Books and the City
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Conspiracy Theories & Summer Snacks
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, hello, happy July, have you ever wondered what the BATC hosts’ favorite summer snacks are? Well you’re in luck, because we’re discussing tha...
Seth Rogen Makes Kayla Blush
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hello! Before we talk books today, we’re sharing an update about the July book club pick (from Emily again!) and a mini-update about our summ...
Three Cheers for Pride!
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 of the titles that helped ...
Amigas, Cheetahs, Friends for Life
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re (still) reflecting on our upstate retreat, and today we’re sharing what we learned about each other after spending our first full weekend to...
Us Just Struggling to Pronounce “Aurora”
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helloooo, and welcome to our last recording from upstate! Shoutout to us for managing to stretch this trip out a solid few weeks. So we’re reveling ...
Alien Orgies?!
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re coming to you (not) live with some more BATC Upstate Retreat Content! We recorded this episode from the Airbnb of our dreams in Kingston - can...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Laura Hankin
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you're ready for a fascinating, fun author interview with the one and only Laura Hankin! Laura's newest book, A Special Place for Women, is a ...
It's a YA Wonderland!
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hazards of co-hosting a podcast with a super-genius is sometimes her obligation to science and research is sliiiightly more important. But,...
Invisibility Cloaks & "I (Sometimes) See Dead People"
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're hitting record like 4 seconds after consuming a weird coffee shot drink halfway through a marathon record, so bear with us. Before we get...
Dating Apps & Throwbacks
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off May with a super fun throwback book convo! We all chose books that we read more than one year ago, and tried to do the barest plot...
What's the Definition of Wazoo?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the final installment of our bookish creator interview series, and we are joined by the hilarious @clairethescare and @ashleyhammm to talk ab...
Did Someone Say Squirrel Library?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined today by the one and only Laura from @LaurasLibraryy! She is the BookTokker extraordinaire and friend to squirrels everywhere. Laura jo...
“You Would Make a Great Lesbian”
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up because today, we’re talking to The BookstaGays! We had the most fun, most chaotic interview with Alex (@thebookadvocate) and Sam (@staxso...
We Love Schitt's Creek
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends! Happy April! We are celebrating this springtime month with a very exciting bookish creator interview series! Keep an eye on the intros of ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Jill Santopolo
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, Kayla covered a book by one of her auto-buy authors, Jill Santopolo, and today, Kayla was able to chat with Jill about that ver...
Fish Are Friends Period
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends! Some exciting news before we chat about our favorite pizza toppings on today’s episode: we have an exciting interview series coming up f...
“We’re a music podcast now"
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another ep! Today, we’re sharing some new book club information - who’s excited for Beartown?! We can’t wait to dive into our April p...
“Wait, she’s a mermaid?!”
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking things off with an exciting announcement today! Kayla is announcing our April Fan Club Book Club pick (try saying that five times fast...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Kate Quinn
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, Kayla covered a highly anticipated novel called The Rose Code by the one and only historical fiction queen, Kate Quinn. The boo...
BATC Turns One!!!
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huge thanks to everyone who has helped us celebrate big this past week! To everyone who's participated in our podcast birthday stack extravaganza - we...
Five Billion Stars
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is almost 1 year old!!!! To celebrate, we’re doing a fun little giveaway so tune in to find out how you can enter for a chance to...
The Real Kevin
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered what superlatives we would all win if we went to a four-person high school with each other… then you’re in luck!! Today ...
Once Again: It’s Fish Time
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First things first: are YOU familiar with coding on the WIX platform? Let us know, because we could use your help!! Now that that’s out of the way, ...
Still Pronouncing Things A Little Wrong
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hi, welcome back! We’re kicking things off today, naturally, with prolonged chit chat about stuffed animals, because why not? Then, a couple ...
A New Catchphrase?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends, we're coming to you with some very exciting fan club book club updates!!! We're excited to announce our first book club pick, chosen by Em...
Steve the Dog
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to your regularly scheduled Monday episode! And thanks for bearing with us as Kayla took some much-needed COVID-recovery time last week. ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Wendy Walker
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, Becky covered a thriller called Don’t Look For Me by Wendy Walker in an episode, and all of the BATC hosts were transfixed. We sta...
“Us just saying words a little wrong”
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, thanks for tuning into another episode of BATC! We’re back together for the first time in a while, so thanks for bearing with us as we stretc...
We Haven't Talked Since Last Year!
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, listeners!! We're kicking off the first episode of 2021 with a very special guest: our amazing illustrator, Nicole! Her and Emily did ...
Thanks For Listening To Our Time Capsule
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re deep in our feelings on this week’s episode, as we reflect on this truly ~unprecedented~ year in books (and everything else). Keep listening...
