In the Mood For: A Bookish Podcast

Author Ruby Barrett and recurring guest host Ada join us for a yap about the potential makeup of season 2 of Heated Rivalry.     

Good Girls PR co-founder Shaye joins Shani and Mary for all things marketing and PR around Heated Rivalry and we have lots of ideas for improvement and merch. We'd also like to let all our friends know that YES WE HAVE SEEN THIS VIDEO/MEME/PHOTOSHOOT ALREADY.

Author and friend Rae Douglas joined Shani for a long chat about Heated Rivalry (surprise!): fandom, actors' privacy and power dynamics in the show. Creator who is studying fandoms and writing her PhD dissertation on fandoms can be found on TikTok at @oldmythos. 

Our small bags are packed for the cottage but we're also borrowing Shane's flannel, tyvm.  Bonnie makes a return to the pod to join Shani, Mary and Ada to chat the season finale of Heated Rivalry. Full episode recap but also tangents about cottage semantics, cinematography, PAH-sta and Bonnie's babygirl Rosemary says hi to everyone. Just your usual ITMF chaos. 

Join us for an emotional rollercoaster of HR episode 5 I'll Believe in Anything. We are severely unwell and the only cure is luckily to pack our bags for the cottage. Mary remains concerned about the Skip timeline, Ada wants to remind everyone this is Canadian excellence and Shani found new vocal stims. 

Our tiny hearts are in shambles after this week's episode, please send ginger ale and tuna melts. Ada (@adagetsliterary) once again joins Shani and Mary to break down the brilliance and devastation of Heated Rivalry episode 4! 

We're politely crashing out out about The Smoothies, Harlequin fumbling the bag and Kip's dad. But also playing timeline detective and hurting our own feelings with episode 4 predictions. Ada of @adagetsliterary joins us in the chaos again!

If there's one thing that's going to get us back in front of the mics, it's gay hockey. Ada from @adagetsliterary joins Shani and Mary to chat about our precious babies Shane and Ilya and the Crave Original adaptation of Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

Coming to you a little late on this year's nonsense behavior at Sinners & Stardust as we wonder how some folks got so lost in the sauce.  Shani Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Suzanne Collins Sunrise on the Reaping, Suzanne Collins The Knight & The Moth, Rachel Gillig The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo Off Campus, Elle Kennedy rereads Saving the Rain, Elliot Rose Lucky Day, Chuck Tingle Endless Anger, Sav...

You get a movie! And you get a movie! And YOU GET A MOVIE! So many film adaptations coming our way and everyone is in a re-reading mood! Mary Funny Story, Emily Henry Lola and the Millionaires, Kathryn Moon Barons of Decay, Angel Lawson The Knight & the Moth, Rachel Gillig Harlequin Crew, Twisted Sisters Watch Your Back, Tate James Bonnie Bunny, Mona Awad The Twisted Ones, T Kingfisher Willing Pre...

Ali Hazelwood superfan Ada of @adagetsliterary joins us again to talk about Ali's newest release, Problematic Summer Romance and Shani finally bullies Mary and Bonnie onto their Rina Kent journeys! Ada Totally & Completely Fine, Elissa Sussman Shani Cruel King, Rina Kent Shots On Net, JJ Mulder Ruled Out, Ruth Stilling Release Me, KA Tucker Bonnie Release Me, KA Tucker Gloves Off, Stephanie Archer...

All of a sudden all of our favorite series are getting tv-show adaptations and we are LIVING. Shani Problematic Summer Romance, Ali Hazelwood Bourbon & Proof, Victoria Wilder The Legend Next Door, Jesse H. Reign Dear Reader, Tate James Friends of the Museum, Heather McGowan Bonnie Change of Heart, Fallon Ballard Anywhere With You, Ellie Palmer Visions of Heat, Nalini Singh Meet Me At the Lake, Car...

May was a fabulous release month and we are EATINGGGGGGG. Mary Problematic Summer Romance, Ali Hazelwood The Knight & The Moth, Rachel Gillig Overcompensating (TV Show) Dear Reader, Tate James Shani Problematic Summer Romance, Ali Hazelwood Hat Trick, Chelsea Curto Change of Heart, Hannah Bailey Along Came Amor, Alexis Daria Reckless Hearts, Jessa Wilder Coming in Hot, Josie Juniper Bonnie Anywher...

We took a small unintended hiatus due to gestures wildly but we're ready for a summer of fun reads and new releases!

Melanie (@mells_view) joins us to chat about how romance book movie adaptations are making a splash on streaming sites and we are here 👏 for 👏 it👏. My Fault London is a fave but there are lots of films to catch up on. We also chat about which books we'd love to see adapted and how we absolutely can't support Passionflix. Shani Promise Me Sunshine, Cara Bastone Nightshade, Autumn Woods Bloody, S...

