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Between the Pages
by Melissa
Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet! I'm just a gal diving into fashion trends, entertainment drama, and romance tropes. Grab your favorite drink, read along with our book club, and get ready to dish on everything pop culture!
Episodes
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Bond or Die! Recapping Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
Grab your flight leathers—we are headed back to Basgiath War College! This week, we are diving into Rebecca Yarros’s Threshing Day, the anthology filling in the gaps of our favorite riders’ dragon bonds. From Xaden, Liam, and Imogen to Brennan and Ridoc, we're unpacking all 13 stories, the dragon...
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Crying Over Crescent City: Book 1 Ending Recap & Final Theories
Through love, all is possible! In today’s episode, we are finishing Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas and recapping Chapters 50 through the end. From non-stop action to all the emotional twists, we are dishing on everything that went down in the final chapters of Book 1.
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Crescent City Part 1 Breakdown (Chapters 1–49) & Life Catch-Up
This week, we're kicking off our latest book club pick and diving straight into the first half of Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (Chapters 1–49). Before we jump into the world-building, tragedy, and investigation, we're spending the top of the hour catching up on...
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A New Chapter, Housewives Breakdown, Emmy Recap, and Quality Pieces – POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #51
In this episode, we're opening up a brand new chapter. We're addressing Maggie's departure from the show—with nothing but love and sharing what's next for the podcast. Plus, we're recapping the latest Real Housewives drama, breaking down the Emmys, and talking about why we're down bad for…
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BREAKING NEWS, Life Updates, and Practical Magic - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #50
After a brief break for some end of summer travel, we are back with your favorite pop culture hour! Join us to hear some late breaking news, life updates, and out takes on upcoming fall media.
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Law&Order, Hayden Panettiere, and ACOTAR - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #49
This episode starts on a heavier note, we discuss ongoing trials and the sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere. We also discuss the release of the new ACOTAR covers and the X-Men cast announcement.
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Caffeine Free Diet Coke, RH Ultimate Girls Trip, and Wedding Dress Drama - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #48
Today we give you a rundown of the drinks in our fridge, our first takes on RH Ultimate Girls Trip, some wedding dress drama, and our current TV rotation.
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Fast Food, Kit Connor vs Cooper Hoffman, and Robert Pattinson - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #47
Y’all, today we are alllll over the place. We talk about fast food orders, Marvel casting, our love for Sierra Mist and so much more.
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Catching Up, House of Stassi, and NextGen NYC - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #46
It’s TIIIIIME! It’s been awhile, and we are here again. This week we catch up on our summer plans, our thoughts on House of Stassi, and our standouts on NextGen NYC.
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The Valley, The Odyssey, and Nose Bleeds - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #45
We took a week off, but we are back with a vengeance. Join us as we catch up, talk about The Valley, our upcoming viewing of The Odyssey and some movie theatre mishaps.
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Movie Night, Farewell Liz, and In the City - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #44
Okay, before y’all jump in, this week is Love Island heavy…so spoilers are ahead. Join us this holiday week and hear about our Love Island takes, Real Housewives, and a little bit about some upcoming shows.
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MSG Wedding, RHORI, and Casa Amor - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #43
Y’all, what a week! Join as us we discuss upcoming nuptials, the RHORI reunion, and of course all the drama from Casa Amor.
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Hot Mess Island, Summer House Flop, and Block Island - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #42
Another week, another week of hot mess, friendship island. America, we need this vote to shake things up! We also discuss the flop era that is Summer House (that bonus episode…nothing burger), and the RHORI season finale.
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Reading Hiatus, Love Island, and K.Michelle v Drew - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #41
We are back after a short break! This summer we are changing it up and primarily focusing on pop culture, so get ready to clock in. This week we talk all things Love Island, Bravo, and also some late breaking news.
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Summer House Reunion, In the City, and Off Campus - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #40
Y’all….it’s been a week! We are still reeling over the first part of the Summer House reunion (Team Ciara FOREVER). We also talk about the other happenings in the Bravo world, Off Campus Season 2, and the Vampire Lestat.
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Summer Plans, Amagansett, and Adult Friendship - So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
Our last read of May leading into a long weekend! This week we talk through some summer plans, the politics of concerts, and our queen, Rosie. We also discuss adult friendships through the lens of Grant Ginder to close out the month.
