Chapter 4: Butchering Selections, Sleep, Bulk Buys and Romantic Plans Since 1813

Episode 4 of Bookish Banter & Frivolous Fodder is our welcome-back-from-an-accidental-hiatus episode—and the chaos picks up right where we left it. Katie celebrates finally finishing The Butcher and the Wren, while Nestor spirals (relatably) through a full reading slump before finally landing on The Song of Achilles. In between, we detour hard into Costco observations, Katie’s latest Bridgerton watch, and a rundown of upcoming books and movies—plus some surprisingly solid recommendations straight from Katie’s daughter. Expect book talk, pop culture tangents, and the comfort of knowing you’re not alone if choosing your next read feels impossible. Grab a drink, get cozy, and come catch up with us.