The Book Room

Welcome to The Book Room, where stories come to life and the craft of writing is celebrated! Join us each week as we explore a diverse range of books—from enchanting fantasies to heartfelt romances—and delve into the art of storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate reader or an aspiring writer, there’s something for everyone here. In every episode, we’ll discuss the books that inspire us, dissect captivating plots, and share insights into the writing process. With book recommendations and creative prompts, The Book Room is your cozy corner for literary exploration and inspiration. So come on in and let’s unlock the magic of storytelling together!

Ep. 22 The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh pt. 2 11/04/2025

Ep. 22 The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh pt. 2 In this requested episode, hosts Kaitlyn and Maddie are back to dive deep into the emotional and complex themes of the Boys of Tommen series, particularly focusing on Taming Seven and Releasing Ten (Spoilers for the entire BoT series). They discuss the impact of trauma, parental failures, and the intricacies of character relationships, while also sharing their personal reading experiences and anticipation for future books. As mentioned in the episode, if you or someone you know is in trouble please reach out to the following resources for help (U.S resources) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Please Rate and Review the podcast if you liked what you've heard. Follow the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow us on socials @thebookroompod. Email us at to get in touch /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/38903410

Ep. 21 Our Rating Systems 10/21/2025

Ep. 21 Our Rating Systems We're Back! Apologies for our hiatus, but Kaitlyn, Ashley, Dee, and Maddie are back in the Book Room to discuss how we each rate books. We go through what makes a 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 star book and give examples for each! This episode was recorded before we took our break, so some of the info is a little out of date. I.e Alchemised is already realeased (Spoiler, Kaitlyn and Dee LOVED IT!) This episode is spoiler free, so enjoy getting to know why we like or dislike certain books and how we would rate them. Please give us a review and 5 stars if you liked what you heard, and share the podcast with fellow book lovers. Follow us on socials @thebookroompod /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/38595375

Ep. 20 Our Mid-Year Review 07/22/2025

Ep. 20 Our Mid-Year Review Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie as they go through the books they've read so far in 2025. In true Abby Lee Miller pyramid fashion, we rank our books from worst to best. So get ready to add to your TBR and enjoy hearing the Book Room's favorites of the year... so far. This week's Good Reads Dee: Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata Kaitlyn: Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh Ashley: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Maddie: Save Me by Mona Kasten Follow us on socials @thebookroompod and check out our website If you like what you've heard please rate and review the podcast. /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/37487585

Ep. 19 Interview with Author Sydney Applegate 07/01/2025

Ep. 19 Interview with Author Sydney Applegate Please welcome our first author guest on the podcast Sydney Applegate. She's a self-published author of a romantasy duology "The Fall of Jericho" and "The Rise of Deragon". She's also recently aquired an agent for her romantic comedy novel "Band Camp" and is currently on submission. Sydney details her journey to becoming an author, her journey into self-publishing, and how she made it through the query trenches. We are so happy to share this fun conversation with you all This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn: The Auction by Julie Soto Dee: Magnolia Parks Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings Maddie: In Good Company by Kat Singleton, Scarred by Emily McIntire, Crescent City by SJM, the Prison Healer by Lynette Noni Sydney: Entity by Meg Smitherman and The Love Haters by Katherine Center For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/37232390

Ep. 18 Juneteenth (Celebrating Black Authors) 06/19/2025

Ep. 18 Juneteenth (Celebrating Black Authors) Happy Juneteenth! Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Maddie, and Ashley as they commemorate Juneteenth (A U.S holiday celebrating the end of slavery) by reviewing 4 books written by black authors, and giving other reccomendations to add to your TBR. This episode has light spoilers for the following books The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Unwind by Neal Shusterman Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson Legendborn by Tracey Deon For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/37067225

