A fast-paced, gameified show for people who love books, pop culture, movies, tv and more! Each episode, I, the Book Bimbo will interview a book-lover just like us. We will commiserate, argue, or they will attempt to convert me to their cult/fandom. Find y
Welcome to Book Bimbo's holiday spectacular! I brought back friend-of-the-show, Amanda Muse, so we could reminisce on holiday favorites and tell each other about holiday-themed books we just read!Currentlies (00:49)Hold Me Closer Toni Danzig by Laura HenrySIMS 4Wednesday, NetflixNever Have I Ever, NetflixFalling for Christmas, NetflixHoliday Book Swap (12:33)The Christmas Clash by Suzanne ParkEight Winter Nights by Liz MaverickSo This is Christmas by Jenny HolidayA Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra SimoneKiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun There Arose Such a Clatter: Tales from the Naughty List by C.M. NascostaHoliday Movie Superlatives (57:08)Favorite TraditionalAmanda's Pick: The Muppet Christmas CarolMaeve's Pick: Christmas VacationFavorite RomanticAmanda's Pick: Last HolidayMaeve's Pick: The HolidayFavorite RidiculousAmanda's Pick: Anna and the ApocalypseMaeve's Pick: The Princess Switch
Today, I am joined by Booktokker and Farm Girl extraordinaire, Nikki Klamar! Find her on TikTok @booktoknik or Instagram @bookish_nik_.Currentlies (00:38):Soul Sifter by B.J.J. LierrzGallant by V.E. SchwabHouse streaming on Prime VideoBlockbuster on NetflixThe Mummy (1999)Love is Blind on NetflixBimbo Bites (15:51):Liam Hemsworth announced as the new Geralt on The Witcher, NetflixHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (22:15)Top 4 (31:33):Fate's Chosen by L.M. RhysSouls by Megan WoltersUnder the Oak Tree by Victoria AshleeThe Dropped Stitch by Petra Polerno60 Sec Showcase (49:18):Maeve's Pick: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneNikki's Pick: Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
This week on Book Bimbo, I'm joined by Alexa Salstrand, one of my BookTok besties! We discuss basic bitch activities, including enjoying movies, tv, and books. ;) Currentlies (00:30)The Secret History by Donna TarttA Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn MoonBachelor in Paradise S8The Great British Baking ShowSmile, out in theatersBlack Adam, out in theaters Bimbo Bites (27:30)Rings of Power on HBO MaxHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (34:50)The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaLord of the Rings moviesMean Girls Pirates of the Caribbean moviesHarry Potter seriesTop 4 (47:47) I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn HermanDaughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn TanZodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiShowcase (1:12:00)Maeve's Pick: Red Rising by Pierce BrownAlexa's Pick: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Buckle up for our darkest episode yet! This week, I am joined by book-lover and queen of darkness, Monika de la Rosa, for a seasonally appropriate Book Bimbo show.Currentlies (00:30):Sleeping Beauties by Stephan and Owen KingDays of Blood and Starlight by Laini TaylorDahmer on NetflixOnly Murders in the Building on HuluAnnabelle: CreationDo RevengeBimbo Bites (21:36):Shadow & Bone S2, Netflix previewAndor on Disney+Interview with the Vampire on AMC+Honorary Bimbo Spotlight (34:45):Superwholock - Fanfiction.net, TumblrSchitt's Creek, currently streaming on HuluTop 4 (45:34):Interview with the Vampire by Anne RiceThe Risk (Mindf*ck series) by S.T. Abby The Hellbound Heart by Clive BarkerTender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica60 Second Showcase (1:01:44):Maeve's pick: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley ColeMonika's pick: All He Wants for Christmas is a Fingerling by J.P. Sayle
On today's episode, I finally get to meet up with an online book friend, Dennise Garcia, who helped encourage me to start my own book podcast! You can catch her on the Book Hoard podcast with her bestie, Megan. Currentlies (0:55)The Hacienda by Isabel CañasThe Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn SolomonExtraordinary Attorney Woo on NetflixShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+Emma (2020)Love in the Villa on NetflixBimbo Bites (15:42)A Gentleman in Moscow stars Ewan McGregorRings of Power released on Prime VideoHouse of Dragon released on HBOHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (23:38)Nick @ Nite: Degrassi, Fresh Prince, George Lopez, My Wife & Kids, The Wayan BrothersK-Pop: BTS, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Monster X, NCT 127Parks and Rec on NetflixThe Devil Wears Prada (2006)Emily in Paris on NetflixTop 4 (34:47)Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White Goth Girl Queen of the Universe by Lindsay S. ZrullThe Last Cuentista by Donna Barba HigueraFat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado60 Second Showcase (50:12)Maeve's Pick: Nevernight Chronicles by Jay KristoffDennise's Pick: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
