Today the girls are joined by the, very special, Alison Cochrun, to discuss her newest book, "Here We Go Again". Alison also discusses her journey into writing queer romance, discovering her sexuality, and writing through grief and loss. Like every book club episode, there will be SPOILERS, so make sure you get a chance to read "Here We Go Again" b…

To kick off this March episode the girls catch up on recent TV/movie viewings, including their favorite Oscars Noms. This episode also serves as their formal application to be hired on "Below Deck". Do they have experience? No. Do they have enthusiasm? Absolutely. As for this month's book club pick, the girls have chosen a particularly disturbing r…

Welcome back! Today the girls are discussing their Feb Book Club pick, True Biz by Sara Nović. Kara and Allysa learned so much reading this book and hope you can enjoy the episode even if you haven't had a chance to read it. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @notboringbookclub for the March Book Club announcement!…

For today's Book Club episode, the girls are joined by their high school English teacher, who originally taught the girls the importance of being "not boring", Tim Towslee. The group discusses "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang (translated by Deborah Smith). Next month, the girls are excited to discuss "True Biz" by Sarah Novic for their February Book Cl…

For the last episode of the year, the girls discuss "The Christmas Orphans Club" by Becca Freeman!!! Kara & Allysa wish you all the happiest of holidays and they can't wait to ring in the new year with "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang as their January Book Club. Join us on Instagram & TikTok @notboringbookclub!…

Today the girlies are discussing the biggest BookTok phenomenon of 2023, "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. The girls are ready to dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Next month's super duper special book club pick will be "The Christmas Orphans Club" by Becca Freeman!!! We cannot wait to talk about it :) Join us on Instagram and TikTok @notbor…

Join Kara & Allysa in celebrating 1 Year of the Not Boring Book Club!!! Today the girls are discussing their favorite fall movies, TV shows, and books; and sharing some of their Fall TBR. There is also a lot of rambling because celebratory espresso martinis were consumed. Next month, the girls will be back to discuss their November Book Club pick, …

Happy September!! This month, the girls have lots to babble about. Kara and Allysa have some hot-take recommendations like The Guncle and Normal People (lol they know they are behind) before discussing the cultural phenomena that are Heartstopper and Young Royals. For this month's book club, the girls discuss their first cozy mystery, Arsenic and A…

This week, the girls are joined by bestselling author, Ally Carter, to discuss her writing career and her newest book, "The Blonde Identity"! A generation of readers, including Kara, have grown up adoring Ally's spy/thief/overall-badass novels and it has been so much fun revisiting this world as an adult reader! Order "The Blonde Identity" now wher…

Hello everyone! Join Kara & Allysa for their most emotionally exhausting episode yet where they discuss the "Red, White & Royal Blue" book by Casey McQuiston.... and react to the brand-new movie. Buckle up because it is a wild ride. For a little palette cleanser, next month the girls will be reading "Arsenic and Adobo" by Mia P. Manansala. Everyone…

Kara asked Allysa to pick something weird... so this month the girls are discussing The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. This is definitely a book that you can't read without discussing with others, so share your thoughts with the girls on Instagram or TikTok @notboringbookclub! Join them next month for another book/movie double feature!!…

Happy Pride, friends!!!! To celebrate.... join Allysa and Kara in discussing their picks for their Queer Book Superlatives. This episode is a guaranteed way to restock your TBR pile. You're welcome. Our July Book Club pick is "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones. Join us in a few weeks to discuss! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @notbo…

Today the girlies are discussing Kara's newest favorite book, Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly! Kara and Allysa dive into the topics of hiking/backpacking, religious trauma, deconstruction, and many more. Join us in June for our Pride Month Book Club Special!! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @notboringbookclub…

Join us in welcoming M.A. Wardell as the first guest of the pod!! In today's episode, Kara and Allysa chat with Matt about his debut novel, "Teacher of the Year". The group discusses the process of writing comedy and realistic sex scenes; as well as the importance of reading/writing spicy queer stories! "Teacher of the Year" will be released NEXT T…

This month, Kara and Allysa read the #1 Goodreads Fiction Book of 2022, "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Join us as we deep dive on the book and discuss the importance of platonic love. Our May Book Club pick is Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly! We cannot wait to discuss!! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @notbor…

Happy March, friends! This month we are discussing one of Kara's all-time favorites, "Autoboyography" by Christina Lauren. The girls start the episode with an important conversation about why straight, white women are seemingly the ones publishing the majority of m/m romances. **Trigger warnings for religious trauma and homophobia. ** Join us next …

This month the girlies are discussing "Bunny" by Mona Awad... and the hoes are gonna looooovvveee this! Join us in attempting to understand the literary version of a fever dream. Plus... Allysa creates a new mental illness. Who needs the APA?! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @notboringbookclub and join us next month to discuss Autoboyography by Chr…

Happy New Year, everyone! To ring in the New Year, Kara and Allysa discuss their favorite reads of 2022 and what they are looking forward to in 2023. They also discuss their January Book Club pick, Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun. Join us next month to discuss Bunny by Mona Awad!By Allysa Harris & Kara Isbell

Join us this month to discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio! Allysa has been anxiously awaiting Kara's thoughts on one of her favorite books of all time. Listen to us discuss our not-so-secret affinity for dark academia. Follow us on Instagram @notboringbookclub and join us next month to discuss Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun!…

In the second installment of our Harry Styles dedicated (kidding…maybe) podcast, we discuss our November Book Club pick, My Policeman by Bethan Roberts, and compare the book to its new movie adaptation. Kara and Allysa discuss queer representation and share our fresh reactions to the movie (which for the first time... might be better than the book?…

We are so excited to kick off our podcast by discussing our October Book Club pick, The Idea of You by Robinne Lee. In this episode, Allysa and I discuss fangirl culture, our thoughts on fanfiction, and officially dedicate the podcast to Harry Styles. Follow us on Instagram @notboringbookclub and join us next month for our next book club! The Novem…