The Bibliofilles

Hosted by Sophie and Chaya
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The Bibliofilles began, as all great modern love stories do, on Facebook during Lockdown. Sophie asked for a recommendation. Chaya prescribed The Song of Achilles. A DM became a dialogue; a dialogue became @thebibiliofilles; and now, finally, a podcast. Chaya is a barrister, Sophie a former editor. We read across all genres and trends, from classics and non fiction, to contemporary fiction, romantasy and everything in between. The Bibliofilles: The Podcast is life through books, where we get to ruminate beyond the reviews and reels, with thematic episodes, academic deep dives, classics, cult favourites and viral sensations. There will be a book club built for those of us who never quite fit the mould. (with a twist, naturally).

  1. 2D AGO

    We Read The Most Unhinged Reviews Of Our Favourite Books

    When was the last time you read a book… without checking the reviews first? In this episode, we read the funniest, harshest, and most unhinged one-star reviews including brutal takedowns of classic books we love. It’s hilarious… until it isn’t. Because beneath the chaos, there’s a bigger question: Are we still thinking for ourselves or letting the internet decide what we like? 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 Pride and Prejudice 👉 https://amzn.to/4eKSxSn The Great Gatsby 👉 https://amzn.to/4eILoSE Frankenstein 👉 https://amzn.to/4efizx6 Crime and Punishment 👉 https://amzn.to/4n1AbyS Wuthering Heights 👉 https://amzn.to/3R79kVS The Divine Comedy 👉 https://amzn.to/3OGUPaJ 1984 👉 https://amzn.to/48vrC9j Everything’s Fine 👉 https://amzn.to/4cB4Orf A Prayer for Owen Meany 👉 https://amzn.to/4vTHJrc Never Let Me Go 👉 https://amzn.to/48Y62dK Wolf Hall 👉 https://amzn.to/4ud7UaL The Bell Jar 👉 https://amzn.to/3OM9KAs A Little Life 👉 https://amzn.to/4mZm3Gf A Discovery of Witches 👉 https://amzn.to/4wbQFsm Empire of Pain 👉 https://amzn.to/4mTBOyx Still Life 👉 https://amzn.to/4tNDJXV The Song of Achilles 👉 https://amzn.to/4cTfMr0 Penance 👉 https://amzn.to/4ueNNZF 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off  Biblio Discount Code For Bubble BIBLIO15: https://bubble.onelink.me/nnib/signup?deep_link_sub2=BIBLIO15.T&Cs £15 off first childcare booking. Not valid in conjunction with other promo codes or account credit. Valid until 01.11.26. #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    42 min

  2. APR 27

    Are We All in Denial About Who We Are?

    In this episode, we dive into two unforgettable reads that explore love, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. We sit down with Madeleine Gray, author of Chosen Family, to unpack the emotional complexity behind her novel from queer identity and self-loathing to the power of chosen relationships and modern motherhood. Then we turn to a true classic: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin a novel that left us completely shaken. We explore its themes of shame, desire, and emotional conflict, and why it still feels so relevant today. 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇  Chosen Family  👉 https://amzn.to/4mIvARQ Giovanni’s Room 👉 https://amzn.to/3OI98eZ Yesteryear  👉 https://amzn.to/3OFvHRt True Grit 👉 https://amzn.to/4sMbF5N 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off  Biblio  #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    54 min

