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Join book besties Em and Shy every Sunday, as they talk all things books from their current read to their most loved characters. Join their weekly reads to get involved with the conversation. It's going to be a good time. Grab a drink, get cozy, let's talk books.

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    • Oct 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Books and Mochas

    London Bookshop Adventures and Halloween Would-You-Rathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 31:32


    Join Shy and Em as they tell all on their London weekend and how they got on at London's Piccadilly Waterstones. Then, they dive into the buzz around Lyla Sage's new release, Lost and Lassoed, chatting all about the tropes. But that's not all – it's Halloween season! Get ready for some spooky fun as they wrap up with a festive “Would You Rather” game filled with haunting dilemmas and witchy twists. Perfect for your Autumn listening vibes!

    London Plans & Kindle Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 31:10


    In this week's episode, Shy and Em share their weekend plans for a bookish trip to London, complete with bookstore hopping and cozy cafés. Shy dishes on her recent Kindle trade-in drama, and the girls chat about the highly anticipated release of the Kindle with a color display. Plus, theydiscuss why audiobooks just don't work for . Grab a cup of tea and tune in for all the details!

    Wild Side Reveals & Bookish Feats: Is 500 Books Even Possible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 28:50


    This week, Em and Shy share their thoughts on Elsie Silver's Wild Side cover reveal—did it live up to the hype? They also dive into the popular "10 Before the End" trend, revealing what's on their own lists before the year wraps up. Plus, they chat about seasonal reads: are they a vibe or just not for them? And finally, the big question of the week—has someone really read over 500 books this year? Join us for lively bookish chat and all the fun moments in between!

    Goodbye, Theories, and TBR Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 33:43


    In this heartfelt and lively episode, Shy and Em dive into the recent passing of the legendary Dame Maggie Smith, reflecting on her legacy in film and theater. They then shift to exciting speculation around the highly anticipated release of ACOTAR 6, exploring fan theories and potential plot twists. As Em stresses about hitting her yearly reading target, Shy offers comfort by sharing her latest deep-dive into When the Moon Hatched. Plus, both hosts share where their reading journeys are taking them next. Get ready for bookish banter, wild theories, and reading challenges!

    Photo Hoarding and the Endless Search for Validation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 32:27


    In this cozy episode of Books and Mochas, Shy and Em dive deep into their latest reads while sipping on their favourite warm drinks. Shy finally confirms she's finished Daydream and shares her thoughts on the twists, characters, and whether the ending lived up to the hype. Meanwhile, Em catches us up on her current reads and what's been capturing her attention lately. The episode takes a thoughtful turn as the hosts explore a timely discussion about online likes, why they never seem to be enough, and our constant craving for more validation in a digital world. Join them for an insightful conversation full of bookish vibes and real talk.

    Bookish Drama, and ARC Scandals: The Tea with Shy and Em

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 31:52


    In this episode, Shy and Em spill all the details about the drama surrounding their recent iPhone pre-orders. They also dive into their current reads, sharing their thoughts and recommendations, before exploring the latest buzz in the book world. Finally, they tackle the hot topic on Threads: the controversy surrounding PR boxes and ARCs being sold online. Grab a drink and join the conversation!

    Book Blues, Daydream Dives, and Goodreads Grumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 31:34


    Shy talks about her reading slump, Em shares her first impressions of Daydream by Hannah Grace, and goes on an epic rant about the misuse of Goodreads. Tune in for lively discussions and bookish banter!

    A Book a Day and Bookstagram Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 25:56


    In this episode Em shares a surprising update—she's been reading a book a day! Shy wonders if Em might actually run out of books at this pace. The girls then dive into the latest controversy taking over Bookstagram: the follow-to-unfollow trend that's frustrating the book community. Finally, they gear up for the final countdown to the release of Daydream by Hannah Grace, sharing their excitement and predictions. Join Em and Shy for a fun, bookish conversation that covers it all!

    Small Town Romance, Sports September, and A Q&A with Shy and Em

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 26:17


    This week Shy and Em dive into an updated "Get to Know Us" Q&A, sharing their latest reads and plans. Em is all about her "small town romance era" but is gearing up for a thrilling 'Sports Romance September.' Meanwhile, Shy is completely absorbed in Fall With Me by Becka Mack. Join them for a lively chat filled with bookish news and updates.

    Return of the Bookish Duo: Em and Shy are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 24:41


    After a four-month hiatus and a decision to end their podcast, Em and Shy are back and better than ever! In this heartfelt comeback episode, the duo opens up about what led to their break, the journey behind their return, and why they couldn't stay away from the bookish community. They dive into the latest bookish buzz, including the highly anticipated release of Daydream by Hannah Grace, which is just two weeks away, and share their thoughts on the upcoming release Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Tune in to hear about their future plans for the podcast, whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

    #24 - Responding To One Star Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 43:39


    This week Em and Shy Sit down to respond to the one star reviews on some of their 5 star reads.

