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
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
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...
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...