The Bookish Rewind

Amy and Susan

The Bookish Rewind is like hitting “rewind” on your favorite reads with your two book-obsessed besties. Each episode, we gossip our way through buzzy bestsellers, fresh new releases, and fan-picked gems—sprinkled with inside jokes, dramatic sighs, and the occasional plot rant. Basically, it’s your TBR… unhinged.

  1. Mar 12

    Episode 14: People We Meet on Vacation

    The Bookish Rewind: People We Meet on Vacation In this engaging conversation, the hosts (Susan & Amy) delve into their reading experiences, focusing on the themes of adaptations, the intricacies of romance novels, and their personal reflections on the book 'People We Meet on Vacation' by Emily Henry. They explore expectations set by titles and the emotional connections characters evoke. The discussion also touches on the pacing of the narrative, the appeal of second chance romances, and what a modern day romcom is. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of relationships as portrayed in a book they reviewed. They express how the book made them feel while reading, critique character dynamics, and discuss the implications of personal growth and miscommunication. The conversation highlights the struggles of the main character, Poppy, and her relationships, ultimately leading to a broader discussion on expectations versus reality in romantic narratives. Closing with a round of buy it, borrow it, or burn it and "will you think about this book in a month?" Check it out on Goodreads Check it out on Fable Buy it On Amazon Buy it from BAM We do not own rights to this book or any material related to it. The opinions we share, are our own and have been gleaned from reading this book. Keywords The Bookish Rewind, Fiction, Book Review, Podcast, Book Discussion, relationships, character dynamics, plot complexity, literature, TBR, hallmark movies, love, relationships, book discussion, humor, romance, books, reading, adaptations, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry, book recommendations, second chance romance, personal growth, friendship, identity crisis, communication, expectations

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The Bookish Rewind is like hitting “rewind” on your favorite reads with your two book-obsessed besties. Each episode, we gossip our way through buzzy bestsellers, fresh new releases, and fan-picked gems—sprinkled with inside jokes, dramatic sighs, and the occasional plot rant. Basically, it’s your TBR… unhinged.