The Cookie Bookie Club | A Mother Daughter Book Club

Cookie Bookies and Em Hens unite! We are talking all People We Meet on Vacation Book V Movie. Spoilers ahead! This was so fun to chat about and we have to mark it explicit just because mom talks about butts and recreates a famous scene from When Harry Met Sally-there's no taming her! Stick around to the end when we quickly discuss current reads and tv shows we are obsessing over. Did you read this one or watch the movie? What are your thoughts and what did we forget to bring up in our convo?

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Hi from Chicago Cookie Bookies!

This week on the Cookie Bookie Club, we’re diving into Beneath a Broken Sky for a book discussion that goes way beyond the book. 📚🍪

We break down the novel, its small-town setting, crime, characters, queer representation, and the author behind the story. And, as usual, the conversation takes a few detours. We talk about gay cops, why we desperately need a queer version of Love Island or Love Is Blind, and how the book connects to bigger conversations around immigration, ICE, and what’s been happening in Minneapolis.

Then we catch up on everything we’re reading and watching right now—including Big Brother, Married at First Sight, our current books, and our love for those wonderfully unhinged ’90s thrillers.

Whether you’ve read Beneath a Broken Sky or you’re just here for books, reality TV, pop culture, true-crime-adjacent conversations, and three women getting wildly off topic, there’s plenty to join in on.

🍪 In this episode:
• Beneath a Broken Sky book discussion and review
• Small-town crime and the stories hiding beneath the surface
• Queer characters and gay cops in fiction
• Why reality TV needs a queer Love Island or Love Is Blind
• Immigration, ICE, and Minneapolis
• The author behind Beneath a Broken Sky
• What we’re currently reading
• Big Brother and Married at First Sight
• Our ’90s thriller obsession
• And plenty of Cookie Bookie Club tangents

Perfect for listeners searching for: Beneath a Broken Sky review, Beneath a Broken Sky book discussion, Beneath a Broken Sky book club, book podcast, book club podcast, queer books, LGBTQ+ representation in books, small-town crime novels, reality TV podcast, Big Brother discussion, Married at First Sight, ’90s thriller movies, and what to read next.

Grab a cookie, settle in, and join the club! 🍪📖

Love Island and The World Cup is coming to a close-time to go outside again I suppose! What have you read and watched this month? On this episode we summarize the books and shows we finished this month and share them with you because who doesn't love a good recommendation? Some of the books we discuss are Yesteryear, The Correspondent, as always a Bailey Hannah book, Kindred, Beth is dead, Secret Lives, This Story Might Save your Life, Judge Stone, The Only One Left, Guess Again, This is Me and Counterfeit.

We chat about Love Island, the new Harley Coban show, America's Sweethearts, The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and more-including a movie recommendation from Mary Kate that I'm excited to see.

Enjoy!

Wanting to become a reader but don't know where to start? We have not 5, not 10, but 11 tips to help you start your book journey! These are also helpful to get out of a reading slump or just ideas for any reader to add to their toolkit. Please share any ideas you have that has helped you! Also, we are a little out of sorts as mom has been super busy working-but we will have our June reading wrap up episode out next along with our June book talk episode which is Beneath the Broken Sky by Joshua Moehling.

Whether you're hoping to read 12 books this year or 100, these reading tips will help you build a reading habit that lasts.

Grab your favorite cookie and join us for a fun conversation about all things books!

Keywords: how to become a reader, reading tips, how to read more books, reading habits, reading slump, beginner readers, book recommendations, library card, DNF books, book club, book community, BookTok, Bookstagram, reading goals, audiobook tips, reading podcast.

Would you read a book created by ai? And how much technology is too much when it comes to creativity?

In this episode of The Cookie Bookie Club, we chat about the rapidly changing world of AI and books. We share opinions on whether artificial intelligence belongs in storytelling, publishing, and everyday life.

We discuss the ethics of AI-generated writing, consumer trust, authenticity in authorship, and whether using AI is more like taking performance-enhancing drugs in sports. From book covers and bookstores to classrooms and creative expression, we explore how technology is reshaping the literary world and what it means for readers and writers alike.

Plus, we chat about what we're currently reading and watching, and end the episode with plenty of laughs about technology, podcasting, and our favorite sign-offs.

• Should authors disclose AI use in their books?

• Will AI change publishing forever?

• Can readers trust AI-generated stories?

• Is using AI in writing similar to performance enhancement in sports?

• How are teachers detecting AI in student work?

• Could AI someday recommend or even create our perfect books?

• What are we currently reading, watching, and adding to our TBR lists?

Grab a cookie, settle in, and join us for a lively discussion about books, technology, creativity, and what it means to be human in the age of AI.

#BookPodcast #AIBooks #ArtificialIntelligence #BookTok #BookClub #ReadingPodcast #WritingCommunity #Publishing #TeachersWhoRead #CookieBookieClub

In this bonus episode of the Cookie Bookie Podcast, we dive into Yesteryear, sharing our spoiler-free thoughts before moving into a full spoiler discussion of the novel’s biggest moments. We talk about our reading experience, discuss the themes and characters, and break down what we really think about the twist ending.

