Literate Women Book Club

Welcome back! We’ve got a quick recap of our June 2 book club, where we read Abby Jimenez’s new book “Just For The Summer”. While reading we laughed, and we cried, and in person, we laughed, and we cried. Tune in for some quick thoughts in Abby’s writing style + glimpse of the community we’re building here at Literate Women Book Club. Thank you again to everyone who came – this was so special! Sta...

Happy MDW! ☀️ This is everything we’re looking forward to reading this summer. All of the books mentioned are new releases we think are going to have their moment the next few months + we’re really excited to read. Check out our blog on this topic for a few more details. Funny Story by Emily Henry - Available now (Released 4/23/2024) This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune - Available now...

Did Not Finish (DNF) Mo is back with a solo episode! Short and sweet…similar to the amount of time she spent on the book. Have you ever had a book you just couldn’t find the energy to want to read? And almost questioned your love for reading because in theory there’s no reason why you “shouldn’t” love it. Something didn’t click for Mo and Carrie Soto is Back. She picked it up, put it down…and neve...

Still reeling after finishing ACOTAR? Maybe Throne of Glass is for you. A lot of people discover Throne of Glass after ACOTAR. Today we’re chatting about Sarah J. Mass’s Throne of Glass series: what you can expect going in (no spoilers). thoughts on the reading order / suggestions from experience. thoughts on if you should read it. If you're following us on our podcast journey and liking the e...

Spring is here and we are loving the changing of the seasons (minus the sneeze dust all over the car). Join us as we chat through what we loved about April including really good food, our updated Spanish word for STOP and smelling your own cheese. Bianca’s Report R - Throne of Glass Series E - Fluffernutter P - Pilates Teacher Training Modules O - Spring blooms 🌸 R - Glass Travel Mugs from TikTok...

Today is a reflective episode. Birthdays can do that to you. Let's chat about some tips for being in your 20’s and what you've got to look forward to on the other side of 29. I promise, people love you when you’re 23 (+beyond)🫶🏼. Our next book club is 6.2.24 in NYC. Get your ticket ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you're following us on our podcast journey and liking the episodes so far, throw us...

To know us is to know we love to travel. It’s one of the building blocksof our friendship. Today we are sharing the details of our trip to Barcelona! This was a girls’ trip we took in May 2023 and this trip was filled with so much fun that we had to make the tough decision to break it into two episodes. There will be more to come on our travel (part 2 for Portugal loading...) and more to come on t...

On today’s episode we’re talking adult friendships. This episode is very near and dear to our hearts. In this episode we breakdown: 1. How to make friends as an adult. 2. How to keep them. 3. How to handle a pause + thoughts on a friendship breakup. Join us ⁠⁠ for your next book club on 6.2.24 in NYC. Get your ticket ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠. If you're following us on our podcast journey and liking the epis...

Hey guys! Today's episode is a quick one. This week's pod was recorded right after our 4th Event. We chat with two of our lovely members Jenny and Valencia on the book and give some insight on the event. Our next event will be announced within the next few weeks – stay tuned. If you're following us on our podcast journey and liking the episodes so far, throw us a little rating + subscribe. We woul...

Today we are back with our monthly report where we dive into what we enjoyed about the last 31 days. We always love recording this episode as a way to reflect and hope you take a moment to do the same. A template to share your report is in our Instagram story and we are looking forward to hearing what you all have been up to! Reading Mo: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid B: Throne of Glas...

Hey Guys! We’re back with an episode that means a lot to us. We are two corporate baddies who have experienced saying yes to everyone and not making space for ourselves. Overwhelm ruled our lives…and sometimes even our dreams. YIKES! We’re ambitious but we’re also people who deserve the space to explore who we are away from the laptop. Join us as we chat through how we reprioritized ourselves amon...

In this week’s episode B is talking all things ACOTAR. We’ve broken the episode down into 4 sections: 1. Ratings on all 5 books 2. Things to know before starting 3. A case for romance readers to read 4. Thoughts on the series (spoilers!) By the way, our next book club is 4.7.24 in Montclair, NJ. Check out our website www.literatewomenbookclub.com for details. If you’re following us on our podcast...

