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Bookish Buzz
by Caleb T. & Ashley I.
A bi-weekly podcast all about books! What more could you really ask for? Reviews, recommendations, new releases. With a little pop culture sprinkled in. Caleb and Ashley host and breakdown their favorite new reads, upcoming anticipated releases, themed reading challenges and more. Join in on the fun and listen today!
Episodes
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Re-Read Culture
The season is coming to a close! Episode 18! Will this be our last episode? Hmmm we will have to wait and see. In today's episode we talk about Re-Read culture. Why are we out here re-reading books? We also have good laugh asking, "What kind of bookish social creature are you?" Are you the book...
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State of our Reading Journey
We have been doing this for a year and a half! Simply unbelievable. When we set out on this journey we said our main goal was to find out more about what we like, what we don't like, and really tap into this hobby. Now it's time to check in and see where we're at. So many good laughs, great...
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Overcoming Reading Ruts
Another freestyle episode is here! In today's episode we discuss reading ruts and reading slumps and our recommended ways to overcome them. We also take a look at some new thriller releases? If you were transported into the world of your favorite thriller, would you survive? We don't think we…
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Set It & Forget It
In this spontaneous episode, we set a timer for 45 minutes and just chat. We talk about the BIG bookish news that was announced recently, discuss celebrity collabs and book adaptations and just hang out.
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Spring Ahead
In this episode we take a look at upcoming releases in March, April, and May! Love is blossoming for Ashley as she dives into some great romance releases. Caleb is back on his horror game with some new Horror and Thriller releases to round out Spring. Strap in and let's jump in!
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Buy, Borrow, Bury
In today's episode we are going to play Buy, Borrow, or Bury where we tell you the books, trends, and tropes you should spend your hard earned cash on, instances in which you should be thrifty, and those that you should avoid at all costs. Strap in for this one and prepare for more than a few...
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January Recap HIghlights
We are back to the basics! On today's episode we recap our reads for January and look forward to February. Grab your list and compare...how was your January reading?
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Series Resolutions
It's time to get serious about our series! We breakdown the series we want to start, finish, and the ones we just can't wait for! There's a foot of snow on the ground, no need to go out. Cozy up and hang out with us for an hour. Let's dive in!
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2026 Look Ahead
2026 has arrived and with it our first episode for the year. Our look ahead at 2026. Anticipated new releases, new entries in series that we are following, and those pesky books we didn't have time to get to last year. So cozy up away from the cold outside and let's heat things up with our 2026…
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2025 Reading Superlatives
The end is near! 2025 is coming to a close and we are going out with style. Join us as we run through 10 year-end superlatives that perfectly recap our favorite, and not-so-favorite, reads of the year. So grab a glass of something bubbly and ring in the New Year with us!
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Bookish Holiday Gifting
Join us for this episode where we will discuss some great holiday gifting ideas for that bookish lover in your life. We discuss book box and audiobook subscriptions, bookish gifting items from Etsy, explore bookish hobbies, and take a look at some hot books that will be on everyone's wish list…
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Flush the Format
In today's episode we take a little mental health moment and Flush the Format! Instead of sticking to pre-planned content we just hang out for an hour and chat about books. We explore the opening round of the Goodreads Choice Awards and I vote live. So let's all take a moment to do away with...
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2025 Anticipated Reads - Update
On this week's episode we take a look back at our 2025 Most Anticipated Reads predictions and see how we fared. Did we pass with flying colors or miss the mark? We also provide an update on our hopes for the podcast and book club and how those are doing. Grab a warm cup of something good and cozy...
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Monster Mash
Happy Halloween! Join us on this exciting, Halloween themed episode where we will discuss all things spooky...and some not-so-spooky options for all the chickens out there. Vampires....Ghosts....Witches and more! Cozy up with a warm drink, a blanket, and a flashlight. We're telling Ghost Stories!
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Buzzworthy Fall Releases
Time to look ahead through Q4 and highlight some upcoming releases on our radar.
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Back to School - Dark Academia Reads
Fall is here and the kids are back to school. It's time to dive into some Dark Academia and Campus Novels to set the vibes. Join us as we delve into the moody subgenre and discuss some of our favorite reads as well as a few we are looking forward to. Cozy up with a warm blanket, a cup of coffee…
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Fall Vibes Only!
