The Bookish Deep Dive explores the stories behind the books we love, blending research, storytelling, and cosy conversation for curious readers everywhere.
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Inside the Fantasy Genre | Why is it so popular today?
In today's episode, I am diving into the Fantasy genre. I'll be looking at:
What Fantasy is & it's sub-genres
It's origins
Why it’s become so popular
What makes a fantasy story good
I hope you enjoy listening.
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Here are some links from my research this week:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-the-fantasy-genre-history-of-fantasy-and-subgenres-and-types-of-fantasy-in-literature#1ohlGtc2LQELZODJ70qLGU (https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-the-fantasy-genre-history-of-fantasy-and-subgenres-and-types-of-fantasy-in-literature#1ohlGtc2LQELZODJ70qLGU)
https://booktrib.com/2024/03/18/book-genre-industry-trends-the-folio-society/ (https://booktrib.com/2024/03/18/book-genre-industry-trends-the-folio-society/)
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-are-science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels-are-so-popular (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-are-science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels-are-so-popular)
20 Jan 2026
Why Certain Books Become "Must-Reads"
If you're a fan of reading, you'll probably be aware of those books that are considered ‘books everyone should read at least once’ usually because of the conversation it creates, the enjoyment and entertainment it brings or the interesting
perspective it takes. This is what I consider a ‘must-read book’ and this concept is something I will be looking into today.
One that isadded to the ‘books everyone should read at least once’ lists usually become ofthe conversation it creates, the enjoyment and entertainment it brings or theinteresting perspective it takes.
In today’s episode, I’m going to be looking atthese books a little closer and focus on understanding why some books areconsidered ‘must-reads’
In today's episode I'll explore:
Cultural timing of book releases and must-reads
The social aspect of reading and must-reads
The influence of certain institutions
Why must-read books often divide opinion
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16 Dec 2025
How Reading Becomes Part Of Our Idenity
In today's episode I will be looking into what makes us go from someone who says 'I like to read' to 'I am a reader'. I'll be chatting through:
1. How reading becomes part of our identity
2. How reading shapes and forms our identity
These have been two really interesting sub-topics to explore in today's episode and I hope you enjoy listening.
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25 Nov 2025
The Psychology of Cliffhangers
Do you remember a cliffhanger that you loved or has stayed with you or kept you reading at the time? Cliffhangers are deliberate moments of unresolved tension, where the story pauses right at the point where your mind expects answers. And that’s exactly what we’re exploring today:
What exactly is a cliffhanger?
The psychology behind cliffhangers
4 key ways authors craft great cliffhangers
How cliffhangers shape our reading experience
I hope you enjoy, and let me know in the podcast comments which cliffhanger you remember and loved.
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21 Oct 2025
Why We Get Lost in Fictional Worlds | A Deep Dive into World-Building
World-building is defined as the creation of the setting, the rules, and the atmosphere in which a story takes place and it really is what makes the story possible. With great world-building comes worlds and stories that really do stay with us. And this is what we are looking at today:
Why does world-building matter?
The psychology of world-building
How authors build worlds
World-building across different genres
I hope you enjoy, let me know your favourite book worlds in the comments.
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7 Oct 2025
The Rise of BookTok: How Social Media Shapes Best Sellers
According to an article I read in Forbes this week, the hashtag “#booktok” has been viewed more than 370 billion views. This is such an unbeatable reach and so it makes sense that BookTok would have such an influence on the book world.
And that is what we are going to look at today:
How did BookTok begin?
Why is BookTok so popular?
What influence does BookTok have on the book world and publishers?
What are the critiques of the platform?
I hope you enjoy today’s episode.
I also mentioned in the episode that I share 3 of my favourite creators:
Liza Palmer: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizapalmerxx
Sara Carolli: https://www.tiktok.com/@saracarrolli
Savannah-Lee: https://www.tiktok.com/@savannahleehenry
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30 Sept 2025
The Art and Psychology of Book Titles
Book titles shape our expectations, set the mood & tone of a book and they can even influence how we interpret the story itself. They are also the most shared part of the book. Whenever we recommend a book to someone, it is always the title that comes first, before anything else.
So, this is why I wanted to dive into the topic of book titles today. We’ll be looking at:
How book titles have evolved across history
What functions book titles serve
What psychology tells us about book titles
The process of choosing book titles
I hope you enjoy today’s episode.
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23 Sept 2025
Unpacking The Perfect Plot Twist
A plot twist in reading is defined as a sudden and unexpected change in direction of a story that challenges what the reader thought they knew. In today's episode we look at:
Why our brains love plot twists
The literary history of the plot twist
What makes a good plot twist
5 key types of plot twists
I hope you enjoy today's episode. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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16 Sept 2025
The Brontë Sisters: Life, Work and Legacy
Three sisters that impacted and shaped English Literature; Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Having visited the Brontë Parsonage Museum this week, it felt like the perfect time to really dive into their world and learn more about their lives, work and legacies. In today's episode, we will be looking at:
What inspired their writing
Who they were as individuals
Why their legacy is so lasting
I hope you enjoy and thank you for being here & listening to The Bookish Deep Dive.
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9 Sept 2025
Inside Reading Slumps: The Psychology Behind Why We Stop Reading
Reading slumps are something that most people who love to read have experienced. I’ve found it so interesting this week to read more about them and understand what is actually happening when, no matter how much you might love reading, you find yourself falling into a bit of a slump. And this is what we’re going to look at in today’s episode:
What are reading slumps?
Why do they happen?
How can we gently and practically work our way out of them to reconnect with our love of reading?
I hope you enjoy this week's episode.
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2 Sept 2025
Agatha Christie: The Queen of Crime
Agatha Christie is one of the most famous writers of our time. Selling of 2 billion copies of her books worldwide, being the most translated author in the world after only Shakespeare and The Bible and with 66 detective novels to her name, it is no surprise that she is often referred to as “The Queen of Crime”.
And today, we'll be diving into her life, work and legacy. We'll explore:
What inspired Christie?
How did she build her mysteries?
What psychological tools did she use in her books?
Why were her books so successful?
What is her legacy?
As a HUGE fan of the Thriller & Mystery genre, I was so excited this week to dive into this topic. I hope you enjoy!
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26 Aug 2025
The Power of a Great Opening Line
The idea that the opening line is one that an author has chosen to welcome a reader to the world of their book with fascinates me. This sentence has likely been carefully thought through and considered before the decision has been made that this is the first impression the author wants to give to the reader regarding something as important to them as their own book. So this is what we are looking more at in today's episode. We'll be exploring:
Why the opening line of a book matters
The qualities of a good first line
The 6 common types of opening lines (with examples)
How authors might go about writing the perfect first line
There is a lot to dive into in today's episode and I hope you enjoy it!
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19 Aug 2025
Why We Judge Books By Their Covers
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ and whilst that’s a great message in life, when it comes to the world of books, it’s likely something we do without even thinking. So, in today’s podcast episode I wanted to dive deeper into this. We will be looking:
The history of book covers
The 5 key reasons why and how we judge books by their covers
The process behind creating the designs themselves
I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed researching - I found this such a fascinating topic.
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17 Aug 2025
Trailer: The Bookish Deep Dive
Welcome to The Bookish Deep Dive; the new podcast that explores the stories behind the books we love. I am so excited to share this with you and take a close look into the world of books together.
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