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Bad On Paper

Mar 25, 2026

Time is flying—both in this book and you know… in life—and we’re clocking back in for another book club! We’re excited to discuss this month’s pick, So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder! We chat about why we chose it, its unique structure, the dynamic of friends with vs without kids, and what 5 parties define...


Mar 18, 2026

SO excited to have bestie of the pod (and co-host emeritus), Grace Atwood, on to talk about what she’s been up to lately, specifically the joy of starting to write a novel! 

 

What we read this week

Olivia - You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon, Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, A Visit...


Mar 11, 2026

New month, new installment of Three Things! We’re ready to get introspective, set goals, get random, and more! 

Becca’s Things

Reece Witherspoon’s Reel about talent vs. passion.

Is contemporary romance dead?

How to set writing goals.

 

Olivia’s Things

Things from our childhoods that aged poorly (and well).

What...


Mar 4, 2026

This week, we’re diving into a topic we haven’t covered in 8 years of this podcast: Non-fiction! We aren’t experts on the genre, so we asked our listeners about their favorites, too, and wow, did they have some books to share! 

 

Becca’s Favorites

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Open Book by Jessica Simpson