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The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S3 E8-9 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 3 Episodes 8-9 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-05-071h 30The TBR Podcast10+ books that will get you out of a READING SLUMP *book recommendations*| The TBR PodcastIs it just us, or are we all in a book slump?We hope this helps you out of that deep dark hole of slumpiness and back into the light of reading good books! There's a little bit of every type of book in here (plus some tips to help get out of that slump!). We'd love to hear YOUR tips and book recs that got you out of your slumps!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TB...2025-05-0549 minThe TBR PodcastEP 6 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 24-27 + Epilogue DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.Join us in reading chapters 24-27 + Epilogue and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFo...2025-05-022h 24The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S3 E6-7 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 3 Episodes 6-7 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-04-301h 28The TBR Podcastour favorite books *we filmed this in 2024* (part 2 coming soon) | The TBR PodcastFilmed at the start of The TBR Podcast back in 2024, Kelcie and Bree discuss their favorite books. They've grown since then, and have read many more books, so look out for a part 2 for their 2025 favorite books.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podcasts: https://po...2025-04-2841 minThe TBR PodcastEP 5 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 19-23 DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.Join us in reading chapters 19-23 and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow Th...2025-04-251h 52The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S3 E4-5 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 3 Episodes 4-5 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-04-231h 26The TBR PodcastBook Characters we see Each Other (and Ourselves) As | The TBR PodcastHave you ever taken one of those super in depth personality quizzes that tell you what 'type' you are and what characters you're like? Well, Kelcie and Bree didn't do that, and decided they could tackle the "what character am I like?" question themselves, with the other's help.Get to know your TBR Podcast hosts as they discuss which book and TV characters they think they're most like. Let us know what characters you see yourselves as in the comments below!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com...2025-04-211h 18The TBR PodcastEP 4 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 15-18 DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.Join us in reading chapters 15-18 and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow Th...2025-04-181h 42The TBR PodcastThe Reader's Guide into Trauma Representation | The TBR PodcastOn a more serious note, Kelcie and Bree discuss traumas and how they're portrayed in books and media. Trigger warnings for discussions on SA, War, Mental Health, Depression, PTSD, Kidnapping, and over all Trauma.Spoilers:Poppy War TrilogySix of CrowsShatter MePercy Jackson UniverseHunger Games TrilogyPerks of Being a Wallflower13 Reasons WhyMidnight LibraryI Who Have Never Known MenFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.co...2025-04-141h 11The TBR PodcastEP 3 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 10-14 DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.Join us in reading chapters 10-14 and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow Th...2025-04-111h 33The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S3 E1-3 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 3 Episodes 1-3 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-04-091h 56The TBR PodcastGuessing Books on Bad Reviews *we take this sh!t seriously* | The TBR PodcastKelcie and Bree work together to figure out what books these bad reviews are about. Join the game by commenting your answers below and let us know how many you guessed right!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...2025-04-071h 20The TBR PodcastEP 2 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 6-9 DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.Join us in reading chapters 6-9 and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow Th...2025-04-041h 44The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E14 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 14 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxAp...2025-04-021h 19The TBR PodcastWhat's the line between *Inspiration* and straight *Plagiarism*? | The TBR Podcast"In the extreme interpretation of what is unique it can be argued that nothing is unique" - a quote we found on RedditTry to define the boundaries of inspiration with Kelcie and Bree in today's episode. Let us know in the comments if you know of any books that are "too close for comfort".Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: http...2025-03-3158 minThe TBR PodcastEP 1 Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 1-5 DEEP DIVE | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book taking the world by storm, Kelcie and Bree take you deep into the lore, politics, and plot of Sunrise on the Reaping. Tag along with us into the only deep dive you'll need.
Join us in reading chapters 1-5 and comment below your thoughts and theories! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out and which chapters we'll be covering.
Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcast
Follow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/th...2025-03-282h 06The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E12-13 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 12-13 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-03-261h 33The TBR Podcastreading FAN FICTION I wrote at 12 years old | The TBR PodcastDelve into the mind of twelve year old Kelcie as she reads to you and Bree the Harry Potter fanfiction she wrote many years ago, as she celebrates her 26th birthday (yes it is TODAY).Close your eyes, relax, as she takes you back to the height of the 2010 Harry Potter fandom. And please prepare yourself for a full accent production.Link to the Ron Weasley Gifs:https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3au64XcEJ1r01q3wo1_250.gifFind our full video episodes...2025-03-241h 37The TBR PodcastOur THEORIES for SUNRISE ON THE REAPING *ft. LuckyLeftie* Hunger Games Deep Dive Part 2 | The TBR PodcastFilmed BEFORE the release of Sunrise on the Reaping - Kelcie and Bree speculate the ins and outs of this new installment with special guest, LuckyLeftie (TikTok's resident Hunger Games Expert).Tune in to next week's first book club episode on Sunrise on the Reaping where Kelcie and Bree will deep dive into the first 5 chapters.Follow LuckyLeftie!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckyleftie?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckyleftieventures/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthsalukiFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFo...2025-03-211h 00The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E10-11 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 10-11 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-03-191h 21The TBR PodcastThe Reader's Guide into *platonic* Relationship Tropes | The TBR PodcastThere's more to relationship tropes than enemies to lovers and love triangles. Discuss with Kelcie and Bree the multitude of other connections we LOVE and would like to see more of!Spoilers for the following!Doctor WhoGrishaverseFourth Wing SeriesMistbornHis Dark MaterialsHarry PotterPercy JacksonFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podc...2025-03-171h 18The TBR PodcastPrep for SUNRISE ON THE REAPING *with LuckyLeftie* Hunger Games Deep Dive Part 1 | The TBR PodcastWith the new Hunger Games book coming out in less than a week, Kelcie, Bree, and special guest, LuckyLeftie (TikTok's resident Hunger Games Expert) discuss the intriguing POLITICS of The Hunger Games Universe - and how it will come into play in SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Because we all know, Suzanne Collins only writes when she has something to say.Follow LuckyLeftie!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckyleftie?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckyleftieventures/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthsalukiFind...2025-03-141h 02The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E8-9 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 8-9 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-03-121h 42The TBR Podcastbooks we *need* to see on the big screen (and ones we don't) | The TBR PodcastChat with Kelcie and Bree about Book Adaptations - the best, the worst and everything in between. Find out what makes a good adaptation (in our opinion) and which book YOU all agree was the worst adaptation in history.Check out A2C Entertainment!Use promo code TBRPOD for 20% off!https://a2centertainment.com/storeFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...2025-03-101h 22The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E5-7 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 5-7 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSYFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0...2025-03-051h 48The TBR PodcastThe *much needed* ONYX STORM debrief | The TBR PodcastWhat is Violet's second signet?Will Violet be able to save Xaden?Redemption arc for Dain?Is Violet's dad alive?Find out when Kelcie and Bree do a much needed debrief into Onyx Storm.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...2025-03-032h 01The TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 7 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part. Join us in reading Part 7 and comment below your thoughts and theories as you read along with us! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out so you'll always know when to read next.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcast...2025-02-281h 25The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E3-4 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 3-4 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...2025-02-261h 29The TBR PodcastLet's Discuss: 5 Star Books *from epic fantasies to nostalgic classics* | The TBR PodcastWhat makes a book 5 stars? Chat about it with Kelcie and Bree as they go through some of their 5 star books. Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0UaIgxApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tbr-podcast/id1788096465Outro Music by Noah Turri...2025-02-2455 minThe TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 6 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part.Join us in reading Part 6 and comment below your thoughts and theories as you read along with us! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out so you'll always know when to read next.