The Bookish Belles

The Bookish Belles
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The Bookish Belles

In a modern world shaped by online dating and hookup culture, there is us, Dani and Izzie. Two twenty-something year olds who have never actually been in a relationship (outside of the imagined ones in our brains). Join us each episode as we break down iconic fictional relationships to shed light on our own relationship woes, discover how to catch the eye of that cute person we like, and finally figure out how to break the cycle of singledom.

  1. 11/02/2022

    The Diamonds of Family Trauma

    Move over Lady Whistledown, there is a new hot gossip entering the villa! On this not so family friendly episode, Izzie and her cousin, Sara, discuss the messy family dynamics of the Bridgertons. Sara mourns the loss of her dog while Izzie's cat, Luna, makes a guest appearance. Izzie and Sara are sidetracked from the Bridgertons and start unpacking their own family trauma.  This episode is dedicated to Rosy - a very good dog.  Follow "Are You There Love?" on Instagram @are_you_there_love and Tik Tok @areyoutherelove

    1h 1m

  2. 10/19/2022

    The Rules of Romance

    Calling all Emily Henry fans! Join Izzie and guest Sarah Whalen (@xsarahscribblesx on Instagram and @xsarahsmilesx on Tik Tok) as they discuss the Emily Henry trifecta of Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, and Book Lovers. Sarah goes into the history of romance and wows Izzie with her rules of the romance genre. Izzie wants less happily ever afters and reveals her ideal ending to Book Lovers. Follow "Are You There Love?" on Instagram @are_you_there_love and Tik Tok @areyoutherelove Find Sarah Whalen on Instagram @xsarahscribblesx and Tik Tok @xsarahsmilesx and PRE-ORDER THEIR DEBUT BOOK “This Doesn’t Mean Anything“

    57 min

  3. 10/05/2022

    The Summer I Turned Petty

    Izzie has emerged from her isolation cave and is back with an all new season of "Are You There Love?" On this first episode of the season 3, Izzie and her book reading twin, Amy Zheng, dive into the ocean that is Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty Series. Izzie and Amy reminisces about their grad school meet cute. In a heated debate about the Fisher Boys, Amy proves herself as a PhD student with her evidence supporting Conrad. Izzie thinks Susannah and Laurel are the ultimate #friendshipgoals.  Follow "Are You There Love?" on Instagram @are_you_there_love and Tik Tok @areyoutherelove

    47 min

  4. 10/25/2021

    A Discovery of Witches and Basic Bitches

    How could we do a spooky season and not include witches?! For the last episode before HALLOWEEN, Dani and Izzie discuss "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness, supernatural relationships, and the book to TV adaptation. Dani questions the sustainability and the sexual intimacy of the main character's relationship with a vampire. Izzie is happy that she FINALLY got Dani hooked on a fantasy book. Follow "Are You There, Love? It's Us, Dani and Izzie" on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at daniandizzie@gmail.com.

    46 min

  5. 10/18/2021

    Team Peeta

    On this week's episode of "Are You There Love?" Dani and Izzie transition from spooky to sci-fi while discussing Dani's all time favorite series, "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Dani and Izzie enthusiastically debate whether they would survive the hunger games, who are their favorite tributes, and what district they would be in. Dani thinks Peeta would be the perfect quarantine boyfriend. Izzie keeps calling the Hunger Games series the Catching Fire series (it's the only book that matters). Follow "Are You There, Love? It's Us, Dani and Izzie" on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at daniandizzie@gmail.com.

    39 min

  6. 10/11/2021

    Addie LaRue True Love Snafu

    In episode two of our spooky season, Dani and Izzie discuss someone they would not want to meet at night in “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab. Dani serves up some prime roasting on Izzie. Izzie goes off on a feminist rant (again).

    38 min

  7. 10/04/2021

    Vaccinated Ever After

    Once upon a time there were two podcasters named Dani & Izzie who took a break from their podcast, but now are back and BETTER THAN EVER! Dani & Izzie are back for a fun, fall, festive, and fantastical season two! In this first episode of season two, Dani and Izzie discuss their favorite fairytales retellings, talk about Julie Murphy's new book, "If the Shoe Fits," and, some how, get off topic and discuss COVID-19 vaccines. Dani fangirls about her favorite Disney movies. Izzie creates a fairytale where a dark haired, SIMP boy is her prince, all the villagers get vaccinated, and everyone lives happily ever after. Follow "Are You There, Love? It's Us, Dani and Izzie" on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at daniandizzie@gmail.com. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and where to get vaccinated: Get the facts about COVID-19 Vaccines - Mayo Clinic Vaccines for COVID-19 - CDC Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you!

    53 min

  8. 09/01/2021 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Interview with Author Leah Johnson

    From bowel movements to books to Bonnaroo to best sellers, nothing is off topic for Dani & Izzie as they sit down with author Leah Johnson (You Should See Me in Crown & Rise to the Sun) and talk about...well everything! Dani gets quali-tea advice from Leah about attending music festivals and Izzie becomes Leah's new #1 stalker. Leah reveals the ins and outs of publishing a book during a pandemic, the impact of celebrity book clubs, and her new project with Disney!  Follow Leah Johnson on twitter @byleahjohnson and instagram @byleahjohnson and make sure to pick up a copy of You Should See Me in Crown and Rise to the Sun! Follow "Are You There, Love? It's Us, Dani and Izzie" on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at daniandizzie@gmail.com.  Content warnings: Racism, discrimination, BLM, police brutality

    1h 41m
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In a modern world shaped by online dating and hookup culture, there is us, Dani and Izzie. Two twenty-something year olds who have never actually been in a relationship (outside of the imagined ones in our brains). Join us each episode as we break down iconic fictional relationships to shed light on our own relationship woes, discover how to catch the eye of that cute person we like, and finally figure out how to break the cycle of singledom.

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  • Creator
    The Bookish Belles
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 363463
  • Show Website
    The Bookish Belles

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