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Honestly Booked
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Every Wednesday, Ariel and Rachel come together to chat about their current reads, latest reads, and hopeful reads. Your TBR will be growing after each episode! Once a month, your hosts will tell you all about popular book subscription box picks and which books they're excited about. Ariel and Rachel are also participating in a few reading challenges, which you can hear all about monthly as well. Join your hosts every Wednesday for a ton of laughs and all things bookish!
Episodes
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Reading Challenge Check-In: January - Episode 41 | Honestly Booked
This week, Ariel and Rachel catch up on their January challenges (yes... they know it's late but better late than never!) and see where they are for February so far. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy listening! Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel...
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Overhyped and Underhyped Books - Episode 40 | Honestly Booked
We're back! This week, Rachel and Ariel tell you what books they think are overhyped and underhyped. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy listening! Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel @paperbacksandsketchbooks - Rachel
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Book Subscriptions: January '24 Picks - Episode 39 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel are here once again to tell you all about January's book subscription options! We know January came and went, but we hope you still add some of these amazing books to your TBR! Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy listening! Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked…
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Welcome to 2024! Yearly Kick-off - Episode 38 | Honestly Booked
This week, Ariel and Rachel discuss their reading goals for 2024, recap 2023, and what books they're most excited about this year. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy listening! Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel @paperbacksandsketchbooks - Rachel
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Best Books of 2023 ft. @this.guy.books - Episode 37 | Honestly Booked
In this week's episode, Ariel and Rachel are joined by Travis (@this.guy.books on Instagram) to tell you about their top 5 reads of 2023! This episode will only focus on the BEST BOOKS according to your three hosts. No negativity here! ;) Bring on 2024! Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy...
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Book Subscriptions: December Picks - Episode 36 | Honestly Booked
It's the most wonderful time of the (month) year! Book subscription time! *happy dance* In this episode, Rachel and Ariel have riveting discussions surrounding audiobooks, libraries, and -of course- book subscriptions. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Happy listening! Follow on Instagram:...
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Book Recommendations For (Almost) Every Genre ft. @this.guy.books - Episode 35 | Honestly Booked
This episode is a special one because... Ariel and Rachel's booksta bestie and #1 fan Travis (@this.guy.books on Instagram) joins them for this episode! Get to know Travis and what kinds of books he enjoys. We also discuss the following genres: historical fiction, romance, literary fiction…
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November Reading Challenges - Episode 34 | Honestly Booked
Spoiler alert: November proves to be another fail for reading challenges. BUT their Goodreads 2023 reading challenge seems to be going well. Challenges mentioned in this episode: The Book Girls Guide - Read Around the USA, Read Around the World, and Decades Goodreads 2023 Challenge Honestly…
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Nonfiction November + Ariel Reads Fourth Wing - Episode 33 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel are back with a selection of nonfiction books in honor of Nonfiction November! They discuss what types of nonfiction they enjoy and why they do or don't read a ton of nonfiction. BREAKING NEWS: Ariel also talks about her journey of reading Fourth Wing. Honestly Booked airs...
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Book Subscriptions: November Picks - Episode 32 | Honestly Booked
It's that time! BOOK SUBSCRIPTIONS! *happy dance* Ariel and Rachel love their book subscriptions (especially Aardvark) and can't wait for you to hear all about them! Disclaimer: Ariel and Rachel are not sponsored by any of the mentioned book subscriptions. They just love them so much that they…
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NetGalleys and Kindles and Bears, Oh My! - Episode 31 | Honestly Booked
Lions and tigers and bears? Not for your hosts! They have NetGalleys and Kindles and enormous library stacks. The books are never-ending! And today, Ariel and Rachel come together to discuss what books are forever in their Kindle purgatories and library loans. And it's a lot... no surprise there....
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October Reading Challenges - Episode 30 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel are back to discuss their progress with October's reading challenges. Spoiler alert: they failed at all their challenges. They also seem to be reading a lot of books about serial killers... Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays at midnight EST. Feedback is always appreciated. Featured...
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Hallow-Reads for Halloween - Episode 29 | Honestly Booked
In this week's episode of Honestly Booked, Ariel and Rachel pull out the haunted book recommendations for the Halloween season! You'll find books fitting for the season ranging from romance to horror to gothic fiction. Happy Halloween! Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Feedback is always...
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Book Subscriptions: October Picks - Episode 28 | Honestly Booked
It's that tiiiiime! Book subscriptions! This month, Rachel and Ariel explore Aardvark, Book of the Month, Amazon First Reads, and various celebrity book clubs. You're bound to find something you'll like in this episode! Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays at midnight EST. Give us a follow to be the...
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Where Have We Been?! + What We've Been Reading - Episode 27 | Honestly Booked
We're baaaack for good! Rachel and Ariel are excited to be here chatting with you about all things books once again. From haunted books fitting for the season to chatting about life and never-ending TBR piles, you're sure to be laughing along with your hosts - and maybe you'll find your next read...
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In My Romance Era - Episode 26.5 | Honestly Booked
Rachel is back with another solo installment of Honestly Booked! (Ariel we miss you!) This week, she's back to reading romance and just had to share what she's been loving from the genre lately. Rachel also briefly touches on young adult novels and audiobooks. Honestly Booked airs Thursdays....
