Books and the City
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
"Thanks, Chynna Philips!"
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking Wikipedia rabbit holes, including but not limited to: the Baldwins, skin conditions, & the Chinese Cultural Revolution. T...
A Museum of Scandoval?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re back to book talk with two historical fiction books and one translated sci-fi! Plus we’re discussing what our ideal museum would be! T...
Pre-London Kayla + Summer Travel
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Chaos episode! Today, we’re soaking in the good weather we’ve been having and daydreaming about future travels. Plus Kayla gives us a little...
"If you listened to Radio Disney, you heard me."
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode has us reveling in nostalgia, our favorite activity, after the latest American Girl news: there's a new "historical"...
"Emily used to do this all the time"
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick things off with a controversial fishbowl question, in the vein of "if you could sweat anything" - longtime listeners know. And then,...
"Listen to this $#!+"
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about what the book about our lives would be called. Hint: someone's book title may or may not be today's episode tit...
Anticipation Ice Cream
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning, hello, today we’re talking about ice cream flavored like a feeling. Not to brag, but I think you’re going to want to stop by our ice...
Daisy Jones & Other Adaptation Chaos
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends, today we're getting RILED UP about movie and TV adaptatios of books! This episode is inspired by the recent Daisy Jones & the Six a...
Debutante Ball > Dating
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and happy almost-Spring! Today, before we get into our books, we’re talking about historical figures. Specifically, which historical figures ...
Lotion, Lemons, & TP
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know you've been dying to know: what would we all want a lifetime supply of? Tune in to find out. Then keep listening for some bookish recs, includ...
We’re Baaack!
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a quick break for the holidays, we’re back! Well most of us are (we miss you Emily!!) and today we’re filling you in on all the things we we...
Do We All Have Mercury Poisoning?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Happy New Year! Welcome to season 3!!! Thanks for joining us for another season of this bookish podcast that us four three friends love making ...
THROWBACK: Emily's Interview with Ali Hazelwood
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK! Originally released September 12, 2022. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! If you’ve been listening to Books and the City...
THROWBACK: Scary Microphones
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK! Originally released October 31, 2022. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Today, we’re talking haunted ...
THROWBACK: Emily Almost Joined the Circus
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK! Originally released March 14, 2022. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! Get ready for some nostalgic talk about our favorite...
THROWBACK: Amigas, Cheetahs, Friends for Life
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK! Originally released June 14, 2021. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! We’re (still) reflecting on our upstate retreat, an...
THROWBACK: Alien Orgies?!
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK! Originally released May 31, 2021. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! We’re coming to you (not) live with some more BATC U...
Long Live the Emily Era
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Emily's last episode on the pod 🥺 of course, it's not "goodbye," it's "see you later." But Emily's on to bigger things across the pond ...
Secret Santa III: More Secret, More Santa
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for the most fun episode of the year: SECRET SANTA! In typical fashion, Kayla’s coming in hot with evidence, Libby has thoughts, Emily h...
Spotify Wrapped Szn
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! Don’t forget to stop by Ink48 Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen this holiday season to donate your gently used books, so that Book Fairies can he...
“Live the raw notes straight for you”
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and happy end-of-November! Now that we’re moving into the holiday season, if you’re in NYC don’t forget to stop by Ink 48 Hotel in Hell’...
This is a Try Guys Roast.
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to one of the most chaotic episodes in recent memory - I know we say that every month, but we're on another level today. We're chatting about ...
Who Would You Haunt?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween may be long over, but it's always a little bit spooky season on this pod! So this week naturally we're chatting about who we'd haunt for a d...
“I’m not okay, thank you for asking.”
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First thing’s first, mark your calendars for Libby’s November book club. We’re reading All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews on W...
Scary Microphones
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Today, we’re talking haunted house mishaps and embarrassing spooky season stories in general. This episode features one of the fu...
"I'm kinda into cannibals right now.*
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another chaos episode, this one's full to the brim with chaos as we chat about celebrities, their book clubs, and their reading tastes. We'...
“Do you guys match your socks?”
