Nikita and Tia aka Ginger and Spice

Spicy Bookish Podcast

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Hosted by Nikita and Tia from 'Ginger and Spice' (on socials); 2 corporate besties that talk all things spicy books 🌶️📚 ✨ New episode every Sunday! ✨ We discuss everything from cute and cosy (but still spicy) Cowboy Romance to dark and depraved taboo romance, sometimes spicy horror, romantasy, the odd mafia romance, sports, popular hyped up books and the odd non spicy book thrown in for variety! Pretty much anything you can think of, we’ll cover it! But ALWAYS diving into the spice 💁🏼‍♀️Grab a drink and settle in team, it’s about to get saucyyyyy

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Nikita and Tia aka Ginger and Spice

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Zodiac Academy: Fated Throne book 6 “I mean, it was something….” 17.10.2025

** CONTAINS SPOILERS ** Ok ok ok here us out… what was the point in last book?? 👀 we are absolutely buzzing for Seth and Caleb to progress! What is everyone going to think of Darius and his new promise to the stars and bring on more Xavier and Sofia!! ❤️ Is it bad that our favourite part of talking about the book was actually having the Kipling Cake Break 🤣 This next book better give us some ans...

Reading Wrap Up: Spicy Romance Indie Authors Edition ‘my favourite spicy book this year’ 10.10.2025

**CONTAINS SPOILERS** In this episode of the Ginger & Spice reading wrap up, we talk all things spicy romance! Specifically by some wonderful indie authors we have collaborated with over the past 2 weeks. Book of the week is The Secret Club by Ruby Skye - this was IMPECCABLE! Books mentioned in episode: Worth Every Moment by Rae Ryder Straight to Me by Emily Catlow Bianchi by Addison Tate Ravens:...

Zodiac Acedemy: Cursed Fates books 5 & 5.5 03.10.2025

**CONTAINS SPOILERS** Sooooo…. Where do we even start with the plot lines in this book. Did anyone else see that coming with Orion? 👀 How are they going to deal with the Tory situation 🙃 and WHAT ABOUT THAT 3-WAY 🥵😮‍💨🫠 This next book better give us some answers and something better happen to Lionel or so help us! Don't forget to check us out on our other socials for more spicy book chaos! Ti...

Reading Wrap Up: ROMANTASY "the way she writes dark, gothic vibes is unmatched!" 29.09.2025

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice themed reading wrap up, we talk all things spicy Romantasy! Book of the week is Anathema by Keri Lake - this was PHENOMENAL! Books mentioned in episode: The Female and Her Males (books 1 & 2) by Invi Wright Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Maas Anathema by Keri Lake *this episode is also available on YouTube* Remember to follow us on social media for more spicy bo...

Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess Book 4 19.09.2025

WE ARE BACK ON ZODIAC ACADEMY! After a brief hiatus with Ruthless Boys (which we loved btw..) In this episode we will be discussing all things Shadow Princess! Darius and Tory were the talk of the town in this one… Did anyone else see that coming? 👀 These books are really starting to step up now, the storyline is slapping HARD and even Max decided to say more than 3 words 👍.  Also available on Y...

Reading Wrap Up: COWBOY "one of the best chilli pepper scenes i've ever read" 05.09.2025

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice themed reading wrap up, we talk all things cowboy romance! "because no woman has ever dreamed about being swept off her feet by an accountant"Books mentioned:Bull Rush by Maggie Rowden Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah Where We Burn by Lea Rose Veiled Obsessions by Billie Jade Kermack My Sweet Ruin by Dani Rose (not cowboy, this is taboo)Remember...

Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac: full series review! "the attachment I feel to these characters is insane" 05.09.2025

**EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS** Ok ZA gang, it's been a minute but we are back! We didn't stop reading RB during our little break so we have a full series round up episode for Ruthless Boys 1-5 and boy does it get emotional! This is so bittersweet saying goodbye to this series and these characters; we have LOVED every single moment. And honestly, we already miss them so much **cries in...

Weekly Reading Wrap Up! Theme: TABOO! Includes the darkest book we've ever read!! 22.08.2025

In this episode of Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Taboo romance! Some of these are exceptionally dark and taboo and won't be for everyone. Please proceed with caution and do your own research before reading. 2 of these books are currently banned but can be bought from the authors websites. Banned books highlighted below. Books mentioned: Double Edged by Nyla K **BANNED...

Weekly Reading Wrap Up! Theme: WHY CHOOSE - he puts her WHAT in his tea!!?? 08.08.2025

In this episode of The Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Why Choose romance! aka Reverse Harem... We have all series this week! Books mentioned: Ensnared and Entangled by Rebecca Quinn aka The Brutes of Bristlebrook series (books 1 and 2 of 3) Speak and Stutter by Ruby Darling aka The Rayne-Moore University series (books 1 and 2 of 2) Broken Bonds and Savage Bonds by J. Bree...

