Spicy Bookish Podcast

In this weeks episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast, hosted by Ginger & Spice, we talk all things CHILLI PEPPAAZZZ.. specifically 5+ chilli peppaz. Yes, you read that right, one of the books discussed we've rated SIX chillis!! 😮‍💨There is also a huge announcement for one of our favourite authors! 👀🎧Books discussed in the pod:Shades of Red & Shades of Ruin (duet) by Willow PrescottYour Dad Will Do by Katee RobertThe Secret Club & The Secret Job by Ruby SkyeMidnight Mass by Sierra SimoneAddicted to Pain by Rosa LeeOnly For Tonight by Kali NoirGrab a drink and settle in gang, its about to get saucyyyyy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

In this weeks episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast, with Ginger & Spice, we talk all things ✨ Mafia Romance ✨ including the booktok famous Hunt The Villian by Rina Kent!Have you read the Rina Kent verse?? Is it worth it? One of us may be starting our journey in this universe so wish us luck! 👀Of course also in this episode, we talk alllll about the spice and chilli peppaaazzzz 🌶️ in each of the books. Books mentioned in episode:Queens & Monsters series by JT Geissinger (the whole series is discusssed)Ryan Rule by Sadie KincaidKiss the Villian & Hunt the Villian by Rina Kent Nero by SJ Tilly Grab a drink and settle in gang, its about to get saucyyy 🥂Remember to follow us on socials for more spicy bookish chaos! Search: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod on all platforms including YouTube Love G&S x

In this weeks Easter Sunday episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we talk all about the books we read in March! Including stars and chilli peppers for every single one!Nikita read 15 books in March and Tia read 20!! We discuss a handful of these in depth and boy is it a wild ride.. we had a month of chaos; reading slumps, weird books, 5 stars and 2 stars!! Grab and drink and settle in guys, it's a long one 🤣👀Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos, just search xgingerandspicex 🫶🏼

In this weeks episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast (hosted by Ginger & Spice), we talk all things BRUNCH!!You've all been asking us for nearly a year when the next brunch is, and we can finally say... IT'S HERE!!! 🥳 After much deliberation and many polls on socials, we have settled on a Mafia Romance theme. Last years theme was Cowboy so we've switched it right up! - so think mobster suits meets mob wife glam. We share some outfit inspo pics in the podcast if you are watching on video, so keep a look out!Event info:Saturday 18th July 2026 at MuMu's in Maidstone, Kent.Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 3rd April on eventbrite.Hope to see some of you there, suited and booted and fully in your villain era! 😏🌶️G&S xRemeber to follow us on socials for more spicy bookish chaos, search: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this weeks episode of The Spicy Bookish Pod, we talk all things spicy cowboys 😏 and if you've been around a while you'll know that cowboys is where Ginger & Spice FLOURISH! However... it wasn't a great week this time. We were slumping HARD after Pen Pal and really struggled through with the cowboys ☹️ some were really great and others were not good (for us).As always though, we still have plenty of great spicy scenes to discuss 😏Books mentioned in pod:Dirty Cowboys by Jaye PrattCowboy Casual by Hollee ReneeFires Creek by DM HendersonStray by DJ KrimmerDeath Valley by Karina HalleRein Me In by Kayla GrosseTwisted Cross RanchBranded by Saffron A KentRemember to follow us on socials for more spicy bookish chaos! https://www.instagram.com/spicybookishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/Also available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@spicybookishpod

In this episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast, we finally answer all the questions we get asked on the daily! Plus some random fun quickfire questions (think 'would you rather' or 'who is most likely to'). This episode is split into 3 parts; Part 1 - bookish Q&A (fave books, tropes, bookish q's)Part 2 - quickfire funsies (this or that, kiss marry kill etc)Part 3 - we get personal (age, relationship status, kids etc)**Feel free to skip any parts you aren't interested in 🫶🏼**Also available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple and Youtube. Just search 'spicybookishpod'Remember to follow us on Tiktok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos 🥂Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicex Insta: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/ and https://www.instagram.com/spicybookishpod/

