book(ish) podcast
book(ish) podcast
book(ish) is a podcast about books...ish. In each episode Elle and Kath put the world to rights, chat about what they're watching on Netflix & what's trending online before delving into a recent read. Episodes published bi-weekly (ish). Follow them on socials @wearebookishpod. Artwork by Azra HirjiMusic by Tom Bennett
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 18: Selling Sunset, cringe Hinge profiles & Emma Gannon's Olive 14.12.2021 46:06
In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about what they've been watching on Netflix before delving into Emma Gannon's Olive and finishing up with a dating app chat.
Ep. 17: Claudia Winkleman, #FreeBritney & Abi Dare’s The Girl with the Louding Voice 30.11.2021 41:08
In this episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle recount the time they met Claudia Winkleman in Boots (and she did their makeup…) before delving into the amazing novel by Abi Dare: The Girl with the Louding Voice in which they describe just how much they were rooting for Adunni throughout the book.
Ep. 16: The Booker Prize Shortlist event, JLS Beat Again Tour & Patricia Lockwood's No One Is Talking About This 16.11.2021 48:27
In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle deep dive into their favourite memes, recount their recent adventures at the JLS Beat Again tour and chat all about attending the Booker Prize Shortlist readings event at the Southbank Centre before discussing Patricia Lockwood's debut (and multiple times shortlisted) novel No One Is Talking About This.
Ep. 15: Squid Game, reading ruts & Beth O’Leary’s The Switch 19.10.2021 51:26
In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle give their top tips on how to get out of a reading rut, discuss the Netflix sensation Squid Game and delve into the charming Beth O’Leary novel The Switch.
Ep. 14: Hardback hate, the Women’s Prize for Fiction event & Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Malibu Rising 21.09.2021 44:24
Kath and Elle talk about their adventures at the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist reading event, including their inspirational chat with Cherie Jones and chat about Elle’s latest travels before they delve into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel Malibu Rising.
Bonus Ep. The FNC list, dating horror stories & special guest Girl Get The Wine’s co-author @dropthattrash 07.09.2021 55:47
In this bonus episode of book(ish) podcast, Kath and Elle are joined by Taru ( @dropthattrash ) to talk about her debut novel Girl Get The Wine . They share their best dating stories, talk about the process of co-writing, and some of their latest reads.
Ep. 13: Richard & Judy’s Book Club picks, Cruel Summer & Kate Riordan’s The Heatwave 24.08.2021 53:45
Have you read The Heatwave and did you like it? Kath and Elle are divided in the latest episode of book(ish) when they discuss last summer’s hottest read The Heatwave and other Richard and Judy previous book club picks including The Family Upstairs.
Ep. 12: Boozy brunch, chaotic chats & Delia Owens’ Where The Crawdads Sing 10.08.2021 48:09
In the latest (slightly chaotic) episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about their latest boozy brunch antics, *that* video of Chrishell from Selling Sunset and Delia Owen's incredible novel Where The Crawdads Sing.
Ep. 11: Love Island, noisy neighbours & Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and The Six 27.07.2021 45:38
In the latest episode of book(ish) Elle and Kath spend a little while discussing the latest episodes of Love Island S7 before delving into one of their favourite reads last year Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and The Six.
Ep. 10: Spotify #OnlyYou, The Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist & Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half 29.06.2021 1:23:54
Kath and Elle discuss the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 shortlist and their #OnlyYou discoveries before they delve into Brit Bennett’s incredible novel The Vanishing Half.
Ep. 9: Eurovision, odd living situations & Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare 01.06.2021 52:30
In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle share some of their own odd flatshare experiences, their favourite literature and movie romantic meet cutes and some of their other favourite books as they discuss Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare. Domestic abuse help: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Ep. 8: The need for human connection, scary spiders and John Marrs' The One (Part 2) 18.05.2021 1:00:56
Elle and Kath reveal whether or not they'd take the Match Your DNA test to find their match, explore the need for human connection and discuss the other character plots in this second episode on John Marrs' novel The One and the Netflix adaptation.
Ep. 7: Dating apps, the best coffee in London & John Marrs’ The One (Part 1) 04.05.2021 48:59
Would you take a DNA test to find The One? Elle and Kath discuss different dating apps including Thursday (the dating app that’s only available on Thursdays!), the celebrities they’ve seen on Bumble and how confused they are about how the DNA of twins and Match Your DNA would work as they delve into John Marrs’ novel The One and the Netflix adaptation.
Ep. 6: Connell’s Chain, Creme Eggs & Sally Rooney’s Normal People 06.04.2021 53:57
Will Marianne and Connell end up together? In the latest episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle discuss Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel and the popular BBC adaptation Normal People. They chat about the will-they-won’t-they relationship dynamic, the complexities of class at play and their own experiences.
Ep. 5: Drag Race UK Finale, Pootle & Mike Gayle’s Half A World Away 23.03.2021 43:51
Elle and Kath talk about what’s happening in the world right now, how they’re finding ways to take a break from it all, and discuss their latest read: Mike Gayle’s best-selling novel Half A World Away. Trigger warning: cancer, miscarriage
Ep. 4: Race, privilege and motherhood, the first influencer & Kiley Reid's Such a Fun Age 09.03.2021 52:53
In the latest episode of book(ish) podcast, Elle and Kath delve into Kiley Reid’s best selling novel Such a Fun Age. They discuss the themes of race, class, privilege and motherhood as well as both the protagonists’ coming of age journeys.
Ep. 3: The pink sofa, college acceptances & Jenny Han's Always and Forever Lara Jean 23.02.2021 47:36
Elle and Kath talk about how much they love Peter K (again), their own experiences of college/university acceptances, Jenny Han's incredible cameo and THE pink sofa scene as they dive into the final To All The Boys book Always and Forever Lara Jean and its Netflix adaptation in ep. 3 of book(ish) podcast.
Ep. 2: Love letters, Noah Centineo & Jenny Han's To All The Boys I've Loved Before 1 & 2. 09.02.2021 1:11:11
Have you ever written a love letter? Join Elle and Kath discuss Jenny Han’s YA novels To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and P.S I Still Love You and the excellent Netflix adaptation in episode 2 of book(ish) podcast. They talk about which they prefer, how much they love Noah Centineo and their own love letters (or MSN antics).
Ep. 1: Reddit threads, the Schadenfreude shelf & Dolly Alderton’s Debut novel: Ghosts 26.01.2021 53:33
Have you ever been ghosted? Ghosts, Dolly Alderton’s debut novel, is a relatable millennial novel about dating apps, friendships and parents. Join Kath and Elle discuss the ins and outs of the novel, their own friendships and their own dating app stories in the first ever episode of book(ish), the podcast about books...ish.
Ep. 0: book(ish) podcast taster: Jacqueline Wilson, The Vanishing Half & Bernie memes 24.01.2021 16:02
In this taster ep of book(ish), the podcast about books… ish, Kath and Elle chat about their favourite Bernie memes, last year’s favourite reads and their love for Jacqueline Wilson.
book(ish) podcast trailer 23.01.2021 1:11
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