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the...2025-02-212h 20The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S2 E1-2 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 2 Episodes 1-2 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. ALLONSY!Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26jjJUS0Ua...2025-02-191h 22The TBR PodcastReading Five Star Reviews of Books We HATED | The TBR PodcastListen as Kelcie and Bree try to gently cradle your feelings (and their own) as they read (incorrectly rated) book reviews.Minor spoilers for the following:Sun and The StarGreat GatsbyLight Lark SeriesRaven CycleSix Crimson CranesEmily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of FaeriesHarry PotterShatter MeTuck EverlastingThe Adventures of Amina al-SirafiCity of BonesVampire DiariesPartials Series...2025-02-172h 05The TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 5 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part.Join us in reading Part 5 and comment below your thoughts and theories as you read along with us! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out so you'll always know when to read next.Find our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcast...2025-02-142h 11The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S1 E14 *Christmas Special* | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 1 Episode 14 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. It's going to beFANTASTICFind our full video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@the.tbr.podcastFollow The TBR Podcast:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/thetbrpodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.tbr.podcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tbr.podcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS9mtV4o26j...2025-02-121h 09The TBR PodcastLet's Talk All Things Morality from lawful good to morally grey | The TBR PodcastWhat makes a monster and what makes a man?Find out with us as we discuss all things Morality...Check out Belle's Blossoms!bellesblossomsco.etsy.cominstagram.com/bellesblossomscoSpoilers for:GrishaverseHarry PotterAvatar The Last AirbenderHeir / Ember in The AshesThe 100Yellow JacketsMistbornPoppy WarHunger GamesOnce Upon a TimeSilo / WoolHis Dark...2025-02-101h 45The TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 4 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part.
Join us in reading Part 4 and comment below your thoughts and theories as you read along with us! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out so you'll always know when to read next.
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...2025-02-071h 24The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S1 E11-13 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 1 Episodes 11-13 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. It's going to be FANTASTIC
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A...2025-02-051h 38The TBR Podcastour 1 star characters *we hate these b*tches* | The TBR PodcastWhat makes a 1 star character? Is it...
a self-righteous egotistical boy?
an annoying MC who won't shut up?
a whiny flat pessimist?
Dumbledore?
Find out when Kelcie and Bree discuss their 1 star book characters!
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Outr...2025-02-0359 minThe TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 3 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part.
Join us in reading Part 3 and comment below your thoughts and theories as you read along with us! Follow us on Instagram (@the.tbr.podcast) to know when each episode comes out so you'll always know when to read next.
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...2025-01-311h 26The TBR PodcastDoctor Who S1 E8-10 | Two B*tches Reviewing | The TBR PodcastJoin Kelcie and Bree as they watch Season 1 Episodes 8-10 of Doctor Who! Listen in as you get two different perspectives of the show, Kelcie - a Doctor Who super fan, and Bree - someone who has never seen it. It's going to be FANTASTIC
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A...2025-01-291h 14The TBR Podcastour 5 star characters *fav book characters of all time* | The TBR PodcastWhat makes a 5 star character? Is it...
a sassy sarcastic lover boy?
a raging sociopathic anti-hero?
a head-strong feminist icon?
a grumpy wise pessimist?
Find out when Kelcie and Bree discuss their 5 star book characters!
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Fourth Wing 2025-01-201h 43The TBR PodcastThe TBR Book Club | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Part 1 | The TBR PodcastFollow along with Kelcie and Bree every Friday as they read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab for the first time. Discuss fan casts, theories, first impressions, and more as they deep dive part by part.
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Love, your hosts, Kelcie and Bree ✨️
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TBR LowdownAdd These Anticipated Fall Reads to Your TBR!Fall is here, and some books are coming out that we think you should add to your TBR!
Visit our website at https://www.tbrlowdown.com to see our show notes, join our Discord, book club, and subscribe to your Substack newsletters.2024-10-0845 minTBR LowdownAdd these books to your Fall tbr!In this week’s episode, we share some books we think would be great to read this Fall season.
Highlights:
🎙 We chat a bit about Empire of Pain and its TV adaptation Pain Killers.🎙 Naomi is back in her sci-fi bag!🎙 Alyssa revisits an old favorite trilogy.
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Kill the TBRWelcome to Kill the TBR!Hi book lovers!