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we roll with the changing seasons by pinpointing what’s in and what’s out. Per usual, our algorithms are all feeding us wildly differen...
Ghosts, Hauntings & Fat Tom the Cat
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about keeping you on your toes. You may think we're talking books per usual, but it's actually a bunch of chaos about ghosts (a...
They’re Teens.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First: are you coming to our very first BOOKSTORE CRAWL??? If yes, please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-bookstore-crawl-tickets-42301342...
"But I love my life!"
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the pod, we're chatting about which author we'd like to write our life story - turns out two of us would enjoy a British spin on the fictiona...
Sloppy Shorties & Bosco Sticks: Back to School Chaos
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you smell that? In the air? It’s back to school time! Kind of! And even though none of us are going back to school, you better believe we’re go...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Ali Hazelwood
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been listening to Books and the City for awhile you know Ali Hazelwood’s first book, The Love Hypothesis, was one of the books that all ...
Summer 2022 Recap: Chaos Edition
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of chaos. This time, we're reconvening on Zoom to chat all about our summers (since it's soomehow already the end of August...
PSA: Cat Wine Never Expires
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it here first, summer’s not over yet so grab your BATC summer merch and join the girls as they spiral into some deep beach/ocean/river tal...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Ashley Winstead (Again!)
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
❗ WARNING ❗ this episode is full of spoilers for Ashley Winstead’s latest novel, The Last Housewife! If you’re considering reading this book (...
“It was really f***** up and I loved it.”
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hope you’re all keeping well during these dog days of summer. We’re back with another new episode (minus one cohost) covering all things da...
If that was on Spotify, I'd click it
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First things first, don't forget to come to Emily's fan club book club meeting tomorrow, 8/9, at 8pmET -- she's discussing the book club pick (by one ...
THROWBACK: The Real Housewives of Books and the City
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK (Originally released on August 8, 2021): We’re starting off this episode very chaotically with a workshop session where we determine our R...
THROWBACK: Halloween in July
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK (Originally released on July 19, 2021): On this week's episode, we're talking ~dreams~ (after we discuss Emily's inappropriate summer attire...
THROWBACK: The Chain Restaurant Thriller
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK (Originally released on August 3, 2020) This week we're getting real chatty! (Remember you can always skip straight to the book talk if you ...
THROWBACK: "I guess it's one of my favorite books?"
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK!! (Originially posted Oct 25, 2021) Get ready for another backlist episode! Before we get into the books we read quite some time ago, we're ...
"Do I have a belly button? No one knows."
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, happy almost July aka BATC Summer break! Don't forget, we're taking July off, but we'll be releasing some old favorites, so come hang with the ...
Did you say… Dangling Chad?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends! Welcome to another ep, before we get into the book discussion, a couple quick reminders: our summer merch! It’s available now! Also, re...
THROWBACK: Three Cheers For Pride!
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK FROM JUNE 2021: We are back on Zoom for the first time in a while, talking about pride books for the month of June! Before diving into some ...
Give Us a Bop
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends, welcome to another episode! Tune in to hear: Libby’s next fan club book club pick, lots of awkward announcements (including SUMMER ME...
“I’ve Never Had a Routine in My Life”
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First of all: don't forget to join Becky's fan club book club discussion this Wednesday, 6/1! Then: whoooo's ready to talk morning routines? Well, you...
"Bamboozled... In a good way?"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking tattoos! If we have any, how many we have, what they ~mean~, if we think we’ll ever get any, and of course some matching BATC ...
“You Are a Cartoon Character”
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear more about the plans for our NYC bookstore crawl, and don’t forget to join Becky’s fan club book club discussion coming up in earl...
We Are Afraid of Smelling Bad
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The four of us are back, babyyyy. First and foremost: CONGRATS TO DR. LAZY LIBRARY EMILY!!! Second of all, please check out our amazing illustrator's ...
THROWBACK: Weird Dates & Good Books
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK!!! Before a bunch of great book talk, we're sharing our best weird date stories 🥰 our conclusion is that we need to go on more weird date...