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Popular Reads, Weird Erotica, + Great White Sharks - Episode 26 | Honestly Booked
In this week's installment of Honestly Booked, Ariel and Rachel bring some popular books (published this year) for every genre to the table. They also introduce a new segment, where they will feature weird erotica. This week's weird erotica feature is Chuck Tingle. It was a struggle to keep it...
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In My Fantasy Era (I Think) - Episode 25.5 | Honestly Booked
Rachel goes solo for the first time ever to talk about some fantasy books she's been loving. She also mentions that she may be back in her romance era.... have a listen to see what Rachel's reading has been like this week! PS: Ariel will be back next week! Honestly Booked airs Thursdays. Feedback...
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WE'RE BAAACK - July Challenges Recap + Life Updates - Episode 25 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel have reunited at last in this newest installment of Honestly Booked. They chat about how life's going, how reading has been going, and what books they (never) read for their July challenges. Honestly Booked airs Thursdays. Feedback is always appreciated! Follow on Instagram:...
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Midyear Check-In - Episode 24 | Honestly Booked
This week, Ariel and Rachel discuss how their reading year is going and their top reads so far. Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel @paperbacksandsketchbooks - Rachel
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Book Subscriptions: June Picks - Episode 23 | Honestly Booked
We're baaaaaaack and we are here to tell you all about the amazing new books that are/were available in book subscription boxes this month. We also play a fun little game trying to guess classic book titles from one sentence. Listen now to laugh with us and get allll the book recommendations....
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Kindle Reads... Sorta (we honestly tried) - Episode 22 | Honestly Booked
This week, Ariel and Rachel attempted to read Kindle books that have been sitting on their TBRs. Keyword: attempt. They honestly tried. New episodes of Honestly Booked air Wednesdays. Feedback is always appreciated. Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel...
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May Challenges Recap + More - Episode 21 | Honestly Booked
Looking for your next read? Look no further! Rachel and Ariel are here with a ton of recommendations as always. Rachel seems to be on a thriller kick and Ariel is reading a little bit of everything (except romance) as usual. Your hosts dive into their May Challenges, AAPI authors, mental health...
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Book Subscriptions: May Picks - Episode 20 | Honestly Booked
Your hosts met for the FIRST TIME and recorded this episode IN PERSON TOGETHER! This episode has been minimally edited, to keep it ~natural~ Ariel and Rachel give you all the tea on book subscriptions: Book of the Month, Aardvark, Amazon First Reads, and celebrity book clubs. They also venture...
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Weekly Reads + ARCs - Episode 19 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel finally read some ARCs this week! They also go over what they read last week and what they think of the books. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Feedback is always appreciated. Follow on Instagram: @honestlybooked @ariiiiready2read - Ariel @paperbacksandsketchbooks - Rachel
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Library Loans + Thriller Tropes - Episode 18 | Honestly Booked
Wait.... thrillers have tropes?! Yup, they do. And Rachel and Ariel are here to explain them to you. They also talk about their enormous library stacks-- which books they've read and which books they have yet to read. Forever pushing the physical TBR to the back burner for the sake of library...
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April Challenges Recap + Erotica???? - Episode 17 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel dive into a discussion of why they DNF books, why they struggle with audiobooks, and how they did with their April challenges. PLUS they read an enticing erotica on KU.... Kissing the Coronavirus. You'll have to listen to see where that discussion goes! Honestly Booked airs...
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Book Subscriptions + More: April Picks - Episode 16 | Honestly Booked
Another month, more book subscriptions! Rachel and Ariel dive into Aardvark, Book of the Month, Amazon First Reads, and celebrity book club picks. Your next read is in this episode! From romance to mystery to dystopian... there is something for YOU. Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Feedback is...
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We Read Whatever We Want! - Episode 15 | Honestly Booked
This week, Ariel and Rachel read whatever they wanted! They bring a couple of books off of their physical shelves to share with you. They also talk about what they're obsessed with this week, how they manage to read so many books every week, and what's happening this weekend. Honestly Booked airs...
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March Challenges Recap - Episode 14 | Honestly Booked
Another month, another monthly challenge recap! In this episode, Ariel and Rachel talk about how much of a failure March was for challenges, which books they would have read, and they play a little game. It's a great time as always! Honestly Booked airs Wednesdays. Feedback is always appreciated....
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Book Subscriptions + More: March Picks - Episode 13 | Honestly Booked
Another month, another book box (or two)! In this (not-so-spooky) episode 13, Ariel and Rachel give you multiple sources for finding book recommendations: Aardvark Book Club, Book of the Month, Amazon Prime First Reads, and celebrity book clubs. You're sure to find your next read in this episode!...