On this week's episode we are diving into "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This novel had us hooked from the very first page with its mix of drama, romance, and family dynamics. We came in with a solid 8/10 rating! Taylor Jenkins Reid beautifully captures the glamour and chaos of 1980s Malibu as the four Riva siblings prepare to throw their annual legendary party. As secrets are revealed an...

Happy March! Today we're giving you our Feb REPORT. Everything we were Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treating ourselves to in Feb. Summary is below. We'd love for you to share your report on IG! R = READING Mo - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid B- Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas E = EATING Mo - Vernick Philly B - pistachio croissants + 30g protein within 60-90...

Today B is chatting about journaling and the book "Opening Up By Writing it Down" by Joshua M. Smyth and James W. Pennebaker. Listen in for a few key takeaways and how it's personally impacted her on her journaling journey. A big thank you to Michelle B for the book recco . Join us for your next book club 4.7.24 in Montclair, NJ. Get your ticket here . If you're following us on o...

We loved this book and we’re really excited to talk about it. We’re giving some thoughts on this book and diving into some of the complexities of the relationships shown throughout this book. If you've read this book and have some thoughts to share - we'd love to know over on IG. Also, if you have any recco's based on this book - send our way. If you're following us on our podcast...

Well, well, well…if it isn’t Little Miss Morning Routine. Join Mo for a solo episode on how life turned her into a morning person. She’s getting into the details of her own morning routine, why it’s important to be flexible and how you can get started. We’re turning “Just 5 more minutes” into an extra 30 for growth. If you're following us on our podcast journey and liking the episodes so far, thro...

We had our 3rd book club last weekend! Today, B is doing a little event recap + review on our latest book club read, "Bright Young Women" by Jessica Knoll. We had such a blast last weekend. Thank you x's a million to everyone who came! You all made it so fun + special.  Our next book club is being announced 2.22 - so stay tuned. Polling the book options on the IG story selection very...

Our last episode of The Four Agreements pop-up series is here! We're chatting about the final agreement: Do Your Best. In this episode, we talk about what it means to do your best... and we get honest about how that doesn't always look the same. And that's a wrap on our Four Agreement Pop-Up! This series has been so much fun for us! We hope it's been interesting listening for you a...

We're doing a January REPORT. Everything we are Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treating ourselves to in Jan. R = READING Mo - In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros B - You Always Come Back by Emily Smith (currently) E = EATING Mo - bagged salads! In the name of efficiency. Also meeting with a Nutritionist which excites her for this category. B - chicken egg roll bowl. Almon...

On today’s episode B is talking the third agreement: Don't Make Assumptions 😅. Jumping to conclusions? Or delusions? Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. How many times have you gone down the rabbit hole of assuming? Maybe the best, or maybe the worst. We can’t be alone in this. What if we could take a step back from those assumptions? How much peace would that afford us? How much space would tha...

In today’s episode, we're talking with B about 1) how to read more and 2) why?! We breakdown some tips to reading more, and some motivation as to why reading is the sh*t. If you’re following us on our podcast journey and liking the episodes so far (🥹) throw us a little rating + subscribe. We’re just getting started! Follow us on IG + TikTok: @literatewomenbookclub.

Today Monique is talking about the second agreement: Don’t’ Take Anything Personally 😮‍💨. Let’s get into it…our life is filled with moments (big and small) where taking it personally is our normal way of operating. But what if we didn’t? What could we change about our response and how would that change us? On the pod, Mo is chatting through these questions, how she’s grown, and why this passage...

In this episode, Bianca, chats the last book in the Knockemout series by Lucy Score, “Things We Left Behind”. Half review, half thoughts on the book. A non-spoiler review is on the Instagram page to pair with this episode. Please be warned, this contains spoilers!! Follow us on IG + TikTok: @literatewomenbookclub.

We're popping off in Jan with this Wednesday series discussing "The Four Agreements". Each week we are discussing one of the agreements. This week we discuss the 1st agreement: Be Impeccable With Your Word. We hope this provides you the opportunity to read along with us + have some time to listen to a few thoughts on each agreement. Follow us on IG + TikTok: @literatewomenbookclub. Next book club...