BookTok Podcast

Our Wives Under The Sea - Part 4 (pg. 165 - end)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whewwww this ending. We have OPINIONS! And, we have a very important announcement <3 <3 <3 We are going to be taking a break from recording ...

Our Wives Under The Sea - Part 3 (pg. 114-164)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is something big about to happen or is it about to a *metaphorical* ending that we do not want???? Tune in next week to see how this ends!! (also, PS,...

Our Wives Under The Sea - Part 2 (pg.56 - 113)

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things get straaaaange under the sea, but they're not much better on solid land. Will Leah ever be okay?! Tune in next week to find out!  Follow ...

Our Wives Under The Sea - Part 1 (pg. 1-55)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are TERRIFIED but we are also loving this moody beautiful suspenseful dramaaaaaa. Leah's home, but is she really? We're confronting a lot of deep s...

When We Were Bright and Beautiful

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to talk to the author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful, Jillian Medoff! Make sure to check all of the trigger warnings - and wat...

The Rabbit Hutch - Part 4 ft. Hannah from @bookmarkparty (pg. 256-end)

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahhhhhh this last section was sweet and beautiful and haunting and sad, and we lovedddd talking about it with our sweet guest Hannah! We talk about th...

The Rabbit Hutch - Part 3 (pg. 175-255)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This section brought out alllllll the feels. We are scared for Blandine, we empathize with her, we adore her. We're not sure where the casual animal s...

The Rabbit Hutch - Part 2 (pg. 81-174)

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things are getting weirder by the page.. but also more endearing?? We can at least agree that Tess is TALENTED and we adore our sweet Blandine. This e...

The Rabbit Hutch - Part 1 (pg. 1-80)

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These baby weirdos... I think I love them! One of us is less convinced than the other, I bet you can guess. This episode is about the first 80 pages o...

January Book Club Announcement!

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're PIVOTING to a new book club read for January - starting on January 8th, we are going to be reading The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Grab your cop...

The Midnight Library

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas our sweet readers!!! Today, we have a special episode for you about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (spoilers included!!!). Please n...

Lessons in Chemistry - Part 5 (chap. 35-end!) ft. Norma Allen

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Class dismissed, we have learned our lessons! This is the last episode of our book club read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we will...

Lessons in Chemistry - Part 4 (chap. 27-34)

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is everything happening or is nothing happening??? We could not tell you. Next week we are finishing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! In this ep...

Lessons in Chemistry - Part 3 (chap. 19-26)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kids set the table, we need time to read!!!! This episode covers the third section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading...

Lessons in Chemistry - Part 2 (chap. 9-18)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That darn leash... it got super dusty all of a sudden!!! This episode is about the dramatic second section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. N...

Lessons in Chemistry - Part 1 (chap. 1-8)

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of our book club read, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gramus! Next weeks episode will cover chapters 9-18.  Follow us o...

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are discussing one of our mutually favorite books of the year - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Th...

All This Could Be Different - Part 4 (pg. 230-end!) ft. Sarah Thankam Mathews

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode about All This Could Be Different! In this episode, we discuss the ending of the book (0:00-12:12) and then we are joined by ...

All This Could Be Different - Part 3 (pg. 154-229)

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing the third section of All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next week, we are finishing the book and...

All This Could Be Different - Part 2 (pg. 78-153)

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

OH boy oh boy oh boyyyy we are stressed for our girl S. In this episode, we are discussing All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next ...

All This Could Be Different - Part 1 (pg. 1-77)

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of our book club read - All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews! Next week, we are reading pages 78-153.  ...

Tender is the Flesh

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. This was DIVISIVE to say the least! Check the trigger warnings on this ...

Careless - Part 4 (chap. 22-end) ft. Kirsty Capes

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about the last section of Careless by Kirsty Capes. We are then joined by the author to talk more about the themes from this ...

Careless - Part 3 (chap. 15-21)

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well... that did not go well now did it??? This episode discusses the third section of Careless by Kirsty Capes. Next week we are finishing the book a...

Careless - Part 2 (chap. 9-14)

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well things have escalated quickly for Bess. Why does it feel like everything is happening and somehow nothing is happening??? Next week, we are readi...

Careless - Part 1 (chap. 1-8)

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back after our two week hiatus and we MISSED you! This is the first episode about Careless by Kirsty Capes. Next week, we are reading chapters ...

The Woman in the Library - Part Four (chap. 28-end!) ft. Sulari Gentill

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well... those theories didn't quite work out did they??? In this episode, we discuss the last section of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. W...

