Read, Rage, Repeat: Bookish Hot Takes

Send a textWelcome back, babes! Like everyone else, we're doing our Spotify Wrapped... except make it bookish (and more chaotic). And we couldn't do it alone ... had to bring in a special guest for this year's stories in books.As our year in reading is wraps up, join us as we rank our faves, confess our obsessions, and expose our reading habits...⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials!Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textWhat 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.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textWelcome back, bookish babes! Some readers follow trends, others follow their moods. The Moon Reader doesn’t care what BookTok is screaming about. They read like the moon shifts: instinctively, cyclically, and sometimes unpredictably...Which phase are you in?⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials!Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textWelcome 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.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textWelcome 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 cup of tea—and join us for a journey into the skies.⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials!Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textWelcome 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 us on our socials!Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textKendall 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.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textIn 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: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textIs 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 your favorite Bookish cohosts as they explore these enchanting interpretations and unravel the magical layers of Coraline. ⭐️ Want more bookish gossip? Connect with us on our socials!Instagram: @bookishpod.babes TikTok: @bookishpod.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes

Send a textSasha 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.babesWatch your fav episodes on YouTube: @BookishPodBabes