We also share highlights from our experience meeting the author, including our impressions and favorite moments from the event. Whether you've already finished Yesteryear or are deciding if it's worth adding to your TBR, this episode has something for every book lover.

Plus, we wrap things up with a quick chat about what we're currently reading and watching, along with a few recommendations and updates from our latest literary and entertainment obsessions.

In this episode:

• Spoiler-free review of Yesteryear

• Full spoiler discussion and ending analysis

• Our thoughts on the twist ending

• Meeting the author and behind-the-scenes impressions

• Current reads and book recommendations

• What we're watching right now

If you enjoy book podcasts, book club discussions, author events, reading recommendations, and in-depth novel reviews, this bonus episode is for you. Did you read Yesteryear? What did you think?

In this episode of the Cookie Bookie Club, we're discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. We begin with a spoiler-free review where we share our first impressions and whether it's worth adding to your TBR. Then it's cookie time, featuring a taste test—including some healthier cookie options for Mom!

After the spoiler warning, we dive deep into the world of The Correspondent, discussing the novel's memorable characters, powerful themes, favorite quotes, emotional moments, and the letters that drive the story. We also explore Virginia Evans's background, what makes this literary fiction debut so compelling, and our personal reflections on friendship, aging, family relationships, regret, forgiveness, and finding your voice.

Along the way, Mom gets some practice standing up for herself, leading to a few memorable moments and plenty of laughs.

If you're looking for a The Correspondent book review, book club discussion questions, character analysis, ending discussion, theme breakdown, or a complete spoiler-filled conversation about one of the year's most talked-about literary fiction novels, this episode is for you.

Grab a cookie and join us for another Cookie Bookie Club book talk!

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It's time for our May Reading Wrap-Up! In this episode of The Cookie Bookie Club, we share everything we read, watched, loved, and couldn't stop thinking about during the month of May.

Books discussed include The Correspondent, Alive and Wells, Seeing Red, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, Rock Paper Scissors, The Names, Heart the Lover, Evil Bones, and The Nightmare Upstairs. We discuss our favorite reads, surprising twists, standout characters, and which books we'd recommend (or skip).

We also dive into the movies, shows, and pop culture that filled our screens this month, including The Devil Wears Prada, Dollface, The Crash, Obsession, Worst Ex Ever, The Avengers, ATL, and the dramatic Survivor season finale.

Join us as we compare notes, debate ratings, share hot takes, and reveal the books and shows that kept us entertained all month long.

Whether you're looking for your next thriller, horror novel, literary fiction read, binge-worthy TV show, or simply love hearing readers talk books, this monthly reading wrap-up has something for you. Let us know what you read and watched in May and give us some ideas!

#BookPodcast #ReadingWrapUp #BookReview #TheCorrespondent #BuryOurBonesInTheMidnightSoil #RockPaperScissors #TheNames #SurvivorFinale #ThrillerBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingRecommendations

The Cookie Bookie Club is diving into The Devil Wears Prada — the book, the iconic 2006 movie, and our reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2. This episode is heavy on movie discussion as we talk casting and fashion choices, initial thoughts on the book, and even some new movie trailers we saw in the theater we are excited about.

We compare the book to the film adaptation, discuss who almost got the roles instead of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, give Stanley Tucci the appreciation he deserves, and talk about the glamorous Italy setting and early 2000s movie culture that made movies like this feel larger than life. We also share our honest reactions to the sequel, what worked for us, what didn’t, and whether the new movie lived up to the original.

Somehow we also end up discussing why Mom cries during The Little Mermaid but not during The Devil Wears Prada — which honestly tells you everything you need to know about this podcast.

If you love book vs. movie discussions, Anne Hathaway movies, Meryl Streep performances, fashion films, celebrity casting trivia, 2000s nostalgia, and hearing people overanalyze movies and then getting distracted by snacks, this episode is for you.

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Welcome back Cookie Bookies! In this episode, we tackle the question: Do cookbooks count on Goodreads?

We dive into the world of celebrity cookbooks, influencer recipes, nostalgic family recipe collections, and iconic Food Network favorites while sharing the cookbooks we actually love (and the ones we bought just to admire on the shelf). From comfort food classics to aesthetic coffee-table cookbooks, we discuss why cookbook collecting feels almost like a hobby of its own.

We chat about favorites from:

• Snoop Dogg

• Barbara Costello

• Gwyneth Paltrow

• Ina Garten

• Chrissy Teigen

• Dolly Parton

• Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

• Ree Drummond

Plus:

• cookbook collecting habits

• buying cookbooks “for inspiration” instead of cooking

• passed-down family recipes

• cozy kitchen nostalgia

• Goodreads debates & reading goals

• celebrity vs chef cookbooks

• Food Network cookbook culture

• the comfort of handwritten recipe cards

If you love cookbooks, baking shows, celebrity food drama, cozy reads, Goodreads discussions, or just hearing people passionately defend books they never actually cook from… this episode is for you.

#CookbookPodcast #Goodreads #CelebrityCookbooks #FoodNetwork #InaGarten #DollyParton #SnoopDoggCookbook #SaltFatAcidHeat #CookieBookiePodcast #CookbookCollector #BookPodcast #CozyPodcast