"Walking down the street, hysterical laughing"
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last episode without Emily! She’ll be back to join the pod next week, everyone go shout her out for finishing that dissertation. Dr. ...
Lockdown Hobbies!
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been more than two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown, so today we thought we could chat about some hobbies we picked up during those stri...
A Perfectly Chaotic NYC Day
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your comfortable shoes, because today we’re talking about our perfect bookish NYC days, and these days are going to guarantee that we get our...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Ashley Winstead
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla got to sit down with an author that she’s obsessed with, and one she’s spoken about on the pod: Ashley Winstead! The two get into all sorts ...
“You could dump so many bodies here”
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re down a host today (and for the rest of April), as Emily was away “science-ing” and finishing up that pesky dissertation. Send her all your...
We Feel Bad For Orange
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today before we get into books, we’re talking weirdly specific colors. You never know what you’re gonna get with this pod! Don’t forget to join ...
Should We Talk About Hyped Books?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hello! We hope you have your copy of Love In the Big City for Emily's book club in a couple weeks! Today we're talking about hyped books that d...
Emily Almost Joined the Circus
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some nostalgic talk about our favorite TV shows growing up! Also, Emily is sharing a date and time for her fan club book club discussion...
Chaos: Indie Bookseller Edition
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, hello, happy March, welcome to another chaos episode! Today, we’re joined by the incredible Nicole Brinkley. Nicole is a manager at the independ...
Our American Girl Doll Accessories
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy end of February! We hope you’ll join us tonight for Libby’s fan club book club chat about The Idiot by Elif Batuman - check the Patreon for ...
“Because… It’s a book.”
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re doing a quick refresher on our current jobs and chatting about what jobs we’d have if we didn’t have our current jobs. Also, don’t...
Chaos Mode Activated
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first official chaos episode!!! Today, we’re in the mood for love… stories! As in tropes! And fictional ships! It’s predictably a...
And Just Like That… We’re Back!
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON 2, BABYYYY! We are so happy to be back, thanks for bearing with us over our little break and welcome back to season two of Books and the City! ...
THROWBACK: “We Have To Name This One The Tequila Episode” AKA Elevate Your Understanding
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last throwback of this break! We can't want to get back to new episodes next week. In the meantime, enjoy this OLDDD one where Emily fell asleep (...
THROWBACK: "I'm Not A Normal Girl, I'm A Strawberry Girl."
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for tuning in for a fun throwback, originally released in August 2020. Books and the City is SO EXCITED to (finally) announce our big news, whi...
THROWBACK: "Sorry...did you say ubie?"
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THROWBACK EPISODE (Originally released September 2020) First thing's first: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our very own science nerd, the co-host who is ALWAYS rea...
THROWBACK: “I HAVE EVIDENCE!” (A Very Chaotic Christmas Episode)
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CHRISTMAS 2020 RE-RELEASE!! We are sooo excited to bring you a very special Secret Santa episode of Books and the City. After we talk favorite Christm...
NEW! Author Interview: Kerri Maher
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky and Kayla got to sit down AGAIN with a friend of the podcast, author Kerri Maher, to discuss her new biographical novel, The Paris Bookseller! T...
THROWBACK: Meet Your New Favorite Book Club!
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OUR FIRST EVER EPISODE!! Pop some champagne because we’re kicking off Books and the City with some exciting convos about how we met, what we’re re...
Good Riddance, 2021
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That’s a wrap on another year (and season 1!) of Books and the City Podcast. We’re talking all things 2021 in this episode, including: reading goa...
Christmas Chaos!
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another Secret Santa episode! We’re back with even more holiday chaos in our second annual Secret Santa episode. If you missed last year’s, you ca...
Board Game People
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all about board games today! Join us and hear about all our favorite games, plus a friendly reminder that we're off in January 2022 but will be ...
We Need A Vacation!
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re letting out a bit of wanderlust with a fishbowl question about our travel bucket lists - which is especially timely since Becky and Kay...
Splash Mountain Vibes
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy belated Thanksgiving! Today, we're chatting about our "dream homes" which mostly revolves around having enough closet space (lol, we ❤️ NYC!...
