Unhinged Bookish Thoughts
If you’ve ever sent an unhinged voice memo to your book bestie, you’re in the right place. Books, banter, and a bit of chaos—welcome to Unhinged Bookish Thoughts! Each episode, we dive into our latest reads, from dark romantasy to swoony rom-coms to out-of-control Kindle Unlimited spice. Along the way, we share tips and tricks, plus sit down with favorite authors, narrators, and bookish friends. Expect unfiltered opinions, wild theories, hilarious tangents, a whole lot of laughs, and way too many TBR additions. Remember: “Read what you want and don’t be a dick.” Let’s hang out and talk books!
Episodes
On this episode of UBT, we chat about of June reads and convince you to add them to your TBR with a simple yes or no if. It was a wild month across multiple genres so be sure to check them out and let us know your thoughts!
Books:
- The Bad Boy Rule by Maren Moore
- Play The Part by Naomi Loud
- Can you Take it? by Jeneane O'Riley
- Hat trick by Chelsea Curto
- Tentacles & Triathlons by Ashley Bennett
- Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry
- Problematic...
On this bonus episode of UBT, Lys interviews 5 indie authors that attended the Big Ohio Book Con in Medina, Ohio on June 28 & 29.
Authors featured:
- Sarah Emmer
- Jane Hayes
- Amanda Bryk
- Elaine Evans
- M.A. Frick
Please excuse the camera issues during Amanda's interview. Lys' phone decided it had enough and started a fight 🤣
On this episode of UBT, we sit down with five signing authors (six if we include Lys) attending Villains and Vixens in Gaylord Texas this September. We chat about their books, our excitement for the event, and so much more.
Authors featured:
- Mary Dublin & Anne Kendsley
- Mariet Kay
- Brea Lamb
- Monica Amore
This is part 2 of the a new interview series in collaboration with the founder of Villains & Vixens. For t...
On this episode of UBT, we discuss our favorite reads from May. Can we convince you to read them with a simple yes/no if? Let's find out!
Favorite books discussed:
- Mine by Clio Evans
- Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
- Press Play by Amber Paige
- Whisper of the Deep by Emma Hamm
On this episode of UBT, we discuss two hockey romance books. Karrie finally convinced Lys to read one and ended up reading two! Join us as we chat about If You Want Me and If You Love Me by Helena Hunting.
On this episode of UBT, we sit down with three signing authors attending Villains and Vixens in Gaylord Texas this September. We chat about their books, our excitement for the event, and so much more.
Authors featured:
- A.N. Caudle - Worthy of Fate and Bound by Fate
- Dana Evyn - The Other Side of the Mirror and The Mirror on the Mountain
- V.B. Lacey - Long Live, Forever Reign, and In The Wake of the Wicked
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On this episode of UBT, we discuss our April reads. As always we will convince you to read our favorites with a Yes or No if. You'll definitely add these to your TBR!
Books discussed:
- No Rules Roommate by Holly June Smith
- Nocturnal by Clio Evan
- Lady of the Lake by CN Crawford
- Wolf.e by Paisley Hope
- On Guard by Denise Stone
- Change on the Fly by Maren Moore
- Calamity by Constance Fay
- All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
- First-time C...
On this episode of UBT, we take trip down to Citrus Cove and try to convince you to read the series. This new small-town romantic suspense by Clio Evans is the perfect blend of all the things we love. It has swoon-worthy MMCs, fake dating, pining, feisty FMCs, hilarious banter, and so much more. Check out the series today and come chat with us!
Books in this series:
- Broken Beginnings
- Stolen Chances
- Hidden Roots
On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we sit down to chat with one of our favorite authors, Clio Evans. Their books range from monster romance to small-town romantic suspense, promising a mix of spice, kink, and fun across genres.
Please see Clio's website for a full list of their books and trigger warnings.
On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss our March reads. Let us convince you to read our favorites with a simple yes or no if. Or at least add them to your never-ending TBR.
Books discussed:
- Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube
- First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
- Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Piper Lee
- Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Stolen Chances by Clio Evans
It's time for us to convince you to read our favorite books from February with another round of "yes/no if." Mood reading took us to across several genres with a variety of spice levels.
Books featured:
- Eyes on Me and Praise by Sara Cate
- Broken Beginnings by Clio Evans
- Sheltered in the Storm by Lisa Edmonds
- Frost and Ambrosia by CN Crawford
- Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
- The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
- Grave Secrets by Cassand...
On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. We chat about the discourse across social media, give our thoughts about the book, and some recommendations to read after you finish.
*This episode does contain spoilers. Please do not listen if you haven't read Deep End.
On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss our January reads - spilling all our unfiltered thoughts. Expect random rants, shameless thirsting, and at least one existential crisis over why we keep doing this to ourselves. If you need book recs (or just want to hear us lose our minds over fictional men), this episode is for you.
Books discussed:
Out of the woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
How does it feel? and Where did you go?...
On this episode. Lys chats with four indie authors about our all things romance. We discuss character-driven narratives, popular romance tropes, the need for tension, writing swoon-worthy characters, and so much more.
Indie authors featured:
L.B. August
Kate Cunningham
Hayley Whiteley
Van R. Som
Vasilisa Drake
On this Valentine’s Day episode, we share our favorite bookish couples across genres like romantasy, YA romance, and dark romance. From sweet to spicy, we explore relationship dynamics, representation, and the emotional impact of love stories. We also dive into banter, humor, and the power of diverse romances—cowboys, wrestlers, and more!
Books discussed:
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
- The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
- Savor i...
On this episode we are joined with our besties, Theo and Madi, to discuss our Hear Me Outs. This is probably one of our most unhinged episodes and was an absolute blast. Do you agree with any of these?
On this episode, we discuss our favorite books from 2024. This was a hard list to narrow down! We had so many amazing reads.
Books mentioned:Belladonna (Series) by Adalyn Grace
Can I Tell You Something by Holly June Smith
Crossed over by Santana Knox
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
Her Soul to Take (Trilogy) by Harley LaRoux
Ice Planet Barbarians (Series) by Ruby Dixon
Lights Out by Navessa allen
Nocticadia by Keri Lake
Pen Pa...
We look forward to 2025 and season 2 of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts. We are excited to bring you more wild theories and deep dives into our favorite books. Happy New Year!
On this episode, we chat about our Christmas reads. This is part of our holiday special.
Click here to access the book rec list.
Featured books:
The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore
A Festive Feud by Maren Moore
Same Time Next Year by Holly June Smith
Chilled and Thrilled by Cleo White Beneath the Monster by Serenity Steel
The Perfect Gift by Clio Evans
The Visitor by Sergio Gomez
The Party by Mona Ingram
You Better Watch Out by Jam...
On this episode, we chat about our Christmas buddy reads. This is part 1 of our holiday special.
Click here to access the book rec list.
Featured books:
How my neighbor stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
Can I tell you something? by Holly June Smith
One More Gift by Holly June Smith
The Christmas List by Maren Moore
Cruel Winter with you by Ali Hazelwood
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