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<p>⋆˙⟡♡ <b>Welcome to Bookish!</b> We're Sasha and Kendall: just two girls drunk on some bookish tea. So sit back, pour yourself a cup, and join us in discussing all kinds of bookish gossip <b>✨</b> <br><br>We're giving gossip channel meets book recommendations. If you're looking for a new fantasy series to escape to, or you just want to meet fellow bibliophiles ...take a seat and join us!</p>

The Book Hangover Standard

Send us a text What really earns a book those five stars? Welcome back, bookish babes! This week, we’re spilling the tea on what makes a book earn that post-read hangover, and giving our own 5-star book recs! ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

07-29
47:55

Is YA 'Bimbo Brain Rot'?

Send us a text Welcome back, bibliophiles! Join us this week as we dig into the most unhinged one-star reviews of some of our all-time favorites. From One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig to Weyward by Emilia Hart, we’ll be dissecting the wildest takes and funniest reviews. Let's face it: one person’s flop is another’s favorite. So which is which? ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episode...

02-12
01:08:13

Read It & Breathe Fire: An Episode For The Dragon-Lovers

Send us a text Welcome back! In this episode, we venture into the skies and delve into hidden depths of the bookish realm to uncover the most captivating dragons fantasy has to offer. Get ready to ponder the best and most lovable dragons in fantasy (books, movies, and shows... we don't discriminate!). Whether you love epic fantasy, magical realism, or a good old-fashioned dragon heist, we’ve got some dragon book recs guaranteed to make your TBR pile grow in 2025. So grab your sword—or just a...

01-10
01:01:19

Read, Rage, Repeat: Bookish Hot Takes

Send us a text Welcome back, bookish babes! Join Kendall and Sasha on a great bookish debate. Thoughts on DNFing? Is it ever justifiable to ban books? Are special editions worth it? Grab a snack, and buckle in. It's going to be a wild ride! A reminder that these are all our own opinions and experiences. If you disagree, we hear you! There's no shaming here on the Bookish Podcast ♥️ Trigger Warning: Brief mentions of suicide and sexual assault ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with...

11-08
01:14:22

Wizards, 500-Year-Old Fae, and...Smashes?

Send us a text Kendall and Sasha are back this week with your favorite fantasy characters in: Smash or Pass! From Ron Weasley to Robb Stark, Bookish is here to dissect the "dos and don'ts" of our favorite heartthrobs (and potentially spark some controversy while they're at it). Buckle your seatbelts babes, it's going to be a wild ride. ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @Book...

09-11
57:55

Jungian or Onion? A Breakdown of Book of Night

Send us a text In this week's episode, Kendall and Sasha delve into Holly Black's first adult novel, Book of Night. They explore Jungian Shadow Theory and its influence on the book's plot and character development, offering a literary analysis laced with lively discussion. This (mostly) spoiler-free episode is perfect for fantasy enthusiasts and those interested in Jungian psychology! ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bo...

07-31
01:26:29

A Coraline Conspiracy: Pink Palace Apartments – A Pathway To The Other

Send us a text Is Coraline a True Fairytale? In this episode, Kendall presents compelling evidence to Sasha, suggesting that Neil Gaiman's Coraline fits the mold of a true fairytale set in the Otherworld. Kendall and Sasha explore intriguing theories such as the black cat being a fairy in disguise, Coraline's parents possibly having passed away before the story unfolds, and even the significance of the cheese she offers the mice as a charm for good fortune in the realm of the fae. Join ...

07-16
01:00:57

EPICS or SMUT: A Booksta Battle

Send us a text Sasha and Kendall spill the tea all over this week's episode of Bookish! The two latte-sipping-bibliophiles get passionate about why epic fantasies needs to make a comeback, bookstagrammer burnout, and answer the burning question... Is there such a thing as too much smut? ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

06-17
46:45

We Support Women's Wrongs: Circe

Send us a text Get ready for a wild ride with Sasha and Kendall, where they dive deep into the captivating world of vilified women in myth. Buckle up as they explore the island of Aeaea in today's episode, unveiling the secrets of an infamous witch renowned for turning men into pigs. Join the conversation and discover why supporting these so-called 'wrongs' is the name of the game on their hilarious and insightful podcast journey! TW: brief mentions of sexual and verbal abuse ⭐...

