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Figs & Fictionan important update (and a little extra)Important update! We're moving to monthly book club episode releases for the time being. Also listen in for a catch up on Dancing With the Stars, Valeria's progress on Throne of Glass, and more. 2024-10-2427 minFigs & FictionBlue Sisters by Coco MellorsToday we’re book clubbing Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors! Listen for all our takeaways, analyses, and ratings (plus a little catch up on Dancing With The Stars). 2024-10-101h 29Figs & Fictionspooky season reads for your fall tbrBOO! Gotcha (or maybe not) 👻 come along for this hayride as we give you our autumnal recommendations and whimsical TBRs.
Our recs:Â
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
On our TBR:
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
2024-09-2542 minFigs & Fictionyapping and reading funny book reviewsToday we yap about our latest obsessions—TV shows, books, and others—and read some funny (mostly 1-star) Goodreads reviews.P.S. for our episode on October 10th, we’ll be book clubbing Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors! If you haven’t already, grab a copy and get ready for it :) Stay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-09-1245 minFigs & Fictionabsurd novel ideas (game edition)Today we’re playing a little game where we throw together random genres and adjectives to come up with novel ideas—or see if they already exist. Warning: the following ideas are completely unhinged. Stay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-08-2943 minFigs & Fictionthe It Ends With Us controversyToday we’re discussing the It Ends With Us controversy, dishing out our opinions and speculations. Plus, we get a glimpse into where Gabby is in her writing journey!What we’re currently reading:The Great Alone by Kristin HannahCrown of Midnight by Sarah J. MaasStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-08-1738 minFigs & Fictionvacation reads, book of the month, & gabby getting rippedToday we are catching up on what we read while on vacation, hashing out our Book of the Month loves and gripes, talking about recent social media politics, and finding out how Gabby got so dang ripped! What we read on vacation:Gabby read Circe by Madeline MillerValeria read Real Americans by Rachel Khong and Tom Lake by Ann PatchettStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Val...2024-08-0147 minFigs & Fictionsummer reading recs based on your summerStay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpodAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensBooks mentioned:The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia HighsmithCall Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman Song of Achilles/Circe by Madeline MillerStill Life by Sarah Winman Happy Place by Emily HenryThe Hotel Nantucket by Elin HilderbrandThis Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune The Wedding People by Alison EspachCarrie Soto is...2024-07-0442 minFigs & Fictionadulthood is boring.Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpodAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-06-0740 minFigs & Fictionrabbit holes, sequel slumps, and audiobook controversyWe’ve got a slew of topics today! Book rebinding, book sequels, the spring season, audiobooks, and what makes for a juicy read. Read this week and currently reading:A Conjuring of Light by V.E. SchwabFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Rachel Incident by Caroline O’DonoghueThe Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. MaasThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella...2024-05-1646 minFigs & Fictionstarting a business when you're young (with Lauren Hope Photography)Today we have special guest Lauren Hope Photography talking about her journey of starting a business at a young age, the mental and societal hurdles she's faced along the way, and advice for anyone thinking of starting their own business. You can find Lauren at laurenhope.photography and on Instagram @laurenhope.photographyLauren's Book Recs: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick RubinThe Power of One More by Ed MyelttThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe Perf...2024-05-0236 minFigs & Fictionbook swap: The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesWe're book swapping! a.k.a, we've assigned each other books to read and this episode focuses on Valeria's pick for Gabby: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Tune in for our full discussion of the book.Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman...2024-04-1829 minFigs & Fictionbook swap: Ninth House by Leigh BardugoWe're book swapping! a.k.a, we've assigned each other books to read and this episode focuses on Gabby's pick for Valeria: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Tune in for our full discussion of the book.Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria D...2024-04-1834 minFigs & Fictionthis is not financial adviceNavigating budgeting and finances for the first time? SAME! Join us this week as we discuss our methods for balancing life, expenses, and books on our heads! Resources mentioned:Girls That Invest by Simran KaurDeeper Than Money by Chloe Elise Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionp...2024-04-0433 minFigs & Fictionbook to screen: nostalgia picksIntroducing our new mini series: book to screen! We've picked three book to show/movie adaptations to discuss, and for this episode we've chosen some nostalgia picks from our childhoods. Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Ch...2024-03-2138 minFigs & Fictionspilling the goodreads teaLet’s dive into the social media platform that has a chokehold on us—Goodreads! Today we give our rating system, spill the tea, and catch up on our shelves.Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-03-0735 minFigs & Fictionchaotic friendship advice from three non-expertsDid you read the title? Clearly you should take our advice. Special guest Naomi Mestman (yes, Gabby’s sister) joins us to chat about making friends as an adult, how to maintain long-distance friendships, and our favorite friendship-centric books. Books Mentioned:Gabby’s Rec: Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinTBR: The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante Naomi’s Rec: Harbor Me by Jacqueline WoodsonValeria’s Recs:The People We Keep by Allison Larki...2024-02-2230 minFigs & Fictionreading & other drugs (cheap hobbies)Today we're talking free and affordable ways to access books plus some other ideas for occupying your time without breaking the bank! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-02-1528 minFigs & Fictionmeet your zillennial book buddiesMeet your new best friends Gabby and Valeria. Discover what you can expect from this podcast (other than the time of your life), and dive into our best and worst fiction reads of 2023.Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram @figspodcastAdd us on Goodreads!Gabriella Anita MestmanValeria De ChoudensStay up to date with everything Figs & Fiction by following us on Instagram and TikTok @figsandfictionpod Add us on Goodreads! Gabriella Anita Mestman Valeria De Choudens2024-02-0836 min