Fully Booked & Caffeinated

On today’s episode, we’re back with another book to movie adaptation - Bird Box. Tune in to hear us discuss the initial social media hype, the portrayal of mental health and the complications of motherhood in an apocalyptic world. We’re in agreement that Sandra Bullock is the best part of this movie. Let us know if you’re enjoying this new series! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and su...

Ahhh, it's our hundredth episode!! Thank you all for your support <3 On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the sapphic vampire novel: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Tune in to hear us discuss the unique mix of genres, the rules of vampirism and the complex (and frustrating) undead gal who started it all! We’re diving into the underlying feminism, the themes of hunger and cont...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the YA romantasy novel: Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. Tune in to hear us discuss the complicated love triangle, what makes Verity a better friend than Rune, and of course - the witchiness of it all! Definitely strong YA vibes but we still enjoyed this quick, entertaining read. CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and...

June’s Bookish Banter is here! Kelsey had a very rough reading month - dare I say, a reading slump? - while Heather is fully into her romantasy era! We also have some interesting book news to discuss. Apologies for the technical issues at the end there - we’re trying our best! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks f...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the 2012 thriller: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Tune in to hear us discuss the way this story breaks from a typical villain-hero structure, the levels of toxicity and the complicated portrayal of women. On the reread we had some issues, but still a solid favorite of ours! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Ti...

On today’s episode, we’re bringing something new to your feed! It’s the first episode of our Book to Movie Adaptation reviews and we’re covering 10 Things I Hate About You. Tune in to hear us discuss the original feminist icon Kat, the complicated familial relationships and the way a soundtrack can make or break a film. We’re also gushing over (and missing) the beautiful and talented Heath Ledger....

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the brand-new thriller: This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. Another repeat author for us! Tune in to hear us discuss the bumbling police force, Jane's grief journey and the amateur sleuthing of it all. This book also has some taboo topics thrown in that we weren't too happy about. Listen along - we're diving into it all! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rat...

It's time for May's Reading and Pop Culture Round-up! For non-pod reads this month: a few romances from Heather and a new horror favorite for Kelsey! Tune in to hear what else we were into for the month of May - as always, we’re diving into our TV binges and podcast recs. We're also covering the Fyre Fest 2.0 (book edition). CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the twisty mystery novel: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Tune in to hear us discuss the podcaster invades a small-town trope, Lucy's dark sense of humor, and, of course, Beverly's lovable meddling. We felt a little (well-deserved) female rage after this one! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the contemporary romance: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison. Tune in to hear us discuss Aiden and his dirty talk, Lucy’s positive attitude and the secondary characters that we enjoyed just as much as our mains. We really liked this one! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaff...

April’s Reading and Pop Culture Round-up is here! We had a few great non-pod reads this month! Tune in to hear what we were into for the month of April - as always, we’re diving into our TV binges, podcast recs and some movies we’re excited for. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the cozy, queer fantasy novel: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Tune in to hear us discuss Linus’ character growth, the strong found-family themes and the lovable cast of magical children. Don’t worry; we’ll also be diving into the controversy surrounding Klune’s inspiration for the book. CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the quirky coming-of-age novel: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Tune in to hear us discuss Margo's perseverance and creativity, some complicated parental relationships and whether OnlyFans is a real job (spoiler alert: IT IS, DUH). This book took us in some truly unexpected directions, and we were fully along for the ride! CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure...

Time for March’s Reading and Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear us gush about our favorite show on television, some upcoming book releases we're looking forward to and a few standout podcast episodes from this past month. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing one of the best thrillers of 2024: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This book won a whole bunch of awards, and we decided to insert ourselves into the conversation. Tune in to find out whether we thought it was worth the hype and also to discuss the blatant sexism, the twisty, turny plot, and the many tropes that were covered. CONTAINS SPOILERS Make sure to ra...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the witty and dark memoir: Dinner for Vampires: by Bethany Joy Lenz. We’re all about nostalgia on this one.. Could a more perfect Haley James Scott exist?? And all while going through an absolute nightmare in her personal life. Tune in to hear us discuss the audacity of these cult leaders, the overwhelming amount of religion and, of course, the connections to a...

It’s time for February’s Reading and Pop Culture Round-up! We didn’t get much reading done this month, but we sure watched a lot of TV! Tune in to hear our ongoing reality TV opinions and the podcasts and upcoming releases we’re excited about. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the queer horror romance: A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock. Tune in to hear us discuss the plant turned girl turned monster, the quirky (and sometimes infuriating) main characters, and our realizations that we know next to nothing about plants. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. T...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the spicy, modern romance: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Tune in to hear us discuss the intense love connection, the surprisingly dark flashback scenes, and the way our past trauma carries into the future (if we let it!). If you’re not into extra raunchiness, this book is definitely more plot than spice! Also, be sure to check trigger warnings as this book...

Time for January's Reading & Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear our spoiler-free opinions of our non-pod reads from the past month, some new podcasts we're excited to check out, and, of course, our ongoing commitment to reality TV. We made it through the longest month of the year! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpo...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the 2nd book in the Divergent series: Insurgent by Veronica Roth. Tune in to hear us discuss Tris' complex (and confusing) character arc, a secondary character we'd love to hear more from and, of course, the relationship that continues to perplex us: Four and Tris. Stick with us - we're holding out hope that this series will end with a bang when we dive into the...

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the Contemporary Fiction novel: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Tune in to hear us discuss the themes of grief, resilience, and found family. We had a lot of fun discussing the character’s journeys and how we can see ourselves in so many aspects of this story. Of course, we’re also gushing about the truly unique POV from Marcellus the Octopus! Ma...

On today's episode, we're recapping our year of reads and reviews! Tune in to hear us discuss our favorites, least favorites, and everything in between. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the "psychological thriller" The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. Tune in to hear us discuss the very twisty plot, the questionable cast of characters and what NOT to do to prove your innocence. We're haters - sorry not sorry! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

Time for December's Reading & Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear our spoiler-free opinions on our non-pod reads from the past month, some updates from the book world and our struggle to keep our TBRs under control. Buhbye 2024! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!