Bookish Baddies

We’re heading to a small town where hockey means everything. In this episode, we’re discussing Beartown by Fredrik Backman - a powerful, tense, and deeply human story about community, loyalty, ambition, and the consequences of silence. Join us as we unpack the complex characters, the moral dilemmas at the heart of the story, and the way Backman captures both the beauty and darkness of small-town l...

Welcome back to another episode of Bookish Baddies 🕯️📚 This week, we’re stepping into the mist-laden realm of Rachel Gillig’s One Dark Window - a gothic fantasy woven with cursed magic, shadowed forests, and a whispering presence that blurs the line between guardian and monster. Join us as we talk through the rich world building, the intricate magic system, and the character dynamics that make th...

Winter is here and so are our cosy TBR plans ❄️📚 In this episode, we're talking all things winter reading - from comforting romances to chunky fantasy novels. Whether you're curling up with a blanket and hot chocolate or escaping the cold into a cosy fantasy world, we've got the recs, chat, and a little reading motivation for the darker and colder months. Join us as we run through the...

Something spooky this way comes… 👻 In this special Halloween episode, we’re chatting Strange Pictures : a chilling mystery horror novel where a series of seemingly innocent drawings lead into a larger web of interconnected mysteries. Join us as we share our reactions to the story’s structure and eerie visuals, the moments that left us unsettled, and how the book balances its unsettling premise wi...

We’re back with a very special episode of Bookish Baddies! This week, we’re marking ten years of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. Join us as we discuss the event, our impressions of the talk with Yanagihara, and how A Little Life continues to spark emotion and debate ten years on. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: ​Our reflections on the novel’s impact and enduring themes ​Highlights from...

The Bookish Baddies are back! In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive of Rebecca Ross’s Divine Rivals: a fantasy romance that weaves together rival journalists, secret letters and a war between gods. Join us as we share our thoughts on the rivals-to-lovers dynamic, the touches of fantasy, and the moments that stood out to us most. In this episode: A spoiler-free review of Divine Rivals Insights i...

Welcome to the Bookish Baddies podcast, where we yap about the books that made us laugh, cry, and everything in between. In our very first episode, we’re discussing Alison Espach's The Wedding People : a funny and emotional story about love, grief and all the chaos that happens at a wedding. Join us as we explore the themes, characters, and the emotional rollercoaster of this unforgettable rea...