Softcover

Christal + Rachel

Our soft takes on books, life, and everything else. Two best friends reading and dishing!

  1. 98: Oh Puck (Pucked)

    6월 24일

    98: Oh Puck (Pucked)

    🏒💋 Pucked, Polarizing Weather & Peak 2015 Chaos 💋🏒 This week on Softcover Podcast, we're lacing up our skates and diving headfirst into Pucked by Helena Hunting, a hockey romance that somehow manages to be equal parts hilarious, unhinged, and a time capsule from an era we'd very much like to leave in the past. Join your favorite book besties as we discuss the wild chemistry between Alex and Violet, the moments that had us laughing out loud on purpose, and the moments that had us laughing for entirely different reasons. Along the way, we take a detour into the absolute fever dream that is American weather as World Cup visitors discover that one side of the country is melting while the other is getting blown into next Tuesday. We also revisit the social culture of 2015, a land of questionable trends, questionable opinions, and an internet landscape that should probably stay buried beneath several layers of digital ice. In this episode, we chat about:✨ Pucked by Helena Hunting✨ Hockey romance chaos and comedy✨ The best (and most unintentionally hilarious) moments✨ Why 2015 was truly a different species of year✨ America's confusing commitment to weather extremes✨ Friendship, banter, and plenty of side quests If you love hockey romance books, funny romance novels, book club discussions, spicy romance recommendations, and two friends who can't stay on topic for more than seven minutes at a time, this episode belongs in your queue. 🎧 Ready to get Pucked? Hit play, follow Softcover Podcast, and share this episode with the friend who survived 2015, still quotes Vine, and would absolutely fall for a hockey player despite knowing better. The more listeners we collect, the bigger our locker room gets, and trust us, there's always room on the bench for one more bestie. 🏒📚💖 Want more Softcover? Follow us on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @softcoverpodcast Book: Pucked by Helena Hunting  Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot

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  2. 97: Toxic Twins (Dirty Wicked Prince)

    6월 17일

    97: Toxic Twins (Dirty Wicked Prince)

    Dirty Wicked Prince by Eden O'Neill | Toxic Soulmates, Tornado Vibes & That Book Line We Definitely Crossed 👑🌪️📚 What happens when you combine chaotic Midwest weather, two walking red flags who somehow make perfect sense together, and a book that has you questioning your own moral compass? This week on Softcover Podcast, we're diving headfirst into Dirty Wicked Prince and unpacking all the deliciously messy drama. Join your favorite book besties as we discuss why some fictional couples are proof that maybe two toxic people really do belong together... mostly because it keeps everyone else safe. We're talking tension, obsession, questionable decisions, and the moment we discovered Christal's personal book boundary... only to immediately trip over it and keep reading anyway. Along the way, we chat about unpredictable Midwest weather, the allure of morally gray characters, and why certain books leave you staring at a wall wondering what just happened. If you love dark romance, morally gray book boyfriends, toxic fictional relationships, enemies-to-lovers energy, and unfiltered book club banter, this episode is for you. ✨ Hit play, follow, and share the podcast with the friend who loves a walking red flag in fiction but would run screaming from one in real life. Then follow Softcover Podcast so you never miss a chaotic weather update, an unhinged book discussion, or the next time we accidentally cross a literary line we swore we'd never cross. 🎧 Listen now, follow the podcast, and share this episode with your favorite book bestie. After all, some choices are questionable... but skipping this episode would be the most questionable of all. 💋📖 Want more Softcover? Follow us on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @softcoverpodcast Book: Dirty Wicked Prince by Eden O’Neill Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot

    46분
  3. 95: Batsh*t Crazy (The Bodyguard)

    6월 3일

    95: Batsh*t Crazy (The Bodyguard)

