The Bookish Banter Podcast

Happy 2023 everyone!!!! Hope you had a wonderful New Year and Happy Holiday Season! I am so excited to share this episode with you all. This is the first time we've dove deep into the Shadowhunter Universe and 2012 me is screaming with HAPPINESS!!! This universe has been such a huge part of my life for so long and it felt perfect to start with the children of our favorite book boyfriend!!!! Hope y...

Happy Last Episode of 2022. Can you all believe another year is already over!?!? I absolutely can not! This has been a year of epic firsts, lots of bookish travel, and tons of new friendships. This year was truly one for the history book for this little podcast and I can not wait to see what next year has in store, but for now, let's hang out while I recap all our favorite for the year and talk ab...

Merry Christmas Week friends!!! I hope you're more prepared for this holiday week than I am, for all our sakes! In order to make up for chaos that is taking over this podcast, I'm doing a review of All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox with my friend, Allison from @ TheBookishCamper . Tune in while we swoon over Red Rising, Christmas romances, and nostalgic teen books!  This episode is spon...

Welcome to this week's episode, an interview with the lovely Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December! We had such a blast chatting about Christmas traditions, Thanksgiving romances, and our favorite Christmas reads! Hope this episode helps you get in the Holiday sprit! Check out Amy E. Reichert on Instagram and her website here !  Books mentioned in this episode: Merry Little Meet Cut...

Happy Holiday Season everyone! My friends Jess and Molly are back to discuss Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey. This was Molly and Jess' first Tessa book and we had so much fun chatting bow ties, soft doms, and Christmas traditions. Buckle up for this very chaotic episode of Christmas cheer and G&T chats! You can find Jess on Instagram and Tiktok ! Follow Molly on Instagram and Tiktok and check...

You guys, this book...swoon! Welcome my special guest this week, Jessie from @jessielovenelit , as we dive deep into The Ballad of Never After and Once Upon a Broken Heart! We had so much fun falling in love with Jacks, hating Apollo, and theorizing about what is next for our dynamic duo! We are so excited for what is next in the series and hope you loved this book as much as we did!!!  Follo...

Happy Thanksgiving week! I am so excited to share with you this delightful interview with Louise Kennedy, the author of Trespasses, her debut novel. Set in the heart of The Troubles in Ireland in the 1970's, I had such a great time talking to Louise about growing up in Belfast during that time, writing her first full length novel, and what is coming next from her! Make sure to check out Trespasses...

Welcome to another episode, I hope you're as excited I as I am to talk with my friend Molly, from Smiles & Light Candle Co; a bookish themed candle company that has a little something for every reader. Tune in while we chat about how she got started, creating a business during the pandemic, and setting boundaries on social media! Make sure to check out Molly on Tiktok and Instagram , follow Sm...

We are so excited to chat with KC Smith, the author of Lust for Blood and owner of Fable Grounds Coffee . Hang out while we chat about her debut novel, A Lust for Blood, a fantasy Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reimagining with Witcher vibes! This book is now available everywhere and check out Fable Grounds for an exclusive blends, a signed copy, and lovely art print! Follow KC Smith on Instagram ,...

Happy Halloween y'all!!! Hope you're ready for this brilliantly atmospheric novel, Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, with my co-host of the week Molly from @mollysmilesreads ! Hang out with us while we dive deep into our love for Death, Signa (healthcare), and the many twists! This was such an amazing book and we had so much chaotic fun discussing it.  Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and Tik...

Join us for a different type of episode today, Would You Rather Bookish Edition. Grace from @BeachBayBooks and I chat about worst case scenario for any book babe, things we wish could happen in real life, and a lot of things we agree on. Play along with us and message us your answers! *This episode contains spoilers from: Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo, Empire of a Vampire by Jay Kristoff,...

Welcome to this week's episode, an interview with the talented Rachel Harrison, author of Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle! I had such a blast diving deep into her latest werewolf novel and what's next for her. Make sure to follow Rachel on Instagram and check out her website for updates! Hope you're ready to lean into your inner beast with this one. Such Sharp Teeth is available where ever books are s...

