Basic and Bookish

Kinsey and Karly

Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for one unhinged bookish podcast! Honestly, we blame the ADHD.

Our goal is to crash course our most anticipated book releases, interview authors, and yap about our current bookish obsessions across all genres while building a fun and inclusive community for listeners just like you!

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S2 · E16
September 10 · 1 hr 32 min
S2 Ep 16 - Heir of Fire: First Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, as well as receive clarification on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and learn the difference between Crochan and Ironteeth Witches. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas ADDENDUM: Kinsey misspoke in the Ashryver family tree portion of this episode. Aelin's and Aedion's mothers are related as cousins and not sisters, so Aelin and Aedion are first cousins once removed instead of first cousins, but they still refer to each other as "cousins." TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:35) - Character Discussion (27:59) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in HoF (30:46) - Throne of Glass Family Tree (37:16) - Favorite Heir of Fire Moments (01:06:19) - Theories for Queen of Shadows (01:24:53) - Rating Heir of Fire (01:29:53) - Outro (01:31:06) - Closing Thoughts Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E19
August 30 · 55 min
S2 Ep 19 - Tower of Dawn: First Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas, Book 6 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (36:12) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E18
August 20 · 1 hr 36 min
S2 Ep 18 - Empire of Storms: First Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (01:04:04) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E17
August 14 · 1 hr 13 min
S2 Ep 17 - Queen of Shadows: First Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas, Book 4 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, get an update on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and more! This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:39) - Character Discussion (22:46) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in QoS (24:58) - Updated Throne of Glass Family Tree (26:43) - Favorite Queen of Shadows Moments (53:25) - Theories for the Tandem Read (01:04:34) - Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series (skip ahead to next timestamp) (01:08:07) - Rating Queen of Shadows (01:11:50) - Outro (01:13:19) - Closing Thoughts Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S4 · E3
August 11 · 1 hr 26 min
S4 Ep 3: Author Interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Filmed before Adversary to the Villain release day, join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an exclusive first interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of Adversary to the Villain, book 4 in the Assistant and the Villain series. If you haven't had a chance to read Adversary to the Villain yet, have no fear! Get to know Hannah in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Hannah shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following Adversary to the Villain, including worldbuilding and theories for the final book. Listeners can also expect a spoiler-free "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That game, and a spoiler-filled "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" trivia game where one of the hosts competes against the author. This is part of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer TIMESTAMPS: (02:11) - "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That Game (06:56) - Author Chat (Spoiler-free Questions) (23:42) - Spoiler Warning (24:04) - Basic and Bookish Tea (Spoiler Questions About Adversary) (46:27) - Interrogation Time (Theory Questions for Book 5) (01:07:44) - "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" Trivia Game (1:14:06) - Bonus Spoiler Questions (1:23:54) - Outro Support Hannah Nicole Maehrer: Follow Hannah on social media Instagram: @hannahnicolemae TikTok: @hannahnicolemae Website: https://hannahnicolemae.com/ Purchase Adversary to the Villain: Hardcover (pre-order): https://amzn.to/4xg9H0d Paperback: https://amzn.to/457biJT E-book: https://amzn.to/4gbIyG0 Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4xjJuOy Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 · E12
August 5 · 1 hr 30 min
S1 Ep 12 - Adversary to the Villain: First Reactions and Discussion
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major crashout over the recent release of Adversary to the Villain, book 4 in the Assistant and the Villain series by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. The hosts react to the chaotic cliffhanger, discuss their favorite moments and quotes, break down the Rennedawn Prophecy, theorize for the final book in the series, and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes they think are most important for what's to come. This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Listeners can expect regular chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads, like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Episode discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Order Adversary to the Villain: Hardcover (pre-order): https://amzn.to/4xg9H0d Paperback: https://amzn.to/457biJT E-book: https://amzn.to/4gbIyG0 Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4xjJuOy TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:15) - Cliffhanger Reactions (10:25) - Book Comparison (14:21) - Favorite POVs and Scenes (21:46) - Shocking Moments and Important Scenes Discussion (45:04) - Rennedawn's Prophecy Breakdown (57:27) - Character and Relationships Discussion (01:03:00) - Theories for Book 5 (01:21:21) - Final Thoughts (01:26:33) - Outro (01:29: 48) - Closing Discussion Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S4 · E2
