That's right, we took the summer off, but we're back and ready to kickoff Season 2 with a look back at our summer reading, a little catch up, and we discuss what changes we have in store for Season 2! So grab your headphones, your favorite drink, and catch up with your old friends.

I am still in a state of shock at the fact that this is episode 10! Thank you ALL for your love and support on this project. We appreciate you.

On today's episode we recap what we got up to in the month of April. We were away for the entire month of April, but WE'RE BACK! We discuss our reading stats and the books that we completed in April, as well as a quick discussion on our Spring Cleaning Read-A-Thon results. Lastly, we take a look ahead to May. Upcoming new releases and monthly hopefuls.

So grab that cup of your favorite comfort drink, cozy up, and listen as we dive in to our newest episode.

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Join us for episode 9 where we do a little experiment. We are going to flush the format and just chat for an hour. Less structure, more laughter, still the same podcast you know and love focusing on all the books.

Let us know if you will be taking part in our "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon Apr 20-27 and where you fall on DNF-ing books. Are you #TeamCaleb or #TeamAshley

So plug in and let's hang for an hour.

Episode 8! Wait...what!?!

In this episode we discuss our March reads, Q1 stats, and the results of our quarterly Buddy Challenge. We also outline the info for our April "Spring Cleaning" Read-A-Thon! This episode was a blast to record, so come laugh with us for an hour and forget about those spreadsheets. It's time to dive into the world of books!

For an extra dose of fun check out our expanded Book Chat discussion of our Buddy Challenge reads over on YouTube. We knew we needed more time to talk about these ones.

https://youtu.be/BWsJJAbjhwA

As the title suggests, this episode is all about women in literature. These are the women who have had an impact on our individual reading journeys. They have written stories that have inspired us, entertained us, and, in some cases, changed our lives. We will discuss some of our favorite female authors, characters, and female centered stories.

So plug in and turn the volume up. We're getting into it.

One quick note: We use the words "Women" and "Female" but we recognize that many do not identify in this way. We do not wish to alienate or offend as we have love for all genders, sexual identities, races, colors, and creeds. We simply seek to recognize these fine works of art during this month.

On today's episode we recap our January and February reads and look ahead to our March TBR's. Which I am SURE we will stick to...*Wink**Wink*

We also give an update on our Quarterly Challenges, plans for the Who Needs Reads book club pick for March, and a Read-A-Thon in April.

As always, grab your headphones, cozy up with a hot cup of coffee, and let's dive in.

Oh boy! Things are getting serious around the Bookish Buzz offices, but we're still going to have a few laughs and great conversation.

On today's episode we discuss some of the more recent controversies surrounding author's and platforms in the bookish industry.

How can we continue to appreciate the books and series we love, whilst separating ourselves from author's and platforms that have become problematic and toxic.

We also discuss the rising price of books, some great audiobook platform choices and show some love for the libraries that are the backbone of our communities.

Put in those earbuds and turn up the volume. Episode 5 is here!

Happy New Year! We're already a month into the year, but we are here to talk about some of our reading goals, anticipated new releases, and backlist titles that we are determined we are going to get to this year!

We also discuss our plans for the podcast and future of the Bookish Buzz brand for 2025 as well as a look at the 3 big bookish apps on the market. What do we want out of a bookish social app? Let's discuss.

So pop in your headphones and turn up the volume, because we are diving in!

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig

The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adreinne Young

Withcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

At Dark I become Loathesome by Eric LaRocca

Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson

Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab

The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah J. Parker

Children of Blood and Bone By Tomi Adayemi

Children of Virtue and Vengeance By Tomi Adayemi

Children of Anguish and Anarchy By Tomi Adayemi

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

Priory of the Orange Tree

Fifth Season by N.K. Jemesin

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

MIstborn by Brandon Sanderson

All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler

Talents by Octavia E. Butler

The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig

A Court of Wings and Fury By Sarah J. Maas

Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Untethered by Angela Jackson Brown

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Gothikana by RuNyx