In this week's mini episode, Jac and Amy discuss listener-submitted hot takes regarding the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Prepare yourself for spoilers and opinions you might not agree with!
Thanks to all our listeners who submitted their hot takes via our Instagram stories! A second hot takes mini-episode will air later this season so that we can inc ... Show More
Jul 16
The Joy Luck Club - Literary Literacy
Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we kick off our three-part series discussing The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, w ... Show More
56m 59s
Jul 14
Vampires in the Romance Genre
We are currently surviving, not thriving, before we dive into Sarah J Maas' House of Flame and Shadow. This means we're discussing other book-ish topics while we prepare our analysis, and discuss topics that bring us joy. And today, that's Vamprism in the Romance genre. From Goth ... Show More
53m 17s
Jul 9
The House on Mango Street - Literary Analysis
Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we kick off our three-part series discussing The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, w ... Show More
48m 39s
Jul 2024
Bookish Hot Takes
This week, we're doing something special: sharing your hot takes on popular books, genres, and authors. You've sent in your most controversial bookish opinions, and now it's time for us, your hosts Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy, to respond!
Get ready for a lively discussion filled ... Show More
45m 19s
May 2023
Throne of Glass - SERIES REVIEW
In this episode, Mikayla, Reggie, & Kennedy take you through their thoughts on the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. They give a brief summary of the series, whether you should read TOG or ACTOAR first, and their fav fan casts. Follow for podcast updates and more on INSTA ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2025
Reading Your Bookish HOT TAKES
Buckle up, because this week the girls are reading YOUR hot takes that you submitted! They’re unhinged, relatable, and most importantly piping hot. With topics like shadow daddies, Throne of Glass, spice, nothing is safe in this episode! Tune in and see if you agree, or disagree, ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2018
#5: Literally, Don’t Judge the Book By Its Cover
Jess and Trisha talk about who’s losing with Audible’s romance subscription service, consider some of what makes romance unique in the world of self-publishing, deliver news about a couple of publishers, and – as always – recommend books.
This episode is sponsored by Raw Power by ... Show More
1h 6m