Books and Baddies

Marry Me Mary E. Pearson + The Courting of Bristol Keats

Books and Baddies — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:59:51 GMT

It's time for another chaotic late night chat with your besties! Mary has been chomping at the bit to scream into the void about her love for Mary E. Pearson-- and her time has come. Join us as we talk toxic parenting strategies, demon nightmares, and DaVInci???? Don't worry. It's a 4 star read. Trust us.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/31-marry-me-mary-e-pearson-the-courting-of-bristol-keats

LOVE IS REAL IN CHUCK TINGLE’S TINGELVERSE

Books and Baddies — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:36:44 GMT

Pounded in the Heart by the Tingleverse Itself After Three Hot Books & Baddies Podcasters Fall Deeply in Love with Its Sentient Literary Thrust

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/30-love-is-real-in-chuck-tingles-tingelverse

Nettle and Bone(r) I Hardly Know 'Er!

Books and Baddies — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:57:57 GMT

Why did the demon chicken cross the road? To go kill the abusive Prince Vorling!!! Duh!! But let's be for real: who doesn't want to read a tale of a nun doula hellbent on rescuing her sister with the support of a dust-wife, a fairy godmother, and a hot but tormented knight? Need we say more?

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/29-nettle-and-boner-i-hardly-know-er

Return to Halloweentown: And Stephen King Isn't Invited

Books and Baddies — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:18 GMT

Return of the patent pending Books and Baddies branded Jack-O-Lantern Spook-O-Meter! Join Halloweenie Mary, Scary-Mommy Tiff, and Kross as they discuss what makes scary books excellent, and give some recommendations based on Stephen King classics by other authors. Also, can Kross determine which quote comes from the superior Stephen?

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/28-return-to-halloweentown-and-stephen-king-isnt-invited

Tits Out for Ninth House

Books and Baddies — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:54:07 GMT

Picture this: You're lying in the hospital and a strange man asks you if you want to go to Yale. The only catch is you have to scare some ghosts away from some magical fraternity meetings. Pack your bags Rory Gilmore, you're moving to Connecticut.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/27-tits-out-for-ninth-house

Turn on Your Nightlights—We're Reading Dark Academia

Books and Baddies — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:22:02 GMT

Class is back in session baby baddies! Put on your plaid mini skirts and chug that PSL!! Your essay on ethical seances is late AND you have to summon a demon for your lit professor all before dinner!! Just ivy girl things :).

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/26-turn-on-your-nightlightswere-reading-dark-academia

Season 3 Trailer

Books and Baddies — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:08:27 GMT

It's the return of the queens! The Baddies are coming back and they're prettier than ever- We'll see you on Friday for our first episode covering Dark Academia!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/25-season-3-trailer

Outlander? I Hardly Know 'er!

Books and Baddies — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:58:01 GMT

Grab your favorite horse boy, stir up some parrich, and get cozy by the loch: it’s time for the baddies tackle our longest read yet! The gateway historical fantasy (sci-fi?) romance, Outlander!

Whether you've read the books or watched the show, you're welcome in our misty Scottish castle any day! Let's all fall in love and move to Scotland...haha jk...unless...

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/24-outlander-i-hardly-know-er

Is The Book Actually Better? (Yes)

Books and Baddies — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:48:07 GMT

No, it's not just you! The book is always (well, usually) better than the movie. Grab your favorite popcorn topping and join Baddies Tiff, Kross, Mary, and Lindsay as we wax poetic about the perils of going from page to screen. We'll talk favorite directors, appalling omissions, cringe alterations, and the elephant in the theatre: WHY does everyone on The CW Network look like that?

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/23-is-the-book-actually-better-yes

Baby and the Late Night Howlers made us join a biker gang, sorry dad.

