In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle (or Elle & Kath) chat for ages about the women's prize longlists, both fiction and non-fiction, and Kath's attempt to get through this year's fiction prize. They also discuss an evening with Lisa Jewell at Waterstones before delving into the fantastic debut novel by Tara Stringfellow, Memphis. --- Sen…

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Araminta Hall about her latest novel, One of the Good Guys as wellas a number of other things around Women’s safety. CW: some listeners may find the subject matter challenging. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In the latest, romance filled, episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle delve into the sensational new series on Netflix One Day - a fantastic adaptation of David Nicholls best-selling book. They also chat about TikTok trends, Romantic Comedy (the book), and catching flights not feelings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

In the latest episode of book(ish), the girls talk all about comedian Fern Brady’s memoir Strong Female Character. The book is a honest & raw telling of Brady’s autism diagnosis journey and the challenges faced along the way. This episode is sponsored by The Tandem Collective & Octopus Books. ~ trigger warnings; the memoir does help in understandin…

In this bonus episode of Bookish, the girls attend a preview screening of the Oscar-nominated movie American Fiction. They discuss their moviegoing experience as well as their thoughts on the film. American Fiction is now available in cinemas, so make sure to check it out. Many thanks to the Tandem Collective (@tandemcollectiveuk) for sponsoring th…

In this special episode, Kath and Ella are joined by friends Ella and Grace to talk all about The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman, and book buying bans before delving into everything about the novel by Annie Mac, Mother Mother. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this episode of Book(ish), Kath and Elle share their plans for 2024. They also talk about the movies they watched over the festive period, including 'May December,' 'Good Grief,' and 'Saltburn,' before delving into the discussion of Britney Spears’ memoir, 'The Woman in Me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boo…

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle chat all things audiobooks on Spotify (their roman empire). They also chat about A Little Life following a chat with the lovely Taragh from Brunch Book Club, all in between discussing the incredible new novel by Christy Lefteri, Book of Fire (ad - gifted book) --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

In this week’s episode Kath and Elle talk about the explosive plot twist in Love is Blind Season 5. Kath’s shares details of her new hobby before discussing His Only wife by Peace Adzo Medie. Sorry dudes, but we speak about Love is Blind for a VERY long time. For all things book chat skip ahead 25mins.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…

book(ish) is back! After a summer hiatus, Kath & Elle are back discussing the book of the summer: Yellowface after chatting all about the Ultimate Wedding Planner on BBC (a must watch), Your Mum, My Dad on ITV (another must watch) & how to keep houseplants alive (give them to Elle's mum). Book talk at 12 mins (ish). --- Send in a voice message: htt…

In this episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle share their thoughts so far on Disney+ series The Bear (a must watch), Kath tells us about the dystopian novels she's been reading including Joseph Zigmond's Constance, before breaking down Lisa Jewell’s popular novel The Family Upstairs and The Family remains Skip ahead 18 mins for book chat! --- Send in …

In episode 40 of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat all things going on in the cinema at the moment, Elle shares her big Cannes Lions win and then the delve into the very popular Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry (potentially unpopular opinions too!). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this episode of Book(ish), Elle shares the outcome of her Hyrox race and the unexpected quick math test she took during it (talk about under pressure), Kath talks about Cross the Tracks the most recent music festival she’s been to and gives an update on her Women's Prize shortlist reading, before launching into Julia Armfields’s Our Wives Under …

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Senta Rich all about her fabulous debut novel Hotel 21 as well as a number of other book(ish) things like writing tips, The Last of Us and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this slightly chaotic episode of Book(ish), Kath and Elle share their final thoughts on Love is Blind S4, discuss Bustle’s trending article on therapy speak, and one reader's letter sent into Dear Dolly before jumping into Sheena Patel’s I’m a Fan. Skip ahead 24 mins for book chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

Kath & Elle chat about the first installment of Love is Blind S4 (before the weddings and live show!!), then discuss a viral Teen Vogue article on child influencers, and finally chat all about the sensation that is Coco Mellor's Cleopatra and Frankenstein. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this episode of book(ish) the girls have a general chit-chat about life and the things they’ve been bingeing on TV, which prompts Elle to make a retraction about her previous thoughts on the recent winter Love Island season. They then discuss the dystopian novel Klara and the Sun by Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Skip ahead 20 mins for book…

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to special guest, author Taleen Voskuni about her debut novel Sorry, Bro, Taleen's top writing tips, what they've all been watching on Netflix and whether Elle should enter Love Is Blind or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this episode of book(ish), Elle talks about standing in (virtual) line for Beyoncé tickets, not once, not twice but three times. Kath tells us about Extraordinary, the latest Disney+ show she’s been bingeing. They both talk about ‘that’ nepo babies article from Vulture magazine before delving into Jennette McCurdy's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died …

In this episode of book(ish), Elle & Kath chat about the Bookbar event for the launch of Monica Heisey's novel Really Good, Actually in conversation with Dolly Alderton and give an update on Dry Jan (spoiler: failure) before launching into a discussion on the critically acclaimed Victor Jestin's Heatwave (translation by Sam Taylor). --- Send in a v…

