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About 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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- 23 Nov 2025
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- 30 Sept 2026
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15 episodes in the feed.
30 Sept 2026
Ep 11: Bookish Events - You're All on a PIP!!
Book event tea has been piping hot and the season has barely begun! We've decided bookish events will be on a PIP (performance improvement plan) starting today! We'll reevaluate at the end of the quarter, but let's start with a few points to address: Start small - if you aren't familiar with events, don't go crazy! Communication is key - send emails fam...not everyone will catch your IG stories Protect your people - far too many incidences of SA or harassment have been occurring lately that is UNACCEPTABLE and it is your job to hire security and have strict rules/policies Welcome everyone - don't be ableist! Make sure your venues are ADA compliant Listen, we all want to have a good time at these events, so don't do stupid stuff, okay? The last thing we want is for these events to go away because no one trusts the organizers anymore. We can have a good time without ruining other people's good times. Do better!!!! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook)
23 Sept 2026
Ep 10: Parasocial Relationships are WHACK!
What is a parasocial relationship? It's when you think that content creator you follow is somehow your bestie. Or it's that person you follow, that you end up memorizing their life story. How did we even get here? Why did we get here? Is there any good to this phenomenon? How do we stop it from getting worse? Don't have FOMO...let's talk about it! (And we only squirrel a little bit...I promise) Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook)
16 Sept 2026
Ep 9: GenAI? Thanks We Hate It...
Is AI really inevitable, or is it just a tech bro's wet dream gone awry? I think the headlines recently answer that question, but allow us to yap your ears off about what we think. Newsflash: we hate it. While this episode was recorded a few months ago, with the recent AI news, it couldn't be any more valid now than it was then. Buckle up for a lot of F-bombs, because we have feelings about AI! Also, there might be some spoilers near the end for ACOTAR and Fourth Wing, so listen at your own risk! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook) Sources/Links to check out: Lore Lodge Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2msmDvpFg&t=1346s) National Education Association (https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/environmental-impact-ai) Writer Beware - Victoria Strauss (https://writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/kindles-new-gen-ai-powered-ask-this-book-feature-raises-rights-concerns/) ProWritingAid (https://prowritingaid.com/)
9 Sept 2026
Ep 8: ARC Reading For Dummies!
So you wanna be an ARC reader? This episode we discuss what ARC reading is, the boundaries between readers and authors, expectations, and more. In case you wanted a TLDR; don't be a b*tch, keep your expectations low, and respect each others spaces! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! *Episode recorded pre-hiatus: February 2026. Episode may have some distortion due to technical difficulties with host.* Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook) Sources/Links to check out: Slow Burn Bookshop (Slowburntn) (https://www.slowburntn.com/) Novelette Booksellers (https://www.novelettebooksellers.com/)
2 Sept 2026
Bonus Ep 2: Practically A Tribute
The patron saint of Tennessee, Dolly Parton, has sadly passed away on September 25, 2026. As Tennesseans, it's only fitting that we pay tribute to Dolly and all of the amazing things she's done for our communities, state, and children around the world! We will always love you, Dolly!! Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook) Sources/Links to check out: Remembering Dolly Parton (https://www.dollyparton.com/tribute) The Imagination Library (https://imaginationlibrary.com/) What Would Dolly Do? (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcfMDtFNaPO/) - louridleyx (https://www.instagram.com/louridleyx/reels/) Trula's Pango Store (https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/trulamarie) **proceeds for books sold with specific IMAGINATION LIBRARY tag will be donated**
19 Aug 2026
Ep 7: Alpha & Beta Readers (Author POV)
