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Two Bound Books PodcastEpisode 013 - Season One: Unhinged & UnfilteredIt’s hard to believe, but we’ve officially wrapped Season One of Two Bound Books! In this final episode before our summer hiatus, we’re recapping the chaos, books, bloopers, and brilliant reads that have made this season one for the shelves.
📚 What’s Inside This Episode:
Top 5 Books of the Season (spoiler-free!)
Wildest podcast moments: from accidental mansplaining to “I forgot my own name”
Bookish chaos: hot takes, awkward moments, and book pet peeves
Author guests we loved and the stories that stuck with us
Behind-the-scenes podcast growth, plans for Season Two, and...2025-07-1645 minTwo Bound Books PodcastEpisode 012 - SuperpowersIn this episode, we’re bringing all the fun vibes with lighthearted bookish banter that every reader can relate to! 📚✨
💬 What’s Inside This Episode:
• Our dream bookish superpowers
• The weirdest places we’ve tried to sneak in some reading
• Bookish merch we actually love
• A mini highlight on The Do-Over by Lynn Painter — a fun, flirty YA romance with time loop chaos and second chances
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📲 Let’s Connect!
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...2025-06-1946 minTwo Bound Books PodcastEpisode 011 - Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris
We’re back with health updates for Amber & Shailee after a quick break—and ready to dive into all things reading! 📚✨
💬 In This Episode:
• Health updates: where we’ve been and how we’re feeling
• What type of readers are we? (achievers, mood readers, list readers, seasonal readers)
• Our best and worst road trip reading experiences
• The great debate: Kindle vs. physical books (and which one wins on the road)
• Book Highlight: Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris
A lush, fantasy adventure following Elliah, a wood elf born without magic, who joins a quest t...2025-06-0439 minTwo Bound Books PodcastEpisode 010 - Tropes We Love, Slumps We HateHere’s your YouTube description for Episode 010:
🌺✈️ Episode 010 – Vacations, Slumps, Tropes & The Captured
In this episode, we’re catching up after two very different trips—Shailee’s vacation in Hawaii and Amber’s work trip to DC—and reflecting on how our reading habits held up while we were away. Spoiler: one of us read a lot more than the other. 👀📚
We also dive into the reading slump struggle—what usually causes them for us, and what books or strategies help us break out of them fast.
💬 In This Episode:
• Our post-travel reading vibes
...2025-05-2137 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 009 - Worlds We'd Never Survive InEver wondered which book world would totally destroy you? In this episode, we’re diving into “This or That: Book Worlds Edition”—and let’s just say, some of our picks might shock you. From the chaos of Panem and Elfhame to the haunting beauty of Hakone, we’re debating which fictional realms we’d thrive in… and which ones would send us running.
💬 What’s Inside This Episode:
🌍 This or That – Bookish worlds showdown: which ones are dream destinations, and which are total nightmares?
⚖️ Bookish Courtroom – We put popular tropes on trial. Are they brilliant or just overused?
...2025-04-2328 minTwo Bound Books PodcastEpisode 008 - Calculated ChaosWe’re back with another chaotic episode—but this time, it’s topic-based with no specific book feature! Instead, we’re diving headfirst into some bookish hot takes that just might ruffle your bookshelf. 📚💥 Think strong opinions, unpopular favorites, and “did they really just say that?” moments.
PLUS—what even is Book Math?! Inspired by the viral “girl math” trend, we’re breaking down our justifications for things like TBR piles and bookstore splurges!
💬 What you’ll hear:
• Hot takes that might start (friendly) fights
• Laugh-out-loud book math logic
• Tangents, chaos, and lots of bookish banter
• Zero jud...2025-04-0935 minTwo Bound Books PodcastEpisode 007 - Ashley MendozaIn this episode, we dive into "Illuminating the Magic" by Ashley Mendoza—an Ugly Duckling retelling with a fantasy twist! 🦢✨ We break down the world-building, magic system, and characters while giving it our signature Quill Rating.
💬 What’s Inside This Episode?
🧚♀️ Fun Banter: If you could have any fairytale or fantasy-inspired magical ability, what would it be?