I'm ecstatic to be joined by Kate, host of the Romantically Inclined podcast and @Romantically_Inclined on instagram and TikTok where she regularly shares hilarious and relatable bookish content with her sizable audience. We get into what Kate loves reading most, what I can't handle, and new bookish media that we're excited about. Currentlies (0:47)Twisted Love by Ana HuangSomething Wilder by Christina LaurenThe Circle on NetflixFboy Island on HBOPrey on HuluThe Sea Beast on NetflixBimbo Bites (13:00)The Sandman now out on NetflixVampire Academy full trailer releasedThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes first look photoHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (26:23)A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketSex Education on NetflixThe Hating Game by Sally ThorneSherlock by BBCLove, Actually now streaming on HuluThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneTop 4 (44:57)Lola & The Millionaires by Kathryn MoonWant Me by Neve WilderUnhinged by Onley JamesYou & Me by Tal Bauer60 Second Showcase (1:01:21)Kate: Soul Eater by Lily MayneMaeve: Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren
Book-lover and my beloved sister Ashley Kinoshita is in the hot seat for episode 3 of Book Bimbo! We have very different taste in books, yet we find occasional overlap. She also loves to make fun of me :PCurrentlies (0:38)Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel by Susanna ClarkeThe Comeback by Lily Chu on AudiblePachinko on Apple TV, Night Sky on HBOHow to Build a Sex Room on NetflixEverything Everywhere All at Once in theatersLove & Gelato on NetflixBimbo Bites (10:10)Interview with the Vampire - new trailerDungeons & Dragons - new trailerLegend, Marie Lu - concept art ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sara J. Maas - Hulu show-runner announcementHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (19:43)Educated by Tara WestoverAuthor Jeannette WallsCode Name: Lise by Larry LoftisThe Diamond Eye by Kate QuinnThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettAnne of Green Gables by L. M. MontgomeryFBOY Island on HBOAshley's Top 4 Books (29:27)The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellPachinko by Min Jin LeeThe Chain by Adrian McKinty60 Second Showcase (37:43)Maeve's pick: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado PerezAshley's pick: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Today, I am joined by Katja Wahl from @katjaslibrary! We discuss what we like to read, what stories we hold dear from our high school years, what's going on in the book world, and more!Topics Discussed:Currentlies (0:45)Shadow of the Gods by John GwynneBook Lovers by Emily HenryChicago Fire, streaming on PeacockThe Summer I Turned Pretty, streaming on Amazon PrimeWhite Hot, streaming on NetflixThor: Love and Thunder, out in theatersBimbo Bites (12:15)Vampire Academy show release date for PeacockSan Diego Comic Con upcomingHello, Goodbye and Everything In Between streaming on NetflixStranger Things streaming on NetflixHonorary Bimbo Spotlight (20:30)Pan's Labrynth, 2006Mars Attacks, 1996Percy Jackson series by Rick RiordanKatja's Top 4 (33:16)Fake by Ericka KatzAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanKingdom of the Cursed by Kerri ManiscalcoIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonBook Bimbo Showcase (48:36)Maeve's Pick: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank GreenKatja's Pick: Bear Town by Fredrik Backman
Amanda Muse is our first honorary book bimbo! We dig into reading preferences, what's hot in Pretty Girl News, and stories that are so bad they're good.Topics discussed:- Currentlies (1:00) -- Bridgerton #6 When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn -- Pop 'Em One (Bubbles in Space) by S.C. Jensen-- Midnight Mass, streaming on Netflix-- iZombie, streaming on Netflix-- New Girl, streaming on Netflix-- Top Gun: Maverick, see it in theaters-- The Perfect Pairing, streaming on Netflix-Pretty Girl News (7:43)-- Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston adaptation and casting announcement-- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey adaptation announcement-- Schitt's Creek, streaming on Netflix-- Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch dropping on Netflix June 22-- The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas adaptation announcement- Honorary Bimbo Spotlight (13:10)-- Non-fiction tiktoker @schizophrenicreads -- Game of Thrones, streaming on HBO Max-- Avatar the Last Airbender, streaming on Netflix-- Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole -- She-Ra, streaming on Netflix-- Harry Potter, Roal Dahl, Jane Austen books-- Persuasion adaptation on Netflix releasing July 15th-- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer - Amanda's Top 6 (27:15)-- Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon-- Bridgertons Series by Julia Quinn-- Let's Get Physical by Danielle Friedman-- Cultish by Amanda Montell-- Mystic Bayou series by Molly Harper-- Unequal Affections by Lara S. Ormiston- Book Bimbo Showcase (52:31)-- Maeve's Pick: The Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers-- Amanda's Pick: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Welcome to Book Bimbo, a podcast for non-discerning book lovers! Your host is Maeve Warren, a long-time devourer of stories in almost all formats. On each episode, Maeve will interview a different book-lover and we will commiserate and/or argue about our favorite books. Learn more by following us @BookBimboPod on instagram.