Prose before bros

Hello girls, gays and theys. This week on the podcast Ems and Elizabeth guide you through some of their favourite queer books to celebrate LGBTQ history month. Together they also chat about jury service, visiting Greenland and Jack Edwards. 

Elizabeth recommends the TV show Industry. 

Ems recommends an episode of A Bit Fruity: She Had Elon’s Baby. Then The Leopards Ate Her Face. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dYkdxANlgRfQ9vDNg3ZNo?si=dMM_qzgHSH2y9uih6_yu3A

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

For one week only, drive bys are back. This week, Ems and Elizabeth bare all and expose now they rate books and give you some scandalous star ratings. A good time had by all. They also chat about blue slushies, the Hamnet adaptation and men naming footballers as a form of hanging out. 

Elizabeth recommends Hamnet

Ems recommends Blanket’s new album True Blue. 

Listen to us to make us literary hot girls. 

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Our first book club episode of 2026 is here! This month we’re tackling Booker Prize winner Flesh by David Szalay which has been recommended by many of our favourite people (including Dua Lipa)! Together, we chat about our history of the booker prize, upcoming albums, People We Meet on Vacation and launch next month’s very special book club pick! 

Elizabeth recommends the film People We Meet on Vacation

Ems recommends some albums to look forward to, including Sunlight Echoes by Whitelands and Cold 2 The Touch by Angel Du$t

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Elizabeth and Ems are joined by close personal friend of the podcast Amy to answer the devilish 8 questions. Amy is best known for being the PBB’s guide to Edinburgh, but what bookish secrets will the questions reveal? Together, they chat a lot about Jilly Cooper, greek mythology and recommending things on the podcast that Elizabeth won’t enjoy.

Elizabeth recommends the television show Amandaland. 

Amy recommends the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. 

Ems recommends the film Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier. 

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Amy: @a.m.y.buck

Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

We are so back, baby. In our first episode of 2026, Ems and Elizabeth guide you through their top tips on how to read more in 2026. Whether you’re seasoned readers or just starting out, we hope you find this advice useful. Together they talk about phone addiction, celebrating New Years Eve, Denis Johnson, and retiring their hater behaviour on the podcast.

Elizabeth recommends TJ Power on Jamie Laing’s podcast Great Company (‘PHONE ADDICTION IS REAL & HERE’S HOW WE BEAT IT’)

Ems recommends Train Dreams (2025, dir. Clint Bentley) which you can stream on Netflix. 

Listen to make us literary hot girls. 

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Elizabeth and Ems have made it to the end of the year and to celebrate, bring you their Top 5 books of the year (and some extra bonuses). Together, they beg for a sponsorship from Dead Ink books (not sponsored), getting into post hardcore band Thursday, and Elizabeth’s very earnest love of romcoms. 

One of Ems’ recommendations is a book that was very kindly sent to her by Dead Ink Books in exchange for a review. She received no payment to talk about it. A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang is out in February. 

Thank you for a brilliant year of podcasting with us! We’ll be back on the 7th January! 

Elizabeth recommends Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy + Ems recommends friendship <3 

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Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

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In our final book club of the year, Ems and Elizabeth delve into Mary Shelley’s seminal horror-sci-fi spectacular Frankenstein. Ems, a long time fan and Frankenfreak guides Elizabeth, a novice, through this classic and its impact on pop culture. Together they talk about visiting Mary Shelley’s grave when they were 17, building your boyfriend, and whether Jacob Elordi is babygirl. 

Ems recommends The Holdovers

Elizabeth recommends Wicked: For Good

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

We continue the non-fiction November celebrations by inviting long-time friend of the podcast Chloe to share some non-fiction love and answer the devilish 8 questions. Together they talk about organ donation, Matilda by Roald Dahl, the Women’s Non-Fiction Prize and praying on the downfall of George Orwell. 

Chloe recommends The Woman Who Poked the Leopard

Elizabeth recommends I Poured My Blood, Sweat and Savings into my Restaurant. Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done (Toronto Life) https://torontolife.com/food/restaurant-ruined-life/ 

Ems recommends Soft Spot by Honningbarna 

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Chloe: @biblichloteca 

Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Ems: @brattyreads

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Step into Christmas! It’s ho-ho-ho’s before bros and we are giving you our best books to gift this year. Whether you’re searching for a mum, a dad, a child or even an illiterate boyfriend, Ems and Elizabeth put on their santa hats and help you out. Together they also discuss Catholicism, Anthony Bourdain and The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. 

Elizabeth recommends The Hack on ITV

Ems recommends Divine Intervention https://open.spotify.com/show/0mDNL8NTn75psFwcti5gkr?si=S9FXRdEWR5SU5WDp83jvhQ

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

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Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

This week, we continue with the unbearably chic non-fiction November by offering you our non-fiction book recommendations. We try to offer some books that you may not have heard of or may have forgotten that will help you learn more about the world. Together, Ems and Elizabeth also discuss Catholic mysticism and 90 minute films.

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Pod: @prosebeforebrospod

Elizabeth: @reads.elizabeth

Ems: @brattyreads