    Keywords The Bodyguard, Katherine Center, contemporary romance, book podcast, reviews, book spoilers, recap podcast, forced proximity, workplace romance, books, fiction, friends, relationships, humor, reader community Summary Did you miss us? Because we missed you! Softcover is coming at you with wild stories, chaotic bat shenanigans, a P.S.A. from your local health department, and of course, another book! We are recapping The Bodyguard by Katherine Center on this week, and you won’t want to miss it! This contemporary romance follows Hannah Brooks, a badass bodyguard at a major crossroads. After a series of unfortunate life events, Hannah find herself working as a bodyguard for one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, Jack Stapleton. Things get a bit messy when Hannah must pose as Jack’s girlfriend so his family doesn’t know he is in any danger. But when lines start to blur, will Hannah and Jack be able to keep it professional?  Softcover is an explicit podcast. Listener discretion is advised. ✨ Forced Proximity. Hollywood Hunk. Badass FMC. ✨ Hit play, join the chaos, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Want more Softcover? Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at @softcoverpodcast Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot Book: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

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  4. 94: Interpreting Genres (Bookish Episode)

    5월 20일

    94: Interpreting Genres (Bookish Episode)

    Welcome back to Softcover Podcast, where two besties spiral about books, life, and whatever chaotic rabbit trail the conversation takes us down. This week, we’re tackling one of the biggest reader identity crises of all time: what the hell is actually your genre? Because apparently “I like books with yearning, emotional damage, and one morally gray man who needs therapy” is not specific enough for the algorithm. We’re breaking down the wild world of genre labels, subgenres, tropes, and vibes—from dark romance and taboo themes to thrillers, paranormal chaos, tragic love stories, mafia men, Greek mythology retellings, and the ever-blurred line between “this is romance” and “this permanently altered my brain chemistry.” We talk about how some books are plot-driven, some are pure atmosphere, and some are just one giant red flag wrapped in sexual tension and a leather jacket. If you’ve ever stared at your Goodreads shelves wondering how you can love cozy contemporary romance and books that require a trigger warning novella before chapter one… this episode is for you. We unpack power imbalances, forbidden dynamics, emotional intensity, world-building obsessions, and why sometimes your favorite genre isn’t actually a genre—it’s just a very specific emotional experience you keep chasing over and over again. Whether you’re trying to better understand your reading habits, curate your perfect TBR, or stop getting personally victimized by misleading BookTok recommendations, consider this your unofficial masterclass in decoding your reader personality. Because life is too short to keep reading books that don’t hit the exact vibe you were promised. So grab your tabs, annotate your emotional support smut, and join us as we map out the wonderfully unhinged spectrum of reader taste. You might leave with a better understanding of your favorite genres… or at least the self-awareness to admit you’re just here for the tension. Hit play, follow the pod, and share this episode with the friend whose “favorite genre” is simply “men written by women.”

    55분
  5. 93: Introducing: Oh Deer! (The Night We Met)

    5월 13일

    93: Introducing: Oh Deer! (The Night We Met)

    📚✨ Meet-cute chemistry, emotional damage in a cute little trench coat, and a public service announcement about your credit score? Just another day at Softcover Podcast. This week, we’re diving into The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez and unpacking all the heartache, hope, and hilariously specific relationship details that make us feral for romance books. We chat about the tiny cutesy things partners do that somehow mean everything, why our ongoing deer debate has officially invaded literature (Abby, we noticed 👀🦌), and how this book unexpectedly reminded us that adulthood is basically just romance, anxiety, and remembering to freeze your credit before someone opens a Kohl’s card in your name. Expect laughs, spoilers, emotional whiplash, and at least one moment where we had to stare at the wall processing our feelings like Victorian women with weak constitutions. If you love contemporary romance, emotional storytelling, Abby Jimenez books, chaotic best friend energy, and conversations that spiral delightfully off the rails, this episode is your cozy little corner of the internet. ☕💘 Hit play, follow Softcover Podcast, and share this episode with your favorite reading buddy, your emotionally unavailable crush, or that one friend who always says “I’m fine” right before making devastating life choices. Your group chat deserves this energy. 📖✨ If you or someone you love is affected by addiction, please know support is available. Contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline for free, confidential support and resources available 24/7. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/alcohol-withdrawal https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/risk-of-death Want more Softcover? Follow us on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @softcoverpodcast Book: The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot

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Our soft takes on books, life, and everything else. Two best friends reading and dishing!