“I HAVE EVIDENCE!” (A Very Chaotic Christmas Episode)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are sooo excited to bring you a very special Secret Santa episode of Books and the City. After we talk favorite Christmas traditions, we’re getti...
Incredibly Weird & Very Charming!
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, hello, happy Monday! We're talking about our favorite and least favorite Christmas movies, along with some rapid fire (lol) holiday movie takes. S...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lyssa Kay Adams
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember a couple of weeks ago, when Becky talked about the super fun, cute, charming Bromance Book Club? Well, guess who’s joining the podcast toda...
Refried Beans & Tahini
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We may not have gotten snow in New York yet this winter, but we’re sharing our most embarrassing snow-related memories to keep the winter spirit ali...
Please Don’t Sue Us
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost-December! We’re kicking things off today with a discussion about the best and the worst Christmas songs, so hope you’re ready to have...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Bryan Washington
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we're thankful for this fantastic chat between Emily and the renowned, acclaimed, award-winning author, Bryan Washington. B...
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Fish Time
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off your Thanksgiving week with some timely talk about the all-time best Thanksgiving foods. Please feel free to come roast us for all...
INTERVIEW: Erin & Nat from Book Club Bar
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla and Libby got to talk with Erin and Nat, who are the owners of the East Village bookstore, Book Club Bar! Fun fact: Books and the City Podcast m...
Becky Takes A Tumble!
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Books and the City hosts are once again reunited in person and kicking things off with a bang. After a bit of catch-up, buckle up because we're ta...
Today, We're Ranting About...
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one goes out to all the Gilmore Girl stans, the ones who rewatch the show the second you feel that extra fall/winter crispness hit the air, the o...
INTERVIEW: Melissa from the New York Public Library
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kayla and Libby are chatting with Melissa, who is a Managing Librarian at the Bronx Library Center! Stay tuned to hear all about what Melissa’...
"How Dare You Sneeze In This Economy!"
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you all had a spooky, safe Halloweekend, and that you're ready to get out and VOTE tomorrow if you haven't yet. We're jumping into today's epi...
"Do You Eat Candles?"
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is BACK, baby!!! Meaning we’re back together in the same room for the first time since March. It’s hard to believe it’s been ...
Do You Believe In Ghosts?
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're staying on the spooky train and getting to the bottom of co-host ghost beliefs. Kayla has a lie to rectify from early podcast days, and we're al...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Jennie Fields
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s interview is a very exciting one with the author of Atomic Love, Jennie Fields! Atomic Love is Jennie Fields’s fifth novel, and it tells t...
All The Spooky Things
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are SO EXCITED to bring you an incredible horror-centric episode in the thick of spooky season with Abby Brenker! Abby is the host of the podcast, ...
Father Becky: It's A Dad Thing
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy October!!! We're kicking off this episode with a very exciting announcement about our A Witch in Time buddy read, so listen up for more details ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Helena Dea Bala
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s exceptional author interview episode, Kayla and Emily are sitting down for a great conversation with Helena Dea Bala, author of the fasci...
"Is It About Books Anymore, Or Is It Just About Sanity?"
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday, friends! Welcome back to another episode, where we start by rehashing some recent fun Patreon bonus content. Then, we're getting into a ...
"Sorry...did you say ubie?"
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First thing's first: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our very own science nerd, the co-host who is ALWAYS ready with a jingle or four: Emily!!! 🎉 Go send her som...
“I Would Not Jump Ron’s Bones”
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking things off today with some nostalgia-fueled fictional book crushes, thanks to a wonderful fishbowl question from one of our fan club m...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Bethany C. Morrow
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve spent any time on Bookstagram this summer, you’ve probably seen the stunning and unmissable cover for Bethany C. Morrow’s debut YA nov...
We Are All Samantha In Quarantine
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Labor Day! Books and the City is so excited to kick off this episode speaking to the hilarious founder of the very hilarious @Samantha_in_quaran...
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Baby!
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting SPICY right away by diving into a wild fishbowl question that was probably meant to divide us. Find out which host we’d all choose to...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becky and Kayla are so excited to sit down with acclaimed authors, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke on today’s episode! Liz and Lisa have co-authored sev...
A 17-Year-Old Book Club
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to talk to another co-hosts mother on today’s episode: Libby’s mom, AKA Connie! She’s been part of the same book club for quit...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Elisabeth Thomas
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to speak to debut author, Elisabeth Thomas, about her novel, Catherine House, in today’s special author interview episode! Emily a...
“I'm Not A Normal Girl, I’m A Strawberry Girl.”
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is SO EXCITED to (finally) announce our big news, which we've been teasing for weeks now: we have a fan club!!! We launched our Pat...
Cheers to Twenty Episodes!
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re a little misty-eyed for today’s release because it’s officially our TWENTIETH full length episode!!! It’s sad that we couldn’t record ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Fiona Davis
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to even one episode of Books and the City, then you’ll probably know that not one but two of our hosts are HUGE historical fict...
