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January 2026 Three Things

Bad On Paper

Release Date: 01/14/2026

Best Offer Wins Book Club show art Best Offer Wins Book Club

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Time for our first Book Club of the year! was such an exciting read, and we can’t wait to discuss!    We talk about how we relate to the house hunting process in this book, what makes an unlikable main character work, and the story’s class dynamics, twists, ending, and more!   If you want to read something similar, books that came to mind include , and , and   Also, for Mutual and Community Aid efforts for those affected by ICE.    Obsession Becca - Olivia -   What We Read This Week Becca - (out Apr 7)   February’s Book Club Pick -  ...

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New year, new additions to our TBR! We spoke with some of our bookish pals about the 2026 releases they’re most excited about. Great recommendations ahead!   Olivia’s Picks (Out March 17) (Out March 10)   Picks (Out January 20) (Out March 10)   Picks (Out May 26) (Out April 7)   Picks (Out March 31) (Out March 3)   Picks (Out February 3)  (Out June 30) by Alli Hoff Kosik (Out March 3)   Picks (Out April 7) (Out April 28) Becca’s Picks (Out April 7) (Out April 14) Obsession Becca -   What We Read This Week Olivia - Becca - ...

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New year, new things! We’re so excited to dive into what’s been exciting us this month, like romance adaptations, medium joys, events, moving quandaries, and our 2026 mood boards!    Becca’s Things Heated Rivalry People We Meet on Vacation When you move, do you bring your condiments with you?   Olivia’s Things Dolphins/Medium Joys Book Events (check out Olivia’s dates !) 2026 Moodboards   Obsession Becca - Olivia - Sumo oranges   What We Read This Week Olivia - Becca - , (out 4/21)   January’s Book Club Pick -   Sponsors Masterclass - Get an...

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We are so BACK!!! Soak in the new year energy and listen to us break down our 2026 goals. But first, we reflect on what we accomplished in 2025 and share how we’re feeling at the start of the new year.    Olivia’s Personal Goals Continue strength routine and scale to heavier weights Start a young writers program in the community (or volunteer for one that already exists)  Home projects! Kitchen reno, Refinish stairs + downstairs floors, install a stair runner  Tighten + examine spending habits  Keep track of every single thing I buy and how much I use them Start a...

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It’s time for us to share our favorite books of 2025! Get your notebooks ready because WE! HAVE! RECS! 📚   Becca’s Fave Books Shoutout to 2 2026 books that are already faves:   Olivia’s Fave Books   Listener Voicemails    Weekly Obsession Becca - Olivia -   What We Read This Week Olivia - Becca -   January’s Book Club Pick -   Sponsors Quince - Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Join our for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our ! Join our Preorder Olivia’s...

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The holidays are (almost) here! We’re talking about all the things we’re excited about this season, from most anticipated events, white elephant gifts, holiday movie rankings, festive FMK’s, and more!   Olivia’s Things Most anticipated holiday events Admin Advent calendar Holiday Movie Battle   Becca’s Things White elephant gift ideas Festive FMK’s Reflecting on the year     Weekly Obsession Becca - Olivia -   What We Read This Week Olivia - Becca - ,   This Month’s Book Club Pick - No December book club, but now’s the perfect time to catch up...

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The year is coming to a close, and you know what that means! It’s time to look back at our highs of 2025. We reminisce on work wins, new hobbies, mantras, and more!    Best New Artist Discovery of The Year (Author, Artist, Filmmaker, Dancer, etc.)  Olivia - , Becca - , , ,   Best Song of The Year  Olivia - Becca -   Best Movie or Show of The Year:  Olivia - Becca -   Best Purchase of the Year  Olivia - Becca - Weighted Eye Mask   Best Sandwich of The Year  Olivia - Becca -   Obsession: Becca - Margaret from Bad Art...

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It’s time for our final book club episode of 2025! We’re discussing a book we’ve been seeing everywhere, . We talk about why we think this book has become so popular, if we’ve read epistolary novels before, our thoughts on the novelty of the mother/daughter relationship, how it brought up feelings about retirement for us both, and more!   Also, is a great read.   Obsession: Becca -   Reading: Olivia - (Out February 16, 2026) Becca - ,   This Month’s Book Club Pick - No December book club, but now’s the perfect time to catch up     Sponsors Cozy...

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It’s time for this year’s Bad on Paper Gift Guide! We’re so excited to dive into our picks that are very us-coded.    Becca-Coded Picks Gifts for People Who Love NYC  ($58) ($48) (5x7 $55) - John Donahue - also Paris, London, DC, Philly, Chicago, Napa (A5 size) - Reg $44, sale: $35   Hobby-Forward Gifts (Knitting, Watercolors, Pickleball, MahJong etc.)  ($24) + Optional paint set ($18) (Reg $79, Current $59) Ornament ($25) ($58) We Are Knitters Scarf Kit - (Reg $74, Current $52) or (Reg: $55, Current $39)   Gifts for People Who Love to Travel ...

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This week, we’re talking all about portfolio careers! We discuss the current iteration of our own careers and then chat with and —two other professionals with portfolio careers—to break down the work they do, time management, and advice for people interested in transitioning to a portfolio career.    Obsessions Becca - Olivia -   What we read this week Olivia - Becca - (Out April 7), (Out Feb 3)   This Month’s Book Club Pick - (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)...

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New year, new things! We’re so excited to dive into what’s been exciting us this month, like romance adaptations, medium joys, events, moving quandaries, and our 2026 mood boards! 

 

Becca’s Things

Heated Rivalry

People We Meet on Vacation

When you move, do you bring your condiments with you?

 

Olivia’s Things

Dolphins/Medium Joys

Book Events (check out Olivia’s dates here!)

2026 Moodboards

 

Obsession

Becca - Everlane Luxe Rib Long Sleeve Crew

Olivia - Sumo oranges

 

What We Read This Week

Olivia - Habits of the Sea by Shea Ernshaw

Becca - Their Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage, Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez (out 4/21)

 

January’s Book Club Pick - Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino

 

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