Chatting Chapters

In this episode, Hannah and Paris review 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt and discuss the Netflix film adaption that was recently released.  This debut novel weaves a beautiful narrative through multiple POVs. We have Tova, a 70 year old widow, Marcellus, a wise octopus, and Cameron, the drifter looking for his biological father. What ties these characters together? That's the myst...

This episode covers The Art Thief by Michael Finke. A non fiction book that follows the crimes of Stephane Breitweiser from 1995 to early 2000s. Ever wondered how someone can steal over $2 billion worth of art without selling a single piece? For seven years, he stole from over 200 museums, averaging a heist every 12 days! He claimed it was all for the love of art, never making a profit. This book...

Welcome to another episode where Paris forces Hannah to read a fantasy novel... The girls read Katabasis by R.F Kuang, the author known for Yellowface. The dark fantasy novel delves into themes of ambition, redemption, guilt, and identity as Alice and Peter venture into Hell to rescue their professor. What begins as a mission to save him soon becomes an introspective journey filled with self-disco...

We just wrapped up our deep dive into "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuang, and let me tell you, it was a journey. The contemporary fiction novel felt heavy and emotionally charged, it also left us reflecting on addiction and family dynamics. This book is a testament to how life can be both ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Hai's story is a poignant reminder of the complexities of m...

In this episode of Chatting Chapters, we dive into Lilly King's coming-of-age novel, exploring the complexities of love, ambition, and the lasting impact of decisions made in our youth. From the stunning cover to the deep emotional ties we see in the characters, this book has it all. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book's pacing, captivating writing style, and the emotional punch that left...

Hooray for another bonus episode with Hannah and Paris! This episode Paris dives into the cult classic romantasy book, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Mass. (ACOTAR). She has a lot of opinions about this book that you may or may not agree with. And that's ok! There is no judgement from the chatting chapter girls, only a love for books and a safe space to discuss them xoxo If you have differ...

This episode explores the cozy thriller novel 'Mad Mabel' by the Australian author, Sally Hepworth. The girls dive into its themes of trauma, coping mechanisms, and the art of unexpected twists. Discover insights into character development, narrative structure, and the emotional depth that makes this book a must-read. If you want to get in touch about this episode, or any book requests, you can se...

In this episode, we dive into Christian White’s novel 'The Wife and the Widow' and immediately discover… we did not read this book the same way. We chat through the twisty structure, the “wait, hold on” plot moments, and the Aussie setting, all while comparing our totally different takes.  It’s basically us trying to convince each other we’re right about a very twisty book.   Let us know your thou...

Hannah and Paris explore the profound themes of Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names', which delves into domestic violence, identity, and the impact of names through multiple timelines and perspectives. Discover insights on character development, narrative structure, and the emotional weight of this powerful story. Let us know what you thought on our instagram @chattingchapterspodcast You can a...

This episode, the girls cover Funny Story by Emily Henry. It's the second romance novel of the month as February is the month of love (right?). The novel features our two main characters, Daphne and Miles and finding love after heart break. The fake dating trope and A LOT of 'will they won't they' helps to build the yearning that we all love in a romance story.  Let us know what you thought of the...

Hannah and Paris give their first spoiler free review for the podcast. The housemaid by Frieda Mcfadden in a psychological thriller that has gripped the reading world since its release. The very successful novel has just been released as a feature film in December 2025, starring Sydeney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. The girls discuss their thoughts on the book and how well they think the story tran...

This episode, the girls review an Australian author's debut novel, The Cicada House by Ella Ward. The plot follows a british divorcee on her journey to find out more about her Australian mother, with some time travelling romance thrown into the mix. Theres some confusion and a few giggles during this episode! Let us know what you thought on our instagram @chattingchapterspodcast  Or you can email...

The girls review their first fantasy book of the pod, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab. This book brought up a lot of existential questions after reading it. What is the meaning of life? what would you sell your soul for? How do you make a lasting impact on the world?  Let us know your thoughts and feelings regarding this book and the episode @ chattingchapterspodcast. 

Welcome to the first epsiode of 2026! Hannah and Paris review The Wedding People by Alison Espach. This book won the Best fiction category in the Good Reads Choice Awards 2024. It has been huge within the bookstagram community with divided opinions. Let us know what you thought of the episode and the book on our instagram @chattingchapterspodcast 

The girls discuss Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. They have A LOT to say! Let us know if you loved this book @chattingchapterpodcast on Instagram.

This episode the girls read a different Christmas romance book and reviewed them for each other. Hannah read In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren, Paris read Good Spirits by B.K Borison. What do you think of the Christmas holiday genre? Are you a fan? Let us know on our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcast 

Join Hannah and Paris as they chat about the contemporary fiction book ‘Carrie Soto is Back’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story follows Carrie, a tennis champion who comes out of retirement to reclaim her grand slam title. The sports drama dives into themes of identity and resilience, as well as the cost of being a champion. To end the episode, the girls discuss their reading goals for 2026 and how...

Hannah and Paris review the historical drama novel, ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah. This episode features a lot of love for the author as well as the magnificent story. It focuses on themes of love, grief, mental health struggles and substance abuse.  The book follows Frankie McGrath, a Vietnam war nurse, and her journey to reassimilate into civilisation. What she finds is a nation that doesn’t sup...

This episode, the girls read and review the contemporary fiction novel ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus. Mixed reviews on both sides… The book focuses on themes of love, grief and motherhood. We follow Elizabeth Zott as she navigates her career as a Chemist and her unexpected leap into motherhood in the 1960’s. Let us know your thoughts on our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcast You can also...

The girls complete an online ‘Book personality quiz’ while learning about each other’s reading habits and favourite genres. You can find the link for the quiz on our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcat and let us know if you’re the main character or the villain… You can also email us at chattingchapterspodcast@gmail.com

Join us for the first episode of chatting chapters! Paris and Hannah discuss their compliments, but mainly criticisms of the thriller ‘The Chestnut Man’ by Soren Sveistrup. The story follows two detectives as they investigate a series of murders where a small handmade chestnut doll has been left as a calling card. Let us know your thoughts at our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcast You can also ema...