So you wanna be an alpha/beta reader? This episode delves into how authors define and utilize alpha and beta readers while they're drafting, and what we may expect, at least according to Lisa. She takes front and center for much of the conversation, as the one member who has published, while Kat and Trula (or the peanut gallery as they put it) add their thoughts. They'll weigh in when we talk about the same topics, but from the reader's POV! *Episode recorded pre-hiatus: February 2026* Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook) Sources/Links to check out: Literary Witches Oracle - Sandra Cisneros (https://www.sandracisneros.com/) Slow Burn Bookshop (Slowburntn) (https://www.slowburntn.com/)
12 Aug 2026
Ep 6: We're Back & Talking Tea
WE'RE BACK!! We know, it's been months. Our bad. Honestly, life hit us hard and fast and we became a bunch of burnt out baddies, but we're finally back, and this week's episode is a catch up and a yap sesh while we get our shit together. We promise, if things start to go sideways again, we'll make sure not to drop off the face of the earth! Well...maybe. We hope. We appreciate you all for sticking around, and don't hesitate to drop us a line! We're always looking for feedback, books recs, and we f*cking love bookish tea!!K byeeee!! Currently Reading Links: Lisa's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/misfitmagickal) Trula's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/currently-reading/magnoliasandcrystals) Kat's Books (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/kathrynwithabook) **DISCLAIMER** We discuss themes in this episode such as genocide, Zionists, antisemitism, etc. It is the official stance of Practically Bookish that persecution of any peoples is fundamentally wrong and never acceptable. The conversation surrounding these themes is nuanced and warrants a deeper perspective than any one of us is able to provide. Below are some links, articles, and site which you can learn more. Sources to check out: Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine - CAP (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/principles-and-positions-on-israel-and-palestine/) Pro-Israel? Pro-Palestine? You Can Be Both - The Harvard Crimson (https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/27/manela-two-state-solution/) Myths and Facts About the Israel and Palestine Conflict - Summit Ministries (https://www.summit.org/resources/articles/myths-facts-israel-palestine-conflict/)
23 Apr 2026
Bonus Ep 1: Hell's Belles!
Join us for our FIRST bonus episode where we discuss For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn. **THIS EPISODE CONSISTS OF SPOILERS** Get all the deets on Jaysea's website at https://jaysealynn.com/ (https://jaysealynn.com/) and don't forget to check out the Hell's Belles series here (https://www.tiktok.com/@sea.ya.later/playlist/Hells%20Belles-7223542271319427886) on TikTok!! **PRODUCER NOTE** 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!
18 Feb 2026
Ep 5: Booksta, Booktok, & Their Impact
Social media might be at the root of many of our problems, but we can't ignore its impact on reading and the bookish community as a whole. Prior to Booksta and Booktok'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. With the surge of readers during and after ThE PaNiNi, we'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. Come yap with us!! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Books to check out: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CG9BBB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin)The Bible (https://a.co/d/03IuXClD) Eric Malikyte Backlist (https://ericmalikyte.com/bookshelf/) The Inheritance Cycle: Christopher Paollini (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/the-inheritance-cycle/_/N-2z9t) Lord of The Rings: JRR Tolkein (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/science-fiction-fantasy/j-r-r-tolkien-the-lord-of-the-rings/_/N-29Z8q8Z183p) For Whom the Belle Tolls: Jaysea Lynn (https://jaysealynn.com/) Sources to note throughout the episode: Indie Book Awards (www.indiebookawards.com) Queer Indie Awards (www.instagram.com/qiawards) Goodreads Awards (https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/3030-meet-the-winners-of-the-2025-goodreads-choice-awards) Extras: Mark: Lou Ridley (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLOEllDZ5k&desc_update=1&si=mb41wAzhlEmW73JI) Tolkien Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3361792/) BlackGirlBookFair (www.instagram.com/blackgirlbookfair) Slow Burn Book Shop (www.instagram.com/slowburnbookshop) Support the communities who need it most! We Need Diverse Books (Black Creatives Fund) (https://www.diversebooks.org/partner/blackcreativesfund) Galleyway (https://galleyway.com/donate) The Hellebore (https://thehellebore.com/hues-foundation/) Resistance Links (tinyurl.com/57hmksnf)
4 Feb 2026
Ep 4: Functional Literacy FTW!!
