Podcast
Basic and Bookish
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for one unhinged bookish podcast! Honestly, we blame the ADHD.
Our goal is to crash course our most anticipated book releases, interview authors, and yap about our current bookish obsessions across all genres while building a fun and inclusive community for listeners just like you!
- Episodes
- 44
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 11 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
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51 min
S2 Ep 25 - A Court of Splintered Harmony Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 25
Show notes
Time to winnow to Prythian! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their first reactions on ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas! Prepare for fangirling and screaming about messy drama, because Kinsey and Karly are ready to share their unhinged review of ACOSH!
Discussion topics include what the hosts liked about the book, their favorite (or least favorite) scenes, which POVs they preferred, and their updated A Court of Thorns and Roses series rankings. The hosts also dive deeper into specific scenes like the Naming Ceremony, how they felt about the Inner Circle's political decisions and how Nesta was treated, relationship drama, visits to the Prison/Dusk Court, the ending, and more!
If you've recently finished this book and need to experience it with other readers, this episode is the perfect post-ACOSH cliffhangover cure.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 7 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 and 7 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, character analyses, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas, with some House of Flame and Shadow mentions that were also included in ACOSH. For additional Maasverse spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:57) - Did we enjoy A Court of Splintered Harmony?
(05:58) - "Watery Bowels" vs "Leaky Breasts"
(08:46) - Would You Rather?
(09:27) - Favorite moments in ACOSH (Kingdom of Ash spoiler 11:36 - 11:59)
(14:29) - Least favorite moments in ACOSH
(16:54) - POV Discussion
(18:28) - Important Scenes (Throne of Glass series spoiler 21:18 - 21:38)
(31:19) - The Ending of ACOSH
(35:02) - Mor's power of truth
(36:15) - Relationship Drama
(42:31) - ACOSH BINGO Results
(43:27) - A Court of Splintered Harmony Rating
(46:48) - New ACOTAR Series Rankings
(48:46) - Outro
(50:49) - Closing Thoughts
Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
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A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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New episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
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Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
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Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR Crash Course)
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Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
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Season 4: Author Interviews
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
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For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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31 min
Harbinger: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 1, Episode 13
Show notes
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly as they discuss the recent release of Harbinger by Geneva Lee. The hosts react to the chaotic cliffhanger, discuss their favorite moments, and more!
This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Listeners can expect regular chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads, like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Episode discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Harbinger by Geneva Lee
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:35) - Overall thoughts
(01:34) - Thoughts on the ending and cliffhanger
(05:47) - Favorite moments
(14:37) - Character discussion
(20:35) - What we are hoping for next
(25:24) - Final thoughts and ratings
(29:36) - Outro
(30:47) - Closing Discussion
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
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🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
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Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
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🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
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Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
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Season 4: Author Interviews
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Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
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YouTube:
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Instagram:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
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TikTok:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Facebook:
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Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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28 min
S2 Ep 24 - ACOTAR Worldbuilding and Lore: Everything You Need to Know Before A Court of Splintered Harmony
Season 2, Episode 24
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their breakdown on the ACOTAR series worldbuilding and lore that YOU need to know before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. Topics include the ACOTAR map and political alliances, Courts of Prythian, main characters and groups to remember, Koschei and the Death Gods, the Dread Trove, important Made blades, full history of Prythian fae, and more! Essentially, it's the "who's who?" and "what's what?" by the end of A Court of Silver Flames. If you're looking for quick but thorough play-by-play ACOTAR recaps, check out Season 2 Episodes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (up to A Court of Silver Flames), with some mentions of the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. For Crescent City spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments (there are also verbal mentions before discussing House of Flame and Shadow).
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:26) - ACOTAR Main world (Map and Alliances)
(03:08) - Prythian's Courts and High Lords
(04:57) - People and groups to know
(12:10) - The Cauldron and Book of Breathings
(13:01) - Crescent City Spoiler (Skip-ahead to 13:28)
(14:01) - Crescent City Spoiler (Skip-ahead to 14:24)
(14:25) - The Dread Trove
(17:35) - Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow Spoiler Warning (for rest of episode)
(18:13) - The Dread Trove (continued with Crescent City Spoilers)
(19:47) - Important "Made" Blades, Swords, and Weapons
(22:52) - History of Prythian and Fae Origin Story
(25:27) - Outro
(27:02) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
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A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️ New episodes on Tuesdays.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
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YouTube:
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•
Instagram:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
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TikTok:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Facebook:
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Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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1 hr 11 min
Final Maasverse Theories and ACOTAR 6 & 7 Blurb Breakdown
Season 2, Episode 23
Show notes
Suriel spill the tea time isn't over! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes, along with their final Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas.