Zodiac Academy: Ep.5 "RUTHLESS BOYS, DARK FAE" - there's a Basilisk!! 05.08.2025

Ok ZA gang, we have stopped at book 3 and switched to Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 1 'Dark Fae'! This is the prequel series, it's Why Choose (wooo) and consists of 5 books. This is definitely the more grown up version of ZA, it's sexy and it's funny and we're loving it so far!! Join us whilst we get to know some of the characters in RB; Leon the Lion, Dante the Dragon,...

Weekly Reading Wrap Up! Theme: WHY CHOOSE - "let's talk about Shrimping!" 01.08.2025

In this episode of Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Why Choose romance! Books mentioned; Dirty Priest and Dirty Daddy both by Samatha Barrett, these are 2-3 MMC's and 1 FMC For the Love of Kane by Ames Mills, this is 4 MMC's no FMC Dear Reader and Watch Your Back both by Tate James, these are 3-4 MMC's and 1 FMC No rogue books this week, all are why choose themed! Some books...

Zodiac Academy: Ep.4 "THE RECKONING" book 3 29.07.2025

In this episode all things THE RECKONING will be discussed!! Or lack there of... iykyk.. Plot development, character development and relationship development PLUS all things spice.. are we finally getting some saucy time?? Did Lance step up? Is Seth a nicer person yet or is he still peeing on people?? Has Darius accepted his love/hate relationship for the Vega twins..? Next week will be the start...

Weekly Reading Wrap-Up: "DADDY" pt.3 25.07.2025

This is our last Daddy episode and we are going out with a bang with a couple of seriously saucy numbers.. Books mentioned: Fierce Protector by Laura Bennett Dirty Little Sinner by Samantha Barrett Lucy's Story by Ali Fischer (not daddy) ONS / One Night Seduction by Katelyn Taylor Next week we start on the ever popular WHY CHOOSE! Because seriously, the more the merrier right? And we have SO many...

Zodiac Academy: Ep.3 "RUTHLESS FAE" book 2 22.07.2025

Lets talk about Seth and **that** peeing scene 😳💦 AND we finallyyyyy get a P in a V!! 🕺🏼 We are really starting to get into the nitty gritty of the story now and some character developments!! Also available on YouTube. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more book related chaos!

Weekly Reading Wrap-Up: "DADDY" pt.2 21.07.2025

Join us whilst we wrap up week 2 of our daddy theme before we move on to Why Choose next week! Books discussed: "Morning Glory Milking Farm" by CM Nascosta (not daddy) "Gratify" by Katelyn Taylor "Entangled" by Harleigh Beck "Older" by Jennifer Hartmann "Her Trust" by HR Lloyd (not daddy) Also available on YouTube. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more book related chaos!

Zodiac Academy: Ep.2 "THE AWAKENING AS TOLD BY THE BOYS" book 1.5 15.07.2025

Episode will be covering the 1.5 "novella" which is book 1 just all from the boys POV. We go through star and chilli ratings and how we feel about the boys now we've been inside their head.. Next weeks episode will cover book 2 "Ruthless fae" Also available on YouTube. x

Weekly Reading Wrap Up: "DADDY" pt.1 11.07.2025

This weeks theme is DADDY!! We're talking; ex-boyfriends dad, best friends dad, age-gap dad, single dad etc etc basically all the daddies you can think of will be covered 😏 Books mentioned: Undulate by Elodie Hart (single dad) The Masks & the Dancer by Bea Paige (not daddy) Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert (ex boyf dad) Heart of a Devil by Sadie Kincaid (best friends dad) Also available on Yo...

Zodiac Academy: Ep.1 "THE AWAKENING" book 1 08.07.2025

In this first episode we will cover book 1 The Awakening and also book 0.5 Origins of an Academy Bully. We talk all things plot, characters and of course the chilli peppaaazzz. We also share who we think will be with who in the coming books.... Also available on YT.

Weekly Reading Wrap Up: "DARK ROMANCE" 04.07.2025

Join us in our first weekly reading wrap-up, reviewing and rating all the books we've smashed through this week. This weeks theme is Dark Romance! You know we love a bit of DR round here ;) Also available on YouTube Next episode is Zodiac Academy books 1 and 0.5 on TUESDAY! Cheers! x

"INTRO" - GET TO KNOW US AND THE POD SET UP! 01.07.2025

Bonus intro episode! Get to know a little about us, what we’ll be discussing on the Pod episodes each week and the general structure of our spicy little chit chats 😏 Strap in gang, it's going to get saucyyyyyyy!!

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