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June 2026 Three Things

Release Date: 06/03/2026

2026 Reading Preview Part 2!

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We’re back with more book recs! We asked friends of the pod Corey Ann Haydu, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Sanjana Basker, and John Glynn to share the books they’re most excited about in 2026. Amazing book recs ahead! Becca’s Picks - (Out July 7), (Out September 8) Corey Ann Haydu’s Picks: (Out Oct 13), (Out Aug 4) ’s Picks - , (Out Sept 29) ’s Picks - (Out July 21) and (Out July 21) s Picks - and (Out Nov 5) Olivia’s Picks - , (Out 8/4) July’s Book Club Pick - Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 7/16 - 8/20 - 9/17 - What we read...

Catching up with Robinne Lee

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We are SO thrilled to chat with Bad on Paper all-star, Robinne Lee! We caught up with Robinne all about her experience seeing go from book to film and her new book, , out July 7! She shares the seedlings of inspiration for her new book, how it differs from writing The Idea of You, and more! July’s Book Club Pick - The July 16 bonus book club pick - , and we’ll have an in-person event in Chicago in July! The August 20 bonus book club pick - , and we’ll have an in-person event in Miami in August. The September 17 bonus book club pick - and we’ll have an in-person event...

Almost Life Book Club

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It’s time to discuss our June Book Club Pick, ! We chat about how our feelings on the characters evolved as we got deeper into the book, whether we view this as a romance (and if the characters were MTB), and break down the jarring ending. July’s Book Club Pick - The July 16 bonus book club pick - , and we’ll have an in-person event in Chicago in July! The August 20 bonus book club pick - , and we’ll have an in-person event in Miami in August. The September 17 bonus book club pick - and we’ll have an in-person event in NYC in September. Obsessions Becca...

Our Book Travel Agency

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Whether you’re traveling this summer, or want to do so without leaving your couch, we’re reporting for duty as your book travel agents! This week we’re sharing some favorite reads that take place in popular (and personally beloved) travel destinations. London Olivia - , Becca - , , Paris Olivia - Becca - , , , Italy Becca - , , Olivia - Beach Olivia - , , Becca - , Ireland Olivia - , Becca - Maine Olivia - Becca - , , , Woods + Mountains Asia Becca - , , , Olivia - Boat...

Mid-Year Goals Check-In

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It’s somehow halfway into the year, and we are ready to check in with our annual goals! Keep listening for personal and professional updates for 2026. June’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Olivia - Becca - , Obsession Becca - and Sponsors Cozy Earth - Head to and use our code BOP for an exclusive 20% off. Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at . Wayfair - Head to to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Better Help - Sign up and get 10% off at . Join our for amazing book recs & more! Buy our ! Join our Order Olivia’s...

June 2026 Three Things

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Happy Three Things Day! We have a very bookish set of Three Things, from buzzy book discourse, upsetting rebrands, first lines, bedding recommendations, and a call to action for you! Shared Things Join our to cast your vote for our July Book Club Pick! Becca’s Things Polar Seltzer’s visual rebrand Our sheets philosophies Olivia’s Things “High Concept” Novels Favorite first lines of books June’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Becca - Olivia - Trader Joe’s Obsession Becca - Sponsors Caraway Home - Visit to take an...

Into the Blue Book Club

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Time to discuss our May book club pick: ! In addition to sharing our own thoughts about this epic romance, we hear from our listeners and some voice notes from Emma Brodie herself! May’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Olivia - , , Becca - , (out July 7) Obsession Becca - Olivia - Sponsors Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BOP for up to 30% off. Join our for amazing book recs & more! Buy our ! Join our Order Olivia’s Books, , and ! Subscribe to Order Becca’s Book, , and preorder Subscribe to ...

Book to Screen Adaptations

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In our opinion, we are in a golden age of book-to-screen adaptations! We share our recent faves, the upcoming releases we’re excited about, if we’d like to see our own books adapted to the screen, and more! Watch the trailers for , , and to get excited for these releases. May’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Olivia - Becca - Obsession Becca - Olivia - Sponsors Skims - Shop at and be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Better Help - Sign up and get...

May 2026 Three Things

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We’re so excited to chat through a fresh batch of new things. What are our character naming rules? What teachers made an impact on us? Do we still care about the Met Gala? Find out this and more in this week’s episode! Olivia’s Things Naming Book Characters Teachers who have made an impact on us Do we still care about the Met Gala? Becca’s Things Author Career Milestones May’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Olivia - , Becca - Obsession Olivia - Becca - Sponsors Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/xxxx to take an...

Spring 2026 Catch Up

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This week, we’re catching up and going deep on our writing and reading lives, home updates, and what we’re looking forward to this summer. May’s Book Club Pick - What we read this week Becca - , Obsession Olivia - Becca - Sponsors Quince - Head to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at Wayfair - Head to to shop all things home. Join our for amazing book recs & more! Buy our ! Join our Order Olivia’s Books, , and ! Subscribe to Order Becca’s Book, , and preorder...

More Episodes

Happy Three Things Day! We have a very bookish set of Three Things, from buzzy book discourse, upsetting rebrands, first lines, bedding recommendations, and a call to action for you!

Shared Things

Join our Facebook Group to cast your vote for our July Book Club Pick!

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Becca’s Things

Polar Seltzer’s visual rebrand

Our sheets philosophies

Olivia’s Things

“High Concept” Novels

Favorite first lines of books

June’s Book Club Pick - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

What we read this week

Becca - Off Campus