This episode is Part Two of our ACOTAR 6 Maasverse Theories. Listeners can expect final theories on how to defeat Koschei through connections to music and magic, potential last names for characters, The Morrigan's power of truth and her connection to Maeve, blood oaths, and more!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:07) - ACOTAR 6 Blurb Breakdown
(21:21) - ACOTAR 7 Blurb Breakdown
(32:50) - Teaser Quote 1
(33:27) - Teaser Quote 2
(34:34) - Teaser Quote 3
(39:49) - Teaser Quote 4
(41:57) - Teaser Quote 5
(43:19) - Teaser Quote 6
(44:48) - Final Maasverse Theories
(01:07:34) - Outro
(01:09:33) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️ New episodes on Tuesdays.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
•
YouTube:
•
•
Instagram:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
•
TikTok:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Facebook:
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Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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Threads:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com. Please note that we are only interviewing fantasy or romance authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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1 hr 35 min
S2 Ep 22 - ACOTAR 6 Theories: Biggest Maasverse Predictions Before A Court of Splintered Harmony
Season 2, Episode 22
Show notes
It's time to spill the tea, Suriel style! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their biggest (and long awaited) Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. Listeners can expect crossover predictions, which couples we think are endgame, who might betray the Inner Circle, hidden powers, and more! The hosts have so many theories that this episode is only Part One, with Part Two releasing shortly to discuss our breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:53) - Throne of Glass Crossover Theory
(14:08) - Spring Court vs Terrasen
(18:22) - Sword Crossovers
(22:04) - Valg Rhysand?
(22:34) - Maeve and The Weaver
(28:54) - Witches
(37:57) - Cousin Urstin Archeron
(39:58) - Starlight Pool, Portals, and Multiverse Wormholes
(43:56) - Are TOG and ACOTAR in the Same World?
(47:43) - Bryaxis
(52:04) - Carranam, Mates, and Who We Ship
(54:36) - Azriel
(01:03:41) - Dividing the Night Court and Dusk Court
(01:04:49) - Elain
(01:05:50) - Azriel and Hunt
(01:08:05) - Eris, Valg, and Bloodhounds
(01:09:51) - Fury Axtar
(01:14:36) - Illyrian Siphons, Witches, and Valg
(01:17:19) - Salt
(01:18:22) - Feyre read TOG
(01:19:49) - Starfall and D**th Bonds
(01:23:52) - The Drop and Aelin's Powers
(01:24:34) - The Asteri, Daglan, Gods, and Valg
(01:27:46) - Our Final ACOTAR 6 Wishes
(01:29:33) - Characters Crossing Over
(01:32:09) - Outro
(01:33:46) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Please note that at this time we are only interviewing romance and fantasy authors.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
•
YouTube:
•
•
Instagram:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
•
TikTok:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Facebook:
•
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
•
Threads:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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1 hr 28 min
Crescent City Series Breakdown
Season 2, Episode 21
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their thoughts and reactions to the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, & House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (the entire Crescent City series)
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:04) - House of Earth and Blood (CC 1) Discussion
(13:33) - House of Sky and Breath (CC 2) Discussion
(29:08) - House of Flame and Shadow (CC 3) Discussion
(01:05:34) - Maasverse Connections
(01:09:57) - Theories
(01:23:38) - Outro
(01:25:50) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
•
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
•
YouTube:
•
•
Instagram:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
•
TikTok:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Facebook:
•
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
•
Threads:
•
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
•
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
•
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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58 min
S3 Ep 3 - Threshing Day Reactions and Spiral Session
Season 3, Episode 3
Show notes
It's time for Threshing Day, cadets! Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major spiral session over the recent release of Threshing Day, book 3.5 in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode was filmed just moments after finishing the novella.
The hosts react to new lore drops and share their unhinged first reactions to the recent Empyrean book – including many, many tears. They discuss their favorite moments and POVs, break down the most surprising and emotional scenes, theorize for Empyrean 4 (and who the "Brother" is), and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes and POVs they think are most important for what's to come.
This is part of our Season 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view.
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)
Order Threshing Day:
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Hardcover (standard edition): https://link.amazon/B02RdiesM
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B04Ifjp3x
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0blWI1vD
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro and Upcoming Empyrean Coverage
(02:00) - Overall Thoughts on Threshing Day
(04:38) - Crying Scenes
(11:20) - Most Shocking Moments
(21:02) - New Character Opinions - Who's Suspicious?