So you can read. Great! But can you actually understand what you'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. Don't forget to frequent your local libraries and to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Books to check out: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CG9BBB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin)The Bible (https://a.co/d/03IuXClD) Holy Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text (https://a.co/d/070VbPPa) Fablehaven - Brandon Mull (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CDL9ZD?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi) Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis (https://a.co/d/0acHVH22) The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paollini (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/the-inheritance-cycle/_/N-2z9t) A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/a-series-of-unfortunate-events/_/N-2kp2) The Heir of Swansgrove - K.J. Pritchett (https://katiejpritchett.com/books/) The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/echoes-of-olympus-mons-eric-malikyte/1137278033?ean=9781637891490) Broke-Ass Witchcraft - Raven Morrigan (https://a.co/d/0i6raS7v) A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St Clair (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-touch-of-darkness-scarlett-st-clair/1132167708?ean=9781728258454) Sources to note throughout the episode: PubMed Central (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12496190/) Barbara Bush Foundation: Literacy Gap Map (https://map.barbarabush.org/) (https://spark.library.yorku.ca/effective-reading-strategies-passive-vs-active-reading/) APM Research Lab (https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy) Extras: The Onion (https://theonion.com/) Jolly Good Ginger (https://www.youtube.com/@Jolly_good_ginger) Aaron Parnas (https://aaronparnas.substack.com/) (https://www.hplovecraft.com/)
22 Jan 2026
Ep 3: Critical Reading or Nah?
As the popular memes and posts lately have been saying... You watched or read "The Hunger Games" and sided with the resistance. You watched "Star Wars" and sided with the resistance. You watched "The Matrix" and sided with the resistance. You watched or read "Divergent" and sided with the resistance. You read "Fourth Wing" and sided with the resistance. You watched "V for Vendetta" and sided with the resistance. When it's fiction, you understand. Yet you refuse to see it when it's the reality you're living. Wild. It's safe to say, we're at an impasse. Most people these days do not read critically, regardless of what they're reading. While they may be able to retain the information, many do not look for deeper meaning or context within the text they read. While there isn't technically anything wrong with that, reading critically allows us to fully connect with the stories and characters. For those of us who had this drilled into us during school, it happens automatically, almost by osmosis. However, for others, it is a skill that can be learned, and we discuss how and more! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Books to check out: The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CG9BBB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin) Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heated-rivalry-rachel-reid/1129486546?ean=9781335534637) Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/red-white-royal-blue-casey-mcquiston/1129285387?ean=9781250316776) Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Fourth-Wing/Rebecca-Yarros/9781649377371) For Whom The Belle Tolls - Jaysea Lynn (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Whom-Belle-Tolls/Jaysea-Lynn/9781668208755) Grotesque - Allison Paige (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Grotesque/Allison-Paige/9798986559384) Blood Infernal - James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-infernal-james-rollins/1120552838?ean=9780062343284) The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-of-magic-alice-hoffman/1138725802?ean=9781982151492) Witches of New York - Ami McKay (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-witches-of-new-york-ami-mckay/1115637989?ean=9780062359926) The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/echoes-of-olympus-mons-eric-malikyte/1137278033?ean=9781637891490) Count My Lies - Sophie Stava (https://a.co/d/gRmFcvg) Sources to note throughout the episode: Excelsior University: Active (Critical) vs Passive Reading (https://owl.excelsior.edu/orc/introduction/active-reading/) York University: Active vs Passive Reading (https://spark.library.yorku.ca/effective-reading-strategies-passive-vs-active-reading/) Cleveland State University: Critical Reading (https://www.csuohio.edu/writing-center/critical-reading-what-critical-reading-and-why-do-i-need-do-it) Stetson University: Critical Reading (https://www.stetson.edu/other/writing-program/media/CRITICAL%20READING.pdf) Reading Critically (Reddit) (https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/comments/10nczdk/how_do_you_read_critically/) University of Regina: Passive vs Active Reading (https://library.uregina.ca/c.php?g=740665&p=5346158) Library of Congress - Rebecca Yarros Interview (https://youtu.be/eMQEXGZ0Y-g?si=3jb6xKSm6m4sarLg) Extras: HP Lovecraft Historical Society (https://www.hplhs.org/faq.php) HP Lovecraft (https://www.hplovecraft.com/) Lovecraft Country (Series) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6905686/) Lovecraft Country (Novel) (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Lovecraft-Country/Matt-Ruff/9780062292070) 12 Years a Slave (Movie) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024544/) 12 Years a Slave (Novel) (https://a.co/d/iJT06KA) The Butler (Movie) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1327773/) The Butler: A Witness to History (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Butler/Wil-Haygood/9781501195600) Reading Rainbow (https://www.readingrainbow.org/) Roots (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075572/)