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Rosie v Kelsey, Pinky, and Kacey Musgraves - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #39
WOW, what a week! This week we talk about our Bravo faves, up and coming shows we are excited to watch, and our queen, Miss Kacey Musgraves.
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AMC Watch Party, Mars, and the Reaper - Red Rising by Pierce Brown
We’ve been on a journey! This week we discuss our second SciFi read on the pod, Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Join us while we get into it all.
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Fridge Cigarettes, Reunion Couch, and Confessions on a Dance Floor - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #38
Today, we needed a fridge cigarette! Join us while we talk about Summer House all of the Real Housewives (Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, and we’ll count the Ladies of London too). We also get into some upcoming music releases…it’s time to shake ass!
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Life Updates, Reunion Recordings, and Sybil Van Antwerp - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Y’all, this week we have a little catch up, a rundown of the leaked Summer House Reunion (we couldn’t skip this discussion), and we talk about our correspondent queen, Sybil Van Antwerp. Join us for our discussion of The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
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Mr.Smith, Summer House, and Atlanta + Rhode Island Housewives - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #37
This week, the gals revisit their first April read, get into the truly blasphemous behavior in Summer House, and our current standout housewives on Atlanta and Rhode Island.
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RHORI, Summer House, and Mr. Smith - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
It’s time for a mystery!!! This week we discuss the popular, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, and of course, we get a little bit into Bravo…we can’t help it.
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Scamanda, Kimi vs. Margo, and Jen Shah - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #36
Y’all!!!! It’s time to talk about it. This week we talk about the Summer House drama of the week….and trust and believe, we are fully TEAM CIARA. To keep things fresh we have a couple other updates, see you there!
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Yestergays, Hink, and Boohoo Crying - Heart the Lover by Lily King
This book took us on an emotional journey, especially Maggie LOL. Join us while we talk through a couple our pop culture haunts, and discuss our last read of March.
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SLOMW, Ladies of London, and KJ King of Summer House - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #35
It is a Bravo heavy week! We start off hot with some discussion of the SLOMW’s drama (although we did admittedly stop watching two seasons ago). We also do a full rundown of Ladies of London: The New Reign, and our Summer House fave, KJ Dillard.
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Summer House, Owning it, and Harry Hamlin - You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It by Lisa Rinna
We’re back with Miss Lip-sa Rinna! We loved this book, another 5 stars for us. Join us while we go through it all….RHOBH, QVC, and of course…Harry Hamlin!
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HS4, Chemistry Reads, and VPR - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #34
What a week! We felt like we were playing catch up this week, but we still touch base on the release of HS4, a revisit to “Wuthering Heights”, the new VPR cast, Industry, and of course….ACOTAR 6/7.
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Traitors Finale, Prior Phillip, and Cathedrals - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
It’s time for our February read! We have had a pop culture heavy month, but we couldn’t skip a discussion of the Traitors finale (spoiler alert). Then join us to discuss our biggest read yet, and another 5 star for Melissa.
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Eric Dane, Flip Flopping, and RHOBH - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #33
Our last pop culture episode of the month, and do we have news! This week we give our condolences to the Dane family, discuss the controversial “Wuthering Heights”, debrief our current Bravo fixes (RHOBH and Summer House), and of course talk all things Tell Me Lies series finale.
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Rachel Zoe, Summer House, and Traitor Eric - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #32
Doubling down on pop culture, let’s go! This week we get into friendships, Kyle and Amanda’s relationship, how we are begging to be free of Tell Me Lies, and Traitor Eric.
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RHOBH, Stephen DeMarco, and Candiace - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #31
Happy February!!! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and it’s another six weeks of winter, we need prayers!! Distract yourself from the cold and join us for a rundown of RHOBH, Tell Me Lies, Traitors, and more.
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Physicality, Lisa Rinna, and Medieval Times - For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale
Let’s go on a journey this week! We have a mixed bag of topics: Tell Me Lies, The Traitors, and of course our second January read.
