book(ish) podcast

In this special episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle sit down with acclaimed novelist Lily King to discuss her writing process, the significance of literary references, and how she explores love, grief, and human connection in her novels. Lily shares stories about her books, her experiences with the Women's Prize, and advice for aspiring writers.

Kath and Ellie reconnect after a hiatus, sharing their thoughts on social media, recent books, TV shows, and upcoming events like the Women's Prize Shortlist Readings. They discuss the impact of digital media, favourite reads, and plans for future episodes.

In this week’s episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle catch up up before diving into the haunting and thought-provoking novel, I Who Have Never Known Men

In this episode, Kath and Elle are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Mike Gayle as they chat all about his latest release 'The One That Got Away' a novella published by Amazon. They also discuss his career as an agony uncle, Half a World Away and more.

The wait is over... Kath and Elle finally talk about ACOTAR!

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up on plans before delving into a five star read: The Coast Road by Alan Murrin.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about the fascinating world of Agentic AI and discuss navigating gym anxiety before diving into Jennie Godfrey’s novel, The List of Suspicious Things

In the first full episode of 2025, Kath & Elle chat about the shortest TikTok ban, sport, celebrity spots and move before diving into the divisive Intermezzo.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle reflect on their 2024 reading goals, their favourite reads of 2024, and what they are looking forward to reading in 2025.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up after a summer hiatus on what’s been going on, the books they’ve read and more, before delving into the hotly anticipated Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. 

In this latest episode, catch up with Kath & Elle after a mini hiatus including Elle's latest fitness endeavours, get Kath's lowdown on the women's prize for fiction shortlist and hear all about the wild book that is Big Swiss.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Elle talks Kath's ear off about Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, and shares her experience of seeing Craig David (again) and his TS5 festival at Drumsheds. Kath updates us on her progress reading through the Women's Prize long list before discussing a book they have both read from there: Meg Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings.

Kath & Elle chat to special guest Alexandra Potter about her sequel of Confessions of a Forty Something F#ck Up and all about her favourite characters, books and TV show

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle (or Elle & Kath) chat for ages about the women's prize longlists, both fiction and non-fiction, and Kath's attempt to get through this year's fiction prize. They also discuss an evening with Lisa Jewell at Waterstones before delving into the fantastic debut novel by Tara Stringfellow, Memphis.

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Araminta Hall about her latest novel, One of the Good Guys as wellas a number of other things around Women’s safety. CW: some listeners may find the subject matter challenging.

In the latest, romance filled, episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle delve into the sensational new series on Netflix One Day - a fantastic adaptation of David Nicholls best-selling book. They also chat about TikTok trends, Romantic Comedy (the book), and catching flights not feelings. 

In the latest episode of book(ish), the girls talk all about comedian Fern Brady’s memoir Strong Female Character. The book is a honest & raw telling of Brady’s autism diagnosis journey and the challenges faced along the way. This episode is sponsored by The Tandem Collective & Octopus Books. ~ trigger warnings; the memoir does help in understanding meltdowns and the struggles of people with autis...

In this bonus episode of Bookish, the girls attend a preview screening of the Oscar-nominated movie American Fiction. They discuss their moviegoing experience as well as their thoughts on the film. American Fiction is now available in cinemas, so make sure to check it out. Many thanks to the Tandem Collective (@tandemcollectiveuk) for sponsoring this episode.

In this special episode, Kath and Ella are joined by friends Ella and Grace to talk all about The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman, and book buying bans before delving into everything about the novel by Annie Mac, Mother Mother.

In this episode of Book(ish), Kath and Elle share their plans for 2024. They also talk about the movies they watched over the festive period, including 'May December,' 'Good Grief,' and 'Saltburn,' before delving into the discussion of Britney Spears’ memoir, 'The Woman in Me.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle chat all things audiobooks on Spotify (their roman empire). They also chat about A Little Life following a chat with the lovely Taragh from Brunch Book Club, all in between discussing the incredible new novel by Christy Lefteri, Book of Fire (ad - gifted book)

In this week’s episode Kath and Elle talk about the explosive plot twist in Love is Blind Season 5. Kath’s shares details of her new hobby before discussing His Only wife by Peace Adzo Medie. Sorry dudes, but we speak about Love is Blind for a VERY long time. For all things book chat skip ahead 25mins.

book(ish) is back! After a summer hiatus, Kath & Elle are back discussing the book of the summer: Yellowface after chatting all about the Ultimate Wedding Planner on BBC (a must watch), Your Mum, My Dad on ITV (another must watch) & how to keep houseplants alive (give them to Elle's mum). Book talk at 12 mins (ish).

In this episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle share their thoughts so far on Disney+ series The Bear (a must watch), Kath tells us about the dystopian novels she's been reading including Joseph Zigmond's Constance, before breaking down Lisa Jewell’s popular novel The Family Upstairs and The Family remains Skip ahead 18 mins for book chat!

In episode 40 of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat all things going on in the cinema at the moment, Elle shares her big Cannes Lions win and then the delve into the very popular Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry (potentially unpopular opinions too!).