Booked & Bitter

Join us as we delve into the world of sports romance with the 'Mile High' series by Liz Tomford. We explore character dynamics, series themes, and our honest reviews, including a humorous ChatGPT summary.  Plus, we discuss current issues and of course, get off topic. Join us as we dive into a candid conversation about books, sports, politics, and personal quirks.  Did we mention we get o...

Welcome back to your favorite slightly chaotic corner of the internet where we somehow turn hockey romance into a full-contact sport 🏒💅 In this episode, we spiral (lovingly) into the world of hockey romance—because nothing says emotional stability like emotionally unavailable men on skates. We’re talking olympic hockey, series deep dives, and why sports stories hit different when they actually b...

In this episode, we’re diving into all the things—starting with how our podcast has kind of become chaos (but like… in a charming way). We get into Happy Place by Emily Henry and immediately start sidetracking like it’s our full-time job. Naturally, that spirals into talking about reading slumps, because apparently we can’t just read—we have to emotionally process everything too. We also take a qu...

In this episode of Booked & Bitter , we dive into A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas—aka the book that launched a thousand bad fae boyfriends. We talk Feyre’s traumatic glow-up, the Spring Court’s terrible communication skills, and why Tamlin gives us the ick (we said what we said!!!!!!). We unpack Under the Mountain chaos, applaud Feyre for doing literally everything, and collective...

Hi, it’s us. We’re back on the mics, slightly unhinged, heavily opinionated, and once again pretending we have our lives (and book shelves) together. This episode starts strong with us admitting what it’s like to come back to podcasting like “okay but do we remember how to do this?” Then we dive headfirst into You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose , where absolutely everyone is suspicious, n...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Throne of Glass and all the delicious character drama we love. We chat about how our girl Celaena Sardothien grows from a “don’t-talk-to-me-I’m-busy-assassinating” vibe into this layered, powerful heroine who somehow manages to break our hearts and make us cheer every five minutes. We also gush about Nehemia , our brilliant outsider queen, and how her str...

WARNING: As always - there are SPOILERS peeps. Be prepared. We warned you. So basically, we spent the entire episode spiraling into a full-blown Throne of Glass therapy session. As usual, we were all in our feelings—because Sarah J. Maas said “character development” and we said “emotional damage.” We dove into Aelin’s whole journey like we were defending our dissertations, side-eyed a few relation...

This week we discuss "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy, among a few other things. Join us as we lose complete track of the podcast and things get weird. You're welcome! Catch us on social media ◡̈   Facebook - Instagram - TikTok   Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

This episode contains spoilers (duh) and talks about a book that has been banned by some (silly book banners). Proceed at your own discretion! This week we just finished Looking for Alaska and we have thoughts — big ones!!!! From teenage heartbreak to existential spirals, we unpack John Green’s chaos with plenty of hot takes, deep dives, and a few emotional bruises along the way. It’s part book cl...

This week, we dive headfirst into The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' by Laurie Gilmore, spill on our current reads, and sprinkle in some personal life updates you didn’t know you needed. Of course, no episode of ours is complete without a detour into sports chaos, ticket troubles, and a passionate deep dive into complaining. Expect strong opinions, giggling, cussing and a few “did we read the same book?...

Alright, here’s your snarky, “the ladies wrote it” version — conversational, witty, and a little sharp around the edges: This episode? Oh, it’s a ride. We dive into Variation by Rebecca Yaros — Hudson and Allie’s emotional circus. We roast, we toast, we cringe, we swoon. Expect some spicy opinions, a few “can you believe this?” moments, and yes — a full-on spoiler zone where nothing and no one is...

In this episode, the gals dive into Frieda McFadden’s War D —a thriller that plays with your emotions harder than a toxic ex. They call out the plot twists that left them gasping, side-eyeing, and occasionally throwing the book (reader) across the room. While discussing the characters (and dragging the ones who deserved it), they spill personal tea, reflect on the messy intersections of mental hea...

