RaN: We Booked It

On this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols each describe the plot points of their chosen books - but provide absolutely no context. There may have been a microphone that wasn't plugged in for this one, so we salvaged what we could in post...

On this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols complete a mad lib purchased during Indie Bookstore day.

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols get deep about books translated from other languages. They discuss what could potentially get lost in translation, culture, and some of their favorite books and their original language.

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose knows everything and Nichols is along for the ride. Rose has been plotting this one for a while, as she started reading the A Natural History of Dragons series by Marie Brennan in September 2025. Today they discuss their thoughts, character analysis, and favorite moments!

On this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss all things pen names. They answer questions like why would an author use a pen name, what they can potentially do for the author, and authors they know who have pen names.

On this episode of RaN, we discuss what is a queer normative fictional world? What does this give and take away from the characters and story? And our favorite books with queer normative worlds.

On this episode of RaN, we lay out our resume of why you should have US, avid readers, by YOUR side during the apocalype (what kind? any kind!).

In today's episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss which authors they'd love to see at the Columbus Book Festival. Hopefullywe're making some accurate predictions this year!

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss some of their favorite reads and their representation of different political issues.

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss the books they wish they could experience for the first time again. Is it nostalgia? That phase of life? Find out in this episode!

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols challenge each other to figure out which of their favoirite books these (often hilarious) one star reviews refer to. Can you guess the correct books?

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss the specific songs they associate with certain books (again!).

In this episode of We Booked It, Nichols' plotting continues! The cohosts discuss all the literary works of T. Kingfisher and simply bask in her glory. Listen in to hear about what T. Kingfisher simply writes best!

In this episode of We Booked It, Nichols sets up the plot and Rose has to go along for the ride...

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss their reading/book goals for 2026. One of them is a little more detailed than the other... Listen now to find out what we will be working on this year!

Enjoy the funny moments, behind the scenes, and technical difficulties we have endured this year!

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols review their book goals for 2025 and discuss: did they complete everything they set out to? Listen in to find out!

In today's episode, Rose and Nichols discuss their top reads from each month in 2025.

In this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss their personal interpretation of the prompt they gave themselves for the episode. So, whether you're looking for more cozy holiday reads or books that just have a lot of snow in them, tune in to hear some of our recommendations for these cold winter months! Follow us on Instagram @webookedit

Is it really the second to last of these books of the month? Join us as we discuss our top reads from November and contemplate where the year has gone. Follow us on Instagram @webookedit

In this episode, Rose and Nichols go head-to-head in a friendly book showdown! Each host brings their current obsession — from heart-stopping thrillers to cozy romances — and tries to convince the other why it’s the next must-read. Expect passionate pitches, playful banter, and maybe a little bribery (bookish snacks count, right?). Will they succeed in adding to each other’s TBR piles, or will thi...

This week, Rose and Nichols dive deep into the worlds crafted by Rebecca Thorne — author of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and other cozy, queer fantasy favorites. From found families and tea shops to dragons and rebellion, they unpack what makes Thorne’s writing so irresistibly comforting yet clever. Expect gush-worthy moments, thoughtful analysis, and a few tangents about which fictional tea bl...

Ever start a book thinking you’re settling into one cozy setting — a boarding school, a small town, a quiet family home — only to realize by book three you’re navigating entire magical realms or political revolutions? In this episode, we’re talking about book worlds that explode — stories that start intimate and expand into rich, layered universes. We’ll dive into some of our favorite examples, ho...

This week, we're cozying up with our favorite book we read in October! From eerie plots to heartwarming moments, we're unpacking what made this story stand out among all our spooky season reads. Tune in as we share our favorite quotes, the themes that stuck with us, and how this book perfectly captured the October mood. Whether you've read it too or just want to add something new to yo...

If you’ve ever cracked open House of Leaves , you know it’s not just a book — it’s an experience. But how many classic horror tropes are lurking within its twisting pages? In this episode, we’re peeling back the wallpaper (and maybe our sanity) to uncover the eerie elements that make House of Leaves one of the most unsettling horror novels ever written - while throwing in a few other novels along...