THROWBACK: Happy Thanksgiving! It's Fish Time
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No new episode this week! But enjoy this really great throwback from last Thanksgiving episode! We'll see you next week (: ------- We’re kicki...
"I've actually always thought Taylor Swift would annoy me"
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends, thanks for joining us for another episode! Today, before we talk about books, we’re discussing who we would all love to have as celebrit...
The Storygraph Campaign
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by everyone's favorite guest host, Nicole, and we're kicking things off with a little reading goal check in. Then before we talk about bo...
Grey Sweatpants on a First Date
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by the greatest, most bookish illustrator in all the land: guest host Nicole!! Tune in to hear what items of clothing would make us...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Natasha Lester
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky got to sit down with a pod-favorite author, Natasha Lester, to discuss all of her amazing historical fiction novels including her latest, The Ri...
"I guess it's one of my favorite books?"
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another backlist episode! Before we get into the books we read quite some time ago, we're talking magic potions and what our ideal ones ...
Marathons & Roller Coasters
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Happy Monday! Before we get into the books today, we’re doing a fun little recap of our recent pod trip to Chicago for the 2021 Chicago Marathon...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lisa Jewell
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kayla had the exciting opportunity to speak to one of her all-time favorite authors, Lisa Jewell, for a very fun author interview about her lat...
Flying Broomsticks: Are They Real?
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re chatting about flying broomsticks. Sound off in the comments, are flying broomsticks a real thing? No one can say for sure. But actuall...
Titanic? Not Feeling This Ship
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends! Join us, because we’ve been recording in person all day, and we’re starting to feel a little loopy. Before we get into the books, don...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Stephanie Garber
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been a fan of the pod for a while now, you may remember Emily’s treacherous journey out into NYC in the early days of the pandemic, mere...
No Spoils!!!
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helloooo, first of all: thanks to everyone who joined us for our first ever BATC IRL meetup! We had so much fun swapping books in Central Park with y'...
Birthdays on the Brain
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First thing’s first: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our resident mad scientist host, Emily! Go wish her a happy birthday tomorrow, and stream some Earth, Wind, &...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Megan Collins
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been following the pod for a while, you’ll probably remember Kayla raving about a couple of fantastic thrillers by Megan Collins. Kayla ...
“Those Movies Are Better Than the Books!”
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! Happy Labor Day! Join us to hear a few announcements about the Patreon restructure and our IRL fan club meetup later this month, before we...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Anna Bailey
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A couple weeks ago, Kayla talked about a debut thriller called Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey, and we all thought it sounded so good. And today, ...
Frosty Chicken Nuggets, Hold the Ketchup
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have tons of announcements before we get into the book talk today, so buckle up. Stay tuned to hear all about: our new merch, our highly anticipate...
Weekly Highlights!
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking things off by sharing some things that have been making us happy lately! Speaking of things that make us happy: our incredible illustr...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Dorinda Medley
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a regular listener of BATC or a follower of @kayreadwhat then you know Kayla is a Bravo superfan and she’s turned Becky into one too. So...
We Love Annie Hathaway
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re discussing our favorite celebrity fun facts including a conspiracy theory involving William Shakespeare. Then we’re diving into book c...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Samantha Downing
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kayla is chatting with one of her favorite thriller authors, Samantha Downing. Samantha is the author of My Lovely Wife, He Started It, and you...
The Real Housewives of Books and the City
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting off this episode very chaotically with a workshop session where we determine our Real Housewives taglines, a very fun merch announcem...
Weird Dates & Good Books
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First thing's first, we're excited to announce the Malibu Rising fan club book club meeting is happening August 29th. See you there, can't wait to cha...
Hunky Dory's In Our Fishbowl
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kayla is announcing her August book club pick! Hint: it's a buzzy, summery read by an author we've talked about on the pod before....
Halloween in July
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we're talking ~dreams~ (after we discuss Emily's inappropriate summer attire). Come hear all about our dreams, recurring and o...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Riley Sager
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s very special episode, Kayla and Becky get to speak with one of the most prolific thriller authors out there: the one and only New York Ti...