  3. APR 20

    Is The Secret History Actually That Good? A Deep Dive

    A Deep Dive into Possibly the Best Book Ever Written? 👀 Few novels inspire obsession like The Secret History and this time, we went all in. After a close reread, we break down the characters, key moments, and the deeper themes that make this book so enduring from elitism and morality to its chilling sense of complicity. We explore the novel’s classical and philosophical influences, unpack different interpretations, and ask the big question… why are we still so obsessed? Whether you’ve read it five times or not at all, this episode will change the way you see it. 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 The Secret History by Donna Tartt 👉 https://amzn.to/48MawUD If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio 👉 https://amzn.to/4sCu4ly Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity 👉 https://amzn.to/42c6Ojv Circe by Madeline Miller 👉 https://amzn.to/4cwGbLa Mythos by Stephen Fry 👉 https://amzn.to/4tgUqL0 Heroes by Stephen Fry 👉 https://amzn.to/4cgLpLZ Penance by Eliza Clarke 👉 https://amzn.to/4tfBTP7 The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake 👉 https://amzn.to/3Oo3cI8 Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 👉 https://amzn.to/4cfIhjw Babel by R.F. Kuang👉 https://amzn.to/3QdRY9E 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off Biblio #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    1h 18m

  4. APR 13

    Why Is No One Talking About These Books?

    There are so many good books out there but this week we’re diving into the ones you’ve probably never even heard of and absolutely should have. From underrated backlist gems to quiet contemporary masterpieces these are the books we can’t stop thinking about, the ones that deserve way more hype than they get. We’re talking authors you might recognise like Gabrielle Zevin, Margaret Atwood and Hilary Mantel alongside incredible writers who haven’t hit your radar yet. Fiction, non fiction, literary fiction, Romantasy, forgotten classics and cutting edge ideas there’s something here for everyone. If you’re looking for your next obsession this is it. Trust us 👀📚 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 👉 https://amzn.to/4vvrOPZ Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin 👉 https://amzn.to/4cql9yO Giving Up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel 👉 https://amzn.to/3Onqmy7 Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood 👉 https://amzn.to/4sftR7C Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee 👉 https://amzn.to/4vhZAIg Bellies by Nicola Dinan 👉 https://amzn.to/4meHMts Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson 👉 https://amzn.to/4dw2D9o All the Living by C.E. Morgan 👉 https://amzn.to/4sXPpae The Poet by Louisa Reid 👉 https://amzn.to/3PVKZC0 Homesick by Jennifer Croft 👉 https://amzn.to/4c6Zfiz Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka 👉 https://amzn.to/4c3LT6N Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski 👉 https://amzn.to/4vdRgcr The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 👉 https://amzn.to/4v7pXjT When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman 👉 https://amzn.to/4v7q2Ed Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller 👉 https://amzn.to/4sa74dn The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff 👉 https://amzn.to/3PJy0n0 The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore 👉 https://amzn.to/47HiVs9 The New Life by Tom Crewe 👉 https://amzn.to/4c97PgX The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts 👉 https://amzn.to/4bRXGX8 The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O’Sullivan 👉 https://amzn.to/4dwpRMq The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight 👉 https://amzn.to/4ct6in6 Know My Name by Chanel Miller 👉 https://amzn.to/3NJwFMo The Last Man by Mary Shelley 👉 https://amzn.to/4e5aBGz Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 👉 https://amzn.to/4dw3Tt8 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off  Biblio  #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    54 min

  5. APR 6

    This Book Should Never Have Been Published

    A book scandal has exploded and it’s raising serious questions about the future of publishing. In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding a viral novel accused of being largely written by AI… a story that went from self-published success to being pulled from shelves almost overnight. But this isn’t just about one book. We explore how AI is quietly reshaping the literary world from self-publishing trends to major publishers missing the warning signs and ask the bigger question: Can we still trust what we’re reading? This is a conversation about creativity, authenticity, and where we draw the line. Let us know your thoughts in the comments Would you read a book written by AI? 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off Biblio #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    36 min

