The Bookish Banter Podcast

Woof, what a year it has been. I can not believe it's already 2024. This year has been absolutely epic. I met so many amazing people, attended so many events, read so many books and I hope you enjoy this little recap. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Use code BOOKISHBANTER10 to save. Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Do you like your romance with a side of gossip and scandal? Calling all Gossip Girl fans! Book 2 in Bridget Van der Eyk's series, 3000 Words is now available and I got a chance to chat with her about how this entire amazing story came about. I chatted with Bridget earlier this year about her debut 10 Dates, and this next one was full of surprising twists that will keep you guessing the entire...

Write every trope out there? Okay! Sadie is determined to write every romance trope there was and I promise she has something for you. I met Sadie at Steamy Lit Con and I am obsessed with everything she does. Her newest book, Love, Interrupted will be available in February!  Make sure to check out all of Sadie's books , and follow her on Instagram and TikTok and Facebook for updates. This epis...

Howdy y'all! Listen, do I regret that...yes...will I do it anyway...also yes. Anywho, welcome to the ranch kids and I hope you packed an overnight bag because I am BACK in my cowboy era. This book was magic and I loved every second of it. Tune into and hear why I've been avoiding reading these romances, mine and Molly's experience with farm living, and our debate about small-town roman...

Do you love epic fantasies, amazing banter, and bingable series? You have come to the right place with Holly Huntress. Her latest novel features mermaids, lion shifters, and sirens. I had such a great time chatting about some classic book girlfriends, building fantasy worlds, and keeping all the rules for those worlds straight. Check out Holly on Instagram , TikTok , and Etsy . You can also follow...

Woof Adalyn, Adalyn, Adalyn, what are you doing to us? This woman knows no bounds and I am INVESTED. Book two in this gothic masterpiece of a series was so fun. Join me and Molly as we dive into a kink we did not expect, chat our theories from Belladona, and our hopes for the next book. Make sure you're following Molly on TikTok and Instagram and her fabulous candle shop which is the sponsor o...

What a way to end this epic trilogy! Join me, Molly, and Elena, as we dive deep into this whimsical series. Three points of view, all the tension, and one stage five clinger, this book was the perfect conclusion to this series. Check out Molly on Instagram and Tiktok and make sure to check out her candle company, Smiles and Light on Instagram and Tiktok , as well. You can find Elena on TikTok and...

I'm so excited to have Herman Steuernagel on this week again! He came on the show in February to chat about the first book in the Fractured Orbit series, Eclipse . He's back and we're talking full spoilers for books 1 and 2 and what's next for Django and the rest of the cast. Make sure to check out Herman's podcast, The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse on Instagram . Follow H...

This book gives every bit of nostalgia I've never needed in life and Nikki is kind of my new favorite person. Join me while I chat with debut author, Nikki M. Griggs about her YA Urban Fantasy filled with reapers, fae, ghosts, and more. We dove deep into creating a novel over 12 years, living in a camper van during the pandemic, and what it's like to create such a massive fantasy world. Fo...

I am so excited I finally got to chat with the wonderful Kate Gateley! She is author of the Lost Wells Trilogy, a twisting tale of Celtic folklore and contemporary fantasy about a sassy heroin on a quest to break a centuries-old rebirth curse. Join us while we chat about writing styles, creating a fantasy world, and what's next for this series. Follow Kate on Instagram and check out her websit...

Welcome to this week's episode where I got to chat with the "Character Assassin" herself, Starr Z. Davies. Her dystopian series is top-notch and full of all the diverse and amazing characters we all want. Join us while we chat about building these worlds, being an indie author, and what's next for her. Make sure to check out her website for updates. Follow her on Tiktok and Insta...

The myth, the legend, she is the moment! I am so excited to share this week's episode. Kazzle Dazzle and chaos reigned during this 1.5 hours, Julie, Shaye , and I chatted about our love of fictional characters, creating the most iconic fan fiction, and transitioning to traditional publishing. Make sure to follow Julie on Instagram and Tiktok . Check out her latest release Forget Me Not now and...

