Basically Bookish Podcast

Welcome to the Basically Bookish Podcast! In this episode, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Devney Perry’s Shield Of Sparrows: the first book in a romantasy trilogy that we here at Basically Bookish can’t WAIT to finish. In this episode we will be giving you an unspoilered review and star rating, as well as an in depth plot breakdown (don’t worry, we will warn you before...

Need a little female rage anyone??In this episode we are breaking down our thoughts on the fantasy standalone, Blood Over Brighthaven by ML Wang. Come with us as we venture into the world of dark academia and meet Sciona Freynan, the first woman to be admitted into a prestigious institute of magic. This review will not contain spoilers *at first*, but we will get into in depth character analysis a...

Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation of Emily Bronte's gothic masterpiece, Wuthering Heights has left us with mixed emotions... In this episode we will be sharing our honest thoughts and opinions of the movie currently taking over our timelines. We hope you'll let us know your thoughts on this adaptation.. I think we're still processing. Don't forget to subscribe for more bookish...

Welcome to our, 'Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte' (part 2!) In this episode we will be breaking down the second part of this classic literature masterpiece in a way that is straight forward and easy to understand. It's our first time reading about this incredibly tragic and toxic romance so we will give you our first impressions of the plot as we go. Join us...

Welcome to our, 'Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.' In this episode we will be breaking down the first part of this classic literature masterpiece in a way that is straight forward and easy to understand. It's our first time reading about this incredibly tragic and toxic romance so we will give you our first impressions of the plot as we go. Join us in the mo...

Happy New Year and welcome to our second annual tbr! In this episode, we will be telling you about all of the stories we are most excited to hop into in 2026 and why. We also may or may not get on a Wurthering Heights tangent towards the end... (Deep dive coming soon!) We're both mood readers so expect books across all genres from Fantasy, to Romance, to Thrillers. We hope you find a book on o...

It’s our Basically Bookish 2025 Wrapped! 🎧📚In this episode, we’re ranking every book we read this year; from fantasy giants to cult favorites, and breaking it all down with our opinions, stats, and a little chaos. Join us on the living room floor as we dish about our favorites, flops, and everything in between! This episode is our love letter to the books that shaped our year (We may or may not...

Welcome back to the Basically Bookish Podcast! Today, we’re diving into Alchemised by SenLinYu, the book that’s been setting BookTok and the dark fantasy corner of the internet aflame. 🔥In this episode, we give you:✨ Our full review✨ What worked, what didn’t, and what surprised us✨ The writing, world-building, tropes, pacing, and character dynamics✨ Our official Basically Bookish Rating (you...

Halloween Special 👻🎃Join us on the most haunted day of the year: Halloween. This episode dives into all the wild theories surrounding We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. Think: secret Morse code messages, dimensional shifts, peculiar ants, time-loops, and unwanted house guests who might be more than they seem.🔍 Here’s what we unpack:The recurring Morse code at the end of chapters - many rea...

The truth finally comes home. 🏚️Halloween Eve finale of We Used to Live Here - Chapters 19 until the end. You won’t believe what we uncovered. 🎃🐜It’s the haunting finale of our deep dive into We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer - we are peeling back the final layer of this twisted, beautiful nightmare. What was real? What was imagined? And what does it mean to be haunted? by a house, a memory...

Eve’s reflection is starting to lie back. 🪞This week we’re diving into Chapters 13–18 of We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer — and nothing feels real anymore. Welcome back to The Basically Bookish Podcast — the show where Tess and Sarah untangle the strange, the spooky, and the deeply human side of storytelling. In Part 3 of We Used to Live Here, the story fractures: Dreams bleed into reality,...

Religious trauma? Sleepwalking?! Slenderman?! Send help. We are back with Part 2 of We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer and the tension is thick as fog. As Eve digs deeper into the past, reality begins to warp. Can the house itself be trusted… or is it mirroring her unraveling mind? Join us as we decode hidden symbolism, eerie foreshadowing, and the creeping question of what “home” really means...

In the first installment of our complete retelling of the scariest book we've ever read, we cover chapters 1 through 6 of We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer and give our predictions for what directions the book could take. We're already getting the creeps but stick with us as we will be releasing an episode Every Thursday for the month of October until we finish the book! So read along...

