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Send a text Welcome back, babes! Like everyone else, we're doing our Spotify Wrapped ... except make it bookish (and more chaotic).  And we couldn't do it alone ... had to bring in a special guest for this year's stories in books. As our year in reading is wraps up, join us as we rank our faves, confess our obsessions, and expose our reading habits... ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? C...

Send a text What really earns a book those five stars? Welcome back, bookish babes! This week, we’re spilling the tea on what makes a book earn that post-read hangover, and giving our own 5-star book recs!  ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram : @bookishpod.babes TikTok : @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a text Welcome back, bookish babes!  Some readers follow trends, others follow their moods.  The Moon Reader doesn’t care what BookTok is screaming about. They read like the moon shifts: instinctively, cyclically, and sometimes unpredictably... Which phase are you in? ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram : @bookishpod.babes TikTok : @bookishpod.babes Watch y...

Send a text Welcome back, bibliophiles!  Join us this week as we dig into the most unhinged one-star reviews of some of our all-time favorites. From One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig to Weyward by Emilia Hart, we’ll be dissecting the wildest takes and funniest reviews. Let's face it: one person’s flop is another’s favorite. So which is which?  ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on o...

Send a text Welcome back! In this episode, we venture into the skies and delve into hidden depths of the bookish realm to uncover the most captivating dragons fantasy has to offer. Get ready to ponder the best and most lovable dragons in fantasy (books, movies, and shows... we don't discriminate!). Whether you love epic fantasy, magical realism, or a good old-fashioned dragon heist, we’ve got...

Send a text Welcome back, bookish babes! Join Kendall and Sasha on a great bookish debate. Thoughts on DNFing? Is it ever justifiable to ban books? Are special editions worth it? Grab a snack, and buckle in. It's going to be a wild ride!   A reminder that these are all our own opinions and experiences. If you disagree, we hear you! There's no shaming here on the Bookish Podcast ♥️ Trigge...

Send a text Kendall and Sasha are back this week with your favorite fantasy characters in: Smash or Pass! From Ron Weasley to Robb Stark, Bookish is here to dissect the "dos and don'ts" of our favorite heartthrobs (and potentially spark some controversy while they're at it). Buckle your seatbelts babes, it's going to be a wild ride . ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect w...

Send a text In this week's episode, Kendall and Sasha delve into Holly Black's first adult novel, Book of Night .  They explore Jungian Shadow Theory and its influence on the book's plot and character development, offering a literary analysis laced with lively discussion. This (mostly) spoiler-free episode is perfect for fantasy enthusiasts and those interested in Jungian psychology...

Send a text Is Coraline a True Fairy tale? In this episode, Kendall presents compelling evidence to Sasha, suggesting that Neil Gaiman's Coraline fits the mold of a true fairytale set in the Otherworld. Kendall and Sasha explore intriguing theories such as the black cat being a fairy in disguise, Coraline's parents possibly having passed away before the story unfolds, and even the signif...

Send a text Sasha and Kendall spill the tea all over this week's episode of Bookish! The two latte-sipping-bibliophiles get passionate about why epic fantasies needs to make a comeback,  bookstagrammer burnout, and answer the burning question... Is there such a thing as too much smut?   ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram : @bookishpod.babes TikTok : @booki...

Send a text Get ready for a wild ride with Sasha and Kendall, where they dive deep into the captivating world of vilified women in myth... starting with Circe from Homer's The Odyssey . Explore the island of Aeaea, unveiling the secrets of the infamous witch, Circe, renowned for turning men into pigs. Trigger Warning : brief mentions of sexual and verbal abuse ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Co...

Send a text From the epic tales of Outlander to the unexpected allure of a dramatically different Scottish romance, join the conversation as Sasha and Kendall share their thoughts, laughs, and perhaps a few blush-worthy moments. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for your next great read, this dynamic duo invites you to join them on a literary journey filled with passion, humor, and th...

Send a text This week, join Sasha for an exciting episode as she interviews co-host Kendall in a captivating conversation about her debut fantasy book, Rewrite The Stars . After a few months on hiatus, the hosts are back together, bringing you all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes tea! Get ready to dive into the world of magic and storytelling in this reunion episode filled with revelations...

Send a text Join Sasha for a riveting exploration of romance, intrigue, and the mesmerizing world crafted by Holly Black. On this mini-episode of Bookish, Sasha rambles about The Wicked King, the alluring sequel to "The Cruel Prince."  Jude is reeling from becoming King Cardan's seneschal in Elfhame, and she must navigate the tension between land and sea as she realizes ... surprise...

Send a text Join Sasha as she interviews Bookish cohost, Kendall, about her debut young-adult fantasy title, Rewrite The Stars. Kendall has been working on her first novel since 2018, finally finishing it in November 2022. If you are curious about the writing and querying process, or have an interest in all things astrology and fantasy , join us as we get to know the characters of a new fantastica...

Send a text Be ready to channel your inner fae , as we continue our deep dive into the world of Faerie – unfortunately not on the backs of ragweed ponies – in Holly Black 's best-selling The Folk of The Air series. As we pick up where we last left off, expect a bloody massacre of a royal faerie line, a found treasure that contains a message with the power to destroy kingdoms, immense betrayal...

Send a text Join us while we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black – first in The Folk of The Air series. No faerie fruit needed to become mesmerized with Black's world of betrayal, murder, spies, and faerie court politics. The bookish gossip is seemingly never ending as we traverse the love triangles, political turmoil, and faerie growing pains. * Spoilers Included* Trigger Warning: Mentio...

Send a text Join us this week for an episode of catch-up, as we discuss our current reads and adventures.  We'll also cover solutions to reading slumps and book-buying addiction with lots of spilled tea (towel recommended)!  ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram : @bookishpod.babes TikTok : @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabe...

Send a text Welcome, bookish babes! Today we're spilling the tea on SJM's A Court Of Thorns and Roses, specifically the characters the fandom loves to hate.  Join us under the mountain as we discuss Amarantha's trials, Tamlin's incompetence, and Rhysand's questionable tactics to keep Feyre alive... Trigger and Spoiler Warning: sexual assault and drugging is mentioned in or...