Books and Baddies — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:51 GMT

A sexy group of bikers wants to meet your every sexual desire and build you a blanket fort - how could you say no? This week, the baddies are rolling under the covers with Baby and the Late Night Howlers as we chat all things tropes, surprise guns, double peen threesomes, and Lightning McQueen???? Sorry dad, we joined a biker gang.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/22-baby-and-the-late-night-howlers-made-us-join-a-biker-gang-sorry-dad

Read Omegaverse holding you at gun point (but in a sexy way)

Books and Baddies — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:15:16 GMT

No really. The title says it all. Enjoy!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/21-read-omegaverse-holding-you-at-gun-point-but-in-a-sexy-way

A Very Baddie Galentines Day

Books and Baddies — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:40:57 GMT

This week on the podcast's unofficial 'anniversary', the baddies are tackling some of their favorites from the last year between couples, novels, and thinking about the future of what they'd love to do or read as fun episodes. Enjoy this chaotic chattie!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/20-a-very-baddie-galentines-day

Red Queen and Literally Every YA Trope Ever Invented

Books and Baddies — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:54:01 GMT

This week the baddies are tackling the difficult mission of yet another brunette/silver hair protaganist chosen one who is ready to take down the government! Thats right, it's time for Red Queen! Join the baddies talking about every trope under the sun, choosing between brothers, and the eternal fountain of main characters with funny names.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/19-red-queen-and-literally-every-ya-trope-ever-invented

YA(Y) or NA(Y) for Cringey YA

Books and Baddies — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:29:05 GMT

Do you wish that the Hunger Games was more violent? Do you wish that the Warrior Cats could swear in human swears? The baddies do and this week Mary, Addie, and Lindsay are looking at books that are currently classified as Young Adult, but they think would be better and more interesting as New Adult...and maybe one series that could be downshifted (and we're not sorry).

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/18-yay-or-nay-for-cringey-ya

Hot for the Holidays

Books and Baddies — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:25:29 GMT

Hello there baby baddies! Are you ready to chattie? The baddies are getting celebratory and ready to talk about all things cheery and bright!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/17-hot-for-the-holidays

A Touch of Darkness and the World's Weirdest Internship

Books and Baddies — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:56:17 GMT

If your internship looks like this book, please call us, they have questions and concerns and also would like to join. Today the baddies are overlooking some questionable journalism in the spirit of enjoying a book about finding your feminine power and becoming the queen of the underworld, Touch of Darkness!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/16-a-touch-of-darkness-and-the-worlds-weirdest-internship

Find us in Hell with Hades and Persephone

Books and Baddies — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:14:08 GMT

You've been waiting, and your patience has paid off! It's time to tackle the ultimate grumpy/sunshine pairing all the way back from ancient Greece, Hades and Persephone with experts Kelcie, Lindsay, and Tiff!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/15-find-us-in-hell-with-hades-and-persephone

The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy & the Baddies

Books and Baddies — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:17:56 GMT

Have you ever wanted to read a macabre version of a classic 90's romcom? The baddies have just the book for you! Join the baddies as they talk about hot undertakers, hot marshalls, lovable mail delivering animals, and the beauty of life and death and also the appendix.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/14-the-undertaking-of-hart-mercy-the-baddies

Halloweenies

Books and Baddies — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:58:15 GMT

How far can you go on the patent pending Books and Baddies branded Jack-O-Lantern Spook-O-Meter? Join Kelcie and Lindsay, the Halloweenies, and Tiff, the Scary Mommy, as they talk about what makes books that are scary good, what makes some of us like them, and some of us hate them! Plus! Listen to Krossland and Tiff argue about which Stephen in horror reigns supreme!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/13-halloweenies

Season 2 Trailer

Books and Baddies — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:54:32 GMT

it's the return of the queens!! The Baddies are coming back and they're prettier than ever! Join them as they continue to seek joy in reading and bullying Krossland. See you October 30th!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/12-season-2-trailer

Initiated into the Crescent City 3 Frat House

Books and Baddies — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:27:19 GMT

Hey Baby Baddies! What’s longer? All 892 pages of House of Flame and Shadow or this ding dang episode? Strap on your combat boots (or pink sneakers) and join the Baddies as they dig into SJM’s long awaited Crescent City 3. Warning: this episode contains MILF worship, strong opinions about beans, parasitological criticism, and lots of giggles.

