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The Bookish CureUndead Series - Time-Twisting DestinyIn this episode of the Bookish Care podcast, host Jenyve continues an in-depth review of Mary Janice Davidson's Undead series, focusing on books nine through fifteen.The discussion revolves around the adventures of Queen Betsy, the vampire queen, and her dealings with complex time-travel scenarios, including altering historical events and confronting her future tyrant self. Key plot points include Betsy's deal with the devil, time-traveling mishaps, confrontations with past and future selves, and the impact of these adventures on her relationships and destiny. Betsy's final battles include managing hell, confronting her hypocrite father...
2025-11-2523 min
The Bookish CureUndead Series - Long Live Queen BetsyIn this episode of the Bookish Cure podcast, host Jenyve dives into the first eight books of the 'Undead' series by MaryJanice Davidson. The series, known for its humorous and lighthearted take on paranormal romance, centers around Elizabeth Anne Taylor (Betsy), who becomes the prophesied queen of the vampires after her untimely death. Jenyve provides character introductions, highlights key plot points, and discusses the evolution of the series' tone. She also issues content warnings for sensitive topics and reflects on her personal connection to the series. The episode concludes with Jenyve expressing the...
2025-11-0433 min
The Bookish CureHeritage and Horror: A Bookish October RecapIn this episode of the Bookish Care podcast, Jenyve returns after a brief hiatus to discuss her October reads, beginning with a wrap-up of the Hispanic Heritage Month series. The highlighted book is 'Daughter of Fire' by Sophia Robleda, a narrative set in 1551 Guatemala, focusing on a young woman's struggle to preserve her Mayan heritage amidst Spanish colonization. The discussion then shifts to a selection of Halloween-themed reads, including several cozy romance and horror books. Titles discussed are part of 'The Scared Sexy Collection' and include 'Hot for Slayer' by Allie Hazelwood and...
2025-11-0124 min
The Bookish CureDominicana: A Journey through History and IdentityIn this episode, I dive into Dominicana by Angie Cruz—a powerful historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the Dominican Republic’s turbulent 1960s and the immigrant experience in New York City.We’ll explore Ana Cancion’s journey from a 15-year-old bride uprooted from her home to a young woman navigating survival, duty, and the quiet rebellions that shape her identity. Along the way, I’ll share the Dominican history that frames this story, unpack themes of agency, immigration, and coming of age, and connect Ana’s experiences to the generational stories within my ow...
2025-09-3021 min
The Bookish CureIdentity Unboxed: Lessons from Becoming Latina in 10 Easy StepsThis week, I’m taking you back to 2006 with Lara Rios’s Becoming Latina in 10 Easy Steps—a mid-2000s romcom that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply relatable.Marcela Alvarez, a 27-year-old animator in Hollywood, discovers a family secret that throws her entire identity into question. In an effort to “out-Latina” her relatives, she creates a ten-step plan to reconnect with her culture—only to realize that authenticity isn’t found in checklists, but in embracing who you already are.In this episode, we unpack Marcela’s journey of self-di...
2025-09-2315 min
The Bookish CureCandelaria: Family Curses and Mayan MythologyThis week, we’re diving into Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Oliva, a debut novel that blends family curses, magical realism, and Latina identity into a multigenerational saga that’s both intimate and apocalyptic.Recording on Guatemalan Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month made the timing even more meaningful. Lozada-Oliva’s lyrical storytelling connects family history, Mayan mythology, and the realities of immigration in a way that feels both raw and magical.Disclaimer: this book touches on topics that are considered taboo and does get graphic.In this episode, we’ll cover:👩👧...
2025-09-1611 min
The Bookish CureSummer of '69 - A Summer of Family SecretsThis week, we’re traveling back to 1969 with Elin Hilderbrand’s Summer of ’69. It’s the summer of moon landings, Woodstock, Chappaquiddick and one unforgettable Nantucket family. Between family secrets, complicated marriages, and sisters coming of age in a turbulent time, the Levin family proves that no summer is ever simple.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:A quick historical refresher on 1969 (moon landing, Civil Rights, Vietnam protests, Chappaquiddick, and Woodstock).Kate’s tangled past, Wilder’s betrayals, and the shadow they cast over her marriage to David.Blair, Kirby, and Jessie’s uni...
2025-09-0125 min
The Bookish CureBookish Bonus: TS: Writing Her Own Romance TropeIn this special bonus episode, we’re diving into the engagement that feels like it was ripped straight out of a novel: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Normally, I don’t do celebrity news but this one hits different. Taylor isn’t just a pop icon, she’s a storyteller, and her lyrics are full of literary references that have always connected her to the bookish community.We’ll talk about:✨ Why Taylor’s engagement resonates so deeply with readers✨ Her literary nods from The Great Gatsby to Rebecca✨ The Pen System and how she thinks like an...
2025-08-2809 min
The Bookish CureMurder, Mayhem & a Shovel: Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own GraveThis week, we’re diving into Elle Cosimano’s latest installment of the Finlay Donovan series, where chaos follows Finlay everywhere she goes. Between juggling single-mom life, her writing deadlines, and the small detail of being entangled with the Russian mob, Finlay once again manages to dig herself into trouble... literally. Expect grave-digging antics, laugh-out-loud banter with Vero, and twists that somehow make suburban life feel like a full-blown crime caper.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:A quick refresher on the Finlay Donovan books leading up to this one.Finlay & Vero’s wild par...
2025-08-2514 min
The Bookish CureGilded Cages and YA Nostalgia: The JewelWelcome back to The Bookish Cure Podcast, your little corner of shelf therapy for comfort rereads, chaotic TBR energy, and nostalgic throwbacks.This week, we’re stepping away from Becky Bloomwood’s shopping chaos and into the glittering, gilded (and honestly super creepy) world of Amy Ewing’s The Jewel. Think: palace intrigue, strict caste systems, lush dresses, and girls sold at auction to bear children for the elite. If The Selection had a messy, dystopian cousin who hung out with The Handmaid’s Tale, this is it.✨ What you’ll hear in this epis...
2025-08-1823 min
The Bookish CureReturning to My Favorite ShopaholicIn this very first episode of The Bookish Cure, we kick things off with a comfort read classic: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. Jenyve dives into the pre-read nostalgia of discovering Becky Bloomwood’s chaotic charm as a teen in the early 2000s, followed by a deeply relatable reread during her 20s when the movie release, complete with credit card shame, shopping sprees, and pretending the bills would just magically disappear. Tune in as we explore why this book still holds up, how humor can be shelf therapy, and what makes Becky’s messy, lovable ener...
2025-08-1111 min
The Bookish CureOh Hey, It's Me!In this cozy little intro, I’m sharing what The Bookish Cure Podcast is all about: comfort reads, re-listens, and why I’m starting this project with equal parts chaos and joy. Whether you’re a nostalgic reader or new to my shelf therapy style... welcome!
2025-08-0503 min