02-20
40:52

A Bookish Book Club

Send us a text From the epic tales of Outlander to the unexpected allure of a dramatically different Scottish romance, join the conversation as Sasha and Kendall share their thoughts, laughs, and perhaps a few blush-worthy moments. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for your next great read, this dynamic duo invites you to join them on a literary journey filled with passion, humor, and the joy of discovering captivating stories. ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on ou...

01-31
31:19

A Debut Fantasy Author Q&A (Pt. II)

Send us a text This week, join Sasha for an exciting episode as she interviews co-host Kendall in a captivating conversation about her debut fantasy book, Rewrite The Stars. After a few months on hiatus, the hosts are back together, bringing you all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes tea! Get ready to dive into the world of magic and storytelling in this reunion episode filled with revelations and literary delights. ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram:...

01-24
01:00:23

Mini Ep - Thoughts on The Wicked King

Send us a text Join Sasha for a riveting exploration of romance, intrigue, and the mesmerizing world crafted by Holly Black. On this mini-episode of Bookish, Sasha rambles about The Wicked King, the alluring sequel to "The Cruel Prince." Jude is reeling from becoming King Cardan's seneschal in Elfhame, and she must navigate the tension between land and sea as she realizes ... surprise surprise.... she's falling for Cardan. This episode contains spoilers. Join our online faerie community: I...

12-20
15:33

Ep 6 - High Fantasy Meets Astrology in Debut Author Q&A

Send us a text Join Sasha as she interviews Bookish cohost, Kendall, about her debut young-adult fantasy title, Rewrite The Stars! Kendall has been working on her first novel since 2018, finally finishing it in November 2022. If you are curious about the writing and querying process, or have an interest in all things astrology and fantasy, join us as we get to know the characters of a new fantastical world with a gothic flare. Join our online faerie community: Instagram – bookish.podcast_...

08-22
46:02

Ep 5 – The Folk of The (Morally Grey) Air #2

Send us a text Be ready to channel your inner fae, as we continue our deep dive into the world of Faerie – unfortunately not on the backs of ragweed ponies – in Holly Black's best-selling The Folk of The Air series. As we pick up where we last left off, expect a bloody massacre of a royal faerie line, a found treasure that contains a message with the power to destroy kingdoms, immense betrayal, familial tensions, and of course some spilled tea from Sasha and Kendall. CONTAINS SPOILERS Jo...

08-22
41:42

Ep 4 – The Folk of The (Morally Grey) Air #1

Send us a text Join us while we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black – first in The Folk of The Air series. No faerie fruit needed to become mesmerized with Black's world of betrayal, murder, spies, and faerie court politics. The bookish gossip is seemingly never ending as we traverse the love triangles, political turmoil, and faerie growing pains. Spoilers Included Trigger Warning: Mention of Suicide, Sexual Assault, and Physical Abuse Follow us on social: Instagram – @bookish.p...

06-22
59:07

Ep 3 – Slumps, Parking Tickets, and Evil Beetles

Send us a text Join us this week for an episode of catch up, as we discuss our May reads and adventures. We'll also cover solutions to reading slumps and book-buying addiction with lots of spilled tea (towel recommended)! ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

06-03
40:53

Ep 2 – A Court of Useless and Horny Men

Send us a text In our second episode we will continue to spill the tea on SJM's A Court Of Thorns and Roses, specifically the characters the fandom loves to hate. Join us under the mountain as we discuss Amarantha's trials, Tamlin's incompetence, and Rhysand's questionable, yet effective tactics to keep Feyre alive! Trigger and Spoiler Warning – sexual assault and drugging is mentioned in order to accurately relay book plot in the last fifteen minutes of the episode ⭐️ Want mo...

05-06
36:46

Ep 1 – A Court of Mediocre and Macabre Men

Send us a text In this first intro episode we will spill the tea on the characters of the best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses by the queen of fae – Sarah J. Maas! Whether its Tamlin's love bombing or Feyre's main character syndrome, we will leave no teacup unturned. Meet us next week under the mountain! Spoiler Warning ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @Boo...

04-28
38:20

The Moody Moon Reader

Send us a text Welcome back bookish listeners! Some readers follow trends, others follow their moods. The Moody Moon Reader doesn’t care what BookTok is screaming about—they read like the moon shifts: instinctively, cyclically, and sometimes unpredictably... ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials! Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babes Watch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

05-26
30:25

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