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Bad On Paper

Apr 29, 2026

So excited to dive deep into our April Book Club Pick: Good People by Patmeena Sabit! We chat about the news story that inspired this novel, its inventive structure, the POVs we connected to the most, the book’s (intentionally) vague marketing package, and what we think happened at the end! 

 

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Apr 22, 2026

 

This week, we’re diving back into our reading history and pulling out the books we think deserve a little more love. TBR Fillers ahead! 

 

Olivia’s Hidden Gem Reads:

Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark

Vantage Point by Sara Sligar

Whale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connell 

Sam by Allegra Goodman 

The Bombshell...


Apr 15, 2026

We are bursting at the seams to talk about our April Things! We’re talking juicy reads, sharing some grievances, debunking rumors, discussing book thoughts, and more! 

 

Olivia’s Things

Strangers by Belle Burden

Things that make us irrationally angry

Writing and reading sequels 

 

Becca’s Things 

What constitutes...


Apr 8, 2026

This week, we chatted with literary agent Alyssa Morris and East City Bookshop Buyer Emilie Sommer about 2026 publishing trends! We pick their brains about customer shopping behavior, what editors are looking for, how they know something is going to hit, and their big bets for the year. 

 

Alyssa’s 2026 Picks

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Apr 1, 2026

How time has FLOWN! Eight years into the podcast, we wanted to look back and re-listen to our first episode with Olivia as a co-host! We reflect on how our lives have changed since 2022, listen back to highs and lows of the time, and revisit the questionnaire we used to break the ice! 

 

April’s Book Club Pick - Good...