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Have you been looking for a podcast to shake up your bookish knowledge and discuss the real hard hitting topics, such as book banning, politics in books, and finding a more cohesive, welcoming space that supports ALL HUMAN RIGHTS and the authors who do, too? (Yes, that means indie, trad, AND self-published!) At Practically Bookish, we're here to bring together readers and writers of all kinds in a space that is safe for everyone. Tune in for the guest, hot takes, sarcasm, and tea! Follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast! Original music by: ThisOldTaloas

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April 23, 2026

Bonus Ep 1: Hell's Belles!

<p>Join us for our FIRST bonus episode where we discuss <strong>For</strong> <strong>Whom the Belle Tolls</strong> by Jaysea Lynn. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>**THIS EPISODE CONSISTS OF SPOILERS**</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Get all the deets on Jaysea&#39;s website at <a href="https://jaysealynn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://jaysealynn.com/</a> and don&#39;t forget to check out the <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sea.ya.later/playlist/Hells%20Belles-7223542271319427886" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hell&#39;s Belles series here</a> on TikTok!!</p><p><br></p><p>**PRODUCER NOTE** </p><p>Some of the audio has some distortions in places which we are aware of. We are working on a fix for next time. Thanks for giving us some grace while we work with the tech we have. We appreciate you! </p>

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February 18, 2026

Ep 5: Booksta, Booktok, & Their Impact

<p>Social media might be at the root of many of our problems, but we can&#39;t ignore its impact on reading and the bookish community as a whole. Prior to Booksta and Booktok&#39;s massive bookish kick off during ThE PaNiNi, Borders/Waldenbooks shut down (2011), Barnes and Noble was on the verge of bankruptcy (prior to 2019), and many independent book stores were on the verge of shutting down, or non-existent. </p><p>With the surge of readers during and after ThE PaNiNi, we&#39;ve seen the bookish community explode, genres expand, and indie authors take full advantage of the opportunity. Not only did IG and TT help to revitalize the industry, but it damn near saved big box stores from extinction. </p><p>Come yap with us!!</p><p>Don&#39;t forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!!</p><p><strong>Books to check out:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CG9BBB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://a.co/d/03IuXClD" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠The Bible⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://ericmalikyte.com/bookshelf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Eric Malikyte Backlist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/the-inheritance-cycle/_/N-2z9t" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠The Inheritance Cycle: Christopher Paollini⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/science-fiction-fantasy/j-r-r-tolkien-the-lord-of-the-rings/_/N-29Z8q8Z183p" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Lord of The Rings: JRR Tolkein</a></p><p><a href="https://jaysealynn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">For Whom the Belle Tolls: Jaysea Lynn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources to note throughout the episode:</strong></p><p><a href="www.indiebookawards.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Indie Book Awards</a></p><p><a href="www.instagram.com/qiawards" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Queer Indie Awards</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/3030-meet-the-winners-of-the-2025-goodreads-choice-awards" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Goodreads Awards</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Extras:</strong></p><p><a href="https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLOEllDZ5k&desc_update=1&si=mb41wAzhlEmW73JI" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mark: Lou Ridley</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3361792/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tolkien Movie</a></p><p><a href="www.instagram.com/blackgirlbookfair" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BlackGirlBookFair</a></p><p><a href="www.instagram.com/slowburnbookshop" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Slow Burn Book Shop</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support the communities who need it most!</p><p><a href="https://www.diversebooks.org/partner/blackcreativesfund" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">We Need Diverse Books (Black Creatives Fund)</a></p><p><a href="https://galleyway.com/donate" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Galleyway</a></p><p><a href="https://thehellebore.com/hues-foundation/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Hellebore</a></p><p><a href="tinyurl.com/57hmksnf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Resistance Links</a></p>

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February 4, 2026

Ep 4: Functional Literacy FTW!!

<p>So you can read. Great! But can you actually understand what you&#39;re reading? Can you use context clues to figure out what something means? Can you retain the information? This episode we discuss what functional literacy is, and how it effects individuals and society as a whole.</p><p><br></p><p>Don&#39;t forget to frequent your local libraries and to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books to check out:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CG9BBB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a><a href="https://a.co/d/03IuXClD" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Bible</a></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/070VbPPa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Holy Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CDL9ZD?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fablehaven - Brandon Mull</a></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0acHVH22" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/the-inheritance-cycle/_/N-2z9t" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paollini</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/a-series-of-unfortunate-events/_/N-2kp2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket</a></p><p><a href="https://katiejpritchett.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Heir of Swansgrove - K.J. Pritchett</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/echoes-of-olympus-mons-eric-malikyte/1137278033?ean=9781637891490" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte</a></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0i6raS7v" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Broke-Ass Witchcraft - Raven Morrigan</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-touch-of-darkness-scarlett-st-clair/1132167708?ean=9781728258454" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St Clair</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources to note throughout the episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12496190/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed Central</a></p><p><a href="https://map.barbarabush.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Barbara Bush Foundation: Literacy Gap Map</a><a href="https://spark.library.yorku.ca/effective-reading-strategies-passive-vs-active-reading/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">APM Research Lab</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Extras:</strong></p><p>⁠<a href="https://theonion.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Onion</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Jolly_good_ginger" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jolly Good Ginger</a></p><p><a href="https://aaronparnas.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Aaron Parnas</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hplovecraft.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p>

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What is Practically Bookish Podcast?

Have you been looking for a podcast to shake up your bookish knowledge and discuss the real hard hitting topics, such as book banning, politics in books, and finding a more cohesive, welcoming space that supports ALL HUMAN RIGHTS and the authors who do, too? (Yes, that means indie, trad, AND self-published!) At Practically Bookish, we're here to bring together readers and writers of all kinds in a space that is safe for everyone. Tune in for the guest, hot takes, sarcasm, and tea!

Follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!

Original music by: ThisOldTaloas

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