In this episode, Lauren convinces Meg to read Kemmerer's Defy the Night through discussion of Weston and Tessa, the income gap in the kingdom, and the big plot twist of forged identity. 

TW: Discussions of substance abuse, child abuse, and sexual assault.

In this episode, Meg and Lauren discuss K. L. Randis' Spilled Milk. They talk about the maternal figures of the books, as well as the way that Randis' work uncovers the flawed way we look at survivors of abuse. 

For further reading on domestic violence and child abuse, see below: 

https://www.childsafe-sa.org/resources/

https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/ 

https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/education-resources

If you or someone you know may be a victim of interpersonal violence, please reach out to the Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) or visit their website for more information: https://www.thehotline.org/ 

In this episode, Meg and Lauren talk about The Mistake by Elle Kennedy. They discuss the dynamics of the divorced parents, how alcoholism is portrayed, and the transition from high school to college. 

In this episode, Meg and Lauren discuss one of Lauren's favorite murder mysteries, And Then There Were None. They discuss the ten little soldiers poem, Meg's ability to guess the killer, and their favorite deaths. 

In this episode, Meg and Lauren return from their short break to get into A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas. They discuss the artful pacing of the novel, the handling of Elain and Nesta's trauma after their transformation into Fae, and Mor's coming out. 

In this episode, Meghan and Lauren talk about the wildly popular novel "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover. They talk about Atlas, Ryle, and the ABSOLUTE QUEEN that is Allysa. 

In this episode, Meghan and Lauren discuss one of Lauren's all-time favorite romance books! They get into Dani and Zaf's relationship, as well as how Talia Hibbert handles toxic masculinity, sisterly relationships, and the work life balance. 

In this episode, Meg and Lauren duke it out over A Court of Mist and Fury, from praising Mor and Amren, to discussing their hatred of Ianthe. 

Meg and Lauren discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' in terms of relationships, whether it should be taught in schools, and more! 

In this episode of Bookish Bitches, Meg and Lauren talk about S. E. Hinton's "The Outsiders." They discuss this classic's handling of social class, the purpose of Cherry, and what it might look like today.