Basically Bookish Podcast

Basically Bookish Podcast
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Two friends share their love of popular literature through a series of two person perspective reading vlogs! After we discuss the plot chapter by chapter we will have a discussion together about our thoughts on the book as a whole. Right now we are obsessed with the Romantacy, Fantasy, and New Adult genres and are reading a lot about men with wings. We're starting a digital book club and would love for you to join!

  1. 1d ago

    Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig Deep Dive!

    Welcome to A Basic Girl’s Guide to the Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig!In this episode we will explain everything you need to know (or everything you may have forgotten) about this iconic romantasy novel before you read The Knave and the Moon! Don't want to do a full re-read? We've got you. Just want to relive the magic and yearning that is this book? Us too! We’re talking characters, plot, politics, lore, and all the juicy little details as well as giving you our opinions as we go. We will start out spoiler free just in case you've been curious about this duology but aren't sure if this book is for you. We'll discuss our individual star ratings (spoiler alert we both gave this one 5 stars!) as well as explaining why we loved the book and where it fell short for us. We will give you a clear warning before we get into heavy spoilers later in the episode!Looking for a plot recap? The spoiler section is for you! Join us as we go on an epic quest through Traum, the Stonewater Kingdom, and uncover the dark truths of this world as we go. Did you love this one as much as we did? Let us know in the comments. We'd love for you to suggest what we should read next.Don't forget to subscribe for more bookish content from us, and find us on all social media platforms @basicallybookishpodWatch Next!A Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights: https://youtu.be/QGSCGq3tN4k?si=0zJxlLCQfRLKUtqXIs This...Rage Bait? Reacting to Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights": https://youtu.be/1VqjulN7ZK4?si=dyauq4jQXIaopQUJINSANE We Used To Live Here Theories: https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=8MXeWVtoonkWoj-J

  2. Aug 4

    WE NEED TO TALK... about Yesteryear. Tradwives, Influencers, & Motherhood OH MY! Was This Necessary? Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is probably the most talked about book of summer 2026 and we had to know if it was worth the hype. Join us as we discuss this biting satire that follows Natalie Heller Mills, a tradwife influencer who wakes up in 1855 ... or does she? This episode will be more of a free format discussion as we really just want to pick each other’s brains about this book and what it is trying to tell us about social media, rigid gender roles, womanhood in the modern era, tradwives, and the performance of it all. This episodes will contain ****HEAVY SPOILERS!!!!*** So if you haven't finished the book yet and don't want it spoiled, come back when you're done! We'll still be here.We’d love to know your thoughts as well! Have you read this one yet? What did you think of it? Don't forget to like this video and subscribe for more bookish content from us! We'd love to be your new bookish besties.

  3. Apr 17

    Shield Of Sparrows Recap and Review!

    Welcome to the Basically Bookish Podcast! In this episode, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Devney Perry’s Shield Of Sparrows: the first book in a romantasy trilogy that we here at Basically Bookish can’t WAIT to finish. In this episode we will be giving you an unspoilered review and star rating, as well as an in depth plot breakdown (don’t worry, we will warn you before we get into spoilers.)Whether you need a recap before reading Rites of the Starling, are curious if this book is for you, or your’re just here for the vibes.. this one is for you. This epic, enemies to lovers, romantasy is a juicy one and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it. Watch us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BasicallyBookishPodDon’t forget to subscribe to join our digital book club! And find us on all social media platforms @basicallybookishpod

  4. Mar 19

    We're Uncomfortable... More Please. Blood Over BrightHaven by ML Wang (Review!)

    Need a little female rage anyone??In this episode we are breaking down our thoughts on the fantasy standalone, Blood Over Brighthaven by ML Wang. Come with us as we venture into the world of dark academia and meet Sciona Freynan, the first woman to be admitted into a prestigious institute of magic. This review will not contain spoilers *at first*, but we will get into in depth character analysis and plot points in the later part of the episode SO THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! If you haven't read this one yet and want to go in blind, come back and find us once you're done! Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to join our digital book club and find us on all social media @ Basically Bookish Pod We'd love to hear your thoughts on this novel! And be sure to let us know what you think we should read next.Watch Next!A Basic Girl's Guide To Wuthering Heights: https://youtu.be/QGSCGq3tN4k?si=eJ0F8eJbd2eEL3F3"Wuthering Heights" 2026 Emerald's Version Review: https://youtu.be/1VqjulN7ZK4?si=58-0RYjbxiHIrvfCThe BEST We Used to Live Here Theories You've Never Heard : https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=2Airl6VxT2uYMnJTLETS GET SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicallybookishpod/Tiktok

