Chronically Booked

Nikki Tucker & Angie Raimondo
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Welcome to Chronically Booked! On this Podcast we’ll share book reviews, interviews with authors, chronic illness journeys, and interviews with medical experts as we dive into a world that contains both fact and fiction, medicine and mystery, pills and prose. Come turn the pages with us on Chronically Booked.

  1. 10/21/2025

    Season 2, Episode 31: Interview with A. L. Sterling

    🎙️ Season 2, Episode 31 is live! This week’s episode features an incredible author interview with A. L. Sterling, author of Forsyth Conservatory. Alex chats with us about her writing process, her “supportive cult,” and her new hobby—fencing! 🤺 You’ll also catch another Book of the Week segment, highlighting Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley. 🌬️📚 Plus, we’re honoring Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week with a special feature: “Invisible Doesn’t Mean Imaginary.” 💙 Tune in and join the conversation!

    48 min

  2. 10/14/2025

    Season 2, Episode 30: Interview with Abigail Owen

    🎙️ Season 2, Episode 30! Guess what, fam? 🎉 It’s our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY — and we’re celebrating with a seriously stacked episode. ✨ We’re joined by season one favorite and NYT bestselling author Abigail Owen to chat about her highly anticipated upcoming release, The Things Gods Break. 📚 This week’s Book of the Week is The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew — because as we always say, duologies do it better, and few do it like Kelly. 🧠 Plus, in this week’s Research Round-Up, we’re diving into an article on the development and validation of blood-based diagnostic biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). 🎂 And last but definitely not least — it’s @onceuponaread13’s birthday! Happy birthday, Angie 🥳 What a perfect day to celebrate the Chronically Booked crew and everything we’ve built together 💜

    1h 14m

  3. 10/07/2025

    Season 2, Episode 29: Interview with Lacey Dunham

    🎙️ Season Two, Episode 29 is live! Now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This episode features an author interview with Lacey Dunham, where we discuss her stunning debut The Belles and explore the library as the beating heart of community. Our Book of the Week is Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson, which releases today—happy book birthday, Saint! 🌹 A lush, gothic triumph that’s as haunting as it is beautiful. And stick around until the end for a sneak peek at next week’s episode, where we’ll be tossing around some very cool names—think Abigail Owen and Kelly Andrew. Tune in, subscribe, and celebrate the stories that bind us. 🖤

    1 hr

  4. 10/07/2025

    Season 2, Episode 28: Interview with E.L. Starling

    On Season 2, Episode 28, we sit down with E. L. Starling, author of Bound by Stars. She shares insights into her writing process, teases a tiny hint about book two, and reveals how she’s (accidentally) living out the lyrics of an Avril Lavigne song—in the best way possible. This episode also features another Book of the Week spotlight. Our pick is Broken Dolls by Ally Malinenko, a middle grade horror stunner you won’t want to miss. And finally, we’re sending a special shoutout to friend of the podcast, Taylor Grothe—because today is Hollow’s book birthday! 🎉 Happy release day, Taylor! Want to hear more about Hollow? Go back and check out Episode 7 of Season 2.

    1 hr

  5. 08/18/2025

    Season 2, Episode 27: Interview with Goldy Moldavsky

    Season 2, Episode 27 of Chronically Booked features an exclusive author interview with Goldy Moldavsky, author of Of Earthly Delights. It also features our Book of the Week: Bound by Stars by E. L. Starling and a sneak peek at what’s coming later this season! Tune in for sweet bookish banter, fresh reads, and all the literary delights you’ve come to expect from us. 💫

    1h 4m

  6. 07/14/2025

    Season 2, Episode 26: Interview with Jade Presley

    Season 2, Episode 26 features a special interview with New York Times bestselling author Jade Presley. We dive into her newest release, The Never List, her writing process, and her excitement for upcoming events, especially the Faeball Event in Kansas City (Spoiler Alert: Nikki got to meet Jade!). Also in this episode: 📚 Book of the Week: A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek. Don’t miss Nikki’s glowing review of this enchanting, fantasy. ♿️ Disability Pride Book Recommendations: We’re back with another round of recs, this time spotlighting books that center disability representation within the characters themselves. 💡 Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming soon, including: • Our electrolyte supplement taste test • A practical guide on how to review your medical bills, spot errors, and challenge denials from insurance

    1h 1m

  7. 07/08/2025

    Season 2, Episode 25: Interview with Laura Elliot

    Season 2, Episode 25 features an author interview with Laura Elliot, author of Awakened. This episode also includes a new installment of our Book of the Week segment — this week’s pick is If We Survive This by Racquel Marie. Plus, in honor of Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing a special segment of book recommendations celebrating disabled authors and stories. This week’s featured titles include: 🐦‍⬛ Awakened by Laura Elliot 🩰 I Am Made of Death by Kelley Andrew 💫 All The Stars Align by Gretchen Schreiber 🍃 Hollow by Taylor Grothe 🐅 Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong 🌻 What Doesn’t Kill You by Tessa Miller 🪑 Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig 🖤 Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic, edited by Marcia Brissett-Bailey Tune in for powerful conversations, thoughtful recommendations, and a celebration of disabled voices in literature.

    1h 3m

  8. 06/24/2025

    Season 2, Episode 24: Interview with C.W. Rose

    Season 2, Episode 24 features an inspiring author interview with fellow spoonie C.W. Rose, author of Ocean Song. We’re also spotlighting our Book of the Week: The Never List by the one and only Jade Presley. Trust us, you won’t want to miss our rave review! Plus, don’t miss our special segment: “Medusa Was Misunderstood, So Are We” where Nikki dives into the unexpected parallels between Medusa’s myth and life with chronic illness.

    52 min
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Welcome to Chronically Booked! On this Podcast we’ll share book reviews, interviews with authors, chronic illness journeys, and interviews with medical experts as we dive into a world that contains both fact and fiction, medicine and mystery, pills and prose. Come turn the pages with us on Chronically Booked.

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  • Creator
    Nikki Tucker & Angie Raimondo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Chronically Booked