Episodes
Whewwww this ending. We have OPINIONS! And, we have a very important announcement 3 3 3 We are going to be taking a break from recording for a while - we've loved this community, these books, and getting to share it all with you. Listen in for a longer more detailed annoucement (because, we love nothing more than to talk it out ;) ) Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org...
Published 03/27/23
Published 03/27/23
Is something big about to happen or is it about to a *metaphorical* ending that we do not want???? Tune in next week to see how this ends!! (also, PS, sorry this is a day late, little tech difficulty :) ) Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Demon...
Published 03/20/23
Things get straaaaange under the sea, but they're not much better on solid land. Will Leah ever be okay?! Tune in next week to find out!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: In The Woods  An American Marriage  Cultish  Demon Copperhead 
Published 03/12/23
We are TERRIFIED but we are also loving this moody beautiful suspenseful dramaaaaaa. Leah's home, but is she really? We're confronting a lot of deep sea fears here, but also fully invested in this relationship and in our sweet Leah being ok! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this...
Published 03/06/23
We are so excited to talk to the author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful, Jillian Medoff! Make sure to check all of the trigger warnings - and watch out for the spoilers if you haven't read (they're at 13:20 and again at 37:30 during our interview!) We had a great time and would love to hear all of your thoughts toooooo!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  When We Were...
Published 02/13/23
Ahhhhhh this last section was sweet and beautiful and haunting and sad, and we lovedddd talking about it with our sweet guest Hannah! We talk about the themes of neglect, our girl Blandine, the value of side characters and their stories, and other books that force you to really think about the meaning of life, and how hard it can be.  You can find Hannah here: at her shop (www.bookmarkparty.com) or on Instagram!  Follow us on Instagram:...
Published 02/06/23
This section brought out alllllll the feels. We are scared for Blandine, we empathize with her, we adore her. We're not sure where the casual animal sacrifice is leading us but we're pretttty sure it's not good. Don't forget to come back next week as we wrap up this book club read with a v special guest!!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront:...
Published 01/30/23
Things are getting weirder by the page.. but also more endearing?? We can at least agree that Tess is TALENTED and we adore our sweet Blandine. This episode is about pages 81-177 of The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Next week, we are reading pages 175-255. See you thennnnnn! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bookshop of Second...
Published 01/22/23
These baby weirdos... I think I love them! One of us is less convinced than the other, I bet you can guess. This episode is about the first 80 pages of The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Next week, we are reading pages 81-174. See you thennnnnn! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser Carrie...
Published 01/15/23
We're PIVOTING to a new book club read for January - starting on January 8th, we are going to be reading The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Grab your copy from a local bookstore or Bookshop.org. Can't wait to dive in! 
Published 01/01/23
Merry Christmas our sweet readers!!! Today, we have a special episode for you about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (spoilers included!!!). Please note that this episode contains discussion of serious topics around mental health and should be listened to with care.  If you are joining us for our next book club read, our next book is Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. We start reading on January 1st, so grab your copy soon and set those 2023 reading goals.  Follow us on Instagram:...
Published 12/26/22
Class dismissed, we have learned our lessons! This is the last episode of our book club read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we will have a special one-off episode for you. Then, we'll start reading our next book club book, Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield! Grab you copy and keep an eye on our Instagram page for the schedule. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront:...
Published 12/19/22
Is everything happening or is nothing happening??? We could not tell you. Next week we are finishing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! In this episode we announce our next book club read: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir The Kitchen Front by...
Published 12/11/22
Kids set the table, we need time to read!!!! This episode covers the third section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading chapters 27-34!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley Looking for Alaska by John...
Published 12/05/22
That darn leash... it got super dusty all of a sudden!!! This episode is about the dramatic second section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading chapters 19-26. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of...
Published 11/28/22
This is the first episode of our book club read, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gramus! Next weeks episode will cover chapters 9-18.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette...
Published 11/21/22
In this special episode we are discussing one of our mutually favorite books of the year - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This is a SPOILED discussion so... you've been warned.  Next Sunday, we start reading our next book club pick - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Check our Instagram for the schedule!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront:...
Published 11/06/22
This is the last episode about All This Could Be Different! In this episode, we discuss the ending of the book (0:00-12:12) and then we are joined by the author Sarah Thankam Mathews to talk about the themes of this book. It was SUCH a lovely discussion, what a G E M.  Sarah also describes the mission and outcomes of Bed-Stuy Strong. You can learn more about Bed-Stuy Strong on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bedstuystrong/ Next week, we will have a special episode about one...
Published 10/31/22
In this episode, we are discussing the third section of All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next week, we are finishing the book and we will be joined by a special guest!  We also announced our next book club read: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Grab your copy from a local bookstore or Bookshop.org! We start reading on Nov 13th! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront:...
Published 10/24/22
OH boy oh boy oh boyyyy we are stressed for our girl S. In this episode, we are discussing All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next week, we are reading pages 154-229. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver Matrix by Lauren Groff
Published 10/16/22
This is the first episode of our book club read - All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews! Next week, we are reading pages 78-153.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Sparring Partners by John Grisham Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Real Life by Brandon Taylor Matrix by Lauren Groff Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
Published 10/09/22
In this episode, we are discussing Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. This was DIVISIVE to say the least! Check the trigger warnings on this book before you dive in.  --- UNSPOILED SECTION: 0:00 - 24:06 SPOILED SECTION: 24:07 - 48:15 TALKTOK: 24:07 - end!  --- Next Sunday, we start reading our next book club read, All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Matthews! The first episode will cover pages 1-77. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok:...
Published 09/26/22
In this episode, we chat about the last section of Careless by Kirsty Capes. We are then joined by the author to talk more about the themes from this book! Thanks for reading ya'll. Our next book club read is All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Matthews. We start reading on October 2nd! Grab your copy from the library, a local bookstore, or bookshop.org! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront:...
Published 09/20/22
Well... that did not go well now did it??? This episode discusses the third section of Careless by Kirsty Capes. Next week we are finishing the book and we'll be joined by Kirsty to talk more about the themes of this book!  In this episode, we also announce our next bookclub read - All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Matthews! Grab your copy from a local bookstore or from Bookshop.org! We start reading on October 2nd.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok:...
Published 09/11/22