The Bad Gals Book Club

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Welcome to the Bad Gals Book Club! If you're looking to gossip about books, talk all about new releases, and find your new favourite author. This is the place to be.

Jenna Gardiner


    • Sep 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Bad Gals Book Club

    twilight, movie soundtracks, and becoming a writer with Elaelah Harley!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 65:54


    This week's episode we have Elaelah Harley joining us! Elaelah is a writer, editor and book girlie! We chat all about her new book Wish You Were French, how she became a writer, our love of twilight, and re-watching Fifty Shades of Grey. Make sure to check out Elaelah's new book "Wish You Were French" for all the 2000s romcom vibes! Follow Elaelah on insta: @elaelahharley Follow me on insta: @thebadgalsbookclub

    It Ends With Us Movie & Re-Read Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 47:53


    We're back! This week's episode is very chatty and I just yap away. We are chatting all about It Ends with Us! My thoughts on the movie and my re-read. Please read trigger warnings for the book before listening to this podcast. This is also a spoiler heavy episode. DV Resources & Help Lines: https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ (Australia) https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ (UK) https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html (Canada) https://www.thehotline.org/ (US)

    reading slumps, mood reader era, and dealing with burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 30:18


    WE ARE BACK, let's catch up! In this week's episode we talk all about reading slumps, books i've been reading, TTPD, and dealing with burn out. This is a chatty podcast where we can all just catch up. If you want more book talk follow me on insta @thebadgalsbookclub

    LET'S BOOKCLUB! Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark. With Special Guest Sophie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 75:09


    I can't believe we're onto the FINAL Magnolia Parks Book?! In this week's episode we book club Into The Dark and talk all about our thoughts on the book, the character growth, and where we think the next Daisy Haites book will go! Sit back, relax, and let's get bookclubbing! Follow Sophie on Instagram: @readbysophie_ Follow me on Instagram: @thebadgalsbookclub

    Is Colleen Hoover The Reason We're Readers? The Reading Eras.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 31:05


    WE ARE BACK! This week we have a solo episode and it's short, sweet & still a little chaotic. I chat all about the eras of reading that we all go through (well I think). Insta: thebadgalsbookclub

    Magnolia Parks Universe & Sugar Daddies with Jo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 92:25


    Two of my favourite things, MPU & bookish.joo! In this week's episode, Jo joins us to chat all about the Magnolia Parks Universe. She is literally the queen of these books and has the best insights! We also chat all about what got her into reading & some of her other favourite book characters. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode! Follow Jo on instagram: @bookish.joo Follow m on instagram: @thebadgalsbookclub

    Books That Shouldn't Be Movies & Where is Acotar Going? With Special Guest Taylor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 66:00


    I went to Taylor Swift on the weekend, so who better to bring on this weeks episode than a fellow swiftie! Please all welcome Taylor to the podcast! In this week's episode we talk about what books we do and do not want to see has tv/movie adaptations, where we think acotar is going, and going through the reading journey. Make sure to listen to Taylor's Podcast - friendsandloverspod Follow Taylor on Insta: tks.library If you want more book talk or book recommendations, follow me @thebadgalsbookclub

    Who is The Best Peter Pan? & Creating Magnolia Parks and Never Covers! With Emmy Lawless!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 61:41


    Happy Into The Dark Release week! Today we have a very talented guest, Emmy Lawless, who is the artist behind the Magnolia Park and Never Covers! It was amazing talking to Emmy about how she got into art, how she creates these beautiful covers of our favourite books, and TV shows/books we love! Emmy has just opened her store where we can shop all of the MPU and Never art - be sure to check that out at emmylawless.com Also I do apologise as there were some technical difficulties happening when recording. Thank you Emmy for being so patient with this, and thank you for everyone listening who is patient with all my editing lol. Follow Emmy on insta @emmylawless.studio If you want more book talk/recs follow me @thebadgalsbookclub

    Book Spines, Instagram Growth & Confidence with Sara Jayne!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 82:32


    In this weeks episode we have one of my favourite bookstagrammer's @itssarajaynereads joining us! We talk about all about her instagram growth & the comments she gets about breaking book spines. We also chat about age gaps, divergent, and books we love! Sara also opened up about her journey with friendships and how she gained more confidence

    Dating Advice From Books & Did I Date a Tamlin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 33:38


    In this episode I dive into my thoughts on what dating tropes are realistic, and things we can learn from them! I open up a bit about dating in my early 20s and a couple lessons i've learned. ....And do we think green flags are always green flags? Now let's get chatting! Should I deep dive more into this topic? Let me know on instagram @thebadgalsbooklcub

    Silly Little Romance Books Are Actually Self Help Books & Virtual Book Club Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 19:24


    In this week's episode I go into about my epiphany that romance books are really self help books. I also announce the new series that i'm introducing on the pod! Also BOOK CLUB IS BACK! We're re-starting the fun little virtual book club and i'm so excited to read with everyone. Follow me on Instagram! @thebadgalsbookclub Link for the Facebook Community Page is in the bio there.

    Favourite Series of 2023 & Lessons I Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 36:19


    Welcome back Bad Gals! In this episode we recap books and series I read in 2023. I also talk a little about my mental health journey and what I've learned in the last few years. Let's get chatting!