    #23 - Important Bookish Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 24:10


    This week Em and shy sit down to discuss some important bookish news, including Onyx Storm and Daydream updates. And Em finally started reading ACOTAR! spoiler alert - she actually liked Tamlin.

    #22 - March Round Up and April TBR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 34:21


    Join Shy and Em as they give their March round up and their April TBR's and find out where Em is going next with her reading after being in a mini slump.

    #21 - Getting Real About Reading Slumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 31:01


    Its official Em is changing her ways, and Em and Shy are getting real about reading slumps and sharing a few tips for getting out of one.

    #20 - Buying Bans and Bookish Would You Rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 33:53


    This week Em and Shy have a cozy catch up discussing their book buying ban and some exciting kindle/book updates, before diving into a game of 'Bookish would you rather'.

    #19 - Will dating ever be the same?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 33:31


    This week Em and Shy are discussing how reading is influencing the dating world, will dating or relationships ever be the same? They also have some exciting bookish purchases to share.

    #18 - Books Have Ruined TV For Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 24:54


    This week, Em has some exciting bookish news to share, and Shy has a serious question for Waterstones. They also discuss how reading means TV will never be the same, and their fears regarding book/TV adaptions.

    #17 - Reminiscing and our thoughts on Jessa Hastings Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 29:22


    This week Em and Shy reminisce about the start of the pod and give their thoughts on Jessa Hastings Instagram Q&A where she talked about Magnolia Parks, Daisy Haites and Never. Will Shy and Em ever agree about BJ vs Julian?

    #16 - Valentines Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 26:51


    In celebration of Valentines day or should we say 'Bookentines' day, Em and Shy catch up on their latest romance reads and rate their top book boyfriends.

    #15 - Cowboys and Kindle Unlimited Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 32:16


    This week Em and Shy sit down to discuss Magnolia Parks heartbreak, Chestnut Springs, and share their 'Kindle Unlimited' recommendations.

    #14 - New Obsessions and Stolen Plots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 27:33


    Em and Shy, dive into Ems new obsession (Spoiler - She has a thing for the Parks Universe!) and Shy thinks that a certain author has stolen a plot from another author.

    #13 - Check and Mate - Yay or Nay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 27:01


    This week Em and Shy sit down to share there honest thoughts on Ali Hazelwoods latest release 'Check and mate' (Please

    #12 - Honest Thoughts On 'Never' By Jessa Hasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 28:25


    This week Em and Shy sit down to talk about Jessa Hastings latest and highly anticipated release 'Never'.

    #11 - You Need To Read Ali Hazelwood's 'The Love Hypothesis'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 30:39


    This week Em and Shy sit down to discuss their first Ali Hazelwood read 'The Love Hypothesis'. Spoiler alert... they loved it!

    #10 - 2023 Bookish wrap up and our plans for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 39:03


    Join Em and Shy in wrapping up 2023, as they sit down to speak about their favourite 2023 reads, and discuss their most anticipated releases for 2024.

    #9 - Wreck The Halls And Christmas Would You Rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 28:36


    Em and Shy get into the Christmas spirit with a ‘Wreck The Halls by Tessa Bailey' review and a game of Christmas ‘would you rather'.

    #8 - The Truth About Haunting Adeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 21:47


    Join Shy and Em as they discuss one of BookTok's more controversial books, Haunting Adeline by H D Carlton.

    #7- We NEED To Talk About Iron Flame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 55:59


    This week Em and Shy sit down to discuss Rebecca Yarros' highly anticipated release ‘Iron Flame'.

    #6 - Christmas TBR and Cozy Book Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 29:21


    This week Em and Shy sit down to discuss their Christmas TBR'S for this year, and share their cozy book recommendations, perfect for the holiday season.

    #5 - Honest Thoughts on 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 57:26


    Join Em and Shy as they sit down to discuss their honest thoughts on this years hit release 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros.

    #4 - Lets Talk About Fourth Wing & Iron Flame Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 48:32


    This week Em and Shy sit down to discuss some of the most popular theories on the internet surrounding, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

    #3 - Honest Thoughts On 'Willdfire' By Hannah Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 32:54


    Join Em and Shy as they share their honest thoughts in their review of Hannah Grace's most recent release ' Wildfire'.

    #2 - Lets talk about 'Icebreaker' by Hannah Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 41:24


    Join Em and Shy as they share some exciting bookish updates, and discuss Hannah Graces' debut novel 'Icebreaker'. Find out what they think of the characters others have grown to love and hate.

    #1 - Get To Know Us - Bookish Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 38:31


    Welcome to the intro episode of the Books and Mochas podcast. Get to know book besties Em and Shy with a bookish Q&A and game of 'This or That'. Follow on Instagram to keep up with their weekly reads and get involved with the podcast.

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