In this episode of the Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger and Spice, it’s our February reading wrap up! Most of the books this month were valentines related or Zodiac Academy (covered in other episodes) so these are the books left over, including the highly requested DAGGERMOUTH! Kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Books mentioned in episode:📖 Chasing the Fire by Paisley Hope📖 One night scandal by Katelyn Taylor 📖 Twisted Game by Eva Ashwood 📖 Such a dirty girl by Effie Campbell 📖 Dirty Ties by Pam Godwin 📖 Daggermouth by HM Wolfe📖 Sweet Berries by CM Nascosta 📖 Grave Matter by Karina HalleThis episode is also available on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spicy-bookish-with-ginger-and-spice/id1863252645YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxZdAEajmr53cbH6OoXEUwRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this **BONUS** episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger and Spice, we talk TBR! We all have one that is "as long as the circumfrence of the moon", so how do we ever clear it!!?? Well.. we've decided to pick 12 audiobooks and 12 eyeball books for 2026 EACH. Clearing 2 books a month each from our massive TBR. The Logic is there, but will it prevail...? Stay tuned for the monthly wrap ups to find out how we get on..All books including the authors are stated throughout the podcast. If watching on video you will also see them flash on the screen :)Grab a drink and settle in for a spicy quickie 😜🍷

In this episode of The Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we're talking all things book boyfriends! Giving you not only our TOP 10, but also our favourite spicy scenes from each saucy man. These scenes are sure to get your puleses racing ladies! Apologies in advance for Tia's very fun but very nonsensical explanations of some why choose scenes... So kick up your feet, grab a glass of vino and enjoy the ride!Book boyfriends (and their respective books) mentioned:Xaden Riorson - Empyrean by Rebecca YarrosWade Ashby - Training the Heart by Paisley HopeTobias King - Ravenhoos by Kate StewartDaddy Ronan - Gallows Hill by Katelyn TaylorCasteel Da'Neer - From Blood & Ash by JLAAvi - For the Fans by Nyla KIlya Rozanov - Heated Rivalry by Rachel ReidDaddy Alexandros - Broken Bloodlines by Sadie KincaidMatt Hawkstone - Worth Every Risk by Rae RyderNash Carter - Holding the Reins by Paisley HopeMalachi Vize - Little Stranger by Leigh RiversKade Mitchell - EOD by Leigh RiversThis episode is also available on Spotify, Apple and anywhere else you get your pods! Remember to follow us on socials for more chaotic spicy bookish fun: 'xgingerandspicex' and 'thespicybookishpod'

In this episode of the Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we’re talking all things valentines! There’s a plethora of spicy romances in here to get your pulses racing! So kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Books mentioned in episode:Seven Year Itch by Amy Dawsknots About You by Effie RayeFlings And Arrows by Nicole ParkerValentines Slay by Navessa Allen A Play For Love by Trilina PucciBleed for Cupid by Aiden PierceYou’re Ours Now by Jayne Pratt & Samantha BarrettTheir Knotty Valentine by Candy MarieCorrupting Cupid by Eddie CampbellValentine With The Mountain Man by Tessa KnoxBonds of Cupidity by Raven KennedySigns of Cupidity by Raven Kennedy Whips and Chains by Ella ThorpeAxe’s and O’s by Ella ThorpeIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Butterfly by Harley Madison Jewel by Harley Madison Puck Shy by Kayla GrossCupids Peak by Lee JacquotCupids Chokehold by Dee Garcia Shoot Me Cupid by Samantha BarrettLegal Jaron Isla Quinn Midnight Valentine J.T. GeissingerThis episode is also available on Apple and YoutTube: Spicy Bookish with Ginger and Spice Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this episode of the Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we’re coming in hot with sports romance week. After ditching a whole series following the disappointment of the first 2 books, we suddenly became HUGE fans of the windy city series and we did not see that coming! So kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Books mentioned in episode:Caught Up by Liz TomfordeFace Off by Chelsea CurtoBefore The Chaos by Maggie RawdonRival Hearts by Maggie RawdonMy Pucking Crush by Tori ChaseBalance by Lucia FrancoDance Butterfly Dance by Reese RiversThis episode is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spicy Bookish with Ginger and SpiceRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this episode of the Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we’re doing our first reading wrap up for 2026 so we’ll be discussing our top spicy books from January. So kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Books mentioned in episode:Claimed by her fire daddies by Ruby HayesBad Bishop by LJ ShenRogue by L.M MountfordThe Edge of Desire by Katie KnowlesFor the Fans by Nyla KUnhinged series by Steph MaccaIron Rose by Molly BriarThis episode is also available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts: Spicy Bookish with Ginger and SpiceRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this episode of the Spicy Bookish Podcast with Ginger & Spice, we’ll be discussing some of the books we delved into whilst Nikita was on sabbatical at the end of 2025. We also want to discuss the booktok drama that occurred last week! So kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Books mentioned in episode:Plates Prisoner series by Raven KennedyFilthy Rich Santas by Eva AshwoodGraves and Griggs by Katelyn TaylorBetween Two Kings by Lindsay StraubeThis episode is also available on YouTube: Spicy Bookish PodcastRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

