Bookish Baddies

Ep 7 | Beartown

We’re heading to a small town where hockey means everything. In this episode, we’re discussing Beartown by Fredrik Backman - a powerful, tense, and deeply human story about community, loyalty, ambition, and the consequences of silence. Join us as we unpack the complex characters, the moral dilemmas at the heart of the story, and the way Backman captures both the beauty and darkness of small-town life. We’ll also reflect on how the novel tackles difficult themes with nuance, empathy, and emotional depth. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: * A spoiler-free review of Beartown * Insights into the town, its residents, and the hockey culture that binds them * Discussion of the book’s central themes of power, accountability, and community Tune in, follow, and continue your baddie journey with Bookish Baddies today. Be a baddie and get your copy. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beartown-Fredrik-Backman/dp/1501160761]

Ep 6 | One Dark Window

Welcome back to another episode of Bookish Baddies 🕯️📚 This week, we’re stepping into the mist-laden realm of Rachel Gillig’s One Dark Window - a gothic fantasy woven with cursed magic, shadowed forests, and a whispering presence that blurs the line between guardian and monster. Join us as we talk through the rich world building, the intricate magic system, and the character dynamics that make this story so intriguing. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: * A spoiler-free review of One Dark Window * Our thoughts on Elspeth, the Nightmare, and the cast of characters * Discussion on atmosphere, lore, and gothic fairytale elements Tune in, follow, and continue your journey with Bookish Baddies today. Be a baddie and get your copy. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Dark-Window-Rachel-Gillig/dp/035651949X]

Ep 5 | Winter TBR

Winter is here and so are our cosy TBR plans ❄️📚 In this episode, we're talking all things winter reading - from comforting romances to chunky fantasy novels. Whether you're curling up with a blanket and hot chocolate or escaping the cold into a cosy fantasy world, we've got the recs, chat, and a little reading motivation for the darker and colder months. Join us as we run through the books on our winter TBR, why each one caught our eye, and the kinds of stories we gravitate towards when the weather turns chilly. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: * Our curated winter TBR list * The genres and themes we love reading in winter * A cosy chat about seasonal reading moods and comfort picks Tune in, follow, and continue your baddie journey with Bookish Baddies today. Curl up, get cosy, and get reading baddie ✨

Ep 4 | Strange Pictures

Something spooky this way comes… 👻 In this special Halloween episode, we’re chatting Strange Pictures: a chilling mystery horror novel where a series of seemingly innocent drawings lead into a larger web of interconnected mysteries. Join us as we share our reactions to the story’s structure and eerie visuals, the moments that left us unsettled, and how the book balances its unsettling premise with a puzzle driven format that kept us guessing. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: * A spoiler-free review of Strange Pictures * Highlights of the most haunting moments * Our thoughts on its blend of mystery, visual elements, and creeping tension Tune in, follow, and continue your baddie journey with Bookish Baddies today. Be a baddie and get your copy…if you dare 🎃 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strange-Pictures-Chilling-Japanese-Sensation/dp/1805335618/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Hn3v5a8U_aupCCE1jUlU0NlC1g_BhNguW8sk18s7HL-GFBHU4QBqQDvYzk8h_Iy76rknj0HNthlCVOUMLfqqShbcfwGMI-Mm8LRFYLEllR1pVE65K1T_OzBGq4a685eJQb7pYWjOq-gCPrlIF9p3kPqgkMA4q4Np7OmayfadkMA.ZAJguDCrBSaA7lAkkVQJkJWl9ThaK1HHCQgydTD2hBs&qid=1761857551&sr=8-1]

Ep 3 | A Little Life at 10

We’re back with a very special episode of Bookish Baddies! This week, we’re marking ten years of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. Join us as we discuss the event, our impressions of the talk with Yanagihara, and how A Little Life continues to spark emotion and debate ten years on. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: * Our reflections on the novel’s impact and enduring themes * Highlights from A Little Life at 10 at the Southbank Centre * Honest thoughts on both the book and the author’s discussion Tune in, follow, and continue your baddie journey with Bookish Baddies today. ⁠⁠Be a baddie and get your copy⁠.⁠ [https://amzn.eu/d/4oCwLLV] Follow us for behind the scenes sneak peaks on our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookishbaddiespod/]