This podcast will follow three close friends (Melissa, Natalia, and Maryelin) that enjoy reading and talking about books. Please join us on our podcast journey as we literally kill our way through our TBR.2023-07-1001 min
TBR LowdownBack in Her Bonnet—Happy New Year + Reintroduction + What's New with TBR LowdownHi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown:
It’s a brand new year, so we take some time to reintroduce ourselves and share what’s new with TBR Lowdown.
Highlights:
🎙 No more monthly book picks. We have a different reading schedule.
🎙 Our #12Women12Countries reading challenge is in its second year.
🎙 TBR Lowdown has its own YouTube home now.
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Cine-ishNews Flash: More DCU Chaos, Golden Globe Noms, and TBR AwardsIn this episode, Jared covers a few news stories from the past week. More shake-ups at DC Studies seem to indicate that the entire Snyderverse is dead. The Critics Choice Association and the HFPA have released their nominations for this year in film and we are going to talk about a few of them.
Plus, VOTE NOW on the preemptive nominees for TBR's "Best of 2022" which includes narratives in film, television, and gaming. We want YOU to help us make the best year-end list for scripted entertainment; interrogating several different avenues of storytelling and narrative expression.
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TBR LowdownAll About Sad Girl LitHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We talk about Sad Girl lit, what it is, and why we love reading it.
We’ve noticed an uptick in the sad girl lit discussion space and we are totally here for it. We love sad girl lit and were excited to go through our read books to give you all a few recommendations.
Highlights:
🎙 How do you define Sad Girl lit?
🎙 We have so many thoughts on My Year...2022-05-231h 11TBR LowdownWe Discuss Battle Royale, Our April Book Club PickHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We discuss our April book club pick, Battle Royale by Koushun Takami, translated from the Japanese by Yuji Oniki.
Battle Royale has been deemed a cult classic, so we had to see what all the fuss was about. Will it meet our expectations or will it fall flat for our reading tastes?
Highlights:
🎙 We question what actually makes a book a cult classic.
🎙 Can there be too many characters in a boo...2022-05-1657 minTBR LowdownWe Play Smash or Pass - the Book Edition!Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we play Smash or Pass! This is a fun little game where we choose books to read for each other.
Updates:
🎙 We’re doing a read-along for the series A Song of Ice and Fire. Join our Discord to participate.
🎙 If you are a prison librarian or know one, please email us if you’re interested in talking with us on the podcast.
Check out our show notes...2022-05-0945 minTBR LowdownQueen's Ball Bridgerton Experience, Q1 Fav Books, Book Thrift ShoppingHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we went live! Alyssa visited Naomi over the weekend and much fun was had. We give you a weekend recap, chat about our favorite books from quarter one, and we share some of the books we hauled over the weekend we're excited to read.
Highlights:
🎙 We talk about attending the Queen's Ball Bridgerton Experience
🎙 Book thrift shopping at its finest.
🎙 So, we guess we're doing a read-along for A Song of Ice...2022-05-021h 40TBR LowdownWTF YouTube?Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we talk about the YouTube algorithm for bookish channels and the bookstagrammer/booktuber community at large.
Wow. We had a lot to say about some of these arguments that make their way around bookstagram and booktube every single year. We also tried to figure out how the actual YouTube algorithm works.
Highlights:
🎙 People still get their knickers in a twist over book haul videos
🎙 We have a theor...2022-04-251h 21TBR LowdownPublishing PotpourriHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we cover a myriad of topics. We have a chatty conversation about some of the publishing topics that have been top of mind lately.
We talk about literary prize longlists, working in publishing, the power of BookTok, Brandon Sanderson’s Kickstarter, and more.
Highlights:
🎙 We were both underwhelmed by two very buzzy books that also made book award longlists.
🎙 We try to figure out how these editorial...2022-04-181h 26TBR LowdownWe Discuss Homegoing, Our March Book Club PickHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We discuss our March book club pick, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
Yaa Gyasi made quite the impression with her debut novel Homegoing. It is beloved by many. It is beautifully written with a dynamic story, and we are excited to discuss it and share our thoughts with the bookish world.
