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
This is a throwback episode from Season 1.
On this episode of UBT, we dive into Thanksgiving-themed books. These book recommendations range from super sweet to extra spicy. For more Turkey day recommendations, check out our social media pages. *This is a spoiler episode.
On this episode of UBT, we talk about our experiences at the Villains and Vixens convention, touch on the challenges with burnout, the importance of finding the joy with reading, and the excitement of meeting indie authors. We share tips for both readers and authors attending conventions, emphasize the need for comfort, engagement, and positive interactions.
On this episode of UBT, we discuss our August reads and why we think you should check them out. It was another month of mood reading that included monster and shifter romances as well as diving back into fantasy romance.
On this episode of UBT, we highlight of a few of the authors that attended Villains & Vixens in Dallas, Texas on September 5 & 6. We had a fantastic time meeting everyone in person! Sit back, enjoy our chaotic-ness, and check out these indie authors.
Authors featured:
- Samantha Ziegler
- Dawn Darling
- Amanda Aggie
- Loren Sorensen
- Thea Claire
- KM Davidson
- E.V. Sauvage
- L.B. August
*Around 7:30 the video shifts from vertical to ...
On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we dive into their July reading wrap-up, discussing the books we read, and which are our favorites. In light of recent events on social media as well as book conventions, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of consent in the bookish community, interacting with authors, and a lot more.
Books discussed:
- King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
- The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia
- Terror at t...
On this episode of UBT, we sit down and chat with Veronica Lancet. Her fantasy romance, Fairydale, became a viral sensation over the past year and was recently released. We had a great time learning more about all her books and her author journey.
On this episode of UBT, we discuss The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia. If you are looking for a dark, gothic romance with amazing aesthetics, character dynamics, and tension, then you MUST read this book.
Nonspoiler until 33:00.
On this bonus episode of UBT, Lys chats with several indie authors that attended Pages of Glass in Toledo, Ohio.
Featured:
- Alexis Buxton
- David Washburn
- Rachel Mays
- Anastasia Wilder
- Jessica Booth
- Kate Komula
- Tasha Sheipline
- Maude Winters
- Melissa Sasina
On this episode of UBT, we discuss Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt. This second chance contemporary romance will rip your heart out and slowly put it back together again. Fall in love with the small town of Spunes with us and this amazing couple.
Non-spoiler until 12 minutes. Please use caution if you have not read after this mark.
On this episode of UBT, we chat about Leave Me Behind by K.M. Moronova. We deep dive into this dark military romance, discussing our theories, favorite quotes, character dynamics, and more.
The first half of this episode is spoiler free. After 13:00, we discuss elements that would be considered spoilers.
On this episode of UBT, we sit down with three more authorsthat will be attending Villains and Vixens in Dallas, Texas this September. We chat about their books, our excitement for the event, and so much more.
Authors featured:
- C.A. Blooming
- Lindsey N. Rhoden
- K.M. Davidson
This is part 3 of an interview series in collaboration withthe founder of Villains & Vixens. For this event, Karrie will be attending as an influence...
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.
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