Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
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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 t ...
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This week we have a special bonus episode! We had the opportunity to interview Olivia Muenter and discuss her debut novel Such a Bad Influence. Olivia is a writer and cohost of Bad On Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Olivia's previous work has appeared on Refinery 29, Huffpost, Glamour.com and more. Find Olivia …
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 30 - 36 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 7, where they review Chapters 30 through 36. Their rendezvous with an Ophion rebel has Ruhn, Ithan, and Cormac face-to-face with Mordoc. In a desperate attempt to evade detection, they move their gathering to…
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Julia Whelan Tells Us How an Audiobook Gets Made
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This week we’re joined by a person The New Yorker has called “The Adele of Audiobooks!” You guessed it, we’re exploring the ins and outs of audiobooks with none other than novelist, screenwriter, actor, and iconic audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan. She gives us a behind the scenes peek at the the recording process, what makes a standout audiobook pr…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 30 - 36 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 7, where they review Chapters 30 through 36. Their rendezvous with an Ophion rebel has Ruhn, Ithan, and Cormac face-to-face with Mordoc. In a desperate attempt to evade detection, they move their gathering to…
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House of Sky and Breath Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to…
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Virgo Season: School Supply Nostalgia & Office Obsessions
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It’s back-to-school season! We don’t have a school to go back to, but that won’t stop us from stocking up on new office supplies for a little refresh. We talk about our love for back-to-school shopping, wrapping books vs book socks, finding the perfect bookbag, statement pens, Lisa Frank, and the “school supplies” we use in our adult lives. Olivia …
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxia…
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Happy August Book Club Day! We’re diving into our thoughts on One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin. (Spoiler: we adored it!) We talk about the balance of the romance versus friendship plotlines, the relatability of the debut novelist interior monologue, and how the pandemic was incorporated into the plot. Also, the author calls in to answer a listener …
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxia…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan wat…
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Listener Three Things: Sleepover Movies, Alternate Lives, and Single Serving Tortilla Chips
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This week, we let YOU pick the Things for us to cover this episode! We’re excited to dive into your obsessions, pop culture news, alternate lives, and more! Listener Things What alternate lives would you want to live for a day? The lack of single-serving tortilla chips It Ends With Us Sleepover Movies Flip Phones Heiney Hiders Obsessions Becca: Ker…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan wat…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 10 - 13 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux…
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Three Things with Emily Henry: Disney Channel Original Movies, Instagram Lurking, and Hobbies You’re Bad At
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We’re so excited to dive into Three Things with Emily Henry! We cover iconic DCOMs, Instagram stalking former babysitting clients, new hobbies, and MORE! If you're looking for a more craft-focused conversation, check out this past episode with Emily. Emily’s Three Things Disney Channel Original Movies People you keep tabs on Things you like doing e…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 10 - 13 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 3 -9 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 2, where they review Chapters 3 through 9. Ruhn Danaan’s pleasurable evening is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his grumpy cousin, Cormac, Crown Prince of the Avallen Fae and newly betrothed to Bryce. Br…
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August Three Things: Glen Powell, the Olympics, and political hope
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Happy August! We’re kicking things off with some fun, weird, zeitgeisty things! Becca’s Three Things Where is the fanciest place you’ve ever pooped? Glen Powell Big swing podcast guests Olivia’s Three Things The Olympics What songs you can’t listen to anymore The state of politics (how the tables have turned!) Obsessions Becca - her spring green ma…
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House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 3 -9 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 2, where they review Chapters 3 through 9. Ruhn Danaan’s pleasurable evening is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his grumpy cousin, Cormac, Crown Prince of the Avallen Fae and newly betrothed to Bryce. Br…
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House of Sky and Breath: Prologue - Chapter 2 (Part 2)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 1, where they review the prologue through Chapter 2. Sophie Renast infiltrates the Kavalla death camps to liberate her brother, Emile. Her efforts result in the rescue of Emile and a dozen other children. Wit…
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles Book Club
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It's finally time to discuss our listener-chosen July Book Club Pick, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe! We’re thrilled to dive into our overall thoughts, what genre we’d place this book in, how the book deepened our perspective about sex work, the romance subplot, and how much the final line stuck with us. (Liked the book? We loved this Ru…
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House of Sky and Breath: Prologue - Chapter 2 (Part 1)
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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 1, where they review the prologue through Chapter 2. Sophie Renast infiltrates the Kavalla death camps to liberate her brother, Emile. Her efforts result in the rescue of Emile and a dozen other children. Wit…
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Interview with Amazon Books Senior Editor Al Woodworth
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This week, Jac and Amy interview Senior Editor at Amazon Books, Al Woodworth. Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team, specializing in literary fiction and biography and memoir. She has been in the book industry for more than 13 years, and got her start as a book publicist at Henry Holt. Al also manages Amazon Literary Pa…
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Grace Atwood’s Three Things: Peaches, Go-To Outfit Combos, and Introvert Hobbies
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This week, forever friend of the pod Grace Atwood stopped by to talk about her Three Things! Grace’s Things Streaming audiobooks while needle-pointing All-white outfits with black accessories Liz Adams’ Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip Grilled Peaches (that she had at Le Great Outdoor) Bonus Things: These Target sandals Becca loves, this Amazon shorts set …
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Workshop Jac's Book With Savannah Gilbo
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On this week's episode, developmental editor Savannah helps Jac with her query letter, only for things to take a big turn. Find Savannah on her Instagram @savannah.gilb or her website https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn …
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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week, we’re talking about the books that changed our lives, and playing voicemails from listeners about their life-changing reads! Listener life-changing books The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Baby-Sitters Club Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Christina Lauren Bet…
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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK for 15% off your order Learn more a…
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Three Things w/ Emily Amick of Emily in Your Phone
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This week, we’re chatting with lawyer, journalist, and political analyst Emily Amick, AKA @EmilyinYourPhone! We asked her about how to get engaged in your community, how to have conversations about social issues, what’s going on with young people, and her book Democracy in Retrograde! Obsessions Olivia - SG Goodman, “Space & Time” Becca - New phone…
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD…
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Happy July! It’s time to share our Three Things for the month. We got summer reading memories, cultural phenomena, weird Facebook groups, and So! Much! More! Becca’s Things Summer Reading (And our Summer Reading Memories) Iconic Music Videos (Olivia’s: You’re Still the One by Shania Twain, Becca’s: Candy by Mandy Moore, I’m A Slave 4 U by Britney S…
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK fo…
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Such a Bad Influence Book Club
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It’s time to talk about our June Book Club Pick, Such A Bad Influence by our very own Olivia Muenter! We are finally diving into everything about this book including Olivia’s writing process, what planted the seed for the story, the evolution of the characters, and THAT ENDING! Spoilers ahead! You can also read some more about Olivia and SABI in th…
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh With Guest Lili (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh, with special guest Lili, AKA @ahappyhermit. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Find Lili on Instagram and Ti…
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