Highlights:
🎙 Passing makes its way to this story as well.
🎙 We are split on a particular character’s motives.
🎙 W...2022-04-111h 07TBR LowdownA Hella Bookish ConversationHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we have a very bookish conversation.
We were really chatty in this episode and we cover a variety of bookish topics. Our reading lives have changed so much since getting involved in this Internet bookish space and we explore some of those changes and much more.
Highlights:
🎙 Naomi has a confession about a particular author.
🎙 We discuss what our reading life looked like as younger readers.
🎙...2022-04-041h 34TBR LowdownBooks Coming to a Screen Near You!Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we chat about some of the books being adapted for the screen.
Is it us or is Hollywood gobbling up all the books to make new tv shows and movies? It seems as though there are no original screenplays (or very little) and Hollywood execs are always waiting to acquire the next great novel to adapt for the screen.
Highlights:
🎙 Naomi shares what book she has no interest in seeing an adaptation of.🎙 Alyssa wants t...2022-03-2857 minTBR LowdownWe discuss The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we discuss The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers. The book world has been buzzing about The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, and after reading it, we now know why.
Highlights:
🎙 We both talk about getting into reading Quan Barry at the top of the show.
🎙 We were both shocked to read so much about passing in the story.
🎙 The conversation on native land as i...2022-03-2158 minTBR LowdownWe Discuss Giovanni’s Room, Our February Book Club PickHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We discuss our February book club pick, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. James Baldwin is an author we’ve been wanting to read more of and Giovanni’s Room, in particular, is a book we really wanted to read as a TBR Lowdown book club pick.
Highlights:
🎙What was the deal with the photograph of David’s mother?
🎙 There was a definite disdain for women throughout this book.
🎙 Past trauma runs deep in some of these characte...2022-03-141h 26TBR LowdownIt's National Small Press MonthHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
March is National Small Press Month and in this episode, we talk about some of the small presses we’ve found and fallen in love with over the last year. We also share some books we’d like to read from them.
Highlights:
🎙 Alyssa obsessives over one of her new favorite indie small presses.
🎙 These Violent Delights. No, not that one. The book everyone should read.
🎙 Naomi shares a confession and thought regarding the scholastic book fairs.2022-03-071h 01TBR LowdownWe Play the 20 Questions Booktube TagHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
In this episode, we have a little fun and play the 20 Questions book tag from booktube.
Every now and then we like to grab a book tag from booktube and play it on the podcast. It's fun to see what each other's answers will be and to see where we agree and disagree.
Highlights:
🎙 Alyssa stumps Naomi on that dreaded question almost every reader hates to answer.
🎙 Where do we disagree or agree to disagree?
🎙 Alyssa loses it...2022-02-2859 minTBR LowdownWe Discuss The Cabinet, Our January Book Club PickHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We discuss our January book club pick, The Cabinet by Un-Su Kim (translated from Korean by Sean Lin Halbert).
Highlights:
🎙We break down The Cabinet and share our favorite parts.
🎙 We give some excellent book recommendations.
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In this episode, we talk about discovering #JanuaryinJapan and what we read for that challenge.
Highlights:
🎙Alyssa finds a new obsession in manga.
🎙 Naomi ventures into the world of Japanese mysteries.
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Join our book club Discord server - http...2022-02-141h 11TBR Lowdown#12Women12Countries Book Recs + BookTok ConversationHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We’re so excited about the #12Women12Countries yearlong reading challenge we created. We thought it would be helpful to give you all some book recommendations for it. We also had an interesting conversation about BookTok and how that community is driving book sales.
Highlights:
🎙We provide some exciting book recs. Some of which we’ve already read and others we are stoked to read.
🎙 The topic of polygamy comes up and we have opinions.
🎙 We have some spicy opinions...2022-02-071h 21TBR LowdownCan We Get ONE Definition for Dark Academia?Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
🎙 We discuss dark academia and try to find one solid definition for it.
