Litdulterous Whore - A Book Lover Podcast

Stacey Wright

The podcast to rule them all The bookish podcast you didnt know you needed but wont be able to live without! Join Stacey for bookish banter, current book news, book reviews, author interviews and more! Funny and entertaining never looked so nerdy... Stacey is a book influencer under the name @bookaloriandesigns and a book merch seller - www.bookaloriandesigns.com and bookaloriandesigns.etsy.com

  1. 3d ago

    JD Barker on The First Scarlet Door, the Return of 4MK & the Upcoming TV Adaptation | Exclusive Interview

    Have you ever met one of your favorite authors and it was just like hanging with a friend having a glass of wine? That’s how it was meeting the JD BARKER!  THRILLER READERS  I still can't believe this happened... I sat down with bestselling author JD Barker to talk about The First Scarlet Door, the return to the world of 4MK, and everything thriller fans have been waiting to hear. We discussed:  The First Scarlett Door The future of the 4MK universe Screen adaptation news Writing unforgettable villains Behind-the-scenes author secrets And yes... There was definitely some fan-girling involved. 😂 If you've ever stayed up way too late reading a JD Barker book, this episode is for you. Tell me in the comments: Who is your all-time favorite thriller author? JD Barker JD Barker interview The First Scarlet Door The First Scarlet Door review 4MK Fourth Monkey Killer 4MK series JD Barker podcast Thriller author interview Bestselling thriller authors Psychological thriller books Crime thriller books Serial killer thrillers Book podcast Author podcast BookTok thriller books Bookstagram thriller books Thriller readers New thriller releases Most anticipated thrillers "If you could ask JD Barker ONE question, what would it be?" 🔥 WATCH NOW 🎧 Listen to the full interview 💬 Drop your favorite JD Barker book below 📲 Share with a thriller reader ⭐ Follow @litdulterouswhore for more exclusive author interview #JDBarker #4MK #TheFirstScarletDoor #ThrillerBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #ThrillerReader #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #CrimeThriller #PsychologicalThriller #SuspenseBooks #BookLovers

    55 min
  2. Jun 11

    The Hot Girls Read Trademark Drama: What Actually Happened?

    ​ ⁨@Litdulterous⁩   Did you see the controversy? What did you think? BookTok accidentally went to law school. In this episode of Litdulterous, Stacey dives headfirst into one of the strangest controversies to hit the reading community: the Hot Girls Read trademark debate. What started as a trademark filing quickly exploded into a conversation about ownership, community culture, creator influence, internet folklore, and why readers have stronger opinions about bookish phrases than some people have about politics. We're unpacking: 📚 The history of the phrase "Hot Girls Read" ⚖️ Why everyone on TikTok suddenly became a trademark expert 🔥 Why readers took the controversy so personally 👀 The difference between legal ownership and cultural ownership 📱 How BookTok transformed a paperwork filing into a full-scale internet civil war 🦝 Why readers claim to hate drama while consuming every second of it Whether you're deep in BookTok, completely confused by the controversy, or just here for the chaos, this episode breaks down what happened and why it sparked such a massive reaction. Grab your coffee, grab your tea, and join us for the literary equivalent of a neighborhood meeting that somehow became a courtroom drama. Enjoying the chaos? Follow Litdulterous, leave a review, and share this episode with the friend who definitely watched all 47 videos "for research purposes." Hot Girls Read trademark Hot Girls Read controversy BookTok controversy BookTok drama BookTok trademark reading community book podcast reader culture literary podcast publishing culture TikTok book community BookTok news bookish controversy trademark debate reader community book influencers book creator culture reading trends bookstagram book lover podcast what happened with Hot Girls Read trademark BookTok trademark controversy explained can you trademark Hot Girls Read BookTok community drama reader culture analysis book community controversy who owns Hot Girls Read trademarking bookish phrases literary internet culture BookTok news and drama Hot Girls Read, Hot Girls Read trademark, BookTok, BookTok drama, BookTok controversy, reading community, reader culture, book podcast, literary podcast, bookish drama, publishing news, reading podcast, booktok news, books, readers, book lovers, bookstagram, book community, TikTok books, Litdulterous #BookTok #HotGirlsRead #ReadingCommunity #BookPodcast #BookishDrama #PublishingNews #ReaderCulture #Litdulterous #BookLovers #ReadingPodcast

