Genre’d: A Book Podcast

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Genre'd is the book podcast for readers who have opinions, feelings, and a running list of enemies (characters, obviously). We cover romance, romantasy, and thrillers -- full book breakdowns, spicy takes, trope deep-dives, and 'Off Book' interviews that go way off script. If you live on BookTok and Bookstagram, read three books a week, and have strong opinions about slow-burn romance and morally grey love interests, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly. Spoilers always labeled.

  1. Off Book - Emily Zogbi on Contemporary Fantasy, YA Comfort Reads & Poetry

    2D AGO ·  BONUS

    Off Book - Emily Zogbi on Contemporary Fantasy, YA Comfort Reads & Poetry

    We’re joined by poet, editor, and contemporary fantasy evangelist Emily Zogbi—and yes, we immediately spiral into maps in books, fanfiction origins, and the very specific rules we all have about buying books. Emily walks us through her love of magical realism, hidden worlds, and stories where something just slightly off is happening beneath the surface of real life. We also get into YA comfort reads, why war scenes are… not for us, and the books that shaped her as a reader (and writer). Plus: poetry as storytelling, why it’s not boring (you just haven’t found your poet yet), and the exact authors to start with if you think you “don’t like poetry.” If you loved this conversation and want more of Emily’s voice on the page, you can grab her poetry collection: All the Time More Than Anything by Emily Zogbi Buy directly from the publisher (support indie presses 💅):👉 https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/all-the-time-more-than-anything-by-emily-zogbi/

    53 min

  2. MAR 26

    20 - Half His Age by Jeanette McCurdy: The Most Uncomfortable Book We’ve Ever Read

    This week, we’re talking Half His Age by Jeanette McCurdy… and we have thoughts. This is a coming-of-age story that somehow manages to be deeply uncomfortable, weirdly funny, and impossible to stop thinking about. We get into the age gap relationship, the power dynamics, and why this book feels like Lolita if you only heard from her. We also talk about: why none of the relationships in this book feel romantic (at all)the difference between attention, validation, and actual intimacythe most haunting scene we may have ever readand why this book is more of a “thinker” than an enjoyable readSpoilers: clearly labeled.

    48 min
  3. Off Book - Kerry on Sci-Fi, Libby Life, and a Healthy Fear of Space

    MAR 19 ·  BONUS

    Off Book - Kerry on Sci-Fi, Libby Life, and a Healthy Fear of Space

    We’re joined by our friend Kerry for an Off Book chat about reading across genres, building the ultimate Libby queue, and why sci-fi is the one genre she’d defend with her whole chest. We get into Red Rising, Ender’s Game, dystopian fiction, and the very real difference between sci-fi and fantasy when what you actually want is strategy, survival, and humans figuring things out. We also talk cozy mysteries, period pieces as comfort reads, smutty walking audiobooks, Kindle hacks, and the special humiliation of realizing you’ve only ever read a word in your head and never said it out loud. Plus: space travel anxiety, Titanic submersible discourse, adaptation hot takes, and a completely sincere interest in taking a survivalist class in Central Park.

    1h 1m

  4. MAR 13

    19 - Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe | Assassin x Executioner Dystopian Revolution

    In the dystopian city of New Found Haven, mercy is illegal and love can get you killed. So naturally… an assassin and the president’s executioner end up forced into a very public marriage. This week we’re talking about Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe, a brutal, addictive dystopian romance packed with political rebellion, morally gray characters, and some of the most actual enemies-to-lovers energy we’ve read in a while. We break down the world of masked elites and class warfare, why the forced marriage trope works so well here, and how this book somehow manages to balance violence, romance, and simmering feminine rage. Also discussed: vengeful women movie classics, Elyse’s questionable Alexa audiobook hack, and why this might be one of our favorite reads in years. ⚠️ The first ~25 minutes are spoiler-free. After that we get into the full chaos. ------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Book: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe🎧 Next episode: Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy

    57 min

  5. MAR 13

    09 - Alchemised by SenLinYu | Dark Fantasy BookTok Favorite

    This week on Genre’d, we dive into Alchemised by SenLinYu — a sprawling, thousand-page dark fantasy that’s equal parts war chronicle, moral study, and emotional endurance test. We unpack the dense alchemical magic system (vitality, resonance, necromancy—oh my), trauma-bonded romance, and why this book might’ve worked better as a trilogy. Also: Elyse’s Top Chef obsession, Katy’s Dancing with the Stars lore, and a quick detour through Manacled fanfic land. 💥 Spoiler note: first ~30 minutes are spoiler-free; full-on spoilers after that (clearly flagged). 🚨 Content warnings: war violence, sexual violence, torture, memory loss, body horror. In this episode we chat about: Tropes & vibes: dark academia, morally black love interest, trauma bond, power imbalance Characters to watch: Helena (the healer who breaks herself to save others), Kane (obsession personified), Lila (warrior & reformer) Themes: memory, identity, power, and how women are erased from the stories they shape Pop-culture detours: Mistborn, Top Chef, and Dancing with the Stars ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @genredpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more chaos between episodes

    1 hr
  6. Off Book - Nicolas DiDomizio (A Murder Most Camp)

    MAR 5 ·  BONUS

    Off Book - Nicolas DiDomizio (A Murder Most Camp)

    We’re kicking off Nic DiDomizio’s promo season (!!) with his first interview for A Murder Most Camp—a cozy murder mystery that’s basically a warm hug… with a body. We talk writing under a wildly chaotic deadline, why “genre” is both helpful and annoying, and how this book accidentally became the coziest mystery Katy's been searching for (without being tricked this time). We also get into Nic’s reading roots (hello, Goosebumps), his comfort reads + memoir obsessions, and the chaos of publishing—agents, acquisitions, P&Ls, and all the parts that are completely out of an author’s control. Plus: summer camp misfits, Annabelle supremacy, and a truly dangerous amount of memoir recommendations. A Murder Most Camp releases April 28, 2026— and Nic will be on tour (Saratoga Springs 4/28, Houston 5/1, Scottsdale 5/2 + more).Follow Nic on Instagram: @NicDiDomizioBooks

    59 min

  7. FEB 26

    18 - Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey | Marriage of Convenience + Baseball Romance

    This week on Genre’d, we’re talking Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey — a marriage-of-convenience, friends-to-lovers, baseball romance set in Rhode Island… featuring a burlesque club owner, a down-bad Yankees catcher, and one very secret organ donation. But first, we have some things to say: We’re deep in our Carolyn Bessette Kennedy era thanks to Ryan Murphy’s Love Story — 90s New York, Calvin Klein minimalism, voicemail screening, and the return of the effortless button-down. Also: snowstorms, Quince hauls, and why we refuse to wear proper podcast headphones. Then we dive into: Marriage of convenience for health insurance (in this economy?) He falls first, he falls harder Sports romance but make it reluctant Virgin with a kink Found family energy Organ donation as a love language Elyse thought it was cute, trope-stacked, and delightfully dramatic. Katy… did not. We get into all of it — the secrecy, the exhibitionist storyline, the third-act chaos, and whether this romance actually earned its happily ever after. First ~25 minutes are spoiler-free. Spoiler alarm after that. Next up: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. Rate, review, subscribe — and remember: no genre shaming… unless it’s funny.

    52 min
  8. Off Book: Jen Keefe on Fire, Fairies & Amber Tamlin

    FEB 19 ·  BONUS

    Off Book: Jen Keefe on Fire, Fairies & Amber Tamlin

    This week on Off Book, we’re joined by stand-up comic and actor Jen Keefe (friend of Bryanna, Virgo sun, elite Libby strategist) for a truly unhinged retelling of A Court of Thorns and Roses. If you’ve ever wondered what ACOTAR sounds like to someone who does not read fantasy… buckle up. We cover: The art of gaming Libby holds like it’s Ticketmaster Why memoir girlies are built different Magic Treehouse vs. Matt Christopher childhood lore Division III hockey, minor spine surgery, and women’s sports having a moment And a blow-by-blow ACOTAR recap featuring: “Fire” Amber Tamlin Amethyst the Crystal A scary wind And blacked-out lap dances Jen also shares her favorite memoir recommendations (including The Glass Castle, Casey Wilson, Ziwe, and more), plus a shoutout to her 30-minute stand-up special Wife Guy now on YouTube. Spoilers for A Court of Thorns and Roses in the back half. Fantasy readers… please report to the comments.

    52 min
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Genre'd is the book podcast for readers who have opinions, feelings, and a running list of enemies (characters, obviously). We cover romance, romantasy, and thrillers -- full book breakdowns, spicy takes, trope deep-dives, and 'Off Book' interviews that go way off script. If you live on BookTok and Bookstagram, read three books a week, and have strong opinions about slow-burn romance and morally grey love interests, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly. Spoilers always labeled.

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