(36:08) - Favorite Threshing Day POVs
(38:25) - Least Favorite POVs
(42:23) - Favorite Threshing Day Scenes
(46:34) - Interesting Details
(54:10) - More or Less Questions After Threshing Day?
(55:45) - Outro
(57:32) - Closing Discussion
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
•
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
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38 min
S1 Ep 12 - The Love Hypothesis: Movie Vs Book Reactions
Season 1, Episode 12
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1 hr 33 min
S2 Ep 20 - Kingdom of Ash: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 20
Show notes
Get the tissue box ready! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for the epic conclusion of their Throne of Glass series coverage! The hosts discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas, the final book in the TOG series. Listeners can expect to hear Kinsey and Karly's favorite moments, scenes that made them cry (did Karly FINALLY shed a tear?), final opinions on TOG characters, and Maasverse connections as Kinsey guides the way one last time for Karly's first experience reading the Throne of Glass series!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (the entire Throne of Glass series)
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro and what's next for this season
(02:14) - KoA "Would you Rather?"
(08:25) - Favorite and Least Favorite Kingdom of Ash Moments
(20:38) - Emotional Scenes - Did Karly finally cry?
(42:15) - Kingdom of Ash Discussion
(56:21) - Final TOG Character Opinions and Discussion
(01:07:40) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in KoA
(01:11:50) - Maasverse Connections (Skip ahead to avoid ACOTAR and CC spoilers)
(01:24:03) - Rating Kingdom of Ash and ranking the series
(01:29:30) - Outro
(01:31:51) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
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A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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1 hr 32 min
S2 Ep 16 - Heir of Fire: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 16
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, as well as receive clarification on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and learn the difference between Crochan and Ironteeth Witches.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas
ADDENDUM: Kinsey misspoke in the Ashryver family tree portion of this episode. Aelin's and Aedion's mothers are related as cousins and not sisters, so Aelin and Aedion are first cousins once removed instead of first cousins, but they still refer to each other as "cousins."
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:35) - Character Discussion
(27:59) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in HoF
(30:46) - Throne of Glass Family Tree
(37:16) - Favorite Heir of Fire Moments
(01:06:19) - Theories for Queen of Shadows
(01:24:53) - Rating Heir of Fire
(01:29:53) - Outro
(01:31:06) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
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A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
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•
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•
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•
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56 min
Tower of Dawn: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 19
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas, Book 6 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(36:12) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
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•
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1 hr 36 min
Empire of Storms: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 18
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(01:04:04) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
•
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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•
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
•
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•
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
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1 hr 14 min
S2 Ep 17 - Queen of Shadows: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 17
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas, Book 4 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, get an update on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and more!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:39) - Character Discussion
(22:46) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in QoS
(24:58) - Updated Throne of Glass Family Tree
(26:43) - Favorite Queen of Shadows Moments
(53:25) - Theories for the Tandem Read
(01:04:34) - Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series (skip ahead to next timestamp)
(01:08:07) - Rating Queen of Shadows
(01:11:50) - Outro
(01:13:19) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
•
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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•
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•
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•
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1 hr 27 min
S4 Ep 3: Author Interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Season 4, Episode 3
Show notes
Filmed before Adversary to the Villain release day, join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an exclusive first interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of Adversary to the Villain, book 4 in the Assistant and the Villain series.
If you haven't had a chance to read Adversary to the Villain yet, have no fear! Get to know Hannah in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Hannah shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following Adversary to the Villain, including worldbuilding and theories for the final book. Listeners can also expect a spoiler-free "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That game, and a spoiler-filled "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" trivia game where one of the hosts competes against the author.
This is part of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
TIMESTAMPS:
(02:11) - "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That Game
(06:56) - Author Chat (Spoiler-free Questions)
(23:42) - Spoiler Warning
(24:04) - Basic and Bookish Tea (Spoiler Questions About Adversary)
(46:27) - Interrogation Time (Theory Questions for Book 5)
(01:07:44) - "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" Trivia Game
(1:14:06) - Bonus Spoiler Questions
(1:23:54) - Outro
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1 hr 31 min
S1 Ep 11 - Adversary to the Villain: First Reactions and Discussion
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major crashout over the recent release of Adversary to the Villain, book 4 in the Assistant and the Villain series by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. The hosts react to the chaotic cliffhanger, discuss their favorite moments and quotes, break down the Rennedawn Prophecy, theorize for the final book in the series, and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes they think are most important for what's to come.