    31 min
  3. Jun 4

    Traditional Publishing's Midlife Crisis (And Indie Authors Are Thriving)

    raditional publishing used to be the dream. Now? More authors are asking whether they even need it.   Do you think trad publishing is a dinosaur?   On this episode of Litdulterous Whore, we dive headfirst into the publishing industry's ongoing identity crisis. We talk about how indie publishing has evolved from a "last resort" into a legitimate powerhouse, why authors are choosing self-publishing over traditional deals, and what this shift means for writers trying to build careers in today's book market. Expect laughs, hot takes, publishing gossip, and a few uncomfortable truths for the gatekeepers. Whether you're an aspiring author, a seasoned indie publisher, or just someone fascinated by the future of books, this episode delivers an honest—and hilarious—look at the battle between traditional publishing and independent publishing. Topics include:• Indie publishing vs traditional publishing• Literary gatekeeping• The future of books and authorship• Why more writers are choosing independence 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation. If you've ever dreamed of publishing a book, hit Follow, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps more authors discover the show and keeps the literary chaos coming. Share this episode with a writer friend who's still waiting for permission from the publishing gods. Would you rather have a traditional publishing deal with prestige and less control—or go indie and keep full creative freedom? Tell us your answer in the comments. We're ready for the fight. #IndiePublishing #SelfPublishing #TraditionalPublishing #WritingCommunity #Authors #BookPodcast #PublishingIndustry #AmWriting #AuthorLife #WritingPodcast #BookMarketing #IndieAuthor #PublishingTips #Books #WritersOfInstagram indie publishing, self publishing, traditional publishing, publishing industry, indie author, self-published author, book publishing, author career, publishing trends, author royalties, literary agents, book marketing, independent publishing, writing podcast, author podcast, publishing advice, publishing debate, author success, book business, future of publishing 🔥 Hot Take of the Episode:Traditional publishing didn't lose power because indie authors got lucky. It lost power because authors finally got options. 📚 Best For:Authors, writers, self-publishers, aspiring novelists, literary professionals, book marketers, and anyone curious about how the publishing world is changing. ⭐ Enjoyed the episode?Leave a rating and review—it helps us climb the charts faster than a debut novelist refreshing QueryTracker. Join Patreon for more unhinged chat!

    54 min
  4. May 28

    The MOST Unhinged Thriller Plot Twists Ever | Gone Girl, Verity, The Silent Patient & More | Litdulterous Whore Podcast