Ep. 17 Once Upon a Broken Heart Trilogy by Stephanie Garber 05/29/2025

Ep. 17 Once Upon a Broken Heart Trilogy by Stephanie Garber Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Maddie, and Ashley as they discuss the entire Once Upon a Broken Heart Trilogy in honor of Maddie's birthday. The ladies discuss the characters, setting, plot, and so much more! This episode has major spoilers for Once Upon a Broken Heart and some spoilers for the Caraval Trilogy. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Daisy Haites and the Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings Dee- Silver Elite by Dani Francis Ashley- Maeve Fly by CJ Leede Maddie- Heartless by Marissa Meye For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/36764425

Ep. 16 The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh 05/13/2025

Ep. 16 The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh This week hosts Kaitlyn and Maddie discuss their obsession with the first four books of the Boys of Tommen series by Chloe Walsh while Dee and Ashley are on a break. This episode is spoiler heavy for Binding 13, Keeping 13, Saving 6, and Redeeming 6. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings Maddie- Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/36544600

Ep. 15 What's on Our TBR's 04/29/2025

Ep. 15 What's on Our TBR's TBR shares their TBR! Join hosts Kaitlyn, Maddie, and Ashley this week as they share their ambitious TBR's and some of their most anticipated releases for the rest of 2025. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider and Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonham Young Ashley- Immortal Dark by Girma Digest Maddie- Tower of Dawn and Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas and Priest by Sierra Simone For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/36353160

Ep. 14 None of This is True by Lisa Jewell 04/22/2025

Ep. 14 None of This is True by Lisa Jewell The Book Room hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie deep dive None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. We went a little off topic in the beginning, but don't worry we get back on our bookish track around the 9:30 mark with good reads. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone Dee- Wisteria by Adalyn Grace, The Silent Patient by Alex Michselides, The Guest List by Lucy Foley Ashley- Finale by Stephanie Garber Maddie- Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, There Are No Sinners by Sophie Lark, and The Chase by Elle Kennedy For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/36258920

Ep. 13 Unhinged Reads 04/08/2025

Ep. 13 Unhinged Reads Spoiler Warning! We will be covering the following unhinged stories/books in this episode in depth Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter Ice Planet Barbarian by Ruby Dixon Impasta Syndrome: A Sentient Pasta Romance by Calla Myttie Unhinged by Vera Valentine Seduced by the Pumpkin Spice Latte by Evelyn Cloves Alpha Ruined by Liliana Carlisle This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams Dee- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab Ashley- The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah Maddie- Capturing the Devil by Kerri Manascalco For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/36047520

Ep. 12 Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli 03/25/2025

Ep. 12 Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli The Book Room welcomes our first guest to the podcast! Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and special guest Alayna as we review the newly released Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli. This is a departure from our normal deep dives as we transition more into a review format, full of some of our hardest laughter and our honest opinions of the book. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- The Favorites by Layne Fargo Dee- From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata and You Killed Me First by John Marrs Ashley- Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber and the Wedding People by Allison Espach Alayna- Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young and Riftborne by Parker Lennox and Bree Grenwich For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35848480

Ep. 11 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez 03/12/2025

Ep. 11 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Spring is around the corner, but today it's all about Just for the Summer. Hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Maddie deep dive this incredible contemporary romance and learn a little more about one of the podcast's favorite authors. This episode has major spoilers for Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Dee- Vows & Ruins by Helen b. Scheuerer Maddie- Escaping from Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco and The Secret History by Donna Tartt Ashley- Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Article about Abby Jimenez found here https://www.today.com/popculture/books/abby-jimenez-author-interview-rcna145924 For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please share, rate, and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35649720

Ep. 10 Book Boyfriends 02/18/2025

Ep. 10 Book Boyfriends It's time to fall in love with our favorite book boyfriends! Hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Maddie discuss the major types of book boyfriends, build their own perfect book boyfriend, and play a high stakes game of FMK. This episode has light spoilers for some well known books such as -ACOTAR -Fourth Wing -Caraval -Infernal Devices -One Dark Wind -Divine Rivals -Heartless Hunter For more info go to our website ⁠⁠⁠www.thebookroompod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35336850