We're changing things up a little bit this week, my new episode co-host is the lovely Kali from @ReaderByStarlight ! We loved diving into the conclusion of this series and FINALLY getting all of our questions answered...mostly. This was the perfect ending to a phenomenal series and we hope you all love this one as much as we did.  This episode contains spoilers from: Throne of Glass and A Cou...

We are to excited for this fun and exciting episode with the amazing Hannah Parker, author and owner of Counterpoise Press Publishing! Join us while we deep dive into writing a debut novel, the second book scaries, and learn more about Hannah's traditional publishing house. Make sure to check out Hannah on Tiktok and Instagram @HannahParkerBooks & @CounterpoisePress ! Check out her website &am...

Happy Spooky Season y'all!!!!! We are kicking it off with this little gem of a book, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna! House in the Cerulean Sea meets Practical Magic, this book is guaranteed to give you the all the warm and fuzzies! We had such a blast diving into this Fall read and talking about Mika's journey. So snuggle up with your favorite fall drink and get rea...

We had such a blast chatting with THE Jasmine Guillory about her latest book, Drunk On Love, available September 20th! Join us while we dive into the hardest scene she's ever written, why she chose to write romance, and more about her new book! Make sure to follow Jasmine on Instagram and check out her website for more information about tour dates and to order Drunk on Love! This episode is sponso...

Welcome to our interview with the fabulous Kiki Chatfield from Next Step PR ! Join in while we chat about starting a book PR company, planning the Authors in Bluegrass event, and our love for the book industry! We hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to check out Next Step PR on Instagram and Tiktok ! Tickets for Authors in Bluegrass can be found here !  Favorite's mentioned: Buried Aliv...

We're so excited to share this interview with the lovely Alicia Thompson, the author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers! With a quirky cast of characters and true crime references, this romance novel is made for every nostalgic millennial out there. Hang out with us while we chat about the making of Love in the Time of Serial Killers , publishing in the pandemic, and Capri Sun. Make sure to fol...

It's finally time!!!!!!!!!!!! Ali Hazelwood's second full length novel is about to be out in the world! Love on the Brain releases tomorrow and we got a chance to sit down with Ali and talk about her newest book, attending in person events, and thriller reads. Make sure to follow Ali on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter here !  This episode contains minor spoilers to Love on the...

The time has finally arrived...Kearsten doesn't like a book Tatyana loves! This has happened many times in reverse and that is why the banter part of the podcast works so well, but it is a rare rare feat that Kearsten does not enjoy a book that Tatyana loves. So, grab the popcorn and buckle up for this roller coaster, while we dive into the world of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. This book too...

Since it's officially spooky season, we are very excited to share our interview with Sarah Pearse, our resident suspense queen. New York Times Best Selling author of The Sanatorium, Sarah Pearse has created another vivid and fantastic novel now available wherever books are sold. Check out her newest book, The Retreat , and join Detective Elin Warner while she solves her latest mystery on a luxury...

Welcome to the Thunderdome! Join your hosts and a few new faces, Jess (@bookshelfbinge), Molly (@mollysmilesreads), and Shaye (@shayealexabk), while we deep dive into Apollycon 2022. Let's chat while Kearsten plays the ultimate hostess and tries to wrangle this rowdy bunch while they share their experiences with the ticket buying, volunteering, and the convention process.  **Disclaimer:...

We are so excited for a chance to chat with debut author, Sophie Irwin! Hang out while we dive into the creation of her new novel, A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting, some swooning over Taylor Jenkins Reid, and of course some talk about the ultimate regency status (a wealthy widow). We hope you love this episode as much as we loved talking with Sophie! Follow Sophie Irwin on Instagram and make sure...

Welcome to the Journey Through Middle Earth Readathon FAQ episode. Join us while we break down each of the prompts and share some ideas for books to add to your TBR. Follow Thorin and Company as they make their way to the Misty Mountain. This journey will take place over approximately 2 months hitting 12 stops along the map of Middle Earth.  Included in this readathon will be happy hours, ins...

Welcome to the final installment of this EPIC journey through Middle Earth. We have made it: 4 books, 6 movies, and countless hours dreaming about our own journey through Middle Earth. We are still deep in our Tolkien Era and it doesn't end here, tune into the end of the episode for a special announcement. We had so much fun talking about Gimley's comedic relief and the pinning for Aragorn (honest...