The Bookish Deep Dive
Episodes
Why Certain Books Become "Must-Reads"
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a fan of reading, you'll probably be aware of those books that are considered ‘books everyone should read at least once’ usually...
How Reading Becomes Part Of Our Idenity
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I will be looking into what makes us go from someone who says 'I like to read' to 'I am a reader'. I'll be ...
The Psychology of Cliffhangers
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember a cliffhanger that you loved or has stayed with you or kept you reading at the time? Cliffhangers are deliberate moments of unresolved...
Why We Get Lost in Fictional Worlds | A Deep Dive into World-Building
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World-building is defined as the creation of the setting, the rules, and the atmosphere in which a story takes place and it really is what makes the s...
The Rise of BookTok: How Social Media Shapes Best Sellers
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to an article I read in Forbes this week, the hashtag “#booktok” has been viewed more than 370 billion views. This is such an unbeatable...
The Art and Psychology of Book Titles
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book titles shape our expectations, set the mood & tone of a book and they can even influence how we interpret the story itself. They are also the...
Unpacking The Perfect Plot Twist
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A plot twist in reading is defined as a sudden and unexpected change in direction of a story that challenges what the reader thought they knew. In tod...
The Brontë Sisters: Life, Work and Legacy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three sisters that impacted and shaped English Literature; Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Having visited the Brontë Parsonage Museum this week, i...
Inside Reading Slumps: The Psychology Behind Why We Stop Reading
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reading slumps are something that most people who love to read have experienced. I’ve found it so interesting this week to read more about them and ...
Agatha Christie: The Queen of Crime
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agatha Christie is one of the most famous writers of our time. Selling of 2 billion copies of her books worldwide, being the most translated author in...
The Power of a Great Opening Line
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The idea that the opening line is one that an author has chosen to welcome a reader to the world of their book with fascinates me. This sentence has l...
Why We Judge Books By Their Covers
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ and whilst that’s a great message in life, when it comes to the world of ...
Trailer: The Bookish Deep Dive
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Bookish Deep Dive; the new podcast that explores the stories behind the books we love. I am so excited to share this with you and take ...