Everyone say bye-bye to Sophie Lark! The ARC readers for her Sparrow & Vine , uncovered multiple problematic and racist passages in the book, which triggered a mountain of blacklash against her. We talk about what went down during that wild week and now badly Sophie and Bloom managed the whole situation. Books Mentioned: Mary Oathbound, Tracy Deonn (Legendborn series) Bonnie Bloodmarked, Tracy Deo...

Our intent was not to talk about Ali Hazelwood's Deep End again, but we just have a lot of feelings you guys. Featuring the wonderful and talented Ada of @adagetsliterary and @be.archetype on Instagram! Mary The Broker, Nikki Sloane The House of My Mother, Sherri Franke Pretty Ruthless Monsters, Eva Ashwood Treading Water, B. Sobjakken My Fault London (Amazon) Bonnie Only In Your Dreams, Ellie K W...

This week we simply have too many things to say about Ali Hazelwood's newest book, Deep End. We unequivocally loved it but want to know why so many readers are crashing out about the spice, kink, Pen and female friendships. Come on in, the water's fine.    Mary Deep End, Ali Hazelwood Uncultured, Daniella Mestyanek Young Shani Quicksilver, Callie Hart Empire of Temptation, Mila Finelli First-Time...

So many romance bookstores are popping up all over the country, which we love, obv. What trends are we seeing, what could be improved, will they last? Bonnie books mentioned: Lola and the Millionaires, Kathryn Moon Quicksilver, Callie Hart Shani books mentioned: First Time Caller, BK Borison Calamity MT series, Devney Perry The Bridge Kingdom, Danielle L Jensen Sold copies of Fourth Wing & Iron Fl...

Recorded a few days before TT went quiet in the US, but stay tuned for our usual yap, and who knows if we'll have TikTok in a few months anyway! Shani Sky Ridge Hot Shots series Reckless, Elsie Silver High Sticking the Heat, Marie Maravilla Marriage & Masti, Nisha Sharma Once Smitten, Twice Shy, Chloe Liese Bonnie The Bridge Kingdom, Danielle L Jensen Under Loch and Key, Lana Ferguson Stalker Dadd...

Happy 2025! We round up some recent gossip and drama in the book community and chat about most expected releases for the year. Books mentioned: Mary A Novel Love Story, Ashley Poston Never Keep, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Gifted to His Dad, J Wilder Feast of Fools, Naomi Loud The Diplomat (TV series) Industry (TV series) Shani The Shepherd King Duet, Rachel Gillig Yellowstone (TV series)...

Roll on 2025, here's what we loved in 2024! Books mentioned: Wild Side, Elsie Silver Deep End, Ali Hazelwood Fan Service, Rosie Dana Unloved, Peyton Corinne Spiral, Bal Khabra Not Another Love Song, Julie Soto Savor It, Tarah Dewitt The Co-op, Tarah Dewitt Funny Feelings, Tarah Dewitt Lights Out, Navessa Allen If He Wanted to He Wood, Tanya Lynn Kidnapped by the Krampus Crucible, BB Reid Bourbon &...

This week we chat about some UNHINGED holiday novellas and we really wish you could have seen Mary re-enact a horn job. Books mentioned: Reel, Kennedy Ryan Pretty Ruthless Monsters, Eva Ashwood The Legacy Series, Melissa K Roehrich Split or Swallow, Lindsay Straube Breath Mints / Battle Scars, Onyx and Elm Forget Your Morals, Sarah Blue Christmas at Fox Ridge, Bailey Hannah My December Darling, La...

Bonnie and Mary chat about the ten books they're aiming to read before the year is out and some wild holiday novellas! Hot Frosty (Netflix) The Holidate (Netflix) Love Hard (Netflix) Let it Snow (Netflix) I think You Should Leave (Netflix) Salt Kiss, Sierra Simone Salt In the Wound, Sierra Simone Honey Cut, Sierra Simone Heavenbreaker, Sara Wolf Nalini Singh Legendborn, Tracy Deonn Breath Mints Ba...

Apparently people forgot that books and reading are inherently political. Again. Media mentioned: The Striker, Ana Huang Power Play, Chelsea Curto Face Off, Chelsea Curto Fall With Me, Beck Mack Game Misconduct, Ari Baran Delay of Game, Ari Baran Rivals (TV Show) Tell Me Lies (TV Show) Unreal (TV Show) The Perfect Couple (TV Show) Perfect Strangers (TV Shows) Listen For the Lie, Amy Tintera Wrong...