Bookish Buzz

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 discussion, and I think we're finally hitting our stride with the format. Dive in with us as we analyze our reading journeys.

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 would fair too well

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.

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!

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 laughs!Episode 13 starts now!

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?

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!

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 hot list!

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!

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 this year. So grab a hot cup of cocoa, a cozy blanket and hang out with us for an hour of Holiday fun!

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 rigidity and just vibe for an hour talking about what we love most....BOOKS!

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 up for this all new episode.

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!

Time to look ahead through Q4 and highlight some upcoming releases on our radar.

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 and these dark and moody reads. Happy Reading!

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!

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.

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 stats and the books that we completed in April, as well as a quick discussion on our Spring Cleaning Read-A-Thon results. Lastly, we take a look ahead to May. Upcoming new releases and monthly hopefuls. So grab that cup of your favorite comfort drink, cozy up, and listen as we dive in to our newest episode. If you would like to connect further visit the below link to find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more!https://linktr.ee/bookishbuzzpodcast

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 20-27 and where you fall on DNF-ing books. Are you #TeamCaleb or #TeamAshleySo plug in and let's hang for an hour.

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 spreadsheets. It's time to dive into the world of books!For an extra dose of fun check out our expanded Book Chat discussion of our Buddy Challenge reads over on YouTube. We knew we needed more time to talk about these ones.https://youtu.be/BWsJJAbjhwA

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 authors, characters, and female centered stories. So plug in and turn the volume up. We're getting into it. One quick note: We use the words "Women" and "Female" but we recognize that many do not identify in this way. We do not wish to alienate or offend as we have love for all genders, sexual identities, races, colors, and creeds. We simply seek to recognize these fine works of art during this month.

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 your headphones, cozy up with a hot cup of coffee, and let's dive in.

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 the books and series we love, whilst separating ourselves from author's and platforms that have become problematic and toxic. We also discuss the rising price of books, some great audiobook platform choices and show some love for the libraries that are the backbone of our communities.Put in those earbuds and turn up the volume. Episode 5 is here!

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 2025 as well as a look at the 3 big bookish apps on the market. What do we want out of a bookish social app? Let's discuss.So pop in your headphones and turn up the volume, because we are diving in!Books mentioned in this episode:The Knight and the Moth by Rachel GilligThe Filling Station by Vanessa MillerOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosA Sea of Unspoken Things by Adreinne YoungWithcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixAt Dark I become Loathesome by Eric LaRoccaSavage Blooms by S.T. GibsonBury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabThe Staircase in the Woods by Chuck WendigWhen the Moon Hatched by Sarah J. ParkerChildren of Blood and Bone By Tomi AdayemiChildren of Virtue and Vengeance By Tomi AdayemiChildren of Anguish and Anarchy By Tomi AdayemiHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliTidal Creatures by Seanan McGuireSunbringer by Hannah KanerPriory of the Orange TreeFifth Season by N.K. JemesinA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir MIstborn by Brandon SandersonAll The Sinners Bleed by S.A. CosbyParable of the Sower by Octavia E ButlerTalents by Octavia E. ButlerThe Book of Accidents by Chuck WendigA Court of Wings and Fury By Sarah J. MaasGo Tell It On The Mountain by James BaldwinAtomic Habits by James ClearUntethered by Angela Jackson BrownNinth House by Leigh BardugoGothikana by RuNyx

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 BeachamThe Women by Kristin HannahAmerican Queen by Vanessa MillerThe Reformatory by Tananarive DueThis Could Be Us by Kennedy RyanBefore I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Loved By You by Alexandrea Lechelle Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Bury Your Gays by Chuck TingleBloom by Delilah S. DawsonMistborn by Brandon Sanderson A Dowry of Blood by S.T. GibsonIcarus by K. AncrumImpossible Creatures by Katherine RundellFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosLegendborn by Tracy DeonnThe Night We Lost Him by Laura DaveOne Dark Window by Rachel GilligInto the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantPumpkin Spice Café by Laurie GilmoreCinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie FilmoreSpell Shop by Sarah Beth DurstThe Housemaid by Freida McFaddenReel by Kennedy RyanPriory of the Orange Tree Samantha ShannonFaust Pt. 1 by Johann Wolfgang von GoetheAll Hope is Found by Sarah Jake RobertsAll along you were blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon SandersonElantris by Brandon SandersonA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasSunbearer Trials by Aiden ThomasCelestial Monsters by Aiden ThomasHouse on the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneSomewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ KluneBelladonna by Adalyn GraceWisteria by Adalyn GraceTwo Twisted Crowns by Rachel GilligHidden Pictures by Jason RekulakArthur and Teddy are Coming Out by Ryan LoveThe Magician’s Nephew by C.S. LewisThe Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil GaimanFeeding the Soul by Tabitha BrownPower Moves by Sarah Jake RobertsWoman Evolved by Sarah Jake RobertsThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeStarless Sea by Erin Morganstern

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 of books mentioned in this episode:Grief - Nonfictiono The Tears That Taught Me by Morgan Richard Oliviero Sign by Laura Lynne Jacksono Chicken Noodle Soup for the Grieving Soul by Jack Canifield and Mark Victor Hanseno Healing Through Words by Rupi Kaur * I forgot to mention the title of this one 😊o The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedmano Deeper Than the Ocean by Emma Rose Harriso Grief is for People by Sloane CrosleyGrief - Fictiono Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchio We Are Okay by Nina LaCouro Cross Roads by Laurel Hightowero Monstrillio by Gerardo Sámano Córdovao Someday Maybe by Onyi NwabineliBooks, Shows, & Movieso Half Bad by Sally Greeno Stranger Things: Graphic Novel Series by Jody Housero Slewfoot by Bromo Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarroso The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwabo The Changeling by Victor LavValleo The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValleo Dark Matter by Blake Croucho A Court of Thorns and Roses (Series) by Sarah J. Maaso The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewiso Lorien Legacies Seres by Pitacus Loreo Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckhamo The Wayward Children Series by Seanan McGuireo The Parable of the Sower & Kindred by Octivia E Butlero One Dark Window & Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gilligo The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jacksono The Turn of the Screw by Henry JamesNovember Recapo The Women by Kristin Hannaho The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmoreo The Reformatory by Tananarive Dueo Sorrowland by Rivers Solomono Antenora by Dori Lumpkino Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out by Ryan Loveo This Could Be Us & Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryano Gothikana by RuNyxo Ninth House & Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugoo Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisnero Memorials by Richard Chizmaro The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen (LIVE SHOW Sunday 12/8!)December Hopefulso The Nightingale by Kristin Hannaho Wisteria by Adalyn Graceo Heir by Sabaa Tahiro Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundello Evil in Me by Bromo The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Songo Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drewso The City in Glass by Nghi Voo The Deading by Nicholas Belardeso Cold Snap by Lindy Ryano It Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S. Dawsono When the Moon Hatched

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 for NovemberFinally, a look at what comes next. Episode 1 has to have an Episode 2, right!?Happy Listening!