Rachel

Barely Bookish

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Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday.

Author

Rachel

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Arts

Podcast website

barelybookish.com

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2025

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Episodes

32 – Sense and Sensibility #6 w/ Allison 05.05.2021

So much is happening in this episode. We mostly focus on the Cleveland journey in this bit, which means we get Marianne getting super sick and almost dying and Willoughby showing up for some reason. You'll get to hear a lot more of my thoughts on Willoughby as well. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram  @_AllisonEason_ Also, if you want to follow me on any social...

31 – Sense and Sensibility #5 w/ Allison 28.04.2021

Oh, the drama! So much is happening in this episode, we talk a lot about all the juicy gossip going around, Willoughby's new marriage, and how I feel about Fanny. It's a whole lot of fun and we're really getting to the juice of it. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram  @_AllisonEason_ Also, if you want to follow me on any social media, go to  barelybookish.com/con...

30 – Sense and Sensibility #4 w/ Allison 21.04.2021

The Jane Austen obsession will never end, obviously. We're currently enjoying all the drama as it's slowly unfolding for us. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram  @_AllisonEason_ Also, if you want to follow me on any social media, go to  barelybookish.com/connect . We've also got brand new merch, so be sure to check that out!

29 – Sense and Sensibility #3 w/ Allison 14.04.2021

So like... Edward, whose hair is in the ring? Things start getting juicy in this episode and Jane Austen is always ready to lead us astray on who we actually care about. It's going to be a fun one, I promise. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram  @_AllisonEason_ Also, if you want to follow me on any social media, go to  barelybookish.com/connect . We've also got b...

28 – Sense and Sensibility #2 w/ Allison 07.04.2021

More Sense and Sensibility and discussing mannerisms from the 1800s with really no experience of that time frame. It's an interesting time, to be honest. If you know more than us about the time, let us know on Instagram! We want all that good insight. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram  @_AllisonEason_ Also, if you want to follow me on any social media, go to  b...

27 – Sense and Sensibility #1 w/ Allison 31.03.2021

More Jane Austen! More Jane Austen! You know we love a good Jane Austen novel on this podcast, so there's no way I could say no when Allison asked to do Sense and Sensibility. I know you all are going to love this episode because we are diving headfirst into this world once again. If you want to check out Allison, you can follow her over on Instagram @_AllisonE ason_ Also, if you want to follow me...

26 – 1984 #6 w/ Nicole 24.03.2021

We are officially talking about this very messed-up movie. They got the rated R approval and they used it, that's for sure. Find Nicole on Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/scarlettrosefl And find her on any social media platform at @scarlettrosefl Want to find my socials? Check me out at  barelybookish.com/connect

25 – 1984 #5 w/ Nicole 17.03.2021

We're officially at the end of our discussion for 1984! Can you believe it? This episode deals a lot with dissociation and torture, so please be aware of that going in. This is kind of a rough chapter and we'll be there to talk you through it the whole time. Overall, I didn't super love this book and I am a bit disappointed by the ending. We'll talk about it when we get there. Find Nicole on Twitc...

24 – 1984 #4 w/ Nicole 10.03.2021

Today, we're going all-in on roasting Winston and George Orwell's writing. So, get ready for that. While it's very fun, I think that it's very much deserved. We honestly have some problems with Orwell's writing of women and how messed up Winston is as a person. Find Nicole on Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/scarlettrosefl And find her on any social media platform at @scarlettrosefl Want to find my...

23 - 1984 #3 w/ Nicole 03.03.2021

Another round of just straight-up dragging on George Orwell for his writing of female characters for like ten minutes straight. I think you all will like it though, it's a fun time. Also, Winston is just such a trash bag, I do not get it. 1984 as a whole, has a lot of trigger warnings, so please listen out for those throughout these episodes, or if you need to skip this book for now. There will al...

22 - 1984 #2 w/ Nicole 24.02.2021

Is a lot happening every time we read 1984? Yes, yes there is. Are we enjoying this book? I am not sure yet. To be honest, this book plays with a lot of sensitive topics and I am very concerned with George Orwell's overall wellbeing at this point. Like, Winston is kinda a trash dude. Find Nicole on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/scarlettrosefl And find her on any social media platform at @scarlettr...

21 - 1984 #1 w/ Nicole 17.02.2021

I've been told to read 1984 thousands of times, to be honest. So, you can imagine my excitement when Nicole said she would watch it with me! In this episode, we talk about a lot of our theories about 1984 and the world it's created as well as go through the plot. So, buckle up and enjoy the episode! Find Nicole on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/scarlettrosefl And find her on any social media platfo...