We love reading books in the dark academia sub-genre, but we’ve found it incredibly frustrating when searching for dark academia books online. We chat about that on this episode and try to find one definition to clearly define dark academia.
Highlights:
🎙Alyssa is furious someone put Anna Karenina on a dark academia list
🎙We discuss dark academia through the aesthetic and literature lens.
🎙Alyssa breaks Naomi w...2022-01-3137 min
Taming the TBRTaming the TBR TrailerIf you've ever been frightened by your own TBR, this podcast is for you! Subscribe now.
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🎙 We both had such a great reading year in 2021. Every year our reading experience gets richer and feels more fulfilling. Last year was definitely a highlight for reading and it was a joy recording this episode to share our favorite reads.
Highlights:
🎙Can you guess the one favorite book of 2021 both Alyssa and Naomi have talked about all of last year?
🎙 Translated fiction was a big hit!
🎙 Some of our TBR Lowdown book club picks even made the list.
...2022-01-241h 02TBR LowdownWe Discuss Razorblade Tears by S. A. CosbyHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
🎙 We discuss Razorblade Tears, our final book club pick of 2021.
Highlights:
🎙We chat about the new Wheel of Time series at the top of the show
🎙 Naomi hoped for a very different ending in Razorblade Tears
🎙 We share our favorite moments in the story
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Take a listen to the episode to get the full breakdown.
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🎙 We love reading backlist books and in this episode, we were more than excited to share some of our favorites we think everyone should read.
Highlights:
🎙 Naomi really wants people to read Tayari Jones and P. Djeli Clark
🎙 We briefly chat about The Expanse series
🎙 Alyssa shares how much she loves City of Thieves
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🎙 We are so excited about these books that are coming out this year. We cannot wait to read them. We plan to do a show at the end of this year to discuss whether we were able to read our anticipated reads or not and what we thought about them. That should be interesting.
Highlights:
🎙Alysssa fangirls over upcoming books from TOR
🎙 Naomi shares her most anticipated read and once again declares her love for this author
🎙 We make a pl...2022-01-031h 14TBR LowdownRetrospective on PodcastingHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
🎙 We have a lovely discussion about our journey into podcasting.
Highlights:
🎙The ONE most important thing you need for your podcast
🎙We give a few tips for aspiring podcasters
🎙Where we chose to spend our money for the podcast
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🎙 We take a look at a couple of end-of-year book lists and discuss them.
Highlights:
🎙We’re shocked by the number of lists out there
🎙Financial Times disappointed us in so many ways
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Join our book club Discord ser...2021-12-201h 11TBR LowdownBooks We Wish We Could Read Again for the First TimeHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
🎙 We go down memory lane and share the books we wish we could read again for the first time.
Highlights:
🎙 Alyssa gushes over Amor Towles and V.E. Schwab….again
🎙 Naomi shares books she feels are highly underrated
🎙 We talk about carving out dedicated time to read certain authors
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🎙 Jess Owens joins us to discuss our November book club pick, Empire of Pain.
Highlights:
🎙 Emotions are high as we discuss Empire of Pain.
🎙We break down the Sackler family corporate shenanigans.
🎙Once again, we venture onto the War on Drugs road. This is becoming a real theme here.
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🎙 We interview fellow bookstagrammer and podcaster Akili Nzuri from @ablackmanreading and @booksarepopculture.
Highlights:
🎙 Before becoming an educator, Akili worked in banking.
🎙Akili shares how he gets the books he wants for his students in his classroom.
🎙We delve into politics and the importance of educating the masses on local elections.
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🎙 We interview mystery/crime/thriller author Rachel Howzell Hall. Her novel These Toxic Things is out now.
Highlights:
🎙Before Rachel became a writer she wanted to be a nun!
🎙Why representation matters
🎙Marketing a book during a tragic world event
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🎙 We play a fun game that is an older booktube tag -- ReRead/ReWrite/Burn. This game stumped us, made us laugh, and rethink our reading choices.