Welcome back to the Spicy Bookish Podcast! In this episode we explore ginger and spice's top 10 books of 2025 and spiciest books of 2025! So kick up your feet, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!books mentioned:Guild by Raven KennedyAnathema by Kerry LakeRuthless Boys by Caroline PeckhamFeathers so Viscous and Shadows so Cruel by Liv ZanderGallows Hill - Katelyn TaylorForged In Blood - Sadie KincaidDarling Wildfire - Devon RiversHills of Shivers & Shadows - Pam GoodwinOnyx Storm - Rebecca YarosAlchemised - SenLinYuTouched by Death - Harley BeckThe Secret Club -Ruby SkyBad Bishop - LJ ShanOlder - Jennifer HartmanCome Back To Me - Emily CatlowBroken Blood Lion - Sadie KincaidWorth Every Risk - Ray RyderKiss Of The Basilisk - Lindsey StraubeRed Rabbit - Devon RiverDouble Edged - Nyla KaySugar Baby - Harley Madison Demise - Caitlin TaylorBoss Abroad - Rachel KellerSpeal and Stutter - Ruby DarlingDomination - BJ AlphaThe Naught List - Jade WestHateful Vows - CJ LucciDarkest Descent - Hazel BlackYour Dad Will Do - Katee RobertHollow Wrath - Jodie KingThis episode is also available on YouTube @xgingerandspicexRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex and spicybookishpod

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice reading wrap up, we talk all things spicy romance during the Christmas period! Who doesn’t love a little festive spicy book? So kick your feet up, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!!Our favourite book of the episode is Bullets and Mistletoe by CJ LucciBooks mentioned in episode:Mean One by Ab CyntheSlay Ride by Lauren BielThe Naughty List by Jade WestBullets and Mistletoe by CJ LucciThis episode is also available on Youtube @xgingerandspicexRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice reading wrap up, we talk all things daddy! And holy lordy was one of these spicy!! Overall they were very hit and miss so just bear with us 😂Mountain Daddy by S.J TillyDomination by B.J Alpha The Wild by K. WebsterTake My Daddy, I’ll Take Yours by Jenika SnowThis episode is also available on YouTube @xgingerandspicexRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex

**CONTAINS SPOILERS**Ok ok ok here us out… what was the point in last book?? 👀 we are absolutely buzzing for Seth and Caleb to progress! What is everyone going to think of Darius and his new promise to the stars and bring on more Xavier and Sofia!! ❤️ Is it bad that our favourite part of talking about the book was actually having the Kipling Cake Break 🤣This next book better give us some answers and something better happen to Lionel or so help us! (Yes this is the same comment from last week and we stand by it) Don't forget to follow us on our socials for more spicy book chaos!TikTok: ⁠ / @xgingerandspicex⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / ⁠ @xgingerandspicex YouTube: ⁠ / @xgingerandspicex

