Bookkish With Two K's

For a debut novel, we did have a silly time. However, we’re both still trying to figure out how something can be simultaneously so under and overwritten. Planning on keeping the book around for a week or two and then sending it back to the attic. Also don’t forget we’re reading the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass! Book one will air on Monday, July 13th, so make sure to start reading as tho...

If you’ve been with us since season one, you’ll remember that one of our first books was The Midnight Library , By Matt Haig, so naturally we HAD to read his next Midnights release! And honestly, it’s a toss up between the two!  What did you think of it? Also don’t forget to pick up your copy of The Husbands , By Holly Gramazio, which will air on Monday, June 29th! And lastly, we’ve been working o...

If you ignore the romance, it was actually a really enjoyable book, unfortunately, this book is a romance, so there’s that… And while typically we’re suckers for a dual timeline, in this case it lead to us wanting to be abandoned in the midst of a world war instead of reading the romance between Georgia and Noah. All of that to say, we are nervous for the future of The Empyrean Series. In other ne...

Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss the highly anticipated book two of the Shield of Sparrows trilogy! While the romance may have taken a back seat, the plot sure kept us going! Not to mention, we’re still trying to understand how Devney Perry managed to not only include so many plot twists, but reveal them in a way that we didn’t see them coming! Did you predict any of the surprises? Also...

Though Kaitlyn and Kendra were both intrigued while reading the book, upon finishing it, we found ourselves left with not only the burden of drawing our own conclusions regarding the plot, but the responsibility to tie meaning and purpose to the story as well. But according to Goodreads, we are definitely in the minority! What did you think? Also don’t forget to pick up your copy of Rites of the S...

Not a Greek mythology, but arguably an AP Lang persuasive essay topic contender. What one of us read as fantasy, the other interpreted as more of a speculative mystery! But however you land on the argument of reality, no one can disagree, Clarke’s work is a masterpiece! Also don’t forget to keep reading I Who Have Never Known Men , By Jaqueline Hartman, which will air on Monday, May 4th, and to pi...

There were several aspects of this thriller that had potential, the concept, the switching perspectives, the compelling backstory, and even a few fun gotcha moments. But in the end, there was one major faux pas that overshadows the rest of this book. Can you guess what it is? In other news, Kaitlyn and Kendra have selected Piranesi , By Susanna Clarke, as the next read. So don’t forget to pick up...

Kate, a first release in a brand new genre could never make us hate you. We stand with you and our libraries! That being said, if this is your first Kate Quinn book, try giving The Rose Code or The Briar Club a chance if this contemporary fiction wasn’t your cup of tea. Also don’t forget to keep reading  Anatomy of an Alibi , By Ashley Elston, which will air on Monday, April 6th and Piranesi , By...

AMAZE? According to good reads, this book has changed people’s lives. According to Kaitlyn and Kendra’s attention spans they just might not be science-fiction people. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the new Kate Quinn book, The Astral Library , since our episode for that will air on Monday, March 23rd. Also, head over to our instagram where our voting is now open for the following book, which...

What’s a savory treat that we couldn’t help devouring? GIRL DINNER While the ending was rushed, Blake’s satirical takes on recent cultural phenomena were simply too delicious and we ate it up. In other news, you all voted for our next read to be Project Hail Mary , By Andy Weir, so don’t forget to get reading! That episode will air Monday, March 9th. And while you’re at it, grab your copy of the l...

We’ll give it to Carley, she sure knows how to set lake vibes…third act break ups…not so much, and yet somehow we both still had a great time! What did you think of this sequel? Also, don’t forget to start reading Girl Dinner , By Olivie Blake, which will air on Monday, February 23rd, AND to head to our instagram as voting is now open for our following episode that will air on Monday, March 9th! S...

Welcome to the Cosmere! While one of us was burning tin and absolutely immersed in this ashy maroon world, the other was sadly left slugging through it. Only time will tell if Sanderson is worth the hype! Also don’t forget to keep reading One Golden Summer , By Carley Fortune, which will air on Monday, February 9th, AND Girl Dinner , By Olivie Blake, which will air on Monday, February 23rd! Suppor...