    Do you like to have your mind blown?  Today on Litdulterous Whore, we’re discussing the most shocking thriller and horror plot twists ever written — from Gone Girl and Verity to The Silent Patient, Behind Her Eyes, Pet Sematary, and more. These are the books that emotionally destroyed readers, caused internet-wide arguments, and made us question every narrator forever. Thriller readers are genuinely unwell because why do we FINISH books that psychologically destroy us and immediately go:“Wow. Five stars.” Today’s episode of Litdulterous Whore is pure chaos:✨ toxic marriages✨ unreliable narrators✨ emotionally devastating reveals✨ creepy houses✨ suspicious therapists✨ plot twists that made us stare at walls at 2am We’re talking about the most UNHINGED thriller twists ever written and honestly?Some of these authors should be investigated. If you’ve ever:📚 thrown a book across the room📚 reread chapters in disbelief📚 accused an author of crimes📚 paced around your kitchen after a reveal …this episode is for you. Follow, like, share, and come spiral.And if you want bonus chaos, extra episodes, and exclusive content:join the Patreon, my little trauma goblins. 🖤Welcome back to Litdulterous Whore — the podcast where we support women’s rights… and women’s wrongs in psychological thrillers. This week we’re discussing the MOST unhinged thriller and horror plot twists ever written. The twists that permanently altered readers’ brain chemistry. The endings that caused screaming, pacing, conspiracy theories, trust issues, and emotional damage. We’re diving into:🩸 unreliable narrators🩸 toxic marriages🩸 hidden manuscripts🩸 creepy isolated houses🩸 psychological manipulation🩸 devastating reveals🩸 thriller books that made readers question reality From Gone Girl and Verity to The Silent Patient, Behind Her Eyes, Shutter Island, Pet Sematary, and more — this episode is a celebration of literary psychological warfare. Massive spoilers ahead. LIST OF BOOKS INCLUDED:• Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn• Verity — Colleen Hoover• The Silent Patient — Alex Michaelides• Shutter Island — Dennis Lehane• Rock Paper Scissors — Alice Feeney• Behind Her Eyes — Sarah Pinborough• We Were Liars — E. Lockhart• Pet Sematary — Stephen King• The Housemaid — Freida McFadden• None of This Is True — Lisa Jewell 🖤 FOLLOW Litdulterous Whore for more chaotic book discussions 🖤 LIKE this episode if thriller books have emotionally damaged you 🖤 SHARE with your favorite thriller addict 🖤 COMMENT your most unhinged plot twist of all time 🖤 Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, extra chaos, and exclusive content thriller books, best thriller plot twists, psychological thriller books, horror books, Gone Girl podcast, Verity discussion, thriller book recommendations, thriller podcast, plot twist books, books with shocking endings, thriller BookTok, psychological horror books, Litdulterous Whore podcast, dark book podcast, suspense books, thriller readers, unreliable narrator books, horror thriller recommendations, disturbing thriller books, twist ending books #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #BookTok #ThrillerTok #GoneGirl #Verity #TheSilentPatient #BehindHerEyes #PetSematary #FreidaMcFadden #LisaJewell #BookPodcast #BookishPodcast #LitdulterousWhore #HorrorBooks #SuspenseBooks #ThrillerReader #PlotTwist #BookAddict #DarkBooks

    50 min
  5. May 21

    Books That Made Me Need Therapy After Reading Them | The Most Emotionally Damaging Books Ever

    Ever wondered what books should be on your TBR but they will ruin your peace? This episode started as “let’s recommend some books” and ended with us emotionally dissociating into the void. These books didn’t just break our hearts.They skinned us alive, set us on fire, and handed us trauma in hardcover. If a fictional man has ever ruined your mental stability, welcome home. 🎙️ New Litdulterous Whore episode out now:“Books That Made Me Need Therapy After Reading Them” Bring tissues. And a licensed professional. This episode is basically 45 minutes of us screaming:“WHY WOULD AN AUTHOR DO THIS TO ME?” We’re talking about the books that emotionally destroyed us, spiritually humbled us, and left us staring at the ceiling at 3am reconsidering every life choice that led us to opening that first chapter. The betrayal.The grief.The yearning.The fictional men with untreated issues.The endings that felt like being hit by a moving vehicle. Some of these books deserve awards.Some deserve lawsuits. 🎙️ New Litdulterous Whore episode: “Books That Made Me Need Therapy After Reading Them” If you’ve ever rated a book 5 stars while actively needing emotional support afterward… this episode is for you. Comment the ONE book that emotionally destroyed you so badly you still think about it in the shower. And don’t forget to: ⭐ Subscribe ⭐ Follow the podcast ⭐ Rate us 5 stars if you also enjoy fictional suffering books that broke me emotionally sad books recommendations books that need therapy after reading emotionally damaging books book podcast dark romance podcast booktok podcast devastating book recommendations fictional men ruined my life books that made me cry traumatizing books best emotional damage books booktube podcast booktok emotional books litdulterous whore podcast BookTok, emotional damage books, devastating reads, dark romance, fantasy romance, crying over books, reader trauma, sad book recommendations, podcast clips, book podcast, emotional books, romance books, tragic books, chaotic readers, reader humor #BookTok #BookPodcast #EmotionallyDamaged #SadBooks #DarkRomance #FantasyRomance #ReaderProblems #BooksThatBrokeMe #BookTube #BookTokPodcast #ReadingSlump #EmotionalDamage #FictionalMen #BookAddict #RomanceBooks #DevastatingReads #BookishChaos #BookRecommendations #PodcastClip #LitdulterousWhore

    40 min
  6. May 14

    FUNNY Horror Stories That Become TERRIFYING | Litdulterous HORROR!