**CONTAINS SPOILERS**In this episode of the Ginger & Spice reading wrap up, we talk all things spicy romance! Specifically by some wonderful indie authors we have collaborated with over the past 2 weeks. Book of the week is The Secret Club by Ruby Skye - this was IMPECCABLE!Books mentioned in episode:Worth Every Moment by Rae Ryder Straight to Me by Emily Catlow Bianchi by Addison TateRavens: A Tripoli Duet by R.M McDonald Hateful Vows by C.J LucciThis episode is also available on Youtube @xgingerandspicexRemember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more spicy bookish chaos! Handle: xgingerandspicex

**CONTAINS SPOILERS**Sooooo…. Where do we even start with the plot lines in this book. Did anyone else see that coming with Orion? 👀 How are they going to deal with the Tory situation 🙃 and WHAT ABOUT THAT 3-WAY 🥵😮‍💨🫠This next book better give us some answers and something better happen to Lionel or so help us!Don't forget to check us out on our other socials for more spicy book chaos!TikTok: ⁠ / @xgingerandspicex⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / ⁠ @xgingerandspicexYouTube: ⁠ / @xgingerandspicexThankyou for listening xxx

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice themed reading wrap up, we talk all things spicy Romantasy!Book of the week is Anathema by Keri Lake - this was PHENOMENAL!Books mentioned in episode:The Female and Her Males (books 1 & 2) by Invi WrightBlood of Hercules by Jasmine MaasAnathema by Keri Lake*this episode is also available on YouTube*Remember to follow us on social media for more spicy bookish chaos! TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicex⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

WE ARE BACK ON ZODIAC ACADEMY! After a brief hiatus with Ruthless Boys (which we loved btw..) In this episode we will be discussing all things Shadow Princess! Darius and Tory were the talk of the town in this one… Did anyone else see that coming? 👀 These books are really starting to step up now, the storyline is slapping HARD and even Max decided to say more than 3 words 👍. Also available on Youtube. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more book related content 🌶📚Insta: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

In this episode of the Ginger & Spice themed reading wrap up, we talk all things cowboy romance! "because no woman has ever dreamed about being swept off her feet by an accountant"Books mentioned:Bull Rush by Maggie RowdenAlive and Wells by Bailey Hannah Where We Burn by Lea RoseVeiled Obsessions by Billie Jade KermackMy Sweet Ruin by Dani Rose (not cowboy, this is taboo)Remember to follow us on social media for more spicy bookish chaos!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

**EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS**Ok ZA gang, it's been a minute but we are back! We didn't stop reading RB during our little break so we have a full series round up episode for Ruthless Boys 1-5 and boy does it get emotional! This is so bittersweet saying goodbye to this series and these characters; we have LOVED every single moment. And honestly, we already miss them so much **cries in fae-talian** We talk all things plot, spice (group scenes woo) and of course some of our favourite funny moments (mainly involving Leon our favourite Lion).Next episode we will be diving head first BACK into ZA starting with books 4 and 5.Remember to follow us on socials for more chaotic bookish fun:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicex⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

In this episode of Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Taboo romance! Some of these are exceptionally dark and taboo and won't be for everyone. Please proceed with caution and do your own research before reading.2 of these books are currently banned but can be bought from the authors websites. Banned books highlighted below.Books mentioned:Double Edged by Nyla K **BANNED** - buy on authors website.Baked by AB CyntheForged by Shadows by Maddison ColeDarkest Descent by Hazel Black **BANNED** - buy on authors website.Lessons in Sin by Pam GodwinRemember to follow us on social media for more spicy bookish chaos!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

In this episode of The Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Why Choose romance! aka Reverse Harem...We have all series this week! Books mentioned:Ensnared and Entangled by Rebecca Quinn aka The Brutes of Bristlebrook series (books 1 and 2 of 3) Speak and Stutter by Ruby Darling aka The Rayne-Moore University series (books 1 and 2 of 2)Broken Bonds and Savage Bonds by J. Bree aka The Bonds that Tie series (books 1 and 2 of 6)No rogue books this week, we stuck to why choose. Next weeks theme is TABOO!! We have never done a Taboo theme before so this should be... enlightening.Remember to follow us on socials for more bookish chaos and recs!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