If one were to create the perfect book for Kaitlyn to DNF, they would include a slow moving plot, unrelatable characters, and predatory behaviors. Good news, Charlotte did this for us with Wild Dark Shore ! Don’t forget to keep reading Mistborn , By Brandon Sanderson, which will air Monday, January 26th, and to go to our instagram to vote for our first read of February! Support the show To continu...

We read 26 books over the course of this past year as a book club. Some receiving indisputable 5-star ratings, while others…did not😅. Listen along to hear our top 5 from 2025! Also, don’t forget to start reading Wild Dark Shore , By Charlotte McConaghy which will air on Monday, January 12th! Support the show To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages listed below! TikTok I...

Say it with me, “ We do not tolerate PWMOV slander ”. Can you believe it’s our last book of the year!? While these past 12 months (that’s 25 books🤯) have absolutely flown by, we cannot think of a better way to bookend 2025 than by closing out our season with a classic friends to lovers! Speaking of wrapping up the year, we also have just realized our top 2025 in a special bonus episode recapping...

While Colgan’s world-building perfectly captured the Christmas hustle and bustle, her characters sparked more of a tussle, leaving Kaitlyn with the cozy holiday sentiment of, “I wanted to punch everyone in the face.” On a happier note, keep reading People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, which will be airing on Monday, December 29th! Support the show To continue the Bookish discussions, check o...

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re back at it again with another Christmasy B.K. Borison read to kick off the season, but this time with a handsome ghost! So grab your candy canes, miniature or full sized (your preference) and come hang out with us as we discus all things Nolan and Harriet! Also, don’t forget to keep reading The Christmas Bookshop , By Jenny Colgan, which will air Monday, D...

Catchy premise? Check! High stakes? Check! Non-predictable plot and characters? Check and Check! A shaky magic system that still gets lost in translation? Sadly, check. Join us as we discuss R.F. Kuang’s hefty best selling historical fantasy novel! Upcoming Reading Schedule: Good Spirits, By B.K. Borison, which will air Monday, December 1st The Christmas Bookshop, By Jenny Colgan, which will air M...

Not sure how we missed this YA series back in 2015, but we would have been kicking our feet! That being said, it’s 10 years later and we’re left questioning the author’s choice to make  these notorious gangsters teenagers. What did you think? Also don’t forget to begin reading Babel, by R.F. Kuang, which will air Monday, November 17th and to head over to our instagram to vote for our first book of...

Hark! Kaitlyn and Kendra carry important thoughts and opinions regarding Rebecca Ross’s latest release! Guess you’ll have to listen to the episode to hear what they are! Also don’t forget to keep reading Six of Crows, By Leigh Bardugo, which will air Monday, November 3rd AND to start reading Babel, By R. F. Kuang, which will air Monday, November 17th! Support the show To continue the Bookish discu...

It’s hard to imagine a book with “Murder” in the title having too much death within its pages, but somehow Osman found a way. Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra work to correctly summarize the major plot points of this adventure while sharing their subtle opinions regarding book one of Osman’s We solve Murders series. Support the show To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pa...

Do not fear Bartholomew, this episode has no worms in it. If there’s one thing for certain, Rachel Gillig knows a how to deliver a gothic fantasy, and this time there are even gargoyles! Listen along and tell us if you love Bartholomew as much as we did. Also don’t forget to keep reading The Thursday Morning Murder Club, By Richard Osman, which will air on Monday, October 6th! Support the show To...

We’re finally here to settle this once and for all, this book is not chick-lit or women’s fiction; in actuality, it’s a romance and can also be found under the title Every Summer After;) Just kidding…kinda. This is definitely a romance AND released well in advance of the novel “Every Summer After” which many believe to be a blatant ripoff of this Christina Lauren book.  Have you read them both? Le...

What does The Hotel Nantucket and buttery popcorn have in common? Easy, Bookkish with Two K’s. Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss this popular beach read to close out this summer season! Also make sure to pick up your copy of Love and Other Words, by Christina Lauren, which will air on Monday, September 8th, AND to start reading The Knight and the Moth, by Rachel Gillig, which will a...

We’re not sure about out of this world, but we sure did space out. Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they LAUNCH into the good, the bad, and the ugly of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel, Atmosphere ! Also, don’t forget to keep reading The Hotel Nantucket , by Elin Hilderbrand, which will air Monday, August 25th AND to head to our instagram to vote for our first read in September! Support the show To co...