20 - Little Women #10 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 10.02.2021

The final conclusion of our Little Women journey! The only person that liked the book in this group is Jessica, but that may just be a sentimental attachment. Who knows. Also, you'll definitely get to hear some complaining about Beth's straight-up casual death and Amy not being present for it. To subscribe to Patreon, go to:  https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadke...

19 - Little Women #9 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 03.02.2021

Will Kendra constantly claim that everyone is a creepy old man in Little Women? Probably. Will it be funny? Also yes. Join us as we watch the 2019 production of Little Women by Greta Gerwig and talk through the plot and how it kept up with the book. To subscribe to Patreon, go to:  https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find Jessica on Instagram at @fawnbe...

18 - Little Women #8 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 27.01.2021

We're finally wrapping up this Little Women series! We talk a lot about Jane Austen's life, some critiques we have of the ending and Jo's storyline, and honestly, the entire ending of the book, There's a lot to talk about. So, hop in, and let's get this show on the road. To subscribe to Patreon, go to:  https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their pod...

17 - Little Women #7 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 20.01.2021

Today's episode covers a lot of ground, from Laurie's time in Paris to Meg's marriage, to even Beth's death. Make sure you're buckled up and ready for this wild ride. We're getting super close to the ending though, which is super exciting and I would love to hear what you all think so far. To subscribe to Patreon, go to: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUnive...

16 - Little Women #6 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 13.01.2021

A lot happens in this episode! We've got Laurie's lack-luster proposal plus Beth knowing she's going to die. We're covering a lot of bases today on our Little Women chat. I hope you all are enjoying this not-so nostalgia-filled episode on Little Women. Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and Twitter at @WCBooksters Find me at all the places...

15 - Little Women #5 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 06.01.2021

Welcome to 2021! We are officially into part two of Little Women, so we get to see Meg as a wife and a little bit of Daisy and Demi in this one. Please make sure you've read the chapters before we discuss them to avoid spoilers! Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and Twitter at @WCBooksters Find me at all the places at @BarelyBookish! Also,...

14 - Little Women #4 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 30.12.2020

It's the last episode of 2020! Apparently, we're celebrating by talking about Scarlet Fever, which seems fitting. Join us for an episode about platonic kissing, Amy's will, and a lot of other fun topics! Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and Twitter at @WCBooksters Find me at all the places at @BarelyBookish! Also, if you would like to joi...

13 - Little Women #3 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 23.12.2020

A lot more morals in these chapters and also, Laurie being shady about wanting Meg to appear poor? We'll get to it. Please enjoy this episode of Little Women! Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and Twitter at @WCBooksters Find me at all the places at @BarelyBookish! Also, if you would like to join the book club, go to barelybookish.com/conn...

12 - Little Women #2 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 16.12.2020

Hello everyone! We're back with another episode of Little Women. We finally get to know a little bit more about Laurie and we also deal with some sister drama between Jo and Amy, so be sure to tune into the episode today to find out more. Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and Twitter at @WCBooksters Find me at all the places at @BarelyBook...

11 - Little Women #1 w/ Westcoast Booksters Podcast 09.12.2020

The very first of a very long series of episodes on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This is quite a long book and I will be reading through it with Kendra from Westcoast Booksters Podcast! It's been so much fun having Kendra on, so I hope you will enjoy her as much as I've enjoyed chatting with her. Find Kendra everywhere at @KERadkeUniverse Find their podcast @WestcoastBooksters everywhere and...

10 - Fahrenheit 451 #3 w/ Nova 02.12.2020

We're finishing Fahrenheit 451 and discussing the movie today! Honestly, they changed a lot for the movie, but it felt like it modernized it a bit. Plus, it added some actual character development that was truly lacking in the book itself. Up next, we will be reading Little Women, so be sure to read that before next week! Want to follow me on all the socials? Go here: barelybookish.com/connect Fin...

9 - Fahrenheit 451 #2 w/ Nova 25.11.2020

Today we're finishing up our discussion of Fahrenheit 451! This book is kind of a lot, so I really can't wait to get into it all with you.  If you what to find me anywhere, you can see all my socials at  barelybookish.com/connect  and you can use this link to join the Discord servers! If you want to find Nova, check her out at: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/novasaurusrexx/ Twitter:  https:...

8 – Fahrenheit 451 #1 w/ Nova 18.11.2020

Today, we're diving into modernism with Fahrenheit 451! Honestly, I have a lot of opinions about this book, so I hope you all will enjoy this discussion as much as I enjoyed having it. Honestly, I do not understand the system of government in this book or how they function as a society, so this should be a lot of fun. If you what to find me anywhere, you can see all my socials at barelybookish.com...

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