This episode also concludes Season One of Books and Baddies. Join the Baddies in Spooky Season for Season Two!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/11-initiated-into-the-crescent-city-3-frat-house

GAY BOOK BRUNCH!

Books and Baddies — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:58:17 GMT

UPDATED: Hey, we messed up. During this episode, we misgendered Casey McQuiston, who uses they/them pronouns. We also incorrectly used their books to open a discussion about women writing MM books—which is both unfair and wholly incorrect as Casey is non-binary. That’s not cool and we apologize. Their books One Last Stop and Red, White, and Royal Blue are favorites of ours. In the future we will do our due diligence and be sure to confirm author pronouns. We want to do right by both the authors who write the books we love and you, our listeners!

Hey Baby Baddies! Happy Pride! This week, join Tiff, Lindsay, and Kelcie as they EMBRACE CHAOS and share a book brunch, chatting about all of their likes and dislikes featuring representation across the spectrum of novels they love.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/10-gay-book-brunch

Into the Maasiverse: Part 2

Books and Baddies — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:39:26 GMT

Hey Baby Baddies! It’s time for the OTHER moment you’ve been waiting for. This week, join the Baddies as they continue their journey through the Massiverse of Madness! In part two of this series, the Baddies continue to tackle the Massiverse’s greatest mysteries: Which boy is the best boy? What relationships are endgame? Does Sarah do queer characters justice? Do you really have to read Assassin’s Blade? Addie advocates for a Tampax sponsorship. Mary goes to bat for Chaol. Kross finally gets to show his kitty claws.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/9-into-the-maasiverse-part-2

Into the Maasiverse: Part 1

Books and Baddies — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:32:16 GMT

Hey Baby Baddies! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Well, half of it. This week, join the Baddies as they talk ALL things Sarah J Maas! In part one of this two episode series, the Baddies attempt to solve the Massiverse’s greatest mysteries: Which FMC has the most raw talent? Which magic system is best? Is Sara capable of killing any important characters? Is she even a girl’s girl?! Tiff seeks justice for Bryce. Kross reveals his hipster SJM tastes. Everyone butchers character names.

Stay tuned for Part Two of the Massiverse of Madness, gracing your podcast app 5/19.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/8-into-the-maasiverse-part-1

Funny Story by Emily Henry (Baddie Chattie)

Books and Baddies — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:32:43 GMT

Hey Baby Baddies! What do you get when you mix 6 excited Baddies, a new book release, and no real planning (Daphne could never)?! Chaos, mostly. Join the Baddies this week for the first ever Baddie Chattie: an uncut and unedited deep dive into Emily Henry’s latest slay, Funny Story. You might even hear them be nice to Podcast Daddy Kross!

Love this format? Be sure to let us know on Instagram or by sending an email to booksandbaddiespod@gmail.com

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/7-funny-story-by-emily-henry-baddie-chattie

Doubling Down on The Dragon's Bride

Books and Baddies — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:23:46 GMT

Hey baby baddies! Join the Baddies as they answer our generation’s most pressing questions: How do dragons wear pants? What if Claire’s sold birth control? Are two 🍆 really better than one? Buckle up: it’s time for all things Dragon’s Bride by (Kelcie’s close personal friend) Katee Robert.

Want to connect with the baddies (and the baddie Daddy, wee!) even more? Check out the links below.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/6-doubling-down-on-the-dragons-bride

Everybody Loves Monster F*cking

Books and Baddies — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:42:10 GMT

Want to connect with the baddies (and the baddie Daddy) even more? Check out the links below.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/5-everybody-loves-monster-fcking

Star Wars Sluts Read The Love Hypothesis

Books and Baddies — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:43:22 GMT

Hey baby baddies! Join the Baddies as we discuss The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. It’s time to get your tiny little baddie hands all over this Reylo fan fic turned Steminist novel! The Baddies talk boob physics, supportive side pals, and TA taboos. Tiff talks about Star Wars entirely too much (or maybe just enough)!

