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In this episode, we turned our love for fantasy into a competitive game night. Each square on the bingo card represents a classic or niche trope from the genre: secret royalty, talking animals, magic schools... you name it. Download our homemade bingo card below & play along with us! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers! Check the episode chapters & see which books are *starred* below to a...

It's proposal season! 💍 In this episode, we challenge each other to guess the book based solely on its wedding or proposal scene! Featuring both contemporary romance & romantasy books, all of these nuptials are memorable to us in the best or worst way. Tune in to guess along with us! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers! Check the episode chapters & see which books are *starred* below to...

Nothing suits the summer season better than a warm, fun romance! 🏖️ If you're going to the beach or lake - or neither but you're here for the vibes - we have throwback & recently released book recs for your travels! (P.S. This ep has spoilers for some books! See below!)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Beach Read - Emily Henry People We Meet on Vacation...

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Jamie to take book talk to the next level with PowerPoints! Each of us came prepared with our very own bookish presentation, complete with chaotic slides & questionable hot takes. Join us for a highly entertaining mix of debate, bookish banter, & unexpected PowerPoint prowess.   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books M...

Emily Henry published Great Big Beautiful Life & we're here to publish our thoughts & feelings for y'all! Unlike any of her past novels, this book delved into mystery, childhood baggage, & that crinkle feeling (as Madeline describes to be the feeling you get before a full crush - a perfect use of the word crinkle tbh). If you have sentiments about this unique, unexpected change in Emil...

Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga has us hooked & we're here to debrief book 2. In this review of Golden Son, we further unpack Darrow's motivations & fears, the chaotic political climate of Mars, & the allies & enemies we never saw coming. For the die-hard sci-fi fans, this episode is for you!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Red R...

Interested in romantasy & don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we’re breaking down the best romantasy books for beginners. Think swoon-worthy romance, just the right amount of magic, & stories that are easy to fall into. Whether you’re new to reading, a romance reader dipping your toes into magical worlds, or a fantasy lover craving some steam, this list has a...

This week, we're taking our first trip to Mars as we dive into Red Rising by Pierce Brown, a dystopian sci-fi filled with political intrigue, brutal world building, & a relentless main character. We discuss the layers of Darrow’s transformation, react to shocking deaths, & obsess over Sevro & Mustang. We also dig into the book’s deeper themes: grief, identity, class, & power— &...

This week, we’re getting nostalgic & taking you through all of our book phases — from the picture books we loved as kids to the fantasy series & romances that shaped our high school & college years. We talk about the books that made us fall in love with reading (& the ones we probably shouldn’t have been reading so young), the magic of scholastic book fairs, our wattpad eras, vampi...

Abby Jimenez's new novel, Say You'll Remember Me, hurt so good & we have so much to debrief: the good, the bad, the romance, and the heartbreak. You should Check This Bookout! (**This episode contains spoilers**)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Say You'll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer - Abby Jimenez The Friend Zone - Abby Jimenez A Cou...

Get ready for a fun episode as we hand out superlatives to our favorite book characters from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 🗡️🦌! From "Most Likely to Ghost You" to "Most Likely to Get Kicked Out of the Group Chat," we’ll be assigning funny titles that capture the essence of these beloved characters.   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout     📖 Books Mentioned:T...

Sometimes, less truly is more. In this episode, we discuss why we love duologies in the fantasy genre. There is so much to appreciate & we debrief some of our favorites! (**Spoiler warning for the books indicated below!**)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) - Rebecca Yarros The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes House of Earth a...

From controversial opinions on book adaptations to rants about tropes, nothing is off-limits this episode! Tune in as we share our hot takes on romance & fantasy, authors, BookTok, & more. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas **spoiler @ 20:08** House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas **spoiler...

March Madness is approaching so we read The Right Move by Liz Tomforde to get in the spirit! 🏀🧡 This sports romance was the perfect prelude to our "Bookout Madness" book bracket launching on our Instagram & TikTok March 18th. Tune in for all the details & a fun game featuring MVP book boyfriends!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: The Right Move - L...

Spring Break is here & we’ve got the perfect book recommendations for your getaway! 🏝️ 🏔️ Whether you’re lounging on a beach, exploring a new city, or enjoying a cozy cabin retreat, we’ve picked the best romance & fantasy books to match your destination.   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: The Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren The Bridge Kingdom - Dani...

We’ve been busy reading the past two months (ofc) & have some books to share! This episode is spoiler free & has a variety of fantasy & romance, so grab your TBR & tune in!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Onyx Storm (The Empyrean 3) by Rebecca Yarros Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Heartless Hunter (Crimson Moth 1) Kristin Ciccarelli Rhythm of Wa...

Goodreads is our favorite social media & we are not ashamed! Join us this week as we laugh (& maybe hurt our own feelings) while reading Goodreads reviews of books we like & dislike.    🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: The Awakening (Zodiac Academy series) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Happy Place by Emily Henry Daughter of No Worlds (...

Happy Valentine’s! 💌 This week we’re celebrating the 14th with one of our favorite romance authors, Ali Hazelwood (figuratively)! We deep dive into her new release Deep End & discuss what makes her STEM romances so addictive. (P.S. this episode contains spoilers for all her books!)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Not in Love...

It’s time to talk Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros & we have some thoughts… 🐉🗡️ In this book debrief, we’re breaking down everything: the epic moments, the plot twists, the romance (did it deliver?!), & whether this book lived up to the hype. Join us as we unpack it all with plenty of laughs, emotions, & maybe some brutal opinions. Spoilers ahead!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkt...

We’re shaking things up with a fun game of Book Topic Dice Roll! 🎲 The dice determine our bookish discussions, with each die representing a different topic & question. From fan fiction to recent booktok hype, we name drop plenty of books & characters for all of you fantasy & romance readers. (P.S. Spoilers ahead!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: L...

This week, we’re sharing the fantasy and romance book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on in 2025, along with our personal reading goals for the year ahead! If you're planning your TBR for the new year like us, this episode is packed with plenty of recs for you to kick off 2025. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: Rebel Witch (Crimson Moth 2) - Kristen Cicc...

We’re channeling Abby Lee Miller this week as we each rank our top 6 book boyfriends in a pyramid fashion. Expect plenty of swooning & laughs as we reveal who deserves these coveted top spots. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 🤍 Fan art credits in order of appearance: unknown @ enchanted_chapters_art @ lilith_saur @ carraert @ emmy_lunaaa @ inkfae @ aireenscolor unknown @ pola...

Join Madeline & Hannah for their first episode of Check This Bookout as they share their favorites & flops of romance & fantasy books in 2024! Tune in as they discuss what made their reading year unforgettable (for better or worse)!  🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang Funny Story - Emil...