Books on the Brain Podcast

* AITA- means (Am I the ***hole). The acronym is used to reference a Reddit community where users submit personal experiences and ask others to vote on whether or not they are the ***hole. Fair warning, a lot of the stories are adult in nature, so you can't say we didn't warn you!  Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we react to bookish AITA stories and give our two ce...

Time Stamps (approx):  From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Spoilers: 34:08:00 A Crown of Gilded Bones Spoilers: 1:05:42 Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we sit down with the lovely Montse (@montse_reads) and discuss her journey online, her wonderful family of readers, and her supportive therapist. We spend the second half of the podcast chatting about...

Welcome back to this week's episode of Books on the Brain! We conducting another genre deep dive, jumping headfirst into the magical world of retellings! Retellings are such a wonderful sub-genre within the bookish canon which allows for a more intersectional and updated view on original and classic stories that we all know and love! We know you love retellings too, so please let us know if you ha...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we pull back the curtain and let you know a little bit about us by answering your questions. If you have any pressing questions about us or anything bookish, you can send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! You can also send us an email:  booksonthebrainpod@gmail.com We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you ca...

Hello bookish friends, we are back this week with a hilarious episode all about our least favourite reads and the best reviews of them. No hate to any of the authors in this episode, these are just our personal opinions. We also announce our guest for the month of May, which is the lovely Montse (@montse_reads) and we couldn't be more excited. We will be doing a deep dive into Jennifer L. Armentro...

In this episode, we make a highly anticipated return to our well-loved Genre Deep Dive series. This week, we talk all about our favourite stand-alone books, which are the perfect kind of books to get you out of your reading slump! We would love to hear about your favourite stand-alone books. Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! We upload weekly on Wednesdays...

**TIME STAMPS**: Shadow and Bone spoilers begin at 43:25 minutes in. King of Scars and Rule of Wolves spoilers begin at 78:50 minutes in (1:18:50). To skip to our current reads and avoid spoilers, head to 102:06 minutes in (1:42:06).  In this episode, we sit down with the angel who greets you at the gates of BookTok heaven Cait ( @caitsbooks ). We chat about her rise to BookTok fame and how her na...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this weeks episode we discuss Reading Pet Peeves and break it down by what the publishing world does that drives us insane, what other readers do that drives us insane, and our top almighty pet peeve! We also spend some time at the beginning talking about the conversation currently surrounding Emily Duncan and Jay Kristoff. We encourage you to do your own res...

In this episode, we discuss our favourite and least favourite fictional characters, beings, and everything in between. What are some of your favourite and least favourite fictional characters? We’d love to know! Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorganrose on Instagram & TikTok, @d.j...

ADDIE LA RUE SPOILERS FROM 49:00-1:34:00! In this episode, we sit down with Booktok celebrity Ayman (@aymansbooks). We chat about her journey on Booktok and the origin of her love of reading. Of course, we had to do a full deep drive into The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and gush about how much we love V.E. Schwab. Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! We up...

In this weeks episode, we gathered the most ridiculous 1 star reviews we could find on our 5 star reads. Get ready for an abundance of quacks! We'd love to hear about weird and funny 1 star reviews you've found on your 5 star reads. Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorganrose on In...

In this episode we kicked off our new reoccurring series called 'Genre Deep Dive' where we will be picking a genre and talking about it extensively. This week we decided to start with Young Adult books! We would love to hear about your favourite YA books. Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @...

In this episode we celebrate International Women's Day by talking about our favourite female authors. From our favourite female authors, to ones we think need more recognition. We would love to hear about your favourite female authors as well! Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorgan...

In this episode we dive into our bookish confessions and reveal some of our listeners most shocking sins. Come follow the journey of three lost bookish souls who ask for forgiveness at the alter of books. Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorganrose on Instagram & TikTok, @d.j.books...

In this episode, we chat with the one and only Emily @ grumpybeyonce . We get into conversations around accessibility, fan fiction, and a bunch of nonsense in between.  Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorganrose on Instagram & TikTok, @ d.j.books on Instagram and TikTok,...

In this episode we break down our intimidating TBR’s, what does TBR mean, how do we each approach our own TBR’s, and more! Be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually @deirdremorganrose on Instagram & TikTok, @d.j.books on Instagram and TikTok, and @carlirokochy on Instagram and @libraryofcarli o...

SPOILER WARNING! From 1:04:57 - 1:08:10 we have a spoilery chat about Daisy Jones & The Six. Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this weeks episode we chat about our favourite romance tropes and give some recommendations of books with love in them! We would love to hear about your favourite tropes and romance books you recommend, so be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @books...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this weeks episode we chat about books we read in school, the good AND the bad. We also talk about the books we wished could have been in our schools curriculum. We would love to hear from you about your favourite or least favourite books in school! So be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we have a very special guest! We welcomed Jason Headley onto our episode to discuss what it’s like being a self-published author and his time and growth on Booktok. We had so much fun sitting down and chatting with him, we hope you feel like you were right there with us! We would love to hear from you about your thoughts on this week's ep...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this weeks episode we chat about books we read in school, the good AND the bad. We also talk about the books we wished could have been in our schools curriculum. We would love to hear from you about your favourite or least favourite books in school! So be sure to send us a DM or comment on our instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! We upload weekly on Wednesdays...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we discuss our reading goals for 2021, and what our current reads are. We wanted to take a more relaxed and chatty approach, so we hope you enjoy it! We would love to hear about how your 2020 reading goals went and what your goals this new year are. Send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast ! You can also send us an...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we discuss anything and everything about what we love about book to screen adaptations. Our favourites, most anticipated, and ones we have our fingers and toes crossed that will hopefully one day happen! We would love to hear from you about your favourite book to screen adaptations. We upload weekly on Wednesday and you can find us at @bo...

Welcome back to Books on the Brain, A podcast about books and nonsense! In this episode, we reflect on 2020 and talk all about the reading we got done. We would love to hear from all of you about what you read this year!   We upload weekly on Wednesdays and you can find us at  @BooksontheBrainPod on Instagram   @deirdrerosemorgan on Instagram and Tik Tok   @d.j.books on Instagram and Tik Tok   @Ca...

SOUND WARNING! There is a loud champagne cork popping sound 0.29 seconds into the podcast! Proceed with caution!   Welcome to Books on the Brain, A podcast about books and nonsense!   In this episode, we introduce ourselves and give you a small glimpse into our passion for reading and bookish things. We would love to hear from all of you what your answers to our ice breaker questions are!   We upl...