  5. Feb 20

    We Saw Emerald Fennell's "Wurthering Heights" So You Don't Have To

    Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation of Emily Bronte's gothic masterpiece, Wuthering Heights has left us with mixed emotions... In this episode we will be sharing our honest thoughts and opinions of the movie currently taking over our timelines. We hope you'll let us know your thoughts on this adaptation.. I think we're still processing. Don't forget to subscribe for more bookish content! We'd love for you to join our digital bookclub.Watch Next:A Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights:2026 TBR:Lets get social!Instagram: Tiktok:

  6. Feb 6

    The Plot Breakdown You've Been Looking For: A Basic Girls Guide To Wuthering Heights, Part 2

    Welcome to our, 'Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte' (part 2!) In this episode we will be breaking down the second part of this classic literature masterpiece in a way that is straight forward and easy to understand. It's our first time reading about this incredibly tragic and toxic romance so we will give you our first impressions of the plot as we go. Join us in the moors as we are absolutely haunted by Catherine and embark on a multi generational revenge plot with Heathcliff. This book is truly like listening to the most unhinged gossip ever and we hope you'll enjoy the tea with us!Don't forget to subscribe to join our digital book club!Watch Next:A Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights (part 1): https://youtu.be/QGSCGq3tN4k?si=vP0Qm8kPMxagqYRhOur 2026 TBR: https://youtu.be/gncIsA8MW3o?si=oX3kgQfkpmxe1FtvWuthering Heights by Kate Bush: https://youtu.be/-1pMMIe4hb4?si=gBFO3hSgJRsafZYyLet's get social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicallybookishpod/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basicallybookishpReach out: Basicallybookishpod@gmail.comUntil next time... happy reading!

  7. Jan 22

    A Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights (Part 1)

    Welcome to our, 'Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.' In this episode we will be breaking down the first part of this classic literature masterpiece in a way that is straight forward and easy to understand. It's our first time reading about this incredibly tragic and toxic romance so we will give you our first impressions of the plot as we go. Join us in the moors as we get to know Catherine and Heathcliff and untangle the dense language of the book to get to the heart of the story. Will we get everything right? No. Does Tess have an incredibly difficult time pronouncing "Wuthering" and "Thrushcross Grange"? Yes. Will the experience be enjoyable and entertaining despite those facts? We hope so. We hope that you will enjoy this first part of our Wuthering Heights plot summary! Let us know if you're currently reading Wuthering Heights along with us.Don't forget to subscribe to join our digital book club!Watch Next:Ranking Everything We Read in 2025: https://youtu.be/Gb25c5f8uDw?si=KAqPYi5SBcgaheAw2026 TBR: https://youtu.be/gncIsA8MW3o?si=3V_F3jSTK_YkF6zhLet's get social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicallybookishpod/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basicallybookishpReach out: Basicallybookishpod@gmail.comUntil next time... happy reading!

  8. Jan 16

    What We're Reading This Year (2026 TBR!)

    Happy New Year and welcome to our second annual tbr! In this episode, we will be telling you about all of the stories we are most excited to hop into in 2026 and why. We also may or may not get on a Wurthering Heights tangent towards the end... (Deep dive coming soon!) We're both mood readers so expect books across all genres from Fantasy, to Romance, to Thrillers.We hope you find a book on our TBR that sparks your interest too! And we would love to hear from you. Have you read any of the books we discussed?? Let us know your thoughts! What books are you the most excited for this year? Watch NextEverything We Read in 2025: https://youtu.be/Gb25c5f8uDw?si=sFx2BLg02NmoqIQSWe Used to Live Here Theories: https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=AJksEwZ3say7BupQShout Out to  @accordingtoalina  Who Decides What Books Are About: https://youtu.be/cH8HwBwYJS8?si=sRI7yiordcpZuBz0 @TheBookLeo   @booksbynichelle  Lets get social : https://linktr.ee/basicallybookishpod?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnKZv36FYGkLEkFIOEs87o3fE8z8f74iTWD7e5RC7s_CrWsnTRj8c6Rr_uscI_aem_iUChPq-_aNx7_2s3bs7ltw

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Two friends share their love of popular literature through a series of two person perspective reading vlogs! After we discuss the plot chapter by chapter we will have a discussion together about our thoughts on the book as a whole. Right now we are obsessed with the Romantacy, Fantasy, and New Adult genres and are reading a lot about men with wings. We're starting a digital book club and would love for you to join!

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    2024 - 2026
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