Ep. 9 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 2 02/14/2025

Ep. 9 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 2 Welcome back to Onyx Storm part two! Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Maddie are back to brave the dark again recapping Onyx Storm and giving our thoughts and opinions along the way. We also discuss what we got right from our theories in our Fourth Wing and Iron Flame episodes For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35287865

Ep. 8 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 1 02/10/2025

Ep. 8 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 1 Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Maddie as we brave the dark in Onyx Storm! This is the first of two episodes where we will be recapping Onyx Storm and giving our thoughts and opinions along the way. For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35218320

Ep. 7 Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli 02/03/2025

Ep. 7 Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie as we dive into the uniquely witchy world of Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. Hear our team Gideon vs team Alex discussion, Maddie's take on what makes a character morally grey, and our theories for book two. Check Out Our Good Reads for the week Kaitlyn- Legendary by Stephanie Garber Dee- Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Ashley- Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin Maddie- Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore, On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, The Flamingos Fated Mate by Elva Birch, Quicksilver by Callie Hart For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35119105

Ep. 6 Cozy Mysteries 01/27/2025

Ep. 6 Cozy Mysteries I'll take my mysteries cozy please! Join hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie as they recap their experiences getting the new Onyx Storm book on release day, their good reads of the week, and our discussion about what exactly is a cozy mystery book Check out our Good Reads of the week Ashley and Maddie- Heartless Hunter by Kristin Ciccarelli Dee- Lovelight Farms by BK Morrison Kaitlyn- None of This is True by Lisa Jewel For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/35023195

Ep. 5 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 01/20/2025

Ep. 5 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros With the release of Onyx Storm just one day away, hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie recap book two in the Emperyan series "Iron Flame". Join us for a synopsis of the book, our very own War Games, and hear some of our now viral theories for the rest of the series. Check out our Good Reads of the week Dee and Ashley- Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter Maddie- Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco Kaitlyn- The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from your new favorite bookish podcast. /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34919125

Ep. 4 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 2 01/13/2025

Ep. 4 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 2 In anticipation for the Onyx Storm release coming soon, hosts Kaitlyn, Dee, Ashley, and Maddie dive deep into the world of the Empyrean series. With so many fun characters and lore to discuss, we've split up this deep dive into two separate epidsodes both available now! For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from you new favorite bookish podcast! /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34831155

Ep. 3 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 1 01/13/2025

Ep. 3 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Pt. 1 In anticipation for the Onyx Storm release coming soon, hosts Kaitlyn, Dee, Ashley, and Maddie dive deep into the world of the Empyrean series. With so many fun characters and lore to discuss, we've split up this deep dive into two separate epidsodes both available now! For more info go to our website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from you new favorite bookish podcast! /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34831095

Ep. 2 Teenage Dirtbags 01/06/2025

Ep. 2 Teenage Dirtbags Because we were once just teenage dirtbags baby! Join hosts Kaitlyn, Dee, Ashley, and Maddie as we nostagically reminence on our favorite reads as teens and share some of our current reads For more info go to our website and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from you new favorite bookish podcast! /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34705695

Ep. 1 Bride by Ali Hazelwood 01/06/2025

Ep. 1 Bride by Ali Hazelwood In the debut episode hosts Kaitlyn, Dee, Ashley, and Maddie welcome everyone into the Book Room! Get to know your hosts, their reading backgrounds, current reads, and listen as they deep dive Ali Hazelwood's Paranormal Romance "Bride". This podcast contains spoilers for the novel Bride. For more info go to our website and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thebookroompod If you like what you hear please rate and review to hear more from you new favorite bookish podcast! /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34705560

Welcome to the Book Room! 12/19/2024

Welcome to the Book Room! Welcome to The Book Room, the coziest book podcast where four friends—Kaitlyn, Maddie, Dee, and Ashley—hang out and get lost in the world of books. Each week, we share our bookish thoughts and dive into some of our favorite reads, talking about what we loved (or didn’t love) about them. Even if you're not physically here with us, mentally, you're in The Book Room. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and join us in The Book Room, where every page sparks a new conversation. /episode/index/show/5188f34b-6af9-427f-ab71-3b0db8639ab6/id/34526265

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