The Woman in the Library - Part 3 (chap. 19-27)

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well we have some strong theories in this episode and who knows if they will hold up to the evidence. Wait... are we Marigold??? In this episode, we d...

The Woman in the Library - Part 2 (chap. 10-18)

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WOWOW OKAY well that escalated quickly. This week, we are discussing chapters 10-18 (plus the two pages between chapter 18 and 19 which Erica TOTALLY ...

The Woman in the Library - Part 1 (chap. 1-9)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode about The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill! This book is both more frightening and also funnier than we expected! Next...

Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holiday weekend!! For this one-off special episode, we are talking allll about Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman. This book sure seems like...

Writers & Lovers - Part 4 (pg. 251-end!) ft. Emily from @dontbullymybookclub

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode about Writers & Lovers by Lily King! Next week, we will have a special, one-off episode about Funny You Should Ask, the b...

Writers & Lovers - Part 3 (pg. 170-250)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We cannot decide if Casey is the most sympathetic character or the least... you decide! Next week, we are finishing the book, can't wait to see how th...

Writers & Lovers - Part 2 (pg. 86-169)

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HELLO FRIENDS AND LOVERS, we are back with part two of Writers & Lovers by Lily King. We are feeling marginally better in this episode! Next week,...

Writers & Lovers - Part 1 (pg. 1-85)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back baby! This is the first episode about Writers and Lovers by Lily King. Erica keeps wanting to call this book "Friends and Lovers" and... fa...

24 Hour Reading Challenge: Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we read Girl on the Train in one day and record as we go! Spoilers are OUT THERE. We have .... feelings ...... Next week, we ...

Honor - Part 4 (chapters 32-end!) ft. Sri from @browngirlbookshelf

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This book was a real whirlwind! In this episode, we wrap up the end of Honor by Thrity Umrigar! In the second half of the episode, Sri from @browngirl...

Honor - Part 3 (chapters 20-31)

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

this episode is about the third section of Honor by Thrity Umrigar and our hearts were broken then mended then broken then mended again in this sectio...

Honor - Part 2 (chapters 9-19)

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This love story has us feeling a lot of feelings. Next week, we are reading chapters 20-31 of Honor by Thrity Umrigar! --- Other books mentioned in th...

Honor - Part 1 (chapters 1-8)

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are BACK baby! This episode covers the first section of Honor by Thrity Umrigar. Next week, we are reading chapters 9-19! --- Other books mentioned...

My Year of Rest and Relaxation (Half Unspoiled / Half Spoiled)

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you know you know, if you get it you get it, if you're an Ottessa fan you're an Ottessa fan. In this episode, we are talking about My Year of Rest ...

The School for Good Mothers - Part 4 (chapters 15-end!) ft. Jessamine Chan

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not crying, YOU'RE CRYING. Okay, we're all crying. WHEW this book got us right in the heart. in this episode, we cover the last section of The Sch...

The School for Good Mothers - Part 3 (chapters 9-14)

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh boy we are STILL not feeling good! This episode covers chapters 9-14 of The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan! Next week, we are finishing ...

The School for Good Mothers - Part 2 (chapters 5-8)

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

School is in session and we are Not Feeling Good about it!!!!! In this episode, we are discussing chapters 5-8 of The School for Good Mothers by Jessa...

The School for Good Mothers - Part 1 (chapters 1-4)

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!! Welcome to the first episode about Jessamine Chan's The School for Good Mothers. In this episode, we chat about the first four episode...

The Power (Half Unspoiled / Half Spoiled)

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking all about one of our favorite recent reads, The Power by Naomi Alderman. This episode is divided into two sections, first an unspoiled ...

The Perfect Ruin - Part 4 (pg. 250-end!) ft. Shanora Williams

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is our fourth and final episode about The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams. In the first part of the episode, we discuss the last section of the ...

The Perfect Ruin - Part 3 (pg. 190-249)

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GEORGIA!!! Okay I'm officially out of guesses for where this book is going. But we'll try anyways?! Next week, we are finishing the book and we'll be ...

The Perfect Ruin - Part 2 (pg. 91-189)

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ohhh Ivy Ivy Ivy... what are we going to do with you??? This episode covers chapters 11-25 of The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams. Next week, we are ...

The Perfect Ruin - Part 1 (pg. 1-90)

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Miamiiiii! In this episode, we are talking about the first 90 pages of The Perfect Ruin. Next week, we are reading pages 91-189.  ---&...

