Basic and Bookish

S2 Ep 23 - Final Maasverse Theories and ACOTAR 6 & 7 Blurb Breakdown

Suriel spill the tea time isn't over! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes, along with their final Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. This episode is Part Two of our ACOTAR 6 Maasverse Theories. Listeners can expect final theories on how to defeat Koschei through connections to music and magic, potential last names for characters, The Morrigan's power of truth and her connection to Maeve, blood oaths, 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, 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 the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (03:07) - ACOTAR 6 Blurb Breakdown (21:21) - ACOTAR 7 Blurb Breakdown (32:50) - Teaser Quote 1 (33:27) - Teaser Quote 2 (34:34) - Teaser Quote 3 (39:49) - Teaser Quote 4 (41:57) - Teaser Quote 5 (43:19) - Teaser Quote 6 (44:48) - Final Maasverse Theories (01:07:34) - Outro (01:09:33) - 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 on Tuesdays. 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. Please note that we are only interviewing fantasy or romance authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI. New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

S2 Ep 22 - ACOTAR 6 Theories: Biggest Maasverse Predictions Before A Court of Splintered Harmony

It's time to spill the tea, Suriel style! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their biggest (and long awaited) Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. Listeners can expect crossover predictions, which couples we think are endgame, who might betray the Inner Circle, hidden powers, and more! The hosts have so many theories that this episode is only Part One, with Part Two releasing shortly to discuss our breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes. 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 the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (02:53) - Throne of Glass Crossover Theory (14:08) - Spring Court vs Terrasen (18:22) - Sword Crossovers (22:04) - Valg Rhysand? (22:34) - Maeve and The Weaver (28:54) - Witches (37:57) - Cousin Urstin Archeron (39:58) - Starlight Pool, Portals, and Multiverse Wormholes (43:56) - Are TOG and ACOTAR in the Same World? (47:43) - Bryaxis (52:04) - Carranam, Mates, and Who We Ship (54:36) - Azriel (01:03:41) - Dividing the Night Court and Dusk Court (01:04:49) - Elain (01:05:50) - Azriel and Hunt (01:08:05) - Eris, Valg, and Bloodhounds (01:09:51) - Fury Axtar (01:14:36) - Illyrian Siphons, Witches, and Valg (01:17:19) - Salt (01:18:22) - Feyre read TOG (01:19:49) - Starfall and D**th Bonds (01:23:52) - The Drop and Aelin's Powers (01:24:34) - The Asteri, Daglan, Gods, and Valg (01:27:46) - Our Final ACOTAR 6 Wishes (01:29:33) - Characters Crossing Over (01:32:09) - Outro (01:33:46) - 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. Please note that at this time we are only interviewing romance and fantasy authors. 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 Ep 21 - Crescent City Series Breakdown

Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their thoughts and reactions to the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. 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 House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, & House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (the entire Crescent City series) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (03:04) - House of Earth and Blood (CC 1) Discussion (13:33) - House of Sky and Breath (CC 2) Discussion (29:08) - House of Flame and Shadow (CC 3) Discussion (01:05:34) - Maasverse Connections (01:09:57) - Theories (01:23:38) - Outro (01:25:50) - 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!

S3 Ep 3 - Threshing Day Reactions and Spiral Session

It's time for Threshing Day, cadets! Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major spiral session over the recent release of Threshing Day, book 3.5 in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode was filmed just moments after finishing the novella. The hosts react to new lore drops and share their unhinged first reactions to the recent Empyrean book – including many, many tears. They discuss their favorite moments and POVs, break down the most surprising and emotional scenes, theorize for Empyrean 4 (and who the "Brother" is), and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes and POVs they think are most important for what's to come. This is part of our Season 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) Order Threshing Day: Hardcover (standard edition): https://link.amazon/B02RdiesM E-book: https://link.amazon/B04Ifjp3x Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0blWI1vD TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro and Upcoming Empyrean Coverage (02:00) - Overall Thoughts on Threshing Day (04:38) - Crying Scenes (11:20) - Most Shocking Moments (21:02) - New Character Opinions - Who's Suspicious? (36:08) - Favorite Threshing Day POVs (38:25) - Least Favorite POVs (42:23) - Favorite Threshing Day Scenes (46:34) - Interesting Details (54:10) - More or Less Questions After Threshing Day? (55:45) - Outro (57:32) - Closing 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. 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 Ep 12 - The Love Hypothesis: Movie Vs Book Reactions

S2 Ep 20 - Kingdom of Ash: First Reactions and Discussion

Get the tissue box ready! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for the epic conclusion of their Throne of Glass series coverage! The hosts discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas, the final book in the TOG series. Listeners can expect to hear Kinsey and Karly's favorite moments, scenes that made them cry (did Karly FINALLY shed a tear?), final opinions on TOG characters, and Maasverse connections as Kinsey guides the way one last time for Karly's first experience reading the Throne of Glass series! 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 Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (the entire Throne of Glass series) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro and what's next for this season (02:14) - KoA "Would you Rather?" (08:25) - Favorite and Least Favorite Kingdom of Ash Moments (20:38) - Emotional Scenes - Did Karly finally cry? (42:15) - Kingdom of Ash Discussion (56:21) - Final TOG Character Opinions and Discussion (01:07:40) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in KoA (01:11:50) - Maasverse Connections (Skip ahead to avoid ACOTAR and CC spoilers) (01:24:03) - Rating Kingdom of Ash and ranking the series (01:29:30) - Outro (01:31:51) - 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 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 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 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 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 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 Ep 11 - 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 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 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 Ep 10 - 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!

S3 Ep 2 - 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 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view. 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 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 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 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 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!