    Tonight’s episode gets DARK. We dive into terrifying horror stories, creepy internet mysteries, disturbing moments, and the funniest reactions you’ll ever hear during a nightmare situation. Expect chaos, laughs, creepy theories, horror commentary, and moments that genuinely made us uncomfortable. If you love horror podcasts, scary stories, true horror, creepy internet content, and unfiltered comedy — this episode is for you. 👻 Subscribe for weekly horror episodes🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts💬 Comment your scariest experience below WARNING: Don’t listen alone at night. Funny horror podcast covering creepy stories, terrifying moments, internet horror, and chaotic reactions. Don’t watch alone. This got WAY darker than we expected horror podcastscary stories podcastfunny horror podcastcreepy storieshorror commentarydisturbing storiesinternet horrorterrifying storiescreepy podcastcomedy horrorscary internet storieshorror reactionsparanormal storiescreepy encountershorror talk show#HorrorPodcast #ScaryStories #HorrorTok #Creepy #TrueHorror #Podcast #FunnyPodcast #Horror #Disturbing #ScaryTikTok #FYP #StoryTime #ComedyPodcast #InternetHorror #GhostStories #DarkHumor #ViralPodcast #CreepyTok Comment the creepiest thing that’s ever happened to you.Would YOU survive this situation?What would you do here?Rate this horror story 1–10.Drop your favorite scary movie below 👇Subscribe before the next nightmare episode drops.  “At what point would you leave?”“Who was the dumbest person in this story?”“Real or fake?”“This would traumatize me.”“Would you investigate the noise?”“What’s the scariest thing you’ve seen online?  horror podcast, scary podcast, creepy stories, funny horror podcast, horror commentary, scary stories, internet horror, disturbing stories, horror comedy, paranormal podcast, creepy encounters, ghost stories, dark humor podcast, horror reactions

    29 min
  7. May 7

    Why Romantasy Books Are Taking Over | Feral Reader Era Explained

    Have you ever wondered what genre has turned gentle readers into feral little book goblins? Let’s be honest… romantasy didn’t just trend — it changed readers 😈📚 In this Litdulterous Whore episode, we’re diving into:🔥 Why romantasy books hit different🔥 The rise of “feral reader” energy (you know exactly what we mean 👀)🔥 Spice, obsession, and emotional damage🔥 Why we can’t go back to “normal” books anymore If you’ve ever:✔️ Stayed up all night reading✔️ Fallen for a morally grey character✔️ Or questioned your life choices because of a fictional man… …you’re one of us now 😌 👇 CONFESS IN THE COMMENTS 👇What book made you go feral? 🎧 Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment your chaotic thoughts🔔 Subscribe/Follow for more unhinged book content 🔥 Want the EXTRA spicy takes?We go even further on Patreon 👀👉 Join here: patreon.com/thelitdulterouswhore 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/litdulterous What romantasy book (or character) made you completely feral? 👀 Are romantasy books getting better… or just more unhinged? romantasy bookswhat is romantasyferal readers meaningromantasy trends 2026booktok romantasyspicy fantasy booksdark romance fantasybook podcast romantasywhy romantasy is popularreading trends fantasy romancebook lovers discussionmorally grey characters booksfantasy romance bookslitdulterous whore podcast #Romantasy #BookPodcast #FeralReaders #BookTok #FantasyRomance #SpicyBooks #DarkRomance #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #BookDiscussion #MorallyGrey #Bookish #PodcastEpisode #ReadersOfInstagram #RomantasyBooks

    27 min

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The podcast to rule them all The bookish podcast you didnt know you needed but wont be able to live without! Join Stacey for bookish banter, current book news, book reviews, author interviews and more! Funny and entertaining never looked so nerdy... Stacey is a book influencer under the name @bookaloriandesigns and a book merch seller - www.bookaloriandesigns.com and bookaloriandesigns.etsy.com