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Basic and Bookish

Kinsey and Karly

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!

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  • S2 · E12
    July 3 · 1 hr 12 min

    S2 Ep 12 - ACOTAR Series Theories and Predictions for ACOTAR 6

    Winnow into Prythian with Kinsey, Karly, and special guest Breagh as they discuss all their ACOTAR series theories. Don't worry this episode is free of overall Maasverse spoilers. 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 the entire ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (46:11) - Jump ahead for trigger warning section 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: @BasicAndBookishPod 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!

  • S1 · E8
    July 1 · 24 min

    S1 Ep 8 - Should you read Throne of Glass?

    Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss why Karly has DNF'd the Throne of Glass series more than once and why she is excited to finally read it now. If you aren't sure if you want to read Throne of Glass (or give it a second chance), this is the episode for you! 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: See timestamps for any needed spoiler warnings to safely skip ahead TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:10) - Why Karly DNF'd Throne of Glass twice (08:55) - Why you should read TOG (21:30) - Outro (23:23) - Blooper 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 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: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod 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!

  • S2 · E11
    June 26 · 1 hr 44 min

    S2 Ep 11 - ACOSF Discussion: Favorite Moments, Characters, and Foreshadowing

    Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the ACOTAR 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 A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (0:00:00) - Intro MOMENTS DISCUSSION (ACOFAS Spoilers Only) (01:37) - Overall thoughts on ACOFAS (15:14) - Channeling our inner Suriel and spilling the tea on our favorite moments and quotes FORESHADOWING DISCUSSION (Full Series Spoilers and Full Maasverse Spoilers) (01:16:00) - Favorite foreshadowing moments (ACOTAR series spoilers) (01:40:51) - Outro (01:41:06) - Bonus Blooper 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) 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: @BasicAndBookishPod 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!

  • S2 · E10
    June 19 · 43 min

    S2 Ep 10 - ACOSF Recap: Everything to Remember Before ACOTAR 6

    Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they recap A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the ACOTAR series. They break down key moments and characters you'll want to remember before ACOTAR 6 release day. This is perfect for listeners looking for a quick refresher, especially if you don't have time to re-read the entire Maasverse. This recap is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. Listeners 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 before the sequel's release on October 27, 2026! And once ACOTAR 6 is here, we'll be right by your side to recover from the inevitable cliff-hangover before ACOTAR 7's release on January 12, 2027…and yes, we will be reacting and updating our theories between releases. SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for ACOSF: Book 5 by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - Part 1 (08:03) - Part 2 (17:39) - Part 3 (29:19) - Part 4 (41:22) - Outro (42:53) - Blooper 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) 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 Perks: Ad-free listening Video formats Early access to episodes Book club access Shoutouts And more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod 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! Check out our release schedule: PATREON: Season 1: Saturday Season 2: Monday REGULAR LISTENERS: Season 1: Tuesday Season 2: Thursday Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!

  • S1 · E7
    June 10 · 47 min

    S1 Ep 7 - Our Scientific Ali Hazelwood Rankings

    Hosts Kinsey and Karly discuss the entire Ali Hazelwood backlist, top favorites, and the upcoming adaptation of The Love Hypothesis! If you aren't sure which Ali Hazlewood book to start with, this is the episode for you! 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: See timestamps for any needed spoiler warnings to safely skip ahead TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (03:30) - Our favorite Ali Hazelwood book (18:28) - Ranking the entire backlist (34:04) - The Love Hypothesis adaption (44:02) - Skip ahead for spoiler for The Love Hypothesis (44:45) - Outro (46:10) - Blooper 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: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod 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!

  • S4 · E1
    June 3 · 36 min

    S4 Ep 1: Author Interview with Meghan Le Fay

    Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an interview with Meghan Le Fay, debut author of Wings of LIfe, book 1 in the Dragonbound Chronicles, which was released on May 26, 2026. Wings of Life has already received praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist! It's perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance and epic dragon-filled fantasy. If you haven't had a chance to read Wings of Life yet, have no fear! Get to know Meghan in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Meghan shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). Kinsey and Karly cover spoiler-free topics like Meghan's journey as a debut author, her writing style, the importance of having an inclusive cast of characters, and more! After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following Wings of Life, including worldbuilding and theories for book two. This is the beginning 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 Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (00:54) - Spoiler-free questions (11:50) - Spoiler warning (12:09) - Spoiler questions (34:34) - Outro Support Meghan Le Fay Order Wings of Life Deluxe Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3RQR5of E-book: https://amzn.to/4o4NVZW Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3RObjz0 Follow Meghan on social media Instagram: @meghanlefay Facebook: Meghan Le Fay Website: https://meghanlefay.com/ 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: @BasicAndBookishPod 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!

  • S2 · E9
    May 29 · 46 min

    S2 Ep 9 - ACOFAS Discussion: Favorite Moments, Characters, and Foreshadowing

    Winnow into Prythian with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they discuss their thoughts and reactions to A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, Book 4 in the ACOTAR 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 A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (0:00:00) - Intro MOMENTS DISCUSSION (ACOFAS Spoilers Only) (01:20) - Overall thoughts on ACOFAS (06:12) - Channeling our inner Suriel and spilling the tea on our favorite moments and quotes FORESHADOWING DISCUSSION (Full Series Spoilers and Full Maasverse Spoilers) (23:28) - Favorite foreshadowing moments (ACOTAR series spoilers) (43:05) - Outro (44:03) - Bonus Blooper 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) 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: @BasicAndBookishPod 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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