Bookkish With Two K’s is more than just a virtual book club, it’s a place for bookkish besties. In this community books are better than movies, reading under the covers with a flashlight is a shared childhood memory, and FYPs are full of book recs. Every month we devote one episode to a specific book selected by our book club and one mini-episode made up of topical bookkish conversations. Whether it’s listening to our podcast or chatting with us on our community pages we want to create a hom ...
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With so much going on in the world we thought let’s pick a book that will take our minds off our troubles. So we picked to read Anxious People, By Fredrik Backman;) No, actually this is the selection you all made when voting and (spoilers) we’re really glad you did! Listen along as we give a breakdown of all of our thoughts on the book and our take…
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To be fully honest, we have no memory of how or why we picked The Great Alone, By Kristin Hannah as our selection for November, but here we are! Hang out with us as we expand our Alaskan knowledge beyond our previous exposure all gleaned from the movie The Proposal. Also don’t forget to keep reading Anxious People, by Fredrick Backman which will ai…
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The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, By Breanne Randall
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What has two strong female leads and utilizes witty banter? (a) The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic (b) Bookkish with Two Ks (c) Gilmore Girls The correct answer? (b) OR (c) Hang out as Kaitlyn and Kendra breakdown this seasonal “Gilmore Girls” meets “Halloween Town” cozy fantasy! Also don’t forget to keep reading The Great Alone, …
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss the conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology! We cannot wait to hear your thoughts regarding the ending of this highly ranked GoodReads novel…so maybe you could explain to us what we’re missing! Also don’t forget to keep reading The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, which will air on Mond…
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The Wedding People, By Alison Espach
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As a book club, we cannot seem to catch a break when it comes to “lighthearted” book selections, and The Wedding People, by Alison Espach is no different! Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra, reporting as Neck Pillow and High Bun, discuss yet another “light and fluffy book with a heavy themes”. And don’t forget to keep reading A Fire Endless, by Reb…
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, By Holly Jackson
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they grade Holly Jackson’s YA mystery thriller, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, while discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly. While most readers might focus on solving this small town murder, Kaitlyn and Kendra just couldn't seem to get past trying to solve why the author made the FMC so terribly annoying. Listen now t…
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As a GoodsReads Reviewer once said “Will work better if you read it with your heart than with your head”. Laugh along with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they breakdown the exact plot of this book as they try to identify exactly when this whimsical novel was given its craziest plot point. Also voting is now open, so don’t forget to go to our instagram to vo…
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss a Goodreads 2022 nominee for best fantasy! With an incredibly developed world and a writing style that is so impressive Kaitlyn was happy with a slow moving plot, this isn’t an episode or a book you’ll want to skip! Also, don’t forget to keep reading The Lost Bookshop, by Evie Woods, which will air o…
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It’s no secret here that Kaitlyn and Kendra love Kate Quinn and now’s your chance to listen along as they dive into The Briar Club’s very own top kept secrets. From the discussing the 7 different leading MFCs to analyzing the audiobook exclusive interview with the author, this isn’t an e-episode you will want to miss! And don’t forget to keep readi…
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The Five-Star Weekend, By Elin Hilderbrand
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss their first encounter with the “Queen of Beach Reads” herself, Elin Hilderbrand, as they unpack The Five-Star Weekend. Did they cringe? Did they love it? Did they see all of the “surprises” coming? Only one way to find out! Listen along and don’t forget to keep reading Kate Quinn’s latest release, The Briar C…
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Someone Else’s Bucket List, By Amy T. Matthews
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What do you get when you combine an un-fact-checked story, a multifaceted depiction of processing grief, a FMC you don’t love but understand, and a zillion side characters? Someone Else’s Bucket List, By Amy T. Matthews. Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss this unique novel and all of their thoughts, including how the love interest is …
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they reveal their thoughts on this “timeless romance”…??? During this rollercoaster of a discussion critical comparisons are made to those who refuse to wear shoes and a book Kaitlyn and Kendra never thought they’d circle back to (can you guess which one?!?) Also don’t forget voting is now open on instagram and o…
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra unpack Kim Ligget’s Handmaids Tale/Lord of the Flies-esque dystopian universe! We cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this book’s romance storyline and your interpretation of the ending! Did you read it and take it like Kaitlyn did or Kendra? One thing is sure…there is no GRACE in this discussion! And don’t forge…
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they review Emily Henry’s latest release, Funny Story! From kicking our feet and giggling one moment to being sucker punched in the gut in the next, Emily Henry develops a wide cast of characters in Waning Bay, a place with such amazing food, Kaitlyn and Kendra may or may not be considering Michigan as their next…
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The Perfect Marriage, By Jeneva Rose
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss the popular thriller that left Kendra stumped and Kaitlyn thrilled…to be done that is. From plot twists neither of them saw coming to alternative endings that would resolve many of the blaring plot holes, Kaitlyn and Kendra do not hold back their feelings regarding this New York Times Best Selling Author’s de…
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As this series comes to a close, one thing has been made clear to Kaitlyn and Kendra, they should have been in the writers room. Listen along as they discuss the conclusion to The Red Queen Series, their favorite characters, and preferred alternate endings. If you have any thoughts on what our next series should be, let us know in our dms! And keep…