The Chain Restaurant Thriller
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're getting real chatty! (Remember you can always skip straight to the book talk if you prefer, time stamps are below.) We discuss how you...
Books About Choices! (But No One Gave Emily the Memo)
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get into the episode, we have to give a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-out to our Leo Queen Co-Host, Kayla!!!! To celebrate, she's reading 30+ bo...
"I'm Mad I Had Two Margaritas" ft. A Mid-Year Check-In!
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're a bit past the "halfway through 2020" mark, so join us for a (late) mid-year reading goal check-in! We're recapping our initial 2020 goals, talk...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Catherine Adel West
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! It’s Thursday, and you know what that means - another Books and the City author interview! We are SO excited to be chatting with Cather...
"Speaking As A Former Baby" ft. A Very Special Guest!
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we’re lucky enough to interview the one, the only, KayReadWhat'sMom! You know her, you love her, you've maybe even heard her in ...
Chicken Girl
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First thing's first, thank you all for being as pumped about the Books and the City merch as we are!!! Don't forget, these designs will only be availa...
Pride Books and an Unwelcome Guest
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another nostalgia-heavy episode of Books and the City! Today we're chatting all things TikTok, but mainly how we feel ATTACKED by the young...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Hannah Orenstein
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re switching things up with an author interview on Monday, because author Hannah Orenstein’s fantastic new book, Head Over Heels, goes on sale ...
Disney vs. Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up because we’re getting super nostalgic and talking toons today! We cover all the formative classic cartoons/kid’s shows across all three ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Whitney Scharer
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thursday, and you know what that means! We’re back with another author interview. This week, Becky and Kayla are thrilled to be speaking with...
If You Could Sweat Anything!!!
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We start with a bit of a regroup after quite the week of news, donations, protests, and other actions. We’re talking about how we’re each committi...
“Fascism, Baby! Get It Outta Here!”
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First things first: we are incredibly grateful for all of the support we received on our most recent, brief episode in which we touch on the Black Liv...
Should We Talk About Something Bigger?
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, friends. We're here with a nontraditional episode in which we discuss what’s been happening in the news, from Amy Cooper to George Floyd, and ho...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Emily Beyda
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special guests galore this week!! We are thrilled to be back with another Thursday author interview. Today, Becky and Emily speak to Emily Beyda, auth...
Surprise! Featuring a Very Special Guest
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be speaking with graphic designer extraordinaire, Nicole Zollos! She's the mastermind behind the Books and the City podcast art a...
Not Slytherin, Not Slytherin, Not Slytherin
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, we made it 9 full episodes into this thing without discussing our Hogwarts houses?? And we call ourselves a book podcast… but don't worry, ...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Kerri Maher
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another author interview?? You betcha! We’re officially moving author interviews to Thursday releases so get excited for even more Books and the Cit...
Is Anyone Still There?
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is coming to you live from quarantine! We “got together” virtually to record this episode for the first time in a month and a h...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Billy Jensen
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is back with a very special author interview from quarantine! In today's episode, Emily and Kayla talk with true-crime journalist B...
“We Have To Name This One The Tequila Episode” AKA Elevate Your Understanding
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost like every Books and the City episode is a drunk episode! Quarantine-prepping will do that to you, I guess. We kick off this episode wit...
Mini Episode - All Things NYC
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO NEW YORK and welcome back to another bonus episode of Books and the City! New York City has always been a pretty big part of this podcast a...
On Anxiety AKA “We Haven’t Even Talked About Books Yet!”
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cuddle up with something comforting because we’re talking about ~anxiety~ on today’s episode of Books and the City! More specifically, we discuss ...
Feat. The Many Voices of Emily
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We start this week’s episode of Books and the City by diving into some of our all-time childhood favorites. If you think that seems too straightforw...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Brenda Janowitz
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you from self-isolation via Skype, Becky and Kayla sit down with Brenda Janowitz, author of The Grace Kelly Dress to chat about everything f...
Do They Fall in Love!?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bust out your Thin Mints, kick back and enjoy some book talk (once we get past the cookie talk, of course). We’re discussing pretty drastically diff...
We Should Just Disclaim That We Have Been Drinking
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books and the City is back, and we’re drunk! Pour yourself a glass of red wine (or four), but please remember to be very careful about balancing it ...
Pandemic Fiction Hits a Little Too Close to Home
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Books and the City! Get excited to hear about the horrifyingly stressful way that Kayla got a second-degree burn. Before we dive into ...
Mini Episode - Our Bookstagram Origin Stories
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Books and the City! We’re changing things up with our first bonus mini episode, so pour yourself a glass of wine and pull up a comfy...
Meet Your New Favorite Book Club
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pop some champagne because we’re kicking off Books and the City with some exciting convos about how we met, what we’re reading right now and what ...