcement in honor of our 1-year podiversary. We want to thank you all so much for your support. It's been a great year, and we look forward to discovering tons of new books in 2024! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and...

On today's episode, we're recapping our year of reads and reviews! Tune in to hear us discuss our favorites, least favorites, and everything in between. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we're reviewing the claustrophobic, winter thriller: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse. Tune in to hear us discuss Elin's detective skills, the creepy gothic writing style, and the injustices against the mostly female cast of characters. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we're reviewing the first in a 7-part YA Fantasy series: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Tune in to hear us discuss our complicated feelings about the Darkling (he's hot, okay!), Alina's snarky resilience and all the other wild elements that make fantasy the perfect escapist genre. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @f...

November Round-up is here! Tune in to hear how we're preparing for the holiday season, what books and TV shows we're able to squeeze in and for a follow-up to our Crawdads episode with our thoughts on the movie adaptation. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we're reviewing the wildly popular coming-of-age story about love, nature and the power of perception: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Yes, we know we're late to the party! Tune in to hear us discuss our feelings about the resourceful and wild Marsh girl, some truly toxic masculinity and the unbearable weight of loneliness. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the contemporary romance Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren. Tune in to hear our lengthy discussion about this second chance romance filled with themes of loss, all-consuming love and the struggle to trust again. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

October Round-up is here! Tune in to hear how we embraced spooky season with some great horror reads and classic scary movie rewatches, plus some other pop culture chit-chat. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we're reviewing the classic gothic mystery We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Tune in to hear us discuss the quirky (and entertaining) Blackwood family, the dark behavior of an unruly mob and our opinions on the horror aspect of this classic. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Tha...

On today's episode, we discuss the paranormal historical fiction novel The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. Tune in to hear us discuss the surprising twists and turns, the resilience of some amazing female characters and a truly wild seance gone awry. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

It's time for our September Round-up! Tune in to hear our other reads this month, the (mostly reality) TV & pop culture we can't get enough of and how we're fully ready for SPOOKY season. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we discuss the wildly successful YA dystopian sci-fi novel: Divergent by Veronica Roth. Tune in to hear us admit to possibly misremembering this interesting love pairing on our original read and to discuss all the ways dystopian societies prove us right (by crumbling miserably). Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullyb...

On today's episode, we discuss the classic coming-of-age YA novel: Looking for Alaska by John Green. With Green's incredible writing, a ton of very dark themes and a mostly lovable cast of characters, it's safe to say we're big fans. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

August roundup time! Tune in to hear our other reads this month, our abundance of reality TV consumption, some controversial book news and plenty more. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, we have a special guest to talk all things bookish - favorite reads, building your TBR and of course, picking the perfect reading chair. Thank you to Christine from Read the Room Blog for joining us! Make sure to read along with her latest reviews at readtheroomblog.blogspot.com . If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast and give us a follow...

On today's episode, we discuss the lovable rom-com that really doesn't have anything to do with a beach: Beach Read by Emily Henry. Deceptively deep and witty, this is not your typical romantic comedy! Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast and give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod

On today's episode, we discuss the fast-paced and twisty thriller: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Just when you think you know where this story is ending up, a new twist emerges! Join us to discuss the way this author set themselves apart from a pretty familiar trope and some life tips from a not-so-typical fictional housewife. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast and give us a foll...

It's time for our July roundup! Tune in to hear us discuss our other July reads, the reality TV we can't get enough of and our plans for the upcoming month. Plus a whole lot more... Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the pod! Also, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @ Fullbookedcaffpod !

On today's episode, we discuss the creepy, mystery thriller: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager. Get your s'mores ready because this is not your typical summer camp. Join us to discuss the way this author nailed complex female relationships and the many twists and turns we certainly weren't expecting. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast and give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram at...

On today's episode, we discuss the best selling historical fiction novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Listen to us discuss the complexities of Hollywood and all the husbands Evelyn picks up along way. Also, Dunkin' does not sponsor us, but they 100% should. Trigger Warning: discussions of suicidePlease rate, review and subscribe to our podcast and give us a follow on...

Our June roundup is here! Listen to us discuss our other reads in June, the television shows we are binging, and a discussion about Colleen Hoover's thoughts on the backlash from It Ends With Us. Plus much more! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the pod! Follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram at fullybookedcaffpod!

On today's episode, we discuss the dark academia thriller, In My Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead. There are lots of twists and turns (our favorite) and we may or may not be just a little bit thirsty over one of the male characters. We also do a dream cast for three of the members of East House SevenIf you like what you hear, follow/subscribe, rate and leave a review! Follow us on Instagra...

On today's episode, we discuss the dark speculative feminist thriller novel, The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. This novel is The Handmaid's Tale meets The Hunger Games meets The Lord of Flies. Tune in to hear us talk about how terrible the grace year is... even though technically us women are not supposed to talk about it. If you like what you hear, follow/subscribe, rate and leave a review! Follow u...