Fully Booked & Caffeinated

On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the highly anticipated memoir: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears. Tune in to hear us discuss the JT bombshells, the real story behind the conservatorship and all the other newsworthy moments in Britney’s life. We tried our best to be as positive as the Pop Princess herself but it’s easier said than done. Grab your best denim on denim outfit and your #FreeBritney...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the magical realism/historical fiction debut: Weyward by Emilia Hart. Tune in to hear us discuss these 3 different women in very different time periods all on a path to resilience and finding their true selves. There's understated magic, tons of nature and a message to keep going even when it seems like there's no path forward. On the other hand, is the subtle f...

March Reading & Pop Culture Round-up is here! Tune in to hear our March reads, listens and binge-watches, some Easter eggs for future episodes, and a fun literary-themed Buzzfeed quiz! 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 devastating mystery novel: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby. Tune in to hear us discuss this microcosm of our flawed society (of course, there are rants). Along the way there’s an unconventional quest for justice and two frustratingly complex main characters. Yes, it’s a heavy one! But there’s also friendship, love, and (small but purposeful) steps towards gro...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the spicy serial killer romance Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. Tune in to hear us discuss this unlikely friendship turned love connection, some very imaginative murders and how we’re currently feeling about cookies & cream ice cream. Disclaimer: this book and our conversation contain lots of triggers, proceed with caution!  Make sure to rate,...

February Reading & Pop Culture Round-up is here! Tune in to hear our February reads, listens and binge-watches, the book settings we'd love to escape to, and our favorite bookish characters from this 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 the second installment in the Hunger Games series - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Tune in to hear us discuss the ongoing love triangle, the epic Quarter Quell twist and Katniss continuing to ignore every not-so-subtle hint. We’ll also be discussing the movie adaptation and Jennifer Lawrence’s stellar eye-acting. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the...

Part 2 is here! On today's episode, we’re wrapping up our discussion on: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Tune in to hear us dive into Feyre's journey Under the Mountain, Rhysand's complicated character, and Amarantha's eyeball obsession. Also, has Heather converted Kelsey into a romantasy girlie? Join us to find out! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow u...

January Reading & Pop Culture Round-up is here! Tune in to hear our January reads, listens and binge-watches, a rundown of some TikTok book drama, and Heather's overwhelming TBR! Plus some bonus book recommendations to add to your own TBRs. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

It’s finally here! On today's episode, we’re reviewing the worldwide sensation: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. We had so many thoughts, we had to split it into 2 parts! Tune in to hear us discuss the start of Feyre's journey to the Fae world, the budding relationships between our main characters and uncontrollable claws (!!!). It’s a wild ride! Check back in 2 weeks for part 2. Make...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the contemporary fiction novel: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. We hope you're ready to really dive into some existential dread! Tune in to hear us discuss the mind-blowing concept of tangible life expectancy, the unfortunate parallels this novel has to our current social climate and of course, some deeply personal questions about our own fictional strings! Make su...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the historical fiction novel: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. Tune in to hear us discuss Lale's knowledge and luck, his unexpected love story and the power of resilience in the face of true barbarity. We try to focus on the messages of hope and survival but want to extend a trigger warning as there will be general discussion about the concentration...

December Reading & Pop Culture Round-up is here! Tune in to hear the usual book and pop culture recaps, some very infuriating book news, and a special announcement in honor of our 1-year podiversary. We want to thank you all so much for your support. It's been a great year, and we look forward to discovering tons of new books in 2024! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and...

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 claustrophobic, winter thriller: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse. Tune in to hear us discuss Elin's detective skills, the creepy gothic writing style, and the injustices against the mostly female cast of characters. 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 first in a 7-part YA Fantasy series: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Tune in to hear us discuss our complicated feelings about the Darkling (he's hot, okay!), Alina's snarky resilience and all the other wild elements that make fantasy the perfect escapist genre. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @f...

November Round-up is here! Tune in to hear how we're preparing for the holiday season, what books and TV shows we're able to squeeze in and for a follow-up to our Crawdads episode with our thoughts on the movie adaptation. 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 wildly popular coming-of-age story about love, nature and the power of perception: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Yes, we know we're late to the party! Tune in to hear us discuss our feelings about the resourceful and wild Marsh girl, some truly toxic masculinity and the unbearable weight of loneliness. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the...

On today's episode, we're reviewing the contemporary romance Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren. Tune in to hear our lengthy discussion about this second chance romance filled with themes of loss, all-consuming love and the struggle to trust again. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

October Round-up is here! Tune in to hear how we embraced spooky season with some great horror reads and classic scary movie rewatches, plus some other pop culture chit-chat. 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 classic gothic mystery We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Tune in to hear us discuss the quirky (and entertaining) Blackwood family, the dark behavior of an unruly mob and our opinions on the horror aspect of this classic. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Tha...

On today's episode, we discuss the paranormal historical fiction novel The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. Tune in to hear us discuss the surprising twists and turns, the resilience of some amazing female characters and a truly wild seance gone awry. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!

It's time for our September Round-up! Tune in to hear our other reads this month, the (mostly reality) TV & pop culture we can't get enough of and how we're fully ready for SPOOKY season. 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 discuss the wildly successful YA dystopian sci-fi novel: Divergent by Veronica Roth. Tune in to hear us admit to possibly misremembering this interesting love pairing on our original read and to discuss all the ways dystopian societies prove us right (by crumbling miserably). Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullyb...

On today's episode, we discuss the classic coming-of-age YA novel: Looking for Alaska by John Green. With Green's incredible writing, a ton of very dark themes and a mostly lovable cast of characters, it's safe to say we're big fans. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!