We scroll through our Bookly Apps and choose three books—one book we’d reread, one book we’d rewrite, and one book we’d burn. It was definitely not easy but sure was a ton of fun to play.
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🎙We interview debut author Charles A. Bush. His upcoming book Every Variable of Us comes out on March 1, 2022. Visit our show notes on our website to pre-order.
Highlights:
🎙We share how our bookshelves are organized or not so organized
🎙Charles shares his admiration for John Green and finding his own voice
🎙The writing processes Charles has borrowed from other authors
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🎙We talk about nonfiction books we’re thinking about reading this month.
Highlights:
🎙We gush over the brilliance that is Isabel Wilkerson
🎙A brief rant about the war on drugs
🎙A moment for Wu Tang and their badass manager
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🎙Talk with Shelbey from Shelbey and the Bookstore.
Highlights:
🎙 Shelbey’s mom is also instafamous
🎙 A moment for Teddy Pendergrass
🎙 Shelbey gives us some great book recommendations
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🎙We play a game and choose our auto-buy authors.
Highlights:
🎙Authors we wish we’d known about earlier in life
🎙Naomi pleads with the audience to read this particular book for the one billionth time! READ IT!
🎙Books we have multiple editions of in our home libraries
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🎙Chunky books we read, loved, and recommend.
Highlights:
🎙The most fun buddy read ever!
🎙Naomi hugs a book and for good reason
🎙Books that broke us
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Talk about banned books.
Banned Books Week was September 26 - October 2. In this episode, we go through and discuss the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019 list from the American Library Association.
Highlights:
🎙We chat about mental illness and the language used around it
🎙The most common topics that prompt people to challenge books
🎙Using banned books as a way to discriminate
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We have so many questions and thoughts about the book community to discuss. In this episode, we talk about it all and we don’t hold back.
Highlights:
🎙Slight Book of the Month frustrations
🎙Are you team TBR or team mood read?
🎙How we really feel about booktok and reels
🎙We talk about receiving arcs and working with publishers
Books Mentioned:
📚 China Room
📚 Damnation Springs
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📚 Sex & Vanity
2021-09-271h 02TBR LowdownYes, Ghost Daddy!Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Naomi and Alyssa:
* Talk about their book options for October aka Spooky Season!
October is right around the corner and you know what that means!! SPOOKY READING SEASON! In this episode, we talk about over 20 books we’re thinking about reading in October.
Highlights:
* Naomi has a surprise with two of the books she wants to read
* Alyssa shares a book she received from a publisher that we both can’t wait to read
Have a question or comment you w...2021-09-2050 minTBR LowdownWhat We Read for Women in Translation MonthHi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we:
Talk about what we read for Women in Translation Month.
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Follow Naomi on Instagram (@bookladyreads)2021-09-131h 01TBR LowdownLet's Talk ClassicsHi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we:
* Make an argument for reading classics
* Discuss East of Eden by John Steinbeck
* Look at the Zora Canon
* Talk about reading and expanding the classics in K-12 school
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Follow Naomi on Instagram (@bookladyreads)2021-09-0656 minTBR LowdownJuly Book Club Picks ChatHi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we chat about:
Our July book club picks
Fantasy series we’re drowning in
Library books
and much more!
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Follow Naomi on Instagram (@bookladyreads)2021-08-301h 04TBR LowdownBookstagram is Weird and Sometimes MessyHi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we get a little spicy as we discuss:
- Messy people on bookstagram
- Insensitive book fandoms
We also announce our first two read-alongs.
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Follow Naomi on Instagram (@bookladyreads)2021-08-231h 34TBR LowdownWhat the Algorithm?Hi Friends! In episode 2 of TBR Lowdown, we chat with Carmen of Tomes and Textiles.
We discuss:
Instagram’s latest changes
The booktok community
Content creation as a bookstagrammer/booktoker
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Follow Naomi on Instagram (@bookladyreads)2021-08-161h 05TBR LowdownReading Diversely 101In episode 1 of the TBR Lowdown podcast, Naomi and Alyssa introduce themselves and share what this podcast is all about and what listeners can expect.
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