In this episode, the ladies kick things off with the kind of hard-hitting journalism you can only get from a podcast: updates about their lives and a spirited debate over—wait for it—hair. From there, they somehow pivot to Emily Henry’s Book Lovers , dissecting themes, characters, and witty banter like they’re literary surgeons who also gossip on the side. Naturally, the conversation detours into...

In this chaotic episode, the gals delve into the importance of world-building in fantasy literature, character development, and personal preferences regarding different book series. The conversation is lively, filled with humor, and showcases the hosts' unique perspectives on popular series. In this sometimes confusing conversation, Abbey, Bailey and Mandy delve into their favorite and least...

Language and spoilers are the backbone of this episode. That's your warning.  In this episode, the gals dive into Megan Lally’s thriller That’s Not My Name —a book that’s equal parts suspense and “yeah, I totally saw that coming.” They chat about the characters, the themes, and whether the plot twists are actually, you know, twisty. Along the way, they sprinkle in personal stories that make y...

In this episode, the ladies heroically avoid finishing their own book (because deadlines are for other people) and instead gossip about their favorite authors, genres, and those juicy tropes that make them weak in the knees. They confess their chaotic reading habits, debate why authorship matters (spoiler: it does), and celebrate the thrill of stumbling across a new book like it’s literary treasur...

Language warning. Drama warning. Chaos warning. Probably no spoilers this episode though! In this unapologetically chaotic episode, the ladies are joined by two guests for a wild ride of unfiltered conversation. From debates about the questionable merits of hot dog soda to snarky commentary that spares no one, nothing is off-limits. The Kenny’s make their mark in both expected and unexpected ways,...

In this episode, the ladies go full deep-dive into Abby Jimenez’s Just for the Summer —a book that somehow manages to juggle trauma, emotional growth, mental health, and still sneak in enough humor to make you snort-laugh in public. They spill their (very different) opinions on the characters and plot, calling out the tearjerker moments, the swoony bits, and the “oh no she didn’t” twists. Of cours...

Warning: spoilers and bad language may occur!!!!!! In this episode, the ladies serve up their usual banter before tearing into Born for Silk —a book brimming with alpha males, questionable plot choices, and enough misogyny to power the eye-rolls of the entire group. They roast the flat storytelling, lament the plot’s absence like it’s a missing person case, and debate whether any of the characters...

Warning - spoilers, bad words and chaotic off topic rants included. Buckle up, romance fans—Abbey, Bailey, Krys and Mandy are tearing into Ali Hazelwood’s debut, The Love Hypothesis. Expect unfiltered takes on the plot, messy character dynamics and that infamous ending everyone argues about. From side-eyeing the choppy narrative to reveling in the unexpected twists, these four aren’t pulling punch...

Beware - spoiler & language alert ◡̈   On this episode, the ladies tackle The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — scrubbing through its secrets, lies, and a few questionable life choices. They don’t just chat plot; they pick apart messy character dynamics, moral gray zones, and why thrillers keep dangling the promise of justice we’re not sure we actually get. The conversation careens from bookish t...

In this no-holds-barred episode, the hosts dive into Meghan Quinn’s Till Summer Do Us Part , unpacking everything from laugh-out-loud moments to emotional baggage and messy relationship dynamics. They rave about Scotty, the relatable heroine navigating divorce, and the charming Wilder, while also calling out the book’s predictability. Final verdict? A solid four stars. The conversation heats up wi...

Warning: SPOILERS! In this chaotic episode, Abbey, Krys & Mandy are joined by Bailey and engage in a spirited discussion about the book 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas. They explore the character of Celaena, her growth throughout the story, and the meaningful relationships she forms. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and differing opinions, making for an e...

In this chaotic and hilarious premiere episode of Booked & Bitter , Abbey, Krystalynn and Mandy sink their fangs into the sparkly teen empire that is Twilight . From midnight book releases to sparkly stalker vampires, the trio debates whether Edward Cullen is a dreamboat or a walking red flag, argues the math behind love triangles, and laments Bella Swan’s pick-me energy. Abbey reads Twilight...