July 28 · 1 hr 36 min
S4 Ep 2: Author Interview with Stacey McEwan
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an exclusive interview with Stacey McEwan, author of A Forsaken Prophecy, book 2 in The Artisan Trilogy. If you haven't had a chance to read A Forsaken Prophecy yet, have no fear! Get to know Stacey in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Stacey shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following A Forsaken Prophecy, including theories for book three. Listeners can also expect a spoiler-free "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That game, and spoiler-filled "Cliffhangover Jeopardy", a trivia game where one of the hosts competes against the author. This is part of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan TIMESTAMPS: (01:33) - "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That Game (12:58) - Author Chat (Spoiler-free Questions) (39:46) - Spoiler Warning (40:06) - Basic and Bookish Tea (Spoiler Questions) (1:25:36) - "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" Trivia Game (1:33:42) - Outro Support Stacey McEwan: Follow Stacey on social media Instagram: @staceymcewanbooks TikTok: @staceymcewanbooks Website: https://www.staceymcewanbooks.com/ Purchase A Forsaken Prophecy: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3TyHIKI E-book: https://amzn.to/4pOb1oF Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Rr2sn8 Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E15
July 24 · 1 hr 28 min
S2 Ep 15 - The Assassin's Blade: Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas, Book .5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. his season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 · E11
July 21 · 56 min
S1 Ep 11 - A Forsaken Prophecy: Reactions and Discussion
Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss the recent release of A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan, the sequel to A Forbidden Alchemy. In this episode, they discuss favorite moments, which scenes made them crash out, predictions for book 3, and more! This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Forsaken Prophecy. Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 · E10
July 16 · 1 hr 7 min
S1 Ep 10 - Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: POV Predictions and Theories
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an emergency episode about breaking Empyrean News from Rebecca Yarros! On July 15th, 2026, the author shared a title and cover reveal for "Untitled Empyrean (Not Book 4)", as well as a synopsis, tagline, and teaser quote! The hosts discuss which point of views they think are most likely for Threshing Day, scenes they're hoping for, as well as if we'll see former cast characters, gryphon fliers, and whether or not there will be any spice in the next Empyrean novella, and more! Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros releases on September 29th, 2026, and you can pre-order the novella here: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3SWx7Jp E-book: https://amzn.to/4hhK5vd Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4wN6chE This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) by Rebecca Yarros TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro and Rebecca Yarros Announcement (01:30) - 13 Stories vs 13 POVs (04:33) - What we know for sure (08:44) - Gryphon fliers and Harvest Day (10:17) - Length of Novella (11:59) - Will we see a failed Threshing Day attempt? (15:44) - POV Predictions and Threshing Day Scene Hopefuls (initial and final picks) (53:32) - Spicy Scene Thoughts (56:59) - Teaser Quote Discussion (1:04:06) - Outro (1:05:43) - Closing Discussion PRE-ORDER Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3SWx7Jp E-book: https://amzn.to/4hhK5vd Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4wN6chE Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E14
July 16 · 57 min
S2 Ep 14 - Crown of Midnight: Reactions and Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, Book 2 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing in preparation for the release of ACOTAR 6. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 · E9
July 14 · 59 min
S1 Ep 9 - Off Campus Show vs Book Reactions
Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss their thoughts on the Off Campus show and how it holds up to the book The Deal by Elle Kennedy. This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: Spoilers for the entire Off Campus show, as well as the books The Deal, and The Score by Elle Kennedy. See timestamps for any needed spoiler warnings to safely skip ahead. TIMESTAMPS: (28:54) - Skip ahead for spoiler for The Score (58:06) - Skip ahead for SA trigger warning Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E13
July 10 · 50 min
S2 Ep 13 - Throne of Glass (book 1) Discussion
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, Book 1 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing in preparation for the release of ACOTAR 6. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E12
July 3 · 1 hr 12 min
S2 Ep 12 - ACOTAR Series Theories and Predictions for ACOTAR 6
Winnow into Prythian with Kinsey, Karly, and special guest Breagh as they discuss all their ACOTAR series theories. Don't worry this episode is free of overall Maasverse spoilers. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (46:11) - Jump ahead for trigger warning section Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 · E8
July 1 · 24 min
S1 Ep 8 - Should you read Throne of Glass?
Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss why Karly has DNF'd the Throne of Glass series more than once and why she is excited to finally read it now. If you aren't sure if you want to read Throne of Glass (or give it a second chance), this is the episode for you! This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: See timestamps for any needed spoiler warnings to safely skip ahead TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:10) - Why Karly DNF'd Throne of Glass twice (08:55) - Why you should read TOG (21:30) - Outro (23:23) - Blooper Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E11
June 26 · 1 hr 44 min
S2 Ep 11 - ACOSF Discussion: Favorite Moments, Characters, and Foreshadowing
Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the ACOTAR series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing in preparation for the release of ACOTAR 6. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (0:00:00) - Intro MOMENTS DISCUSSION (ACOFAS Spoilers Only) (01:37) - Overall thoughts on ACOFAS (15:14) - Channeling our inner Suriel and spilling the tea on our favorite moments and quotes FORESHADOWING DISCUSSION (Full Series Spoilers and Full Maasverse Spoilers) (01:16:00) - Favorite foreshadowing moments (ACOTAR series spoilers) (01:40:51) - Outro (01:41:06) - Bonus Blooper Discussion Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E10
June 19 · 43 min
S2 Ep 10 - ACOSF Recap: Everything to Remember Before ACOTAR 6
Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they recap A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the ACOTAR series. They break down key moments and characters you'll want to remember before ACOTAR 6 release day. This is perfect for listeners looking for a quick refresher, especially if you don't have time to re-read the entire Maasverse. This recap is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Listeners can expect quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and more before the sequel's release on October 27, 2026! And once ACOTAR 6 is here, we'll be right by your side to recover from the inevitable cliff-hangover before ACOTAR 7's release on January 12, 2027…and yes, we will be reacting and updating our theories between releases. SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for ACOSF: Book 5 by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - Part 1 (08:03) - Part 2 (17:39) - Part 3 (29:19) - Part 4 (41:22) - Outro (42:53) - Blooper Discussion Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Perks: Ad-free listening Video formats Early access to episodes Book club access Shoutouts And more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members! Check out our release schedule: PATREON: Season 1: Saturday Season 2: Monday REGULAR LISTENERS: Season 1: Tuesday Season 2: Thursday Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
S1 · E7
June 10 · 47 min
S1 Ep 7 - Our Scientific Ali Hazelwood Rankings
Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss the entire Ali Hazelwood backlist, top favorites, and the upcoming adaptation of The Love Hypothesis! If you aren't sure which Ali Hazlewood book to start with, this is the episode for you! This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: See timestamps for any needed spoiler warnings to safely skip ahead TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (03:30) - Our favorite Ali Hazelwood book (18:28) - Ranking the entire backlist (34:04) - The Love Hypothesis adaption (44:02) - Skip ahead for spoiler for The Love Hypothesis (44:45) - Outro (46:10) - Blooper Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S4 · E1
June 3 · 36 min
S4 Ep 1: Author Interview with Meghan Le Fay
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an interview with Meghan Le Fay, debut author of Wings of LIfe, book 1 in the Dragonbound Chronicles, which was released on May 26, 2026. Wings of Life has already received praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist! It's perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance and epic dragon-filled fantasy. If you haven't had a chance to read Wings of Life yet, have no fear! Get to know Meghan in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Meghan shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). Kinsey and Karly cover spoiler-free topics like Meghan's journey as a debut author, her writing style, the importance of having an inclusive cast of characters, and more! After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following Wings of Life, including worldbuilding and theories for book two. This is the beginning of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (00:54) - Spoiler-free questions (11:50) - Spoiler warning (12:09) - Spoiler questions (34:34) - Outro Support Meghan Le Fay Order Wings of Life Deluxe Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3RQR5of E-book: https://amzn.to/4o4NVZW Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3RObjz0 Follow Meghan on social media Instagram: @meghanlefay Facebook: Meghan Le Fay Website: https://meghanlefay.com/ Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 · E9
May 29 · 46 min
S2 Ep 9 - ACOFAS Discussion: Favorite Moments, Characters, and Foreshadowing
Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, Book 4 in the ACOTAR series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing in preparation for the release of ACOTAR 6. This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (0:00:00) - Intro MOMENTS DISCUSSION (ACOFAS Spoilers Only) (01:20) - Overall thoughts on ACOFAS (06:12) - Channeling our inner Suriel and spilling the tea on our favorite moments and quotes FORESHADOWING DISCUSSION (Full Series Spoilers and Full Maasverse Spoilers) (23:28) - Favorite foreshadowing moments (ACOTAR series spoilers) (43:05) - Outro (44:03) - Bonus Blooper Discussion Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE! Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics. Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/ Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

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