Book Talk for BookTok
Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes these stories so special and why the writing resonates with readers. Join them in taking modern women-written books seriously.
Episodes
July 2, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling author Stacey McEwan to dive into her latest romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy, a gripping tale of fate, rebellion, and devastating choices set against the backdrop of a brewing class war in Belavere City.
We talk about what it was like for Stacey to leave behind The Glacian Trilogy and build a brand-new world from scratch, what inspired the moral comple...
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July 1, 2025 • 55 mins
In Episode 3, Part 1 of our Crown of Midnight literary deep dive, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 12 through 16 of Sarah J. Maas’s second novel in the Throne of Glass series. After a masquerade gone wrong, Celaena faces betrayal, poison, and the loss of her innocence as the King’s Champion. From a deadly confrontation with Davis to collapsing into Chaol’s arms, this section marks a turning point in both her mission and identity.
Th...
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June 26, 2025 • 74 mins
Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is part 2 of this week's episode.
This week, we ask:Which expectations placed on our c...
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June 24, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is part 1 of this week's episode.
This week, we ask:Which expectations placed on our c...
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June 19, 2025 • 75 mins
Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks.
This is part 2 of this week's episode.
Through our signature academic literary a...
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June 17, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks.
Through our signature academic literary analysis (backed by our 13 years of combine...
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June 12, 2025 • 65 mins
Before we dive into our upcoming 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all things Sarah J. Maas—with help from YOU, our listeners.
In this special episode, we:
Share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments from across the Throne of Glass series
Discuss key characters, worldbuilding, and SJM’s signature writing style
Revisit moments from A Court of Thorns and Roses...
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June 10, 2025 • 54 mins
How Fanfiction is Reshaping Publishing: A Conversation with Alessandra Ferreri of Wattpad
What do After, The Kissing Booth, and countless BookTok favorites have in common? They all started on Wattpad. In this episode, we sit down with Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad and self-proclaimed “Fanthropologist,” to explore how fanfiction is influencing the future of publishing, screen adaptations, and Gen Z storytelling.
W...
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June 5, 2025 • 55 mins
Spring Book Club is over, and we're kicking off our next adventure: a 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. But before we dive in, we’re answering your writing questions! From worldbuilding to character arcs, best friends Jac and Amy bring their academic training and literary passion to this special Q&A episode for aspiring romantasy writers and curious readers alike.
Whether you're a fan of Sarah J. M...
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June 3, 2025 • 66 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt.
With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels through a critical lens, treating them with the same thoughtfulness and depth as an...
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May 28, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. This is Part 2 of this week's episode.
With 13 years of combined academic literary...
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May 27, 2025 • 51 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm.
With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern f...
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May 22, 2025 • 71 mins
Welcome back to Spring Book Club, the weekly podcast where best friends Jac and Amy dive deep into the world of romantasy and fantasy books with in-depth literary analysis, spicy takes, and special guest interviews.
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole, creator of the viral Kindred Curse series. We discuss the magical world of Spark of the Everflame, Glow of the Everflame, and Heat of...
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May 20, 2025 • 55 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal.
They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in th...
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May 15, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. In this special episode, they chat with Gabriel Michael. Best known for his performance as Xadon Riorson from Graphic Audio's production of Fourth Wing, Gabriel is also a director, writer, and singer-songwriter.
Find Gabriel on Instagram @gabriel_m_michal or his website www.gabrielmichal.com
Spring Book Club Ro...
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May 13, 2025 • 68 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen.
They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is i...
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May 8, 2025 • 60 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. Today, we interview best-selling author Hannah Nicole Maehre.
Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain. Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creatin...
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May 6, 2025 • 61 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee.
They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature...
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May 1, 2025 • 50 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Quicksilver by Calie Hart. This is Part 2.
They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it ...
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April 29, 2025 • 55 mins
Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Quicksilver by Calie Hart. This is Part 1. Stick around Thursdays for Part 2.
They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy b...
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