Ok ZA gang, we have stopped at book 3 and switched to Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 1 'Dark Fae'! This is the prequel series, it's Why Choose (wooo) and consists of 5 books.This is definitely the more grown up version of ZA, it's sexy and it's funny and we're loving it so far!! Join us whilst we get to know some of the characters in RB; Leon the Lion, Dante the Dragon, Ryder THE BASILISK! And of course our FMC Elise, who we LOVE plus many more (not forgetting Gabriel!).We talk all things spice and some of our favourite funny moments - that strap on scene! LOLNext week we will be diving head first into book 2 of RB, 'Savage Fae'.Remember to follow us on socials for more chaotic bookish fun:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

In this episode of Ginger & Spice Weekly Reading Wrap Up, the theme is Why Choose romance! Books mentioned;Dirty Priest and Dirty Daddy both by Samatha Barrett, these are 2-3 MMC's and 1 FMCFor the Love of Kane by Ames Mills, this is 4 MMC's no FMCDear Reader and Watch Your Back both by Tate James, these are 3-4 MMC's and 1 FMCNo rogue books this week, all are why choose themed! Some books that were read this week have been carried over to next weeks episode which is also Why Choose themed, however you can see all books on Ginger & Spice social media accounts plus other really fun chaotic things! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxZdAEajmr53cbH6OoXEUw

In this episode all things THE RECKONING will be discussed!! Or lack there of... iykyk..Plot development, character development and relationship development PLUS all things spice.. are we finally getting some saucy time?? Did Lance step up? Is Seth a nicer person yet or is he still peeing on people?? Has Darius accepted his love/hate relationship for the Vega twins..?Next week will be the start of Ginger & Spice diving into Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac! Starting with book 1 "Dark Fae".Remember to follow us on socials for more chaotic bookish spicy fun:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xgingerandspicexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgingerandspicex/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xgingerandspicex

This is our last Daddy episode and we are going out with a bang with a couple of seriously saucy numbers..Books mentioned:Fierce Protector by Laura Bennett Dirty Little Sinner by Samantha BarrettLucy's Story by Ali Fischer (not daddy)ONS / One Night Seduction by Katelyn TaylorNext week we start on the ever popular WHY CHOOSE! Because seriously, the more the merrier right? And we have SO many books to talk about!!

Lets talk about Seth and **that** peeing scene 😳💦 AND we finallyyyyy get a P in a V!! 🕺🏼We are really starting to get into the nitty gritty of the story now and some character developments!! Also available on YouTube.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more book related chaos!

Join us whilst we wrap up week 2 of our daddy theme before we move on to Why Choose next week! Books discussed:"Morning Glory Milking Farm" by CM Nascosta (not daddy)"Gratify" by Katelyn Taylor"Entangled" by Harleigh Beck"Older" by Jennifer Hartmann"Her Trust" by HR Lloyd (not daddy)Also available on YouTube.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more book related chaos!

Episode will be covering the 1.5 "novella" which is book 1 just all from the boys POV. We go through star and chilli ratings and how we feel about the boys now we've been inside their head..Next weeks episode will cover book 2 "Ruthless fae"Also available on YouTube.x

This weeks theme is DADDY!! We're talking; ex-boyfriends dad, best friends dad, age-gap dad, single dad etc etc basically all the daddies you can think of will be covered 😏Books mentioned:Undulate by Elodie Hart (single dad)The Masks & the Dancer by Bea Paige (not daddy)Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert (ex boyf dad)Heart of a Devil by Sadie Kincaid (best friends dad)Also available on YouTube!Join us next Friday for ANOTHER week of Daddies 🫦💦

In this first episode we will cover book 1 The Awakening and also book 0.5 Origins of an Academy Bully. We talk all things plot, characters and of course the chilli peppaaazzz. We also share who we think will be with who in the coming books....Also available on YT.

Join us in our first weekly reading wrap-up, reviewing and rating all the books we've smashed through this week. This weeks theme is Dark Romance! You know we love a bit of DR round here ;)Also available on YouTubeNext episode is Zodiac Academy books 1 and 0.5 on TUESDAY!Cheers! x

Bonus intro episode!Get to know a little about us, what we’ll be discussing on the Pod episodes each week and the general structure of our spicy little chit chats 😏Strap in gang, it's going to get saucyyyyyyy!!