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The Vanishing Half, By Brit Bennett
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they debrief Goodread’s 2020 winner for Best Historical Fiction! Because Kaitlyn tends to lean towards plot driven novels and Kendra towards character driven, we were anticipating quite an interesting conversation to come out of Brit Bennett’s character-centered story. But what we were not expecting however, was …
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they breakdown book 3 in the Red Queen series, Kings Cage, By Victoria Aveyard! Coming off of the heels of book 2, the new POVs were a much appreciated change of pace, though we still have some serious criticisms regarding our MCs. From our commentary on chemistry to defining culinary vocabulary, this is an episo…
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The Inheritance Games, By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Join this month’s book club session as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. While this book introduces one of the most intolerable side characters perhaps ever written, the premise of the series overall was enough to win us over! Are you going to read book two with us? Also don’t forget, voting for next months b…
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra breakdown book two of the Red Queen Series…spoilers…it certainly had strong “book two” vibes. With major scenes left unseen and a world left blurry at best, this book was tough to get through. But nonetheless, we are still hopeful for the series so don’t quit on us just yet! Read King’s Cage with us to see if this…
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The Seven Year Slip, By Ashley Poston
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they dive into this romance just in time for Valentines Day! From giggling about favorite moments, to sharing their own perfect meals, Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss it all in this episode on the popular “paranormal romance”! Don’t forget to find us on instagram to vote for our next book which will air on Monday, March 11th a…
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We’re back with our next reread series and this time we’re reading the books that solidified Kaitlyn and Kendra’s friendship…The Red Queen! Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they jump into this new series as they discuss how and if this book lived up to their core memories and just which characters they’re already rooting for. Don’t forget to keep reading…
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Lessons in Chemistry, By Bonnie Garmus
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they dive into the 1960s and discuss this zippy New York Times Best Seller! From lighthearted chemistry puns, to honest conversations ranging from soulmates, sexism and even to religion, Kaitlyn and Kendra do not hold back their takes on Goodreads 2022 Best Debut Novel. Also don’t forget to keep reading The Red Q…
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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with the long awaited sequel to a book we read back in 2022! When it comes to these characters, and honestly, just this series in general, people have some pretty strong feelings. Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as the take a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the Reddit threads? Don’t forget to keep reading Lesson…
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And with that the 2023 season comes to an end, good night! While Kaitlyn and Kendra still have a full TBR stack for 2024, hang out with us as we do a quick look back on where 2023 took us AND what bookish things we’re looking forward to in 2024! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages listed below! TikTok Instagram…
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra for our second annual holiday romance (and it’s almost as controversial as the first🫣) While it might be the end of the year, our the opinions are JUST getting started! From alternative endings to honest discussions about loyalty, comparisons, and soulmates, this is NOT an episode you will want to miss! Couple of Reminders: …
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Welcome to Part 2 of Iron Flame! Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra wrap up their final thoughts and ratings for this highly anticipated sequel By Rebecca Yarros! And don’t forget to keep reading the holiday book “One Day in December” By Josie Silver which will air on Monday, December 18th! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our communi…
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Listen to Kaitlyn and Kendra fangirl over the much anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing, Iron Flame! From personal recaps of the Barnes and Noble’s release parties, to unexpected plot twists, to series predictions, this is not an episode or a series you will want to skip! And don’t worry, Part 2 is already up now! To continue the Bookish discussions, …
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*HOT TAKE ALERT* Join Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss this critically acclaimed best seller, with more than a few controversial opinions! Trust us, this won’t be an episode you will want to miss! Also, don’t forget to visit us on Instagram; not only to tell us your thoughts on The Book Thief but to also vote on our holiday book for December! Las…
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, By Suzanne Collins
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Are you, Are you, loving this reread? Kaitlyn and Kendra have had so much fun rereading The Hunger Games! Please enjoy this series finale as the discuss all things Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! From true moral dilemmas, to the innocence of humanity, to good old fashion villain appreciation. This is an episode you will not want to miss! That being…
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, By Sangu Mandanna
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Welcome to Season Two of Bookkish With Two K’s! We’re so glad you’re here! Just in time for Halloween, this cozy fantasy is just what the doctor ordered! So light a candle, put on a kettle and get ready for our thoughts on The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages listed below! …
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Welcome to part two of Kaitlyn’s and Kendra’s in depth discussion of Suzanne Collins series finale of The Hunger Games Series! Don’t forget to start reading the prequel to the series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! In preparation for the movie coming out next month, Kaitlyn and Kendra will be discussing this book as well, with its very own ded…
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The series might be concluding, but Kendra’s obsession will live on…*always* Join Kaitlyn and Kendra for this exciting two part discussion of Mockingjay, the series finale of the original dystopian trilogy. With speculations of Gale’s involvement (iykyk), alternate endings, and an in depth analysis of what it truly means to be a Mockingjay, this tw…
