Everything But the Book

This episode Everything But the Book is proud to present this special breakdown in which Sarah and Lyss dissect the phenomenon that is the "book boyfriend." What makes a book boyfriend? Where did they come from? Who are our favorites?! The answers to all these questions and more will be revealed. We hope you enjoy this special breakdown. Let us know your thoughts on book boyfriends by reaching out...

If you are a huge From Blood and Ash fan...we do NOT have a show for you today. Sarah and Lyss have been following Jennifer L. Armentrout's FBAA series so closely for a year now, mainly out of spite. In today's episode, they mostly lament on how uninspired this installment was, and how they think the next books could really pump it up to save the series. It's free advice, JLA, you're welcome.&nbsp...

Come one, come all to hear Lyss' beautiful, melodic voice.  Her words.  Today we're talking about Jennifer L. Armentrout's A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the second book in her From Blood and Ash series. We catch back up with Poppy, Casteel, Kieran, and all their antics in the quest to find out why this series is all anyone can talk about on Booktok.  We. Want. To. Hear. From. YOU! Em...

Enter the world of sophisticated literary discussion and academic discourse on the science fiction classic, DUNE.  JUST KIDDING. Sarah and Lyss are celebrating the release of the new book-to-film adaptation of DUNE by bringing you an episode that strays a bit off of their beaten path. Today the book club convenes to discuss the keyboard pounding name pronunciation, genre-defining tropes, and...

"If you can't beat 'em...then beat 'em off." Ladies and Gents, this is the moment you've waited for... We have finally made it to a book that we have been teasing you with for ages...Jennifer L. Armentrout's FROM BLOOD AND ASH! *cue fangirling* And we didn't get here alone, today we have with us on the pod special guest Amanda from Bookishly Lit!  Join these ladies as they ponder the signific...

The title here is self-explanatory...Sarah and Lyss attempt to read some titles they found on Goodreads and...well...not laugh. Any bets on how well it goes?  In this *mini-sode* the book buddies are giving updates on what they have read recently, what TikTok is going crazy about this week, and what we have coming up next.  This episode features their first ACTUAL SEGMENT, cue the rejoic...

Well well well...the time has come to finish this.  Get it? Because...it's the Finale??  Today on EBTB we finish up our discussion on Stephanie Garber's best-selling trilogy "Caraval" We promise you, Sarah and Lyss really liked these books. Regardless of what you hear on this episode.  The gals also reveal what series are up next on the chopping block! Shout at us! WE LOVE IT! ...

Welcome BACK beautiful book friends!  Today on EBTB Sarah and Lyss are talking about the sophomore book in Stephanie Garber's Caraval trilogy, Legendary.   The gals had some *alcoholic influence* during the production of this episode and the result is...absolute chaos.  We hope you enjoy our torment as we finally uncover Legend's identity...OR DO WE?!? Let us know what you think of...

After a month hiatus, EBTB is back with a title that we have been wanting to review for a long time; Stephanie Garber's Caraval.  Sarah and Lyss also talk about the great books they've been reading, including their initial reactions to Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians.  Sarah's chair makes lots of squeaking noises, I'm sure she apologizes for that at some point... Then again maybe not....

Nothing says, "book club" like friends you met on the internet! Join Alyssa, Sarah, and their very first guest, Hannah *cue screaming* as they talk about the best and worst of their recent reads. Spoiler alert; this episode was almost cancelled over The Night Circus.  Catch up with Hannah on instagram and TikTok! @thepaperbackbruncher And be sure to follow us around as well!  @everything...

Up until know, you've heard Sarah and Lyss talk about books. Now, listen to them unleash themselves upon the most controversial topic in the book world (probably), the dreaded live-action ADAPTATION! *cue scary music* But seriously, the gal pals are excited to bring you through this journey that was season 1 of Shadow and Bone. Join them as they discuss their favorite actors, show faux-pas, and wh...

Book fans, have you ever wanted your podcasts host to burst into tears uncontrollably? How about twice? On a completely unrelated note, Sarah and Lyss are so excited to bring you today's episode on Leigh Bardugo's Crooked Kingdom . This is the second book in the Six of Crows duology and spoiler alert; we love it.  This is our last Grishaverse book for awhile, and the series we will be reviewi...