Cackle - Part 4 (pg. 232 - end!) ft. Rachel Harrison

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are done with Cackle!! What a wild ride. One of us was right and one of us was very wrong about this book lol. In the episode, we are joined by the...

Cackle - Part 3 (pg. 153-232)

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers the third section of Cackle by Rachel Harrison. Next week, we are finishing the book! Next week, we will be joined by the author t...

Cackle - Part 2 (pg. 79-152)

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh Annie, what have you gotten yourself into????  Next week, we are reading pages 153-232. See you then! Follow us on instagram: @booktok_podcast...

Cackle - Part 1 (pg. 1-78)

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy post-holiday week! Just in time to take the edge off the weird week between Christmas and New Years is our next book club read: Cackle by Rachel...

24 Hour Reading Challenge: Verity by Colleen Hoover

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into Verity by Colleen Hoover, one of the most BUZZY books of the year! Unlike our regular episodes, this was recorded over t...

Once There Were Wolves - Part 4 (chapters 22-end!) ft. Stephanie from @stephsbooktalk

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am OBSESSED with this book, what an ending!!! In the first section, we chat about the last section of the book. We are then joined by Stephanie (@st...

Once There Were Wolves - Part 3 (chapters 16-21)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WOwowowowoowow this book !!! Next week, we are finishing the book and I for one cannot WAIT. ---  Other books mentioned in this episode:  Ca...

Once There Were Wolves - Part 2 (chapters 8-15)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EEK the plot thickens! This episode is part two of Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Next week, we're reading chapters 16-21.  ---&n...

Once There Were Wolves - Part 1 (chapters 1-7)

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WOLVES BABY. In this episode, we are chatting about the first seven chapters of Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Next week, we're readin...

Outlawed ft. Anna North

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a one-off special episode about Outlawed featuring the author Anna North! Spoilers included! For the record, Katie tried to spoil like 5 more ...

The Guide - Part 4 (chapters 12-end!) ft. Dan White

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode about The Guide by Peter Heller. In this episode, we are joined by the man behind the amazing sounds you hear on this podcast...

The Guide - Part 3 (chapters 8-11)

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about chapters 8-11 and make our best guesses about what is coming the last section. Next week, we are FINISHING the book! Fi...

The Guide - Part 2 (chapters 5-7)

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of our book club read The Guide by Peter Heller. Things are getting MYSTERIOUS but also HOT in Colorado? We're just as confused as Ja...

The Guide - Part 1 (chapters 1-4)

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a new book! In the first part of The Guide by Peter Heller, we are heading to Colorado, to a private fishing lodge for the ultra wealthy...

It Had to Be You ft. Georgia Clark

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The MOST special episode today! In this one-off [spoilers included] episode, we chat about It Had to Be You by Georgia Clark. We are then joined by th...

Transcendent Kingdom - Part 4 (chapters 41-end!) ft. Chi Reads

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We finished Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Whew! Spoiler alert, we both loved this one. In this episode, we chat about the last section of the boo...

Transcendent Kingdom - Part 3 (chapters 26-40)

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about section three from Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. AND we have two big announcements! After our final episode of Tra...

Transcendent Kingdom - Part 2 (chapters 14-25)

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a little longer than usual because we had a lot to say! The THEMES in this book. Whewww. Next week, we're reading chapters 26 through ...

Transcendent Kingdom - Part 1 (chapters 1-13)

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our new book is here! This is the first episode (out of four) covering Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Next week, we are reading chapters 14 throug...

Good Neighbors - Part 4 (pg. 216-end!) ft. Sarah Langan

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is our last episode about Good Neighbors! First, we recap the end of the book (MAJOR EYES EMOJI), and then we are joined by the author Sarah Lang...

Good Neighbors - Part 3 (pg. 144-215)

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THE DRAMA. In this episode what the fuck even happens besides everything. In this episode, we chat about the third section of Good Neighbors by Sarah ...

Good Neighbors - Part 2 (pg. 70-143)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh, things are getting dark. This section of the book has drama with a capital D! Next week, we're reading pages 144-215 xoxoxoxoxo Katie & Eri...

Good Neighbors - Part 1 (pg. 1-69)

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New book alert! In this episode, we cover the first section of Sarah Langan's Good Neighbors. Next week's episode will cover pages 70-143.  ---&n...

Emily Henry Double Feature - Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This episode definitely acknowledges the existence of s-e-x. We are covering not one, but two books by our Queen Emily Henry. First, we talk ...

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I say that we felt like we had to talk about this book, we felt like we HAD TO. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was ALL over Tiktok and Instagr...

