Fully Booked & Caffeinated

Time for September's Reading & Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear our spoiler-free opinions on our non-pod reads from the past month, how we're preparing for Halloween season by mood reading (even if we're not sure we want to) and our frustration with how 2024 is going (seriously, any astrologers want to help us out here?!)

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the debut horror novel: The September House by Carissa Orlando. Tune in to hear us discuss the unique haunted house concept, the cast of ghostly characters and Margaret’s journey of adapting and surviving. Also, what would you do if you moved into your dream home and.. it was already occupied?? Turns out, everything is survivable!

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the paranormal mystery: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. Tune in to hear us discuss our thoughts on the questionable babysitter hire, the infamous illustrations, and the air of immediate supernatural acceptance throughout. After we get through our summary of the wild events and paranormal elements, we’re diving into the controversial ending and what it means in a social context so stay tuned to the end!

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Time for August's Reading & Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear our spoiler-free opinions on our non-pod reads from the past month, our thoughts on the "It Ends With Us" drama, and the shows we're watching (but not really loving). You'll also be treated to a cameo from Kelsey's dogs acting like complete looney birds (sorry!)

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the 2nd book in the Shadow and Bone series - Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo. Tune in to hear us discuss more of Alina’s journey to power, Mal and Alina’s contentious relationship and our new favorite character who provides some much-needed comic relief. TLDL: this isn’t our favorite of the trilogy, but we’re still committed to the series!

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the witchy, paranormal fiction novel: Cackle by Rachel Harrison. If you’re on the fence about this one, this is definitely horror LITE with some very cozy fall vibes. Tune in to hear us discuss our new favorite character Ralph, the seemingly perfect small-town setting and an unconventional journey to independence. Also... what happens when your new best friend is a witch with an interesting past?

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the brand-new thriller: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager. Tune in to hear us discuss the complicated relationship between Ethan and Billy (both past and present), our thoughts on the cozy CULT-de-sac vibe, and the downfalls of having your thriller expectations just a little too high. We also share a little bonus info that we learned from attending Riley Sager's book signing!

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Time for July's Reading & Pop Culture Round-up! Tune in to hear our spoiler-free opinions on our non-pod reads from the past month, our attempt to keep up with the surplus of new TV and a full-on tangent about Love Island USA (sorry, we truly can't help ourselves)!

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the YA mystery thriller: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Tune in to hear us discuss Pip’s journey from being the good girl to a full-on detective, the parallels that a fictional case like this has to real life crimes and all our feelings about the unexpected twists. Warn your dentists because this review might give you a craving for Butterfingers…

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On today’s episode, we’re reviewing the Vietnam War based historical fiction novel: The Women by Kristin Hannah. Tune in to hear us discuss what it means to be a hero, the fictionalized twist on this dark part of history and the value of friendship in the face of tragedy. Most importantly of all, we're discussing the significance and persistence of badass women then and now.

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