Gorls Unplugged

Today we have a very special author joining us for an interview - Alexis L. Menard aka the author of booktok hyped series House of Bane and Blood! As well as being an amazing indie-turned-traditionally published author, Alexis also happens to be the author who first ever let Brontey ARC read their book - and an author we've read in book club. So, you could say this is full circle for us?? As w...

We have thoughts – many, many thoughts. 👀📚 This week, inspired by the Once Upon a Time Zone podcast, we're reacting to the Goodreads top romantasy list. It's ranked by overall star rating, and honestly some of the placements have us feeling... well... confused. Books featured include Fourth Wing, The Shepherd Duology, The Plated Prisoner Series and more — and we are not holding back. If...

She is an absolute icon and we are so happy she joined us 🖤 NYT bestselling author Jeaniene Frost came on Gorls Unplugged to chat all things Night Huntress, her brand new release A Curse of Beasts and Magic, and romantasy as a genre. If you know her work you already know this episode is going to be a good one. and if you don't, consider this your sign to get acquainted immediately. We talk ab...

SPOILER ALERT FOR ZA UNIVERSE 👀 We genuinely cannot believe this episode exists. Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, the authors behind Zodiac Academy and the entire Solaria universe, sat down with us for their very first interview with a bookish content creator podcast, and they deffo gave us some exciting news! We talk about their writing process, their favourite characters (yes they actually...

This episode has been a long time coming and we meant every word of it 🖤 Before our interview with the authors of Zodiac Academy drops next week, we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the series that literally started everything for us. The books that brought us together, turned us into the readers we are today, and eventually led to us starting Gorls Unplugged. No big deal or anything 😂 We'r...

We're back, gorls! 🎉 Season 3 is HERE and we are kicking things off by catching you up on everything — what we've been reading, what we devoured over the break, and all the bookish news you need to know about while we were gone. We also chat book to screen adaptations, get excited about Readers & Rebels, and... we saved the best for last. We have a very big announcement at the end of...

Well gorls, it's finally time! Spring is here 🤭🥰🌸 If you're anything like us, you love this time of year... from romance books and tv shows, to iced coffee, sunshine, and halloween—there's something for everyone! So today, we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive guide to spring. From our own TBR, to must-watch movies, and our tried and tested spring...

This week we are talking about goal setting and the ways we try to keep ourselves motivated throughout the year. We chat about how we set personal goals, whether vision boards are actually more helpful than traditional resolutions, and how spirituality and mindset can play a role in staying focused on what you want. We also get into our bookish goals, reading habits we want to improve, and how rea...

This week we’re doing a short and sweet catch up on what’s been happening in the book world! 📚 We briefly touch on the anti-intellectualism debate and the ongoing “audiobooks aren’t reading” discourse on BookTok, talk about the recent tension between H. M. Wolfe and K. M. Moronova, and chat about the comparisons between Powerless and Red Queen. Alongside the drama, we’re sharing our favourite rea...

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! It's 2026 and we're finally back with a new episode after our extended festive break! We hope you all had a lovely celebration or rest with your fam and friends 💕 In today's episode, we’re chatting about the book-to-screen adaptations coming in 2026 and beyond - from romance favourites to nostalgic classics and the adaptations BookTok is already emotio...

Well gorls, it's finally time! We're almost at the end of 2025 which means wrapping up the 100+ books we've read between us this year! ✨As well as looking at our top 5 and bottom 5 reads, we're also reflecting on the podcast episodes this year, our hopes for 2026, and things we've taken away from our reading journeys 💡📚This episode ALSO features:Different reviews on the SAME...

We're back and we've got a guest! Today we've got your (and our) favourite cosy booktoker and booktuber: Luceaslibrary 💕We love to listen to Luce's chatty videos and it's hard to believe she's only been making content for a couple of years, so we dived into the health battles that inspired her to start booktok, her content creation journey, and her thoughts on social respo...

Well gorls, today's a mixed bag because there's a lot happening in the BookTok world (again), but we're also reading a lot! So, today we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive run down of what we're currently reading, Jessa Hasting's tweets, and a recent incident of tagging an author in a VERY negative review. We didn't want to put harmful content in our video, but if yo...

This week we’re talking about the books we agree on, the ones we don’t, and what actually makes a good read to us. We chat about how we find new books, how our tastes have changed, and why some stories just click. Basically, it’s a mix of book chat, gentle roasting, and trying to figure out if we actually have the same taste at all.

Well gorls, it's finally time! Autumn is here 🤭🥰🍂If you're anything like us, you love this time of year... from fantasy books and tv shows, to cinnamon rolls, cosy blankets, and halloween—there's something for everyone! So today, we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive guide to autumn. From recent cosy romantasy's, to upcoming movies, and our tri...

GORLS ... we're back! ✨📚👯‍♀️Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged for season 2 of your favourite chaotic bookish podcast. We're bringing in the new season by reflecting on our summer break and taking you through everything we read while we enjoyed the hols. From surprisingly good romantasy's, to disappointing small-town romances, and bookish hot takes, this is a quick catch up before we d...

Today Tor is unwell, but Brontey's got a bookish guest with her! And not just any bookish guest — one of our own personal favourite BookTokers. Smitty joins us to chat about all things books!✨ In this episode:✅ How Smitty found reading and how his reading taste has evolved over the years🧙🏼‍♀️ Beginner book recs for new fantasy, thriller, and sci-fi readers📲 How he grew his BookTok account🤳 A...

BookTok drama? Again? This week we’re diving into the latest discourse: AI fan edits, the Boys of Tommen series backlash, Ali Hazelwood being driven off Instagram, and a BookToker landing a publishing deal… without a manuscript. Let’s unpack the chaos.

It's finally time!! Today we’re reviewing everything we've read so far this year and sharing our five favourite books, as well as a few books we haven't loved quite so much. In this episode, we’re talking about:📚 Our 5 favourite books of the years so far🚩 Books that didn't hit the spot😬 How our reading year is going overall✅ The reading goals we set ourselves for 2025 and how w...

We’re talking book boyfriends—first loves, fictional delusions, and red flags we totally ignore. Featuring a chaotic round of Smash or Pass and some hard truths about how these fictional men shaped our standards. Proceed with caution (and swooning).

We’re talking all things soft girl era . From TikTok trends to real-life rituals. Is it realistic? Performative? Empowering? We’re unpacking it all and sharing our own ways of bringing softness into the chaos.

The Off-Campus TV casting has BookTok divided—and we're diving in. From the backlash to broader questions around BookTok toxicity, responsible content creation, and past casting drama, this impromptu episode is all about the discourse.

We sit down with bestselling YA fantasy author Andy Darcy Theo to talk writing, publishing, the found family trope, and his latest book release. If you're into reading, writing, or cozy author chats—don’t miss this one!

Living with chronic illness is no joke but we’re finding the humor, honesty, and strength in it. We bust myths, share our own experiences, drop some tips, and play Two Truths and a Lie: Chronic Illness Edition. “Our illness is chronic, but your A$$ is iconic.”

Inspired by the Letterboxd Top 4 trend, we’re breaking down our ultimate favorites: four books, four movies, four TV shows, and four random things that just make sense for us. From comfort reads to guilty pleasure rewatches, this episode is a love letter to the content that defines us. Follow & subscribe for more bookish chats, content creation convos, and cozy girl talk. Let us know your Top...