Currently Reading: May '26 Recap

Currently Reading: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee sink their teeth into Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, unpacking its haunting atmosphere, tangled relationships, and all the feelings this story left behind. They chat through the moments that captivated them, the questions that kept them thinking, and why this book feels both beautifully devastating and impossible to forget. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Currently Reading: May '26 Recap

In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee recap all the books they read in May, from unexpected favorites and chaotic disappointments to the reads they couldn’t stop thinking about. It’s a month full of strong opinions, shifting reading moods, and plenty of conversations about the books that completely took over their lives—for better or worse. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Currently Reading: World Building

In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee chat through the art of world building and what makes a fictional world truly unforgettable. From immersive fantasy realms and magic systems to the small details that make a setting feel real, they break down the elements that pull readers in and share books that absolutely nailed it. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Currently Reading: Female Archetypes

In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee dive into the many female archetypes that dominate literature—from the ice queen and the final girl to the eldest daughter, the morally gray menace, and the woman on the verge of a complete breakdown. They chat through why these character types resonate so deeply, how they’ve evolved across genres, and which books absolutely perfected them, with plenty of recommendations and strong opinions along the way. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Currently Reading: The Devil Wears Prada

In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee step into the glossy, chaotic world of The Devil Wears Prada, diving into the original book and how it compares to both film adaptations. They chat through the characters, fashion-world drama, and the surprisingly messy dynamics at the heart of the story, unpacking what works differently on page versus screen—and which version ultimately reigns supreme. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.