It's spooky season and we're leaning into the vibes with this one! It's so gothic and spooky, we loved it! Join myself, Kiersten, and Natasha as we chat monster romance, predicting the ending, and what we hope for the next book. Follow Kiersten on Instagram and Tiktok ! Follow Natasha on Instagram and Tikok . This episode is sponsored by  Smiles and Light Candles . Use code BOOKISHBANT...

It's officially spooky season and The September House is the perfect book to start off with. Join me as I chat with Carissa Orlando about creating the world's most haunted house and the trauma her characters went through living there. Check out The September House now! This episode is sponsored by  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠ Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is  Tastes like Shak...

It's Longmire time and Walt is back in action. I had so much fun chatting with award-winning author Craig Johnson, about his newest book The Longmire Defense. Join us while we chat about creating Longmire (the hit Netflix show), writing the same characters over the years, and what inspired this epic series. Make sure to follow Craig on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter , and head over to his...

Where are my dystopian girlies at? Rising is an urban fantasy, post-apocalyptic, zombies, elemental magic, the whole nine. This book has me in a chokehold and I want everyone to know it. I had the pleasure of chatting with the mind behind the book, Nelle Nikole! Join us while we dive deep into her character inspiration, our love for dystopian novels, and what’s next for her. Follow Nelle on Instag...

ACOTAR ain't got nothing on this vampire retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Carissa Broadbent. This perfectly sized novella combines all of our favorites: vampires, mortal peril, giant spooky mansions, and misunderstood morally grey men. Join myself and Lucia from the Reading Materials Podcast as we dive deep into this captivating novella. Follow Reading Materials on  Instagram  and check ou...

1000 pages later and we've made it through this viral duology. Join me and Lucia from Reading Materials Podcast as we dive very deeply into the second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. It was a wild ride and we hope you enjoy. Follow Reading Materials on  Instagram  and check out their  website  for all of their most recent episodes. This episode is sponsored by  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠...

We did it, we're finally covering the Booktok sensation, the Crowns of Nyaxia series! I am joined by my co-host Lucia from Reading Materials Podcast and I had so much fun diving a little too deeply into this story. Join in while we chat similar story lines, surprises we didn't see coming, and our thoughts on vampire lore. Follow Reading Materials on Instagram and check out their website fo...

Who else is in their spooky girl summer? I have the perfect read for you, Dying to Love ! Check out this absolutely fantastic page turning mystery that is perfect prep for spooky season. I had such a great time chatting with Julia Sanders about her debut novel and her journey into writing. Check out Julia on Instagram and Tiktok and grab your copy of Dying to Love now!!! This episode is sponsored...

Another Rebecca ruining our lives!?! TYPICAL. Kidding, this book has swept me away and also simultaneously has a chokehold on the entire book community. Join me and Jordan (@bookslumper) as we collectively OBSESSED over how beautiful and lyrical this masterpiece was. Make sure to follow Jordan on Tiktok and Instagram. **Spoiler alert: We love it. This episode contains spoilers from the blurb of Ru...

Norse mythology. Animal Shifters. Witches. Broody Viking Men...say literally less. Genevieve's newest novel The Weaver and The Witch is now out in the world and it is so wonderful. I had the opportunity to talk with Genevieve about the creation of this stunning novel and her debut, The Witches Heart. Tune in and make sure to follow her on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for updates. This ep...

We made it through the wilderness. Yeah, we made it through. We are not the same people who started this series, but we finished. We made it. We cried, we laughed, we had a great time, but also would not recommend. If you have made it this far, congrats to you, we are very happy you're here! And if you aren't, what are you even doing, but also make sure you're following Tiffany and Gra...

We survived the Great War only to be thrust into a much greater war. This multi-POV saga is both the worst and best thing we've experienced so far in this series. Join us while we contemplate Pax's age for at least 7 minutes, scream about our undying rage for Lysander au Lune, and some National Treasure discoveries. Make sure to follow my unhinged co-hosts Tiffany and Grace ! This episode...

Third time's a charm perhaps? Welcome to act 3 of the Red Rising saga. I hope you're all doing well mentally because this is a wild ride. Join us while we chat about our hate for the Jackal, our love for the women of this book, and how Cassius has survived this long. Make sure to follow my unhinged co-hosts Tiffany and Grace ! This episode is sponsored by  ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify for Podcasters. ⁠⁠⁠ O...