Episode 2 has arrived! In this episode we ask you to pick a side. Team Cozy or Team Spooky. What are your fall reading vibes? We also talk about the books we are carrying over from Summer and planning for our Fall TBRs. So grab a drink, get cozy, and let's FALL into the next episode!
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We're Back! Season 2 Is Here!
That's right, we took the summer off, but we're back and ready to kickoff Season 2 with a look back at our summer reading, a little catch up, and we discuss what changes we have in store for Season 2! So grab your headphones, your favorite drink, and catch up with your old friends.
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Episode 10 - April Recap
I am still in a state of shock at the fact that this is episode 10! Thank you ALL for your love and support on this project. We appreciate you. On today's episode we recap what we got up to in the month of April. We were away for the entire month of April, but WE'RE BACK! We discuss our reading...
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Episode 9 - Flush the Format!
Join us for episode 9 where we do a little experiment. We are going to flush the format and just chat for an hour. Less structure, more laughter, still the same podcast you know and love focusing on all the books. Let us know if you will be taking part in our "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon Apr…
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Episode 8 - Q1 Recap and April Read-A-Thon
Episode 8! Wait...what!?! In this episode we discuss our March reads, Q1 stats, and the results of our quarterly Buddy Challenge. We also outline the info for our April "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon! This episode was a blast to record, so come laugh with us for an hour and forget about those...
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Episode 7 - Turning The Page: Women Who Have Shaped Our Literary Journeys
As the title suggests, this episode is all about women in literature. These are the women who have had an impact on our individual reading journeys. They have written stories that have inspired us, entertained us, and, in some cases, changed our lives. We will discuss some of our favorite female...
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Episode 6 - Jan & Feb Recap
On today's episode we recap our January and February reads and look ahead to our March TBR's. Which I am SURE we will stick to...*Wink**Wink* We also give an update on our Quarterly Challenges, plans for the Who Needs Reads book club pick for March, and a Read-A-Thon in April. As always, grab…
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Episode 5 - Bookish Controversies and the Love of Art
Oh boy! Things are getting serious around the Bookish Buzz offices, but we're still going to have a few laughs and great conversation. On today's episode we discuss some of the more recent controversies surrounding author's and platforms in the bookish industry. How can we continue to appreciate...
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Episode 4 - 2025 Here We Come!
Happy New Year! We're already a month into the year, but we are here to talk about some of our reading goals, anticipated new releases, and backlist titles that we are determined we are going to get to this year! We also discuss our plans for the podcast and future of the Bookish Buzz brand for...
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Episode 3 - 2024 Recap
Episode 3 is finally here! On this episode we dive in and recap our 2024 reads. Some wins, some epic fails, and a brief look ahead to 2025. Books mentioned in this episode: Impact Winter by Travis Beacham The Women by Kristin Hannah American Queen by Vanessa Miller The Reformatory by Tananarive…
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Episode 2 - Grief in November and Beyond
In this episode we give a BIG THANK YOU to all of the listeners who sent love and support for the first episode. We offer recs for books focusing on grief. We discuss books we want to see on the screen and visa versa. Give a recap of our reads in November and what is on our TBR for December. List...
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Episode 1 - The Beginning
Caleb and Ashley breakdown their fall reads. Wins, fails, and DNFs. Take a look ahead at the upcoming Winter season with anticipated new releases, backlist reads planned for the season and more. Themed Challenge - Books about Theft/Espionage and Political Intrigue. Who Needs Reads Book Club pick...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A bi-weekly podcast all about books! What more could you really ask for?
Reviews, recommendations, new releases. With a little pop culture sprinkled in. Caleb and Ashley host and breakdown their favorite new reads, upcoming anticipated releases, themed reading challenges and more.
Join in on the fun and listen today!
HOSTED BY
Caleb T. & Ashley I.
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A bi-weekly podcast all about books! What more could you really ask for? Reviews, recommendations, new releases. With a little pop culture sprinkled in. Caleb and Ashley host and breakdown their favorite new reads, upcoming anticipated releases, themed reading challenges and more. Join in on the...
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