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One sunny afternoon on a leisurely stroll home from the gym Callan had an idea- Smash? Or Pass? It stuck with her and this episode was born.
Get to know Callan and Rachel as they discuss their favourite genres, tropes, characters, and bookish things- and play along!
Tangents include how scared we are of space, One Bed is never as exciting as we want it to be, and how Rachel just doesn't get the whole wings thing.

We are nothing if not Emily Henry girlies. 
Join Callan and Rachel as they discuss their favourite romance author's newest romance, the future of rom com movies, our love for Miles Nowak, and how weird it is to want a milkshake two minutes after you told your friend to try on her wedding dress??
 
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Callan and Rachel have finished The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo! ...and have lots of unanswered questions.  Join along as they realise this beautifully written historical fantasy is probably not the best book for them, and look ahead to reading fantasy with less trials and politics. 
 
Rachel's Rating: 3 Stars
Callan's Rating: 3.5 Stars
 

Callan and Rachel are BACK. Join them as they discuss the first half of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo! As big fans of Leigh, they are so excited to dive into this new standalone that came out in April. Or at least, they try to.
Come along as these two besties who haven't seen each other in three weeks discuss their latest buddy read, life, travel, and the Spanish Inquisition, with, as always, a healthy smattering of Ninth House tangents.
 
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Join Callan and Rachel as they try to remember what they read in school, discuss old and modern classics, and relive some quality high school trauma.
What is the difference between Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights? Did Callan read any of her required reading? Why was their high school curriculum so strange?
Grab your SparkNotes and No Fear Shakespeare- we dove deep into our cringy Facebook history for this one.

Join Callan and Rachel as they discuss the upcoming season of Bridgerton (Netflix)! Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is Colin and Penelope’s book and the 4th book in the series. Is Colin going to be this much of butthead in the show? Who is this new suitor they are teasing? Tune in to hear their thoughts and excitement for the upcoming season!


Rachel’s Rating: 4 Stars
Callan’s Rating: 4 Stars