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Interview with Eden Simchah | Honestly Booked
Isolated interview with Eden Simchah, author of her debut memoir Becoming Shameless. Make sure to follow Eden on Instagram @writing.eden! Becoming Shameless is now available to purchase on Amazon, and it is also available to download on Kindle Unlimited. Goodreads summary: Becoming Shameless is…
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Memoirs ft. Eden Simchah - Episode 12 | Honestly Booked
Ariel and Rachel are stepping out of their comfort zone with memoirs today! Eden Simchah (@writing.eden on Instagram) joins them to talk about her debut memoir Becoming Shameless. Ariel also gives a grammar lesson and Rachel raves about ACOTAR and she shrunk an ARC! (iykyk) BIG NEWS: An Honestly...
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February Challenges Recap - Episode 11 | Honestly Booked
On this week's episode of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel go over their February challenges and if they were able to get to every single book. They also do the Accent Challenge from TikTok... does Rachel sound Midwestern? Does Ariel sound like a Cali girl? You can decide! Another episode full…
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All About Romances - Episode 10 | Honestly Booked
On this week's episode, Ariel and Rachel do a deep dive into romances: tropes, books, and why romance is one of the most popular book genres. They also discuss whether they would or would not read books with certain tropes and why. Join Ariel and Rachel for a new episode every Wednesday! Feedback...
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Book Subscriptions: February Picks - Episode 9 | Honestly Booked
It's that time of the month: BOTM and Aardvark book boxes! This episode Ariel and Rachel are also going to discuss Amazon Prime First Reads and celebrity book clubs. The recommendations in this episode are endless - you will definitely find something for your TBR. New episodes of Honestly Booked...
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Author Spotlight: Katherine Center + Romance Tropes - Episode 8 | Honestly Booked
It's the month of love! On this episode of Honestly Booked, Ariel and Rachel highlight romance author Katherine Center. Why Katherine Center? Listen on to find out! They discuss her books and why they love them. You'll be adding Center's books to your TBR before this episode ends. They also rank...
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January Challenges Recap - Episode 7 | Honestly Booked
Did Ariel and Rachel complete all of their January challenges? Or do they get to try again next month? This episode recaps your hosts' month of January in books. They also discuss how their Net Galley ARCs are doing... (hint: not so good). New episodes air Wednesdays. Feedback is always...
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All Things Kindle Unlimited - Episode 6 | Honestly Booked
On the sixth installment of Honestly Booked, Ariel and Rachel talk about their favorite thing-- KINDLES! Specifically, Kindle Unlimited, the e-book subscription service. They also discuss their January reads, where they find their TBR books, and if they got around to reading any books on their…
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Book Subscriptions: January Picks - Episode 5 | Honestly Booked
In this episode of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel bring all of their monthly book subscription box picks to the table. Aardvark Book Club and Book of the Month January picks are featured (not sponsored). Aside from book discussion, Rachel and Ariel also catch up on life, how reading is going,...
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Popcorn Thrillers - Episode 4.5 | Honestly Booked
Love stories that are short, to the point, and take you on a twisty journey? Look no further than this bonus episode on popcorn thrillers from Honestly Booked! What's a popcorn thriller, you ask? Ariel and Rachel are here to explain what exactly that is and give you some recommendations along the...
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Author Spotlight: Karin Slaughter ft. @mattydafsshelf - Episode 4 | Honestly Booked
On episode 4 of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel are spotlighting their new favorite author, Karin Slaughter! Karin Slaughter is a New York Times Bestselling thriller author of more than 20 works, and today Matthew (on Instagram @mattydafsshelf) - who is Karin's biggest fan - is here to tell you...
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Best and Worst Reads of 2022 - Episode 3 | Honestly Booked
Happy New Year! In the third episode of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel rank their best and worst books read in 2022. They also play bookish This or That, discuss current reads, latest reads, and if they were able to read through more of their TBR. As always, this episode is brutally honest and...
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Holly (not so) Jolly Reads - Episode 2 | Honestly Booked
In the second episode of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel talk about holiday reads: from books drenched in nacho cheese to hilarious rom-coms to thriller novellas. They also play This or That: Holiday Edition and talk about their current non-bookish obsessions. Tea is spilled on a certain book...
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A Conversation on Debut Authors - Episode 1 | Honestly Booked
In the debut episode - pun intended - of Honestly Booked, Ariel and Rachel discuss the topic of debut authors: which books they've enjoyed, how they utilize Net Galley, and which debut authors are on their TBR shelves. They also talk about books they're currently reading, latest reads, and...
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Get to Know Your Hosts - Episode 0.5 | Honestly Booked
Get to know Ariel and Rachel as they chit-chat and give a sneak peek into the vibe of their brand new show Honestly Booked, airing Wednesday, December 14th only on Spotify.
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Every Wednesday, Ariel and Rachel come together to chat about their current reads, latest reads, and hopeful reads. Your TBR will be growing after each episode! Once a month, your hosts will tell you all about popular book subscription box picks and which books they're excited about. Ariel and Rachel are also participating in a few reading challenges, which you can hear all about monthly as well. Join your hosts every Wednesday for a ton of laughs and all things bookish!
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Every Wednesday, Ariel and Rachel come together to chat about their current reads, latest reads, and hopeful reads. Your TBR will be growing after each episode! Once a month, your hosts will tell you all about popular book subscription box picks and which books they're excited about. Ariel and...
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