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they celebrate the one year of anniversary of Bookkish With Two K’s! From special shout outs, to regrettable ratings, to their bookish origin stories, laugh a long as they discuss their rankings for all of the books we have read over the course of this last year together as a bookclub! We are so grateful for this…
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, By V. E. Schwab
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra dive into The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V. E. Schwab! This BookTok wonder has been on the list for some time and we finally get to share our thoughts! From obsessions to let downs, this celebratory episode is not one you will want to miss! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages …
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Tick Tock! Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they talk about book two of The Hunger Games Trilogy! From questions left unanswered, to surprise favorite characters, to official teams claimed, this in depth look of Catching Fire, By Suzanne Collins is not an episode you will want to miss! Also! Don’t forget to keep reading our next book (selected b…
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Local Woman Missing, By Mary Kubica
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Catch up with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they eagerly discuss the thriller, “Local Woman Missing” by The New York Times Best Selling Author, Mary Kubica. With Kaitlyn steering the investigation as lead detective, asking the hard hitting questions, such as, is the classic saying “desert island” or “deserted island”, this is an episode you won’t want to m…
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The Hunger Games, By Suzanne Collins
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Listen to Kaitlyn and Kendra relive Kendra’s obsession with The Hunger Games as they discuss book one in this iconic dystopian series! From honest discourse about the aging of this cultural phenomenon to niche Hunger Games trivia you never knew you were missing, this is an episode you will not want to miss! To continue the Bookish discussions, chec…
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Every Summer After, By Carley Fortune
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss a seemingly perfect Summer Romance! From defining “pierogi”, to embracing their Speak Now era, to their own alternate endings, Kaitlyn and Kendra cover a LOT of ground during this book’s discussion that you won’t want to miss! Also don’t forget to continue reading The Hunger Games, By Suzanne Collins…
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The Ashes and The Star-Cursed King, By Carissa Broadbent
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss the highly anticipated sequel to The Serpent and The Wings of Night! From relentless Vincent slander to the discovery of Carissa’s intentions for her three part duology series, this episode is not one you will want to miss! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages listed below! Ti…
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Welcome to part two of Kaitlyn’s and Kendra’s first ever two part episode! From favorite quotes to wild predictions to even a special surprise announcement at the end, this is an episode you will not want to miss! Also don’t forget to visit our instagram account to take part in voting for our next book! To continue the Bookish discussions, check ou…
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss the latest booktok sensation Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros in their very first two part episode! From initial thoughts to evaluating popular critiques, there was simply too much to fit into just one episode, but don’t worry episode two is already out now, with a special surprise announcement at the end! A…
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra, as they discuss the final book in The Selection series! From an honest conversation about diversity to sharing their first kiss stories, Kaitlyn and Kendra do not hold back! Also keep reading to be prepared for the highly anticipated discussion of booktok’s most recent sensation, Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros, which will b…
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Killers of a Certain Age, By Deanna Raybourn
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss the “thriller” Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn! From the first few words the two Ks were on the same page and had lots to say about alternate endings and what could have been’s. Join the conversation on instagram and let us know what ending you would have liked to have seen! To continue …
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Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they talk about all things selection, including but not limited to, surrogacy, who used to have an “Eadlyn” streak growing up and which suitor they are rooting for! Also - Don’t forget to begin reading Killers of a Certain Age, By Deanna Raybourn! Thank you to everyone who voted on instagram! This episode will pr…
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night, By Carissa Broadbent
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss their first real experience with vampires! Strap yourself in, this episode is almost as long as its title! With one of us fawning over the villain and the other not so convinced, this will be an episode you WON’T want to miss! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our community pages listed below!…
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Nothing better than the conclusion to a phenomenal trilogy! Listen to Kaitlyn and Kendra as they discuss The One, how they handle second-hand embarrassment, and the moments they didn’t see coming! Also, read along with us for our next book “The Serpent & the Wings of Night” airing on Monday, May 8th! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out o…
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In the words of Kendra’s mom, “…it was interesting”… Hang out with Kaitlyn and Kendra as they dive into The No Show and how they feel about contemporary romances in general! Let us know what genre you think The No Show belongs to AND what book we should read for May by hitting us up on instagram! To continue the Bookish discussions, check out our c…
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Join Kaitlyn and Kendra for their discussion of book two from the five part Selection Series. Of course it wouldn’t be Kendra and Kaitlyn if, in addition to the sequel, they didn’t also break down the rebel’s marketing strategy and how they would host their very own diplomatic parties! Additionally, can you believe it, April is just around the corn…
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Remarkably Bright Creatures, By Shelby Van Pelt
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Listen along as Kaitlyn and Kendra discuss their extended thoughts on Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures! You won’t want to miss this episode to hear who initially hated the idea of this book, who went through a “whale-phase” in middle school, AND instructions for the very first Bookkish giveaway! To continue the Bookish dis…
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