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Oscar Nominations, Tell Me Lies, and Boring Bravo - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #30
Another week, another Pop Culture Rundown. Join us while we discuss 2026 Oscar nominations, Tell Me Lies, and a pretty boring stretch of our favorite Bravo shows.
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Tell Me Lies, Kestrels, and Willy Shakes - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Okay, so, we are starting of the year strong with a 5 star read right out of the gates. Join us while we talk about Hamlet by Maggie O’Farrell, and yes, we couldn’t help ourselves….we also discuss Tell Me Lies Season 3.
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HNY, Producing Housewives, and Traitors Predictions - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #29
Happy New Year! Join us as we talk about ongoing treachery, housewives acting like producers, our 2026 line up, and so much more.
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Stacked Shows, Summer City, and Scammers - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #28
Our last episode of 2025! Join us while we discuss all of the upcoming shows for 2026, and the past and future of the Bravo-verse.
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Delayed Flights, Journaling, and Soulmates - Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
We are so excited to be back after a short break! This week we catch up, discuss some current events, and we celebrate our annual holiday read.
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Broadway Stars, Julia Fox, and Clown Behavior - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN [REPOST]
Our fifteenth Pop Culture Rundown….how did we get here?! This week we talk all about Broadway, a Julia Fox cameo, and some of the tomfoolery on Summer house…see you there!
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Honeymoons, Mary-Kate & Ashley, and Formulas - First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison [REPOST]
Time to discuss our March read, First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and discuss our favorite Nora Ephron movies (as she was the inspiration for these series), and talk about what makes a contemporary romance really pull a reader in. We might also go on a tangent...
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Songbirds, Rebels, and Tributes - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins [REPOST]
Join us as we discuss our first April read, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. We start by quickly touching base on RHOBH and then get deep into the Hunger Games lore.
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St. Louis Sushi, Pastor Charo, and Mom Juju - Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller
This week we discuss our first autobiography, and I think it might be in the running for one of our favorite books of the year. We discuss the laughs, the tears, and of course, Pastor Charo.
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Messiness, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Air Marshals - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #27
It’s time for another Pop Culture Rundown. Since Mercury is retrograde, Maggie tells a ridiculous story about a big mess she made and we discuss upcoming movies, Real Housewives, and a couple other piping hot topics.
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DWTS, Seasickness, and Real Housewives - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #26
Another week, another Pop Culture Rundown. We get into all the DWTS gossip, what’s likely to be the most iconic seasickness ever seen on screen, and some deep Real Housewives lore.
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Sabine, Lottie, and Alice - Bury My Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
Happy Halloween! This week we are taking about a spooky read…vampires and all that. Join us for our last October read!
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Charging Phones, Chace Crawford, and Brain Cells - Alchemized by SenLinYu
Well, it’s been a journey. This was a long read, and we have a lot to say. October read 1, baby!
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Poldark, Bad Breath, and Kim - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #25
It’s that tiiiiiiime! Our 25th Pop Culture Rundown, who would have thought? Today we get into shows we are rewatching, Real Housewives of SLC and Potomac, and so much more.
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Spoilers, Mimi, and Orange Juice - I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
A new venture! Join us as we discuss our last September read. We talk about the unknown, absurdism, and…a little bit of pop culture.
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Life Updates, Miami HOT HOT, and Mr. Fantasy - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #24
This week we talk about some life updates, and generally being booked and busy. We catch up on RHOM and RHOSLC, and get into some other random topics, including one of our current favorites, Mr. Fantasy.
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TSITP, Dominos Lava Cake, and Toxic Love - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Our first mutual re-read! This week we talk all about the (fake) conclusion of The Summer I Turned Pretty and Jeremiah’s cooking ventures. We also talk about how we have flip-flopped on Wuthering Heights….a shock to the both of us. Heathcliff! It’s me Cathy, I’ve come home and I’m so cooooold.…
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Nina Dobrev, Dawson’s Creek, and Haircuts - POP CULTURE RUNDOWN #23
We are excited to bring you our 23rd Pop Culture Rundown. In today’s episode, we really touch on a little bit of everything. Join us if you want to get hip.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet! I'm just a gal diving into fashion trends, entertainment drama, and romance tropes. Grab your favorite drink, read along with our book club, and get ready to dish on everything pop culture!
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