📖 Book Overview: A fresh take on The Ugly Duckling following Princess Lyra, her rare magic, and an epic journey of self-discovery.
🔎 Discussion & Breakdown: World-building, pacing, favorite characters, and overall vibes.
🏆 Quill Rating: 16/25 – Find out what stood out and who we think this book i...2025-03-2632 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 006 - B.C. TaylorIn this episode, we’re diving into all the things! 📚✨
🔖 Bookmarks Galore! We chat about different types of bookmarks and share a few of our favorites:
➡️ https://a.co/d/d4pr5MW
➡️ https://a.co/d/64RezTG
➡️ https://a.co/d/cxDJg3y
🤔 Would You Rather: Bookish Edition – We played a fun game, and some of our answers might surprise you!
🌪️ Amber’s Hurricane Tendencies – Enough said. 😂
✈️ Dream Literary Getaways – If we could travel anywhere for a bookish vacation, where would we go?
📖 Book Highlight: The Salem Witch by B.C. Taylor
Snag your cop...2025-03-1243 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 005 - Aimee Aumock & Missy KampaIn this episode, we’re thrilled to chat with Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa, the dynamic duo behind "Divided"! We discuss their writing journey, the world of Alterria, and the inspiration behind their storytelling. Plus, we had a blast sharing our bookish pet peeves—let us know if you relate!
📚 Books Discussed:
✨ "Divided" by Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa → https://a.co/d/fWe8CRO
✨ "The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittney Tucker" → https://a.co/d/6ehesCR
👥 Follow Aimee & Missy:
📷 Instagram & Facebook: @morningstoriespublications
📖 Facebook Reader Group: I Fell Into Alterria
🌎 Website: morningstoriespublications...2025-02-2643 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 004 - SK HortonIn this episode, we’re diving into "The Concealed" by SK Horton, and we’re thrilled to have her join us for a chat! ✨
What’s Inside This Episode:
🔥 Recap of our Quill Rating System (in case you’re new here!)
📖 Book: The Concealed by SK Horton
🎤 Special Guest: SK Horton joins us to talk about her book, writing process, and more
🌲 PNW Love: We adored the Oregon setting and the relatable PNW quotes
🏆 Quill Rating
📚 Book Highlight: My Boss is the Devil by Ben Shenkman
Quill Rating for "The Concealed" by SK Ho...2025-02-1240 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 003 - Eric StillIn this energetic and all-over-the-place (in the best way!) episode, Amber and Shailee dive into:
📚 Their hilarious book dragon tendencies and the concept of a “trophy reader.”
📖 E-reads vs. audiobooks—what’s better? Plus, the debate over audiobook listening speeds.
⏰ Finding time to read in the midst of busy schedules.
🪶 An introduction to the Quill Rating System and an example rating of The Non-Magical Declan Moore by Nathan Taylor.
📜 ARC reader etiquette—what’s appropriate and what’s not.
Book Highlight: Genesis by Eric Still
Check it out on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4nDHheA
Shout...2025-01-2943 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 002 - Nathan TaylorIn this episode, we dive into two incredible books that will have you turning pages faster than a kangaroo can hop! 🦘📚
✨ Highlight Book: The Waking of Storm and Flame by N.A. Betts
A mesmerizing tale you won’t want to miss—grab your copy on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/9iko6vK
✨ Main Book: The Non-Magical Declan Moore by Nathan Taylor
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with author Nathan Taylor all the way from Down Under! 🇦🇺 Hear all about his writing journey, the magical (and non-magical!) world of Declan Moore, and some Auss...2025-01-1536 minTwo Bound Books PodcastTBB Episode 001 - Dina MarieWelcome to the very first episode of Two Bound Books! 🎉
We’re so excited to finally share this journey with you. In this debut episode, get to know the hosts, Amber and Shailee, and hear the story behind how Two Bound Books came to life. From our shared love of all things bookish to the spark that inspired this podcast, we’re letting you in on it all!
We’re also diving into "Going Ghost" by Dina Marie, a thrilling book you won’t want to miss. Curious to read along with us? Grab your copy here...2025-01-017h 28