In this episode of book(ish) Kath & Elle catch up about what’s been going on in their lives and share their hopes and plans for 2023 before discussing Elizabeth Day’s book Magpie and her How to Fail live podcast recording with Craig David. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In the first book(ish) episode of 2023, Kath and Elle talk about what they've been watching and reading including The Flatshare, The Traitors, and Jenny Bayliss' Meet Me Under The Mistletoe before delving into one of their favourite reads of all time, The Island of Missing Trees. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle discuss this years Christmas ads, the controversial decision to take Bounty out of the Celebrations tin, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and Emily Henry’s Book Lovers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episode of book(ish) Elle shares more details on completing the latest F45 Challenge, Kath shows the love for her favourite candle from the Tribal Unicorn Candle Bar before discussing the Women’s Prize for Fiction's shortlisted title Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bo…

In this episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up about what’s been going on and discuss some current affairs (think: the prime minister telling us to buy a new kettle). They delve into what they’ve been watching recently before chatting all about Fredrik Backman’s Anxious People (a somewhat on the nose read right now!) Trigger warning: suicide, m…

In this episode of book(ish), Elle and Kath talk about the queue to end all queues in light of the recent passing of The Queen. They also discuss the novella Heatwave by Victor Jestin (sold to Kath by a convincing bookseller) before launching into a discussion around the audiobook version of Dave Grohl’s Storyteller.--- Send in a voice message: htt…

Elle and Kath delve into one of their favourite summer reads this year: You and Me On Vacation after chatting about airport book picks, the Women's Euros, and this year's series of Love Island. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle talk all things platty jubes related, discuss the latest Marvel film and chat about Beth O'Leary's new novel The No-Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle are slightly late to the BookTok party, chatting about 'that' book, Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, after chatting about the latest Netflix shows (obviously) and their thoughts on the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 Shortlist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book…

Kath and Elle give a little update as to where they’ve been (covid lol) and talk about what other audiobooks they’ve been listening to before delving into Matthew McConaughey’s best selling memoir Greenlights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about the Tinder Swindler, daffodils and other random things before discussing Caleb Azumah Nelson's award-winning novel Open Water. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episodes of book(ish), Kath and Elle continue with their TJR fan club by discussing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (shortly after the news of Reid's new novel announcement!) after discussing wordle (again), Netflix's Love Is Blind s2, the dreaded storm Eunice and other random Tweets they've seen this week. --- Send in a voice messa…

Kath and Elle chat all things Wordle, Elle's duolingo progress and Kath's broken phone before launching into a discussion on Faridah Àbíké-ĺyímídé's YA novel Ace of Spades. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

This is a special episode to mark 1 whole year of book(ish). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle launch into a discussion about Sally Rooney's latest and long awaited novel Beautiful World, Where Are You after a lengthy discussion about the film Eternals now on Disney+ and some thoughts on current affairs and Twitter. Bookchat starts at around 14 minutes in. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

In the first episode of 2022, Kath and Elle chat about what they read over the Christmas period, chat about the latest series of Emily In Paris on Netflix & the new Disney film Encanto before discussing Clare Pooley's heartwarming The Authenticity Project (bookchat from approx 20 mins in). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

In the final book(ish) ep of 2021, Kath and Elle discuss their favourite reads of the year and what they're looking forward to reading next year before discussing what they've been watching on Netflix and their Spotify Wrapped. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about what they've been watching on Netflix before delving into Emma Gannon's Olive and finishing up with a dating app chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In this episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle recount the time they met Claudia Winkleman in Boots (and she did their makeup…) before delving into the amazing novel by Abi Dare: The Girl with the Louding Voice in which they describe just how much they were rooting for Adunni throughout the book. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.…

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle deep dive into their favourite memes, recount their recent adventures at the JLS Beat Again tour and chat all about attending the Booker Prize Shortlist readings event at the Southbank Centre before discussing Patricia Lockwood's debut (and multiple times shortlisted) novel No One Is Talking About T…

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle give their top tips on how to get out of a reading rut, discuss the Netflix sensation Squid Game and delve into the charming Beth O’Leary novel The Switch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

Kath and Elle talk about their adventures at the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist reading event, including their inspirational chat with Cherie Jones and chat about Elle’s latest travels before they delve into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel Malibu Rising. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In this bonus episode of book(ish) podcast, Kath and Elle are joined by Taru (@dropthattrash) to talk about her debut novel Girl Get The Wine. They share their best dating stories, talk about the process of co-writing, and some of their latest reads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

Have you read The Heatwave and did you like it? Kath and Elle are divided in the latest episode of book(ish) when they discuss last summer’s hottest read The Heatwave and other Richard and Judy previous book club picks including The Family Upstairs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In the latest (slightly chaotic) episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about their latest boozy brunch antics, *that* video of Chrishell from Selling Sunset and Delia Owen's incredible novel Where The Crawdads Sing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

In the latest episode of book(ish) Elle and Kath spend a little while discussing the latest episodes of Love Island S7 before delving into one of their favourite reads last year Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and The Six. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

Kath and Elle discuss the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 shortlist and their #OnlyYou discoveries before they delve into Brit Bennett’s incredible novel The Vanishing Half. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle share some of their own odd flatshare experiences, their favourite literature and movie romantic meet cutes and some of their other favourite books as they discuss Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare. Domestic abuse help: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

Elle and Kath reveal whether or not they'd take the Match Your DNA test to find their match, explore the need for human connection and discuss the other character plots in this second episode on John Marrs' novel The One and the Netflix adaptation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message…

Would you take a DNA test to find The One? Elle and Kath discuss different dating apps including Thursday (the dating app that’s only available on Thursdays!), the celebrities they’ve seen on Bumble and how confused they are about how the DNA of twins and Match Your DNA would work as they delve into John Marrs’ novel The One and the Netflix adaptat…