Booked AF Podcast

We’re jumping into a whole new contemporary book! Join us as we get into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This one might be a tear-jerker; see what we have to say.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

- Katabasis by R.F.Kuang

- The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

- Lovelight Farms by B.K Borison

- King’s Cage by Victoria Aveyard

- Sunrise on the Reaping by S...

We’re finishing up our first duology with the Crowns of Nyaxia! Join us as we finish off The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent. Let’s finish up and find out if we have ALL our questions answered by the end of this romantasy.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Fourteen Days (a Collaborative Novel)

- Everyone in my Family has killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson

- The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

- Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

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We’re jumping back into the Crowns of Nyaxia! Follow along as we talk about the first 42 chapters of The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King, the second book in the Nightborn duology by Carissa Broadbent. Let’s unpack all that high-stakes drama we know and love!

Other books mentioned this episode:

- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

- Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel

- Everyone in my Family has killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson

- Riftborne and Duskbound by Greenwich and Lennox

Welcome to the second part of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Follow along as we discuss the rest of Phoebe’s journey and what makes this book so relatable. Grab your drink of choice and join us — it’s going to be a good one!

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Elphie by Gregory Maguire

- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

- Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

- Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

- Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzann...

This episode we’re talking about the first half of The Wedding People by Alison Espach - a heartfelt and darkly funny story about love, loss, and starting over when life doesn’t go as planned. Join us as we chat about Phoebe’s journey and all the messy real-life emotions this book brings.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

- Strange Pictures by Uketsu

- The Dragon Wakes With Thunder by K. X Song

- The Thursday Murder Club b...

It’s spooky season, and we’re throwing it way back to where the chills began — R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House 👻

In this Halloween special, we dust off our childhood nightmares, debate the most unhinged plot points, and ask the real questions: Why did everyone in this town act so weird? And why did every 90s kid think this was fine bedtime reading?!

Join the discussion on Instagram at @booked_af_podcast or e-mail us at bookedafpodcast@gmail.com

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We’re diving into part 2 of How to Survive a Horror Story to find out if anyone can survive this vengeful house and if we were able to predict who made it out alive! (Spoilers: we did not).

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingslover

- Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

- Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

- The Late Mrs Willoughby by Claudia Gray

- Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

- It’s Not...

We’re ready to kick off Spooky Season by reading How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold. In this first episode, we’re reading chapters 1-12. Listen to find out what we think of this new horror fiction novel.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- The Favourites by Layne Fargo

- Heartless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (The Zodiac Academy)

- Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- A Song to D...

We’re diving into part 2 of “TSTWON” (listen to us make a fool of ourselves trying to say that acronym) to see if our predictions about the deadly Kejari and our handsome MMC are correct. We definitely had a lot to say about this second part of the book, get ready for some strong opinions and debates.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

- Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han

- The Favourites by Layne Fargo...

We’re tackling a whole new genre with our newest book, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, by Carissa Broadbent. In this first part we’re reading chapters 1-30. Find out what we think of badass FMCs, a whole new magical realm, and maybe a swoonworthy MMC.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer

- Shadow and Storms by Helen Sheurer

- Heartless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

To prep...

We’re diving into part 2 of 2 of our first book, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We read chapters16-30, finishing the book. Follow along as we talk about what happens, discuss our hot takes and opinions on the ending of the book!

Other books mentioned this episode:

-The Princess Bride by William Goldman

-Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

-Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer

-Shadow and Storms by Helen Sheurer

-My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand

-Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimi...

Welcome to episode one, where we tackle our first book Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. In part 1 of 2, we review chapters 1-15 with all our predictions and crazy theories. Get ready for a wild ride!

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldtree

- The Princess Bride  by William Goldman

- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

- The Three Body Problem Trilogy by Cixin Liu

- Blood and Steel by Helen Sheuerer

- My L...

In this episode,

Listen as Nancy, Rebecca, and Vanessa spill the tea on:

📚 Who we are – reading habits, favorite genres, and bookish red flags

📚 Why we started this podcast (hint: for the hot takes and unhinged group chats)

📚 How the show works – we pick a book, break it into weekly chapter chunks, and dive deep with our reactions and theories

📚 What you can expect – spoilers, laughter, tangents, and some strong opinions

Whether you’re reading along or just here for the chaos, we’re so glad you came. Grab a blanket...