The Bitchy Book Coven

In this conversation, the hosts delve into Emily Dickinson's poem 'I'm Nobody! Who Are You?' exploring its themes of identity, recognition, and the comfort foundin anonymity. Each host shares their interpretations and personal reflections on the poem, discussing the societal pressures of fame and the value ofsolitude. They also touch on Dickinson's life and legacy, expressing a desire to explore more of her work while acknowledging the varying responses to poetry.

In this episode, the hosts waltz into the dusty corridors of Sarah Waters’ The Little Stranger — a gothic fever dream of ghosts, class anxiety, and emotional damage wrapped in vintage wallpaper. With a flair for the dramatic and zero patience for mediocre men, they gossip about the book’s psychological mind games, unravel its oh-so-repressed characters, and debate whether the real haunting is supernatural… or just upper-class delusion. Between shrieks, shade, and a few nervous laughs, they spill the ectoplasmic tea on what really makes Waters’ slow-burn horror so wickedly satisfying. By the end, they’re haunted, horrified, and maybe just a little too into it.

In this episode, the hosts slip into the eerie twilight of Kate Chopin’s “The Night Came Slowly,” teasing apart its haunting threads of feminism, nature, and self-revelation. Between sips of shade and speculation, they conjure Chopin’s rebellious spirit — the woman who gave us The Awakening and a century’s worth of side-eye at polite society. They dissect her critiques of the world that tried to cage her, sharing their own sharp, personal takes and unfiltered feelings about the story’s quiet menace and modern bite. By the end, they’re half-possessed — plotting to devour more of Chopin’s work and revel in the ghostly glow of her defiant genius.

In this episode, the coven cracks open The Exorcist House by Nick Roberts—and yes, we’ve got thoughts. The hosts dive into the haunted chaos, dissecting the characters’ choices (some brave, most baffling), debating what actually scares them, and questioning why people keep moving into creepy old houses like it’s not 2025.

Expect spirited banter, dramatic re-enactments, and a few “oh hell no” moments as we unravel everything from demonic possession to daddy issues. We definitely don’t agree on the ending—or what makes horror actually horrifying—but we do agree that we’d have saged the place and left in chapter two.

Listener beware: we’re judging the characters, each other, and probably your bookshelf. 🔮📖💀

In this episode, the hosts journey back to the whimsical — and sometimes haunting — world of Shel Silverstein. Centering their discussion on the poem “Screaming Millie,” they reflect on how Silverstein’s words shaped their understanding of poetry and childhood. From nostalgic memories of reading his books in the 90s to deeper reflections on the darker undertones woven through his work, this conversation explores the duality of Silverstein’s legacy: playful yet profound, innocent yet unsettling.

Join the hosts as they laugh, reminisce, and uncover how a simple poem can spark lifelong creativity and curiosity.

This week, we discuss the Black Dahlia murder—aka the most infamous cold case in Hollywood history and the ultimate noir nightmare. Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in 1947, and nearly 80 years later, we’re still asking: Who did it? Why? And how did this many men insert themselves into a murder investigation that wasn’t about them?

We get into the suspects, the scandals, the media circus, and the very questionable police work. (We’re looking at you, LAPD.) We’ll also discuss why Elizabeth deserves better than the tabloid tragedy she's been reduced to—and which theories hold up, which are trash, and which ones scream, “I need therapy.”

If you're into unsolved mysteries, old-school Hollywood glam, and wildly unqualified men accusing their own dads of murder—this one's for you. 🖤🕵️‍♀️🗞️

You thought bedtime stories were supposed to soothe children? Think again. This week, we dive into James Whitcomb Riley's Little Orphant Annie—a poem that proves the best way to get kids to behave is with a good old-fashioned dose of supernatural terror. Goblins, chores, and a mysterious orphan with a flair for the dramatic... what could go wrong?

Join us as we unpack this delightfully creepy classic, question Annie’s childcare qualifications, and explore why Victorian-era poems were basically just cautionary tales in rhyme. Spoiler: if you don't mind yer manners, the goblins'll get ya. 👀

This week, we discuss Verity by Colleen Hoover—the chaotic literary fever dream that made us say, “Wait… am I the problem? Or is literally everyone in this book a psychopath?” Spoiler: it’s the second one.

We’re talking mysterious manuscripts, hot-but-possibly-homicidal husbands, and a protagonist who has no business being in anyone’s house, let alone this one. We get into the mess, the manipulation, the morally bankrupt choices, and—of course—whether we actually liked it or just needed a long shower after finishing.

Expect strong opinions, petty judgments, and zero apologies. Bring wine, bring boundaries, and whatever you do… don’t go poking around in someone’s office. Or marriage. Or unfinished autobiography. 📚🔪✨

"In this gripping episode, the hosts unravel Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting classic, The Fall of the House of Usher. They dive into its eerie themes—madness, the supernatural, and twisted family bonds—while dissecting modern adaptations, including Netflix’s bold new take. Along the way, they uncover the story’s historical roots and Poe’s dark inspirations, sparking a deeper conversation about storytelling, psychology, and the shadows lurking in the human mind."

Join our hosts as they give their take on Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “I Arise from Dreams of Thee,” a romantic night-song where dream, desire, and nature’s beauty entwine. From moonlight and fragrant winds to the tender urgency of a midnight visit, Shelley’s lyrical vision invites reflection on love’s most intimate moments.