Of Women and Salt - Part 3 (pg. 135 - end!) ft. Sharada Sridhar

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're done with Of Women and Salt! What a journeyyyyy. In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Sharada Sridhar to chat more about the themes fro...

Of Women and Salt - Part 2 (pg. 65 - 134)

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part Two!!!! Of Women and Salt is giving us all the plot, all the feelings, all the metaphors. Next week, we are finishing the book! In this episode, ...

Of Women and Salt - Part 1 (pg. 1 - 64)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SEASON 7 WOW - In this episode, we chat about the first three chapters of 'Of Women and Salt' by Gabriela Garcia. This book!!!!!!!!! Next week, we are...

Detransition, Baby ft. Torrey Peters

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THIS IS THE BOOK Y'ALL. We loved Detransition, Baby, and knew we had to record a special episode about it. Imagine our delight when the author, Torrey...

Klara & the Sun - Part 4 (pg. 232 - end!) feat. Jenn Daugherty

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are DONE with Klara and the Sun and wow, do we have thoughts. In this episode, we are joined by Jenn Daugherty to try to put some themes together.&...

Klara & the Sun - Part 3 (pg. 159 - 231)

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode for Klara and the Sun. Next week, we are finishing the book! We also announce the next book we will be reading, Of Women and...

Red, White and Royal Blue

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special BONUS episode about Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Happy Valentines Day!!! -- Other books mentioned in this episode:&...

Klara & the Sun - Part 2 (pg. 85 - 158)

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are chatting about part two of KaTS (hehe) and wow things are getting WEIRD. Next week, we're reading pages 159-231.  -- Other books me...

Klara & the Sun - Part 1 (pg. 1 - 84)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NEW BOOK! Super excited to dive in on the first section of Klara & the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Next week, we're reading pages 85-158, see you then ...

The Push - Part 4 (pg. 222 - end!) ft. Greta Parker

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are DONNEEE with The Push! In our last episode, we are joined by Greta Parker to chat about motherhood, nature vs. nurture, and gender roles. Next ...

The Push - Part 3 (pg. 149-221)

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we recap chapters 44-64 of The Push by Ashley Audrain. Next week, we are finishing the book!! --- Other books mentioned in this episo...

The Push - Part 2 (pg. 78-148)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing the second part of The Push by Ashley Audrain. WOOO baby this book! Next week, we are reading pages 149-221.  ...

The Push - Part 1 (pg. 1-77)

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about the first part of The Push. Next week, we are reading chapters 23-43, pages 78-148.  -- Other books mentioned in t...

Such a Fun Age - Part 4 ft. Merisha Leak

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we wrap up Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and chat with Merisha Leak (blkgrl_bibliophile) about the themes of the book! Tune in next we...

Such a Fun Age - Part 3

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are chatting about the third part of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. We also announce our special guest for next week's episode AND ...

Such a Fun Age - Part 2

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about the second part of Such a Fun Age. Next week, part three!!

Such a Fun Age - Part 1

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing the first part of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Next up, we are reading Part Two!  Also mentioned in this epis...

Memorial - Part 4 (pg. 228 - end!) ft. EZ Graham

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode about Memorial by Bryan Washington. We are joined by our friend EZ Graham to talk about the themes from the book. We also ann...

Memorial - Part 3 (pg. 157 - 227)

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers part three of Memorial. Next week we are finishing the book and will be joined by a special guest! See you then xoxo

Memorial - Part 2 (pg. 76-157)

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're chatting about the second section of Memorial by Bryan Washington. Next week, we're reading pages 157-227. 

Memorial - Part 1 (pg. 1-75)

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The start of our brand new book! In this episode, we are talking about the first section of Memorial by Bryan Washington. Next week, we're reading pag...

Holiday Grab Bag Episode

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we answer listener questions! We also chat about our next book Memorial by Bryan Washington. Next week, we're reading the first section of Memor...

Two Girls Down - Part 6 (pg. 302 - end!) ft. Louisa Luna

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the sixth and final section of Two Girls Down with the author Louisa Luna. We also announce the next book we’ll be readi...

Two Girls Down - Part 5 (pg. 250 - 301)

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing chapters 14-16 of Two Girls Down. Next week, we are FINISHING the book (can't WAIT to know what happens). And, we'l...

Two Girls Down - Part 4 (pg. 175 - 249)

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we are reading chapters 10-13 of Two Girls Down by Lousia Luna. Next week, we're reading chapters 14-16. Chat soon!