  6. MAR 30

    This Episode Will Make You See Life Differently | Patrick Ryan Book Club Special

    This week we are so honoured and delighted to be joined by a Patrick Ryan, the author of our inaugural book club new pick Buckeye. Buckeye was released to huge international acclaim last year, which isn’t surprising given the literary credentials of its author, a NY based editor. Whether or not you have read this, Patrick has so much to (very eloquently say) about life and resilience. If you’ve ever felt behind, doubted yourself, or questioned your path… this episode will change how you see everything. He also shares an astonishingly strange coincidence that left our jaws on the floor. We also discuss our older book club pick - by the inimitable Mel Robbins, the High Five Habit which hugely surprised us and leads to a conversation about that endless loop of self critique and confidence. In this episode we also reveal our picks for Aprils book club, which we are giddy with excitement to discuss: Chosen Family - the new release everyone is talking about Giovannis Room - the classic everyone needs to read Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin 👉 https://amzn.to/4rZ2Jd1 Chosen Family by Green Dot 👉 https://amzn.to/4ryxOE1 Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 👉 https://amzn.to/3NC8mzE The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins 👉 https://amzn.to/470AbIB 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off Biblio #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    57 min

  7. MAR 23

    Would You Survive These Friendships?

    Friendships… but make them messy, obsessive, and unforgettable 👀 From The Kite Runner to The Secret History, we’re breaking down the friendships that shaped us and the ones that completely destroyed people. Campus obsession. Fake identities. Chosen family. Lifelong bonds. Some of these friendships feel real… others feel a little too real. So the question is which ones would you actually want in your life? In Memoriam by Alice Winn 👉 https://amzn.to/4ryklfI The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 👉 https://amzn.to/4ryxOE1 Recitatif by Toni Morrison 👉 https://amzn.to/3NC8mzE Playground by Richard Powers 👉 https://amzn.to/470AbIB Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld 👉 https://amzn.to/4scxDQ6 The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer 👉 https://amzn.to/4urb3oj The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 👉 https://amzn.to/46SQ5EU Almond by Won-pyung Sohn 👉 https://amzn.to/4sGLpKz Wonder by R.J. Palacio 👉 https://amzn.to/4lxssI8 My Friends by Fredrik Backman 👉 https://amzn.to/3PlggxT Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 👉 https://amzn.to/3NM8Vqk Stoner by John Williams 👉 https://amzn.to/4t3hYCT The Secret History by Donna Tartt 👉 https://amzn.to/412uIxj Writers & Lovers by Lily King 👉 https://amzn.to/4b9mrOf Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 👉 https://amzn.to/4dld8vT If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio 👉 https://amzn.to/4s9p4W4 Babel by R.F. Kuang 👉 https://amzn.to/4biouyj Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 👉 https://amzn.to/4siZ3np A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 👉 https://amzn.to/3PtmbAX Still Life by Sarah Winman 👉 https://amzn.to/4lsjnzZ The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon 👉 https://amzn.to/4uHCRFg The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante 👉 https://amzn.to/4rwkRL9 The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker 👉 https://amzn.to/4lqV0ml Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare 👉 https://amzn.to/4rwl0OH Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day 👉 https://amzn.to/3P5lg9U Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray 👉 https://amzn.to/3P6vV4g https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVzC66JjEqz/?igsh=MWY2Y2dmY3R5dWdjaw== 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off  Biblio  #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    52 min

  8. MAR 19

    The JFK Jr Love Story Should Be Cancelled

    “Just watch one episode…” That’s how it starts. This viral series has completely taken over but while one of us is obsessed, the other refuses to watch it on principle. So… is it brilliant TV or morally questionable? We get into the psychology, the obsession, and the bigger question: who owns a story? Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Notropics https://londonnootropics.com Discount code for 20% off Biblio #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations

    32 min
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The Bibliofilles began, as all great modern love stories do, on Facebook during Lockdown. Sophie asked for a recommendation. Chaya prescribed The Song of Achilles. A DM became a dialogue; a dialogue became @thebibiliofilles; and now, finally, a podcast. Chaya is a barrister, Sophie a former editor. We read across all genres and trends, from classics and non fiction, to contemporary fiction, romantasy and everything in between. The Bibliofilles: The Podcast is life through books, where we get to ruminate beyond the reviews and reels, with thematic episodes, academic deep dives, classics, cult favourites and viral sensations. There will be a book club built for those of us who never quite fit the mould. (with a twist, naturally).

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