Hello! It's Hoa Hoa Hoa Hoa season and what better way to celebrate than with a full plot recap of One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig?! Grab some snack and some tea and let's nestle down into the dark, gothic, world of The Shepherd King Duology. This is a moody, gothic fantasy filled with forbidden magic, political intrigue, romance, and a monster in more ways than one. In this episode, we r...

“In Faerie, there are no fish sticks, no ketchup, no television” 📺In this episode of Basically Bookish Pod, Sarah and Tess sink into Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince. This tale is laced with treachery, desire, and the sharp edges of Faerie politics. We explore its intoxicating fairytale tone, unforgettable characters, and why this book has captured so many readers’ imaginations.‼️As always, we firs...

🔥 Heir of Fire Deep Dive (Chapters 1–15) | Basically Bookish Podcast Things are getting INTENSE in Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas and we’re diving deep into it all! In this episode, we break down chapters 1–15, where the Throne of Glass series really begins to shift. We are introduced to two iconic characters: Rowan Whitethorn and Manon Blackbeak. Explore the emotional unraveling (and rebuilding)...

Welcome back to the Basically Bookish Pod! 🤓📚🎙️ It’s time for our mid-year reading check-in and we’re holding ourselves accountable. In this episode, we revisit the TBR goals we made at the start of the year, talk about the books we actually read, the ones we swapped out, and the ones still staring at us from the shelf… silently judging. We’re sharing: ✔️ Our standout reads of the year so far ✔️...

Looking for a richly layered story about love, memory, and the complicated threads that tie families together? The latest novel by Emily Henry, "Great Big Beautiful Life" is just for you. This is the second Emily Henry book we’ve covered on the pod, and it might be her most intimate and reflective work yet. We start with a spoiler-free review for those deciding whether to read it, and then shift i...

In this episode of the Basically Bookish Podcast, we dive into one of the most intense and unforgettable fanfics ever written: Manacled by SenLinYu, a dark, dystopian reimagining of the Harry Potter universe that has left thousands of readers speechless.💥 Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of war, violence, SA, and psychological trauma. We encourage our viewers to prioritize their well-be...

Join us on this episode of Basically Bookish Podcast as we read through the sun-drenched pages of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry! Poppy & Alex—best friends, opposites, travel companions, and maybe something more? We’ll unpack the slow burn, the emotional depth, the unforgettable vacation moments, and whether this beloved friends-to-lovers rom-com lived up to the hype. All without sp...

Magic is awakening, alliances are crumbling, and Celaena Sardothien is done playing nice. In this episode of Basically Bookish Pod, we retell the entire plot of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas—the betrayals, the heartbreak, the jaw-dropping reveals, and of course, Dorian’s magical glow-up.💀 Assassins, secrets, and one very intense ending—it’s a wild ride. So grab a drink, settle in, and we&#39...

The final chapters of Crown of Midnight are here, and we’re diving deep into the heartbreak, betrayals, and jaw-dropping reveals that set the stage for the rest of the Throne of Glass series. In this episode, we’re covering chapters 53 until the end, unpacking Celaena’s devastating loss, Chaol’s unraveling world, and the truth about her identity that changes everything. We’ll explore the emotional...

It’s time to talk Onyx Storm! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the third installment of Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series—breaking down the twists, the heartbreak, and the moments that left us reeling. From what worked to what fell flat, we’re sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the characters, the romance, the action, and the shocking revelations. Plus+ we’re speculating on what’s next in Boo...

There's been a fracture in our friend group... and we don't think we will ever fully recover. Tensions explode in chapters 25-37 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, as Celaena Sardothien's mission takes a deadly turn. As she navigates a web of deception, her relationship with Chaol Westfall reaches a breaking point—only for an unthinkable betrayal to shatter everything she thought sh...

In this episode of the Basically Bookish Podcast, Tess and Sarah will share a two person reading vlog covering the chapter's 14-24 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas. A mysterious carnival comes to town for the Prince's return, carrying with it all sorts of new and deadly things. This episode will contain spoilers for Crown of Midnight, Throne of Glass and The Assassin's Blade but no...