    What Hockey Boys Are Really Like & Books That Shocked Us with Siiri!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 97:46


    In this week's episode we're joined by a very special guest Siiri! We chat all about places we lived, what it's like living in a small town, and books that shocked us... but we still couldn't stop reading them. Get ready for some laughs & enjoy! Follow Siiri on Instagram @siirisreadingjournal Follow me on Instagram @thebadgalsbookclub

    Romantasy Book Trust Issues, with Nisha J. Tuli!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 59:24


    In this episode we have Nisha J. Tuli joining us! You've probably heard me talking about her books "Trial of the Sun Queen" and "Rule of The Aurora King." We talk all about her writing process, favourite books, and our thoughts on fantasy love interests. So sit back, relax, and let's get book clubbing! Follow Nisha: @nishajtwrites Check out Trial of the Sun Queen & Rule of the Aurora King on KU. Follow me @thebadgalsbookclub on instagram!

    Book Math & When to Start Decorating for Christmas, with Book Bestie Marty!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 81:37


    In this episode we have everyone's favourite Book Bestie, Marty! Marty is the face behind @consistentlyreads on instgram, who I would say gives the BEST book reviews. In this episode we chat all about, Christmas, our favourite books, audiobooks, and more. Sit back, relax, and let's get book clubbing. Follow Marty on Instgram! @consistentlyreads Follow me for more book related posts @thebadgalsbookclub

    How Does an Author Think of Our Book BFs? & Team Charlie Swan! Author Chats with Hannah Bird!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 89:35


    Team Jacob or Team Edward? Or... Team Charlie Swan! In this episode we have Hannah Bird joining us! Hannah is the author of two of my favourite books, "The End and Then," and "What's Left of Me." We chatted all about Hannah's writing process, what inspires her, and all things Book Talk. Get ready for some laughs & enjoy! You can find Hannah on Instagram/Tiktok @hannahbird author. Follow me for more book recs/talk @thebadgalsbookclub

    What I think about Ratings, October Reads, and All Things Daisy Haites

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 53:59


    Am I maturing as a reader? What did I read in October? Who do I think is end game for Daisy Haites? These are all things I discuss in this episode! Sit back, relax, and let's get book clubbing! **This Episode contains Daisy Haites Spoilers** Spoilers start st 20 mins.

    Book Besties, Magnolia Parks & Team Conrad or Jeremiah? With Special Guest Sophie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 94:13


    Today we have special guest Sophie who is the face behind @readbysophie_ on Instagram! We talk all about our favourite Magnolia Parks characters - which boy do we think is the best in the series? We also discuss if we're Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, who our Book Besties are, and our excitement for Iron Flame! Sit back relax, and let's chat some books! Where to find Sophie: Instagram: readbysophie_ Want more book recs or reviews? Follow @thebadgalsbookclub on instagram

    Books, Laughs, and Taylor Swift with Special Guest Georgia Wilcock!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 74:55


    Today we have a special guest, Georgia! You'll recognise her from her instagram @readwith.georgia, and her youtube channel! I had way too much fun talking with Georgia - I swear this episode is mostly us giggling. We talk all about our favourite books, Taylor swift, Instagram and more! Listening back to this, I realised Georgia really is the culprit of my Magnolia Parks obsession. So grab a coffee, tea, get cosy & join us for some Book Talk Where to find Georgia: instagram: @readwith.georgia youtube: GeorgiaWilcock tiktok: _georgiawilcock

    LET'S BOOK CLUB: Magnolia Parks. Who is the end game couple?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 47:40


    Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode we deep dive into the craziness of the Magnolia Parks universe! Who should she end up with? What did I think of the ending? Should there be justice for Tom England? In this episode we cover it all. I also go over my September Reads. I read my first ever Emily Henry book, and found a new favourite second chance romance! Now let's get this book club started! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MAGNOLIA PARKS SPOILERS Episode rundown: Start - 13:23: September Reads 13:24-Ending - Magnolia Parks

    LET'S BOOK CLUB: Fourth Wing. Is it worth the hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 83:04


    Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I chatted books with a special guest, Cass, who is an online book store owner! We decided to do a bookclub episode to talk all about the Fourth Wing, our theories about the book, and where we think the series is going. We also chat about The Casual Bookstore, reading smut, and dark romances! Let's get this bookclub started! **WARNING - THIS DOES CONTAIN FOURTH WING SPOILERS** Episode rundown: 00:00 - 05:25: INTRO 05:25 - 9:05: Mild Fourth Wing Spoilers 09:05 - 48:41: Fourth Wing Theories & Book Club Discussion 48:41 - End: General book chat, The Casual Book Store, etc!

    What Started The Bad Gals Book Club?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 23:37


    Welcome to Episode 1! In this episode I dive into what started the Bad Gals Book Club, what made me become a reader, and what I was reading when I was younger. Enjoy getting to know the bookclub and what to expect moving forward! The club is now in session! instagram: @thebadgalsbookclub TW: There is talk about mental health/depression/anxiety in this episode.

    The Bad Gals Book Club | TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 0:37


    Welcome to The Bad Gals Book Club! Because cool gals love reading! Join me as we have some bookish chat, talk about our fave authors, and dive into all things book-related. Our club is your ticket to lively discussions, book recommendations, and a community of book lovers who know how to have a good time. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just getting started, we've got something for everyone. Get comfy, grab your favourite beverage, and let's get reading! Subscribe now and join The Bad Gals Book Club - It's where books, chaos, and fun collide!

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