The Bookish Belles

The Bookish Belles

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The Bookish Belles episodes

  • What If It's Us, Dani & Izzie?
    Meet-cutes! (Multiple) First dates! The universe at work!? This week’s book is the rom-com YA read of our dreams! Dani & Izzie question whether meet-cutes, like Arthur and Ben’s, can actually happen in real life, discuss what their ideal first dates would look like, and match the book characters to Hamilton songs. Izzie concludes that Dani is a hopeless romantic and, like Arthur, believes the universe is at work doing good things. Meanwhile, Dani thinks the universe has something waiting in store for Izzie, just like it did for Ben. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected] (or post a flyer at your local coffee shop)
    55 min
  • Bonus Episode: First Year of College (Dani & Izzie's Version)

    Following our discussion of Gloria Chao’s “American Panda,” Dani & Izzie started to get nostalgic for their Boston beginnings. This week, the ladies reminisce on some of their experiences during their first year at Boston University, including cringe-worthy roommate stories and advice on how to make new friends. Dani recalls the time she slept in the trash room during finals week and Izzie is excited for her Appa plush to arrive! Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, TikTok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]

    Anti-Asian Hate and AAPI Resources

    39 min
  • Leaving the Nest & Figuring Out the Rest
    In light of the recent hate crimes against the AAPI community, we wanted to highlight an Asian author and their story. Within Gloria Chao’s “American Panda,” we follow Mei Lu’s personal & professional growth during her first year of college at MIT (just across the river from where Dani and Izzie went to college!). Dani and Izzie discuss the experience of “leaving the nest,” learning to ask why, and where your loyalty lies in regards to family and love. Dani thanks all the guys who have held her hand despite her excessively sweaty hands while Izzie relives her first act of rebellion against her parents. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]
    Anti-Asian Hate and AAPI Resources
    Content Warnings: racism, discrimination, hate crimes against the AAPI community and recent events in Atlanta, mental health, family issues/disownment, and immigration
    1 hr 5 min
  • Bonus Episode: Top 5 Reasons Why Maverick and Lisa are Our Favorite OTP

    BONUS EPISODES?! You bet! Some topics we love will be getting some extra special treatment from your two favorite book nerds. For this inaugural episode, we explored one of our favorite OTPs, Maverick and Lisa, from “The Hate U Give,” and most recently published, “Concrete Rose” by Angie Thomas. Dani turns to BoJack Horseman for a life lesson and Izzie stops her and Dani from being bad feminists. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]

    Content Warnings: violence/gang violence, death, teenage parenthood, racism and discrimination


    50 min
  • Dumplin', Dani the Dinosaur, and Izzie's Dumps

    Dolly Parton, Drag Queens, and Dumplin’! Yes, y’all! This week we are exploring Julie Murphy’s “Dumplin’” in relation to our own self-esteem, the toxicity of society’s endorsement of Fatphobia, and the importance of role models and female relationships. Dani and Izzie also discuss the question: do leagues really exist? Talking about Dolly Parton allows Dani to express her undying love for country music and Nashville. Meanwhile, Izzie gives another #stoolstatus and speaks the truth about why we deserved a better ending to this novel. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]

    Content Warnings: fat-phobia, fat shaming, body shaming, disordered eating, bullying, racism, and discrimination


    1 hr 12 min
  • Never Stop Doing Right

    This week, in celebration of Black History Month, we dive into the portrayal of interracial relationships, allyship, and the Black Lives Matter Movement within Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give. Dani and Izzie talk about important topics surrounding code-switching, white privilege, and question if love is really color blind? On a lighter note, Dani talks about NJBs (nice Jewish Boys) and Izzie recounts getting moldy raspberries. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]

    Anti-Racist Resources

    Content Warnings: racism/discrimination, violence (police brutality, gang violence), death (death by police), PTS/PTSD


    1 hr 14 min
  • To All the Boys We've Loved but Never Loved Us Back

    In the first official episode of “Are You There, Love?,” Dani & Izzie dive into discussion surrounding unrequited love, first crushes, and love letters within the context of Jenny Han’s "To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before." Dani is grateful she didn’t fall backwards off a railing during her first special kiss. Meanwhile, Izzie is still waiting for her John Ambrose McClaren. And for some reason, we can’t stop talking about “Hairspray.” Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]

    58 min
  • Introducing the Dynamic Duo

    Get to know Dani & Izzie, the perfect pairing to host this lovely, literary podcast. Izzie and Dani answer some hard-hitting icebreaker questions leading to Dani’s mini “Twilight”/Forks rant and Izzie’s #stoolstatus. Follow us on Instagram @daniandizzie, Tik Tok @daniandizzie, or send us an email at [email protected]


    25 min

About The Bookish Belles

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In a modern world shaped by online dating and hookup culture, there is us, Dani and Izzie. Two twenty-something year olds who have never actually been in a relationship (outside of the imagined ones…