Want to connect with the baddies (and the baddie Daddy, wee!) even more? Check out the links below.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/4-star-wars-sluts-read-the-love-hypothesis

The Fanfiction to Published Pipeline

Books and Baddies — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:35:52 GMT

Hey baddies! This week, join Kelcie, Addie, and Tiff as they talk about what happens when your favorite AO3 fic gets picked up by a traditional publisher. This tropisode goes through some of the Baddies’ favorite parts of fanfic, how the publishing process impacts fanfics we love, and the true source of inspiration for Crescent City.

(Books and Baddies does not support JK Rowling or her beliefs in any way, and we recognize how huge Harry Potter was as part of our personal literary upbringings. Because we are discussing the HP franchise, we are working to counteract this publicity by making a donation to the Trevor Project. Check out more information at thetrevorproject.org.)

Want to connect with the baddies (and the baddie Daddy, wee!) even more? Check out the links below.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/3-the-fanfiction-to-published-pipeline

HP5: The Order of the Baddies

Books and Baddies — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:58:49 GMT

Hey Baddies, this week we’re talking about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! As the bookisode counterpart to our Bookish Besties tropisode, we’re diving into the friendships in HP5– what makes them unique, who would be in our HP crew, the drawbacks of workplace trauma bonding, and why Molly Weasley is the actual GOAT.

Want to connect with the baddies (and the baddie Daddy, we!) even more? Check out the link below.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/2-hp5-the-order-of-the-baddies

Bookish Besties

Books and Baddies — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:03:28 GMT

Hey there! This week, we're talking about lit friend groups that we love. Any and all traits that make up trios of characters, squads, and otherwise that make sure feel warm and fuzzy.

We'll see you next time to discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Be sure to check out the links in the description!

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/1-bookish-besties

Welcome to Books and Baddies

Books and Baddies — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:20:07 GMT

Hey there! Welcome to Books and Baddies, a podcast for folks that are into all kinds of books, focusing on romantasy, monster fucking, YA, and everything between. We're so excited for you to listen to the show, and begin to get to know all of us! We publish episode bi-weekly, and be sure to check out our calendar on our website for information on what we're tackling!

Starting off on February 28th, we'll be releasing a "Tropeisode" of what makes a good set of Literature Friends.

Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/0-welcome-to-books-and-baddies

Books and Baddies

Marry Me Mary E. Pearson + The Courting of Bristol Keats

LOVE IS REAL IN CHUCK TINGLE’S TINGELVERSE

Nettle and Bone(r) I Hardly Know 'Er!

Return to Halloweentown: And Stephen King Isn't Invited

Tits Out for Ninth House

Turn on Your Nightlights—We're Reading Dark Academia

Season 3 Trailer

Outlander? I Hardly Know 'er!

Is The Book Actually Better? (Yes)

Baby and the Late Night Howlers made us join a biker gang, sorry dad.

Read Omegaverse *holding you at gun point* (but in a sexy way)

A Very Baddie Galentines Day

Red Queen and *Literally* Every YA Trope Ever Invented

YA(Y) or NA(Y) for Cringey YA

Hot for the Holidays

A Touch of Darkness and the World's Weirdest Internship

Find us in Hell with Hades and Persephone

The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy & the Baddies

Halloweenies

Season 2 Trailer

Initiated into the Crescent City 3 Frat House

GAY BOOK BRUNCH!

Into the Maasiverse: Part 2

Into the Maasiverse: Part 1

Funny Story by Emily Henry (Baddie Chattie)

Doubling Down on The Dragon's Bride

Everybody Loves Monster F*cking

Star Wars Sluts Read The Love Hypothesis

The Fanfiction to Published Pipeline

HP5: The Order of the Baddies

Bookish Besties

Welcome to Books and Baddies

Read Omegaverse holding you at gun point (but in a sexy way)

Red Queen and Literally Every YA Trope Ever Invented