WE'RE BACK BOOK LOVERS! And today we are so excited to talk to you about the next book in the Grishaverse, Six of Crows. This book has a lot of hype and we are here to tell you that it is all deserved. Did this book make Sarah buy a Crow's head cane? Sure did. Did it make Lyss buy ten candles? Sure did. Join us as we discuss the first book in the duology by Leigh Bardugo that has completely raised...

Welcome back, book lovers to a very special episode of Everything But the Book! Today, we're doing something a little bit different. Sarah and Lyss are giving your their SPOILER-FREE book reviews to include their least favorites, most-anticipated, and capping it off with BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO FAR)! Not to mention that we start this episode off with some drama in the bookish community...spillin...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Everything But the Book! Today we wrap up our journey with the Shadow & Bone trilogy by the fabulous Leigh Bardugo. Join us for an in-depth discussion on Alyssa's tabbing system while Sarah builds a case in defense of Mal's tattoo. EBTB is proud to present to you your next obsession in being "Bookish." Can't wait to hang out with you again, friends! We want to hear fro...

Welcome, book-clubbing friends, to a CHAOTIC episode of Everything But the Book! This week, Sarah and Lyss talk about Leigh Bardugo's Siege and Storm, the second book in her Shadow and Bone trilogy. This book has everything you could ever want, including a witty pirate, a handsome prince, a prince-who-moonlights-as-a-pirate...and also some Grisha. With less than a month to go before the Netflix sh...

WELCOME TO THE GRISHAVERSE, BOOK BABES! This week, Sarah and Alyssa dive into the first book of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. Excitement around this series continues to build, as the Netflix show release date lies just beyond the horizon. Join the EBTB gang as they fight over pronunciation, swoon over the Darkling, and decide whether or not Mal deserves to breathe air. We can't wai...

Hey bookclub babes and dudes, this episode is dedicated to the booklovers who waited years for this book. Today we discuss A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the newest installment in the A Court of Thorns and Roses saga. Sarah and Lyss talk about the predictions they got right, Rhysand being a jerk, and rate how uncomfortable Lyss gets reading the *spicy* scenes. The gals will give our th...

BOOK CLUB IS BACK IN SESSION! Today Sarah and Lyss want to talk to their friends about Sarah J. Maas' novella from the internationally best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Frost and Starlight. In this episode the gals discuss the horrors and trauma of fantasy war, the horror and trauma of finding out one of the main characters is a horse girl, and Sarah literally spills her...

Welcome back to the book club of your dreams! Or your nightmares! We are continuing our chat about Sarah J Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series with this MEGA episode on A Court of Wings and Ruin. Sarah and Lyss talk entirely too long about the deep state that is the Night Court, how Lucien continues to be the best character, and the drama of the High Lord summit.  We want to hear from yo...

Welcome back to book club, friends! We continue this week on our journey through Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. In today's episode Sarah and Lyss get embarrassed reading out loud, question the missing details on Fae magic, and swoon over Feyre's character development.  We want to hear from you! Email us, DM us, facebook message us, but cauldron boil you if you tweet at us.  Thi...

This week Sarah and Lyss go WAY OVERBOARD talking about Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury, the sequel to the best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses. Join them as they fall in love with Rhysand's inner circle, blush at the Court of Nightmares, and wonder why they didn't notice those red flags any sooner. Welcome back to book club.  Part 1 of 2. 

WELCOME BACK to book club, where Sarah and Lyss discuss their predictions for Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Silver Flames, which releases in just a few weeks! Prepare to hear what we really think about Nesta, the CONTROVERSIAL cover art, and of course the fate of our favorite Bat Bois. We wanted to get our predictions out into the Ether so that when they inevitably come true, we can say we told you so...

Welcome to the book club you didn't ask for, but secretly always wanted to be a part of. In this episode, best friends Sarah and Lyss review their current obsession that is Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Join them as they attempt to give a spoiler-free summary of the book, discuss their favorite yet problematic parts, and petition the author to dish out more details on the Suriel.&nbs...