On this week's episode, we're getting a little ~sexy~ with Camille Perri's "When Katie Met Cassidy," a lighthearted queer romance that you might just fly through in one sitting. Some other exciting news? We have a GUEST! Please welcome Hannah Moore to the podcast. They're here to chat about the book with us, and we'll be diving into queer literature, trashy beach reads, and the dirtiest lesbian bars Richmond, VA has to offer. This is truly a can't miss episode... and as always, NO SPOILERS!

On this week's episode, we're cozying up with Quinn's latest memoir obsession: "Stay True" by Hua Hsu. While it's chock full of '90s nostalgia, "Stay True" is actually a young book itself – it was published just last year, in 2022. Follow along as Quinn unpacks the difficulties of writing memoirs that aren't self-centered, how hard it is to pronounce "zine," and why platonic friendship is woefully underrated. As always, NO SPOILERS.

On this week's episode, we're tucking into a discussion of romance, race, and a series of hot doctors with Jasmine Guillory's 2018 debut novel: "The Wedding Date." Don't think you like romances? Think again. This book is so much more than the typical puff piece – it's spicy, thought-provoking, and sweet all in one fell swoop. Plus, it's the perfect pick for your next book club read. Tune in to hear Quinn dissect "The Wedding Date." As always, NO SPOILERS – but we're excited to dive into this NYT bestseller and all of its sexy, champagne-driven charm.

On this week's episode, we're getting cozy with Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2015 novel "Maybe In Another Life." And of course, because Quinn loves a good tangent, we'll also be delving into the 2022 film "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Both of these pieces of media are concerned with the multiverse, and frankly, who doesn't love a book or a movie in which quantum physics, philosophy, and love overlap? Quinn sure does! As always, there will be NO SPOILERS – but there will be plenty of discussion about the cosmos, fate and free will, laundry, and taxes. You won't regret listening in... or reading this book!

On this week's episode, we're diving into Danny O'Dea's 2022 debut novel: The Last Man in Cleveland. It's a very special episode because, for the first time in our show's brief history, we have a GUEST! Danny O'Dea himself is here to talk about his novel with us. As always, we promise there will be no spoilers (no matter how hard Danny might try)... but we will cover this gem of apocalyptic fiction, its amazing cast of characters, and its evocative vignettes as well as some pressing questions about Danny's writing and publishing process. You won't regret listening in... or reading this book!

On this week's episode, we're diving into Jennifer Egan's 2011 Pulitzer Prize winning novel A Visit From the Goon Squad. As always, we promise there will be no spoilers... but we will cover why this novel holds an unbeatable place on the top of Quinn's list of her favorite books of all time. Plus, there's a not-so-brief anecdote about a college creative writing class, a very brief explanation of the traditional story arc, and a whole rant on the benefits of rule breaking. You won't regret taking a listen... or reading this book!

On this week's episode, we're talking about Maggie Nelson's memoir/critical work/theoretical exploration of gender and sexuality... The Argonauts (2015). As always, there are no spoilers... but we'll cover why this memoir might be the one that transcends all others plus why it's become an instant addition to Quinn's library of all-time favorites. Don't think you're a memoir person? Think again. Nelson's book is raw, emotional, and honest in a way that's thought provoking at worst and life-changing at best. Add it to your reading list ASAP!

Today, we're talking about Madeline Miller's novel The Song of Achilles (2012). As always, there are no spoilers... but there is plenty of spicy discussion about the Trojan War, Achilles and Patroclus' homoerotic relationship, and old books getting back into the spotlight thanks to #BookTok. Listen in to hear about all this and plenty more on our inaugural episode of Books on Books on Books.