This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Listeners can expect regular chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads, like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Episode discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Order Adversary to the Villain:
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Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4xjJuOy
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:15) - Cliffhanger Reactions
(10:25) - Book Comparison
(14:21) - Favorite POVs and Scenes
(21:46) - Shocking Moments and Important Scenes Discussion
(45:04) - Rennedawn's Prophecy Breakdown
(57:27) - Character and Relationships Discussion
(01:03:00) - Theories for Book 5
(01:21:21) - Final Thoughts
(01:26:33) - Outro
(01:29: 48) - Closing Discussion
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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1 hr 36 min
S4 Ep 2: Author Interview with Stacey McEwan
Season 4, Episode 2
Show notes
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an exclusive interview with Stacey McEwan, author of A Forsaken Prophecy, book 2 in The Artisan Trilogy.
If you haven't had a chance to read A Forsaken Prophecy yet, have no fear! Get to know Stacey in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Stacey shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following A Forsaken Prophecy, including theories for book three. Listeners can also expect a spoiler-free "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That game, and spoiler-filled "Cliffhangover Jeopardy", a trivia game where one of the hosts competes against the author.
This is part of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan
TIMESTAMPS:
(01:33) - "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That Game
(12:58) - Author Chat (Spoiler-free Questions)
(39:46) - Spoiler Warning
(40:06) - Basic and Bookish Tea (Spoiler Questions)
(1:25:36) - "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" Trivia Game
(1:33:42) - Outro
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1 hr 29 min
S2 Ep 15 - The Assassin's Blade: Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 15
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas, Book .5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. his season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
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A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
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A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
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Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
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E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
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Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
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Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
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Season 4: Author Interviews
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Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
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56 min
S1 Ep 10 - A Forsaken Prophecy: Reactions and Discussion
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss the recent release of A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan, the sequel to A Forbidden Alchemy. In this episode, they discuss favorite moments, which scenes made them crash out, predictions for book 3, and more!
This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Forsaken Prophecy.
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
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Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
•
Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
•
This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
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Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
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Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics.
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Season 4: Author Interviews
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Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
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1 hr 8 min
S3 Ep 2 - Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: POV Predictions and Theories
Season 3, Episode 2
Show notes
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an emergency episode about breaking Empyrean News from Rebecca Yarros! On July 15th, 2026, the author shared a title and cover reveal for "Untitled Empyrean (Not Book 4)", as well as a synopsis, tagline, and teaser quote! The hosts discuss which point of views they think are most likely for Threshing Day, scenes they're hoping for, as well as if we'll see former cast characters, gryphon fliers, and whether or not there will be any spice in the next Empyrean novella, and more!
Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros releases on September 29th, 2026, and you can pre-order the novella here:
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Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3SWx7Jp
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E-book: https://amzn.to/4hhK5vd
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Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4wN6chE
This is part of our Season 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view.
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) by Rebecca Yarros
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro and Rebecca Yarros Announcement
(01:30) - 13 Stories vs 13 POVs
(04:33) - What we know for sure
(08:44) - Gryphon fliers and Harvest Day
(10:17) - Length of Novella
(11:59) - Will we see a failed Threshing Day attempt?
(15:44) - POV Predictions and Threshing Day Scene Hopefuls (initial and final picks)
(53:32) - Spicy Scene Thoughts
(56:59) - Teaser Quote Discussion
(1:04:06) - Outro
(1:05:43) - Closing Discussion
PRE-ORDER Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros:
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Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3SWx7Jp
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E-book: https://amzn.to/4hhK5vd
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Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4wN6chE
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
•
Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
•
This season is designed to prepare you for release day & offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics.
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
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YouTube:
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Instagram:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Facebook:
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Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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57 min
S2 Ep 14 - Crown of Midnight: Reactions and Discussion
Season 2, Episode 14
Show notes
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, Book 2 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing in preparation for the release of ACOTAR 6.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
•
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
•
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
•
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
•
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
•
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
•
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
•
🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
•
Weekly chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads. It's like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more! This season is ongoing all year long.
•
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
•
🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
•
This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
•
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
•
Professor Karly breaks down the biggest Empyrean series topics.
•
Season 4: Author Interviews
•
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP
Stay connected on social media:
•
YouTube:
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•
Instagram:
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Facebook:
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Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
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