14 Jan 2026
Ep 2: Book Banning For Dummies
Buckle up folks, this one is a doozy! Books are being banned all across the country, and we're here to talk about it, along with a bit of a free history lesson (you're welcome). To quote our Lord and Savior Stephen King: "If they ban a book in your school, haul your ass to the nearest bookstore or library ASAP and find out what they don't want you to read." And don't mind the squirrelling. We all have ADHD around here. We're working on it. Stay tuned soon for a new website and Patreon. Don't forget you can find us @practicallybookishpodcast and thank you for hanging out! Books to check out: New English Canaan - Thomas Morton (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-new-english-canaan-of-thomas-morton-with-introductory-matter-and-notes-thomas-morton/1135016694?ean=9788028361341) If The Legends Fade - Tom Hendrix (https://www.ifthelegendsfade.net/order.html) A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St Clair (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-touch-of-darkness-scarlett-st-clair/1132167708?ean=9780991132379) Come for Me - CJ Sweet (https://a.co/d/haQ9nLJ) Blood of Hercules - Jasmine Mas (https://a.co/d/2pFed6B) Midnight Ruin - Katee Robert (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/midnight-ruin-katee-robert/1143215734?ean=9781464221415) The God of the Woods - Liz Moore (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-god-of-the-woods-liz-moore/1144221048?ean=9780593418925) Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YWF497F?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1768370897&sr=1-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin) This Book is Gay - Juno Dawson (https://a.co/d/9KVXawR) ACOTAR - Sarah J Maas (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7JQTCR?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1768372591&sr=1-1) Her Soul To Take - Harley Laroux (https://a.co/d/frEpP9c) Fifty Shades of Grey - EL James (https://a.co/d/b55eyl7) Grey - EL James (https://a.co/d/7MmSpLv) Twilight - Stephanie Meyer (https://a.co/d/hddYK5m) Midnight Sun - Stephanie Meyer (https://a.co/d/9Jch9Aw) Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo (https://a.co/d/0WwVzLg) Famine - Laura Thalassa (https://a.co/d/5W85AbL) Stuffed - Silvia Morrow (https://a.co/d/5VzH8Sx) Eric Malikyte Backlist (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Eric+Malikyte&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1) Sources to note throughout the episode: Pen.org (https://pen.org/book-bans/) American Library Association (https://www.ala.org/bbooks/book-ban-data) Harvard Library (https://guides.library.harvard.edu/c.php?g=1269000&p=9306840) Atlas Obscura (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/americas-first-banned-book) The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/07/book-bans-pen-america-censorship) Unite Against Book Bans (https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/) Barnes and Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/banned-books/_/N-rtm) PBS News Hour (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/pentagons-attempt-to-ban-books-from-base-schools-faces-backlash-from-military-families) Reads with Rachel (https://www.readswithrachel.com/) History & Extras: 16 Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford (https://youtu.be/RRh0QiXyZSk?si=jbK9hkTCL0OxzGc0) WWI Treaties & Reparations - US Holocaust Memorial Museum (https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-i-treaties-and-reparations) Nazi Book Burnings - US Holocaust Memorial Museum (https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/book-burning) Old Gods of Appalachia (https://www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/) Project 2025 Tracker (https://www.project2025.observer/en) Watchmen - Series (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7049682/) The Mummy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120616/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) The Fifth Element (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) The Contoured Librarian (https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontouredlibrarian?lang=en) Meet Me in the Media Center (https://www.tiktok.com/@meetmeinthemediacenter?lang=en) Tales Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2OIRaDoDPKx77wz1945ihy?si=98d70c06e2364bfd)
7 Jan 2026
Ep 1: Books Are F*cking Political
Can we keep politics out of books? Why are we always bringing politics into bookish spaces? We read to escape...blah blah blah...NO. Books ARE f*cking political! Join us this week for our first official episode where we discuss just how political books can be! Do we go off on a tangent or two? Maybe. We listen and we don't judge, remember? Don't forget to give us a follow @practicallybookishpodcast
1 Jan 2026
Ep 0: Practically A Podcast
I bet you're wondering who we are and why you should care. Valid. Meet the mouths behind the brains of this operation: Lisa: self published indie author Kat: avid reader and hobby writer Trula: avid reader and aspiring author Here's a little peek into why we wanted to do this thing and what to expect from us in the future. Enjoy! P.S. follow us on socials @practicallybookishpodcast
23 Nov 2025
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