The Bookish Bubble

Join us as Phoebe walks us through the year that was in the Bookish Community! Today on the podcast, listen along as Phoebe walks through some of the different bookish trends and controversy that has been witnessed in the last twelve months, including: The continual conundrum of AI, Bookish festivals and fails, and the book prize winners of some of the biggest literary competitions of 2025. But don't worry, its not all about looking in the past! Phoebe will also walk through some predictions she has for the next twelve months. Be sure to let us know what you think.

Is the Christmas Literary Genre a Christmas Miracle or a Marketing machine? On this week's podcast, Phoebe breaks down the Christmas traditions that have led us to the massive produced Christmas love stories and murder mysteries that we just can't seem to escape at this time of year. And asks the question, is it Christmas magic or just a massive scam? Go on a historical look at the genre that launched Dickens popularity, and find out for yourself.

This week on the podcast, Phoebe is being let loose to talk about all things Dark Academia before the end of Autumn hits. In today's episode, Phoebe discusses what makes something a piece of dark academia writing and discusses some of the issues that the genre has and how writer's have experimented with the genre over the last few years. Filled with recommendations and beginner's guides to getting involved - this is not one to miss.

Ever thought that you've missed the hype train and no there is no getting on it? Well, us too! This week on the book podcast, the girls are discussing all things book trends and what do you do when you haven't quite made the cut? The girls talk through their current reads and also discuss some of the different types of 'hype' that you might see online. So get ready for some book recommendations, some unfortunate bookish fails, and as always lots of giggles. Be sure to comment down below - what books do you feel like you missed the hype train on?

We are back this week with a question as old as reading itself: who can you REALLY trust for good book recommendations? The girls are back this week talking about all the things to watch out for when it comes to book recommendations. They discuss how book recommendations have changed in the age of social media, who you should avoid when it comes to book recommendations and most importantly, is it weird to get book recommendations from your parents? So strap in for some giggles, amazing bookish banter, and a load of great book recommendations.

This week on the podcast we address all the controversy and complaints around audiobooks. Jessica and Phoebe sit down to work their way through some of their experiences with audiobooks and why reading audiobooks is so important for readers of any age. From the importance of oral tradition to the what reading speed is superior. Oh and of course, there are plenty of different recommendations along the way.

Join Jessica and Phoebe this week for a wander down the 'are all booktok books overhyped' discussion. The girls discuss what they are reading and which books they find to be generally 'overhyped'. Some may surprise you, some may down right shock you, and some may just get this podcast cancelled. But if you are interested in why we see the same books popping up in different areas and want to know why - this is the episode for you. Books Mentioned:The Stolen Hours by Karen Swan Heavenly Bodies by Imani ErriuThe Housemaid by Freida McFadden Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross A Winters' Promise by Christelle DabosSilver Elite by Dani FrancisButter by Asako Yuzuki It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Book Lovers by Emily Henry A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiYours Truly by Abby Jimenez

We are back this week with an age-old bookish question: Have Special Editions gone too far? It seems like every book is receiving a special edition, and is it always necessary? This week Jessica and Phoebe tackle some of the bookish trends with special editions, the inequalities within special editions, the impact of book boxes on the bookish space, and whether we should be building special edition shrines. Books mentioned in this episode: Outrage by Ellen JonesShamiso by Brian Chikwava Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea FitzgeraldFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L ArmentroutFunny Place by Emily HenryAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasGold Rush Ranch by Elsie SilverDaydream by Hannah GraceHolding the Reins by Paisley HopeFirst Time Caller by B.K. BorisonThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Poppy Wars by R.F KuangA Theory of Drowning by Ava ReidThe Knight and the Moth by Rachel GilligThe Golden Compass by Phillip PullmanThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Girl who fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Enjoy our inaugural episode of The Bookish Bubble with your host: Jessica (@Jessicareads.books) and Phoebe (@GetThisGirlABook). This week on the podcast, find out which books we would take to a desert island and which of your hosts would be more likely to survive. The answers may just surprise you.