Best Unhinged Bookish Thoughts With Lys Podcasts (2025)

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Citrus Cove Series Review | S2E10 26:22

2d ago26:22

26:22

On this episode of UBT, we take trip down to Citrus Cove and try to convince you to read the series. This new small-town romantic suspense by Clio Evans is the perfect blend of all the things we love. It has swoon-worthy MMCs, fake dating, pining, feisty FMCs, hilarious banter, and so much more. Check out the series today and come chat with us! Boo…

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Author Chat with Clio Evans | S2E9 49:54

9d ago49:54

49:54

On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we sit down to chat with one of our favorite authors, Clio Evans. Their books range from monster romance to small-town romantic suspense, promising a mix of spice, kink, and fun across genres. Please see Clio's website for a full list of their books and trigger warnings.…

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March Book Recs | S8E8 36:04

16d ago36:04

36:04

On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss our March reads. Let us convince you to read our favorites with a simple yes or no if. Or at least add them to your never-ending TBR. Books discussed: Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Piper Lee Blood Over Bright Haven …

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February Book Recs | S2E7 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

It's time for us to convince you to read our favorite books from February with another round of "yes/no if." Mood reading took us to across several genres with a variety of spice levels. Books featured: Eyes on Me and Praise by Sara Cate Broken Beginnings by Clio Evans Sheltered in the Storm by Lisa Edmonds Frost and Ambrosia by CN Crawford Scythe …

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Deep Dive into Deep End | S2E6 46:22

1M ago46:22

46:22

On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. We chat about the discourse across social media, give our thoughts about the book, and some recommendations to read after you finish. *This episode does contain spoilers. Please do not listen if you haven't read Deep End.…

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Yes if, No if: January book recs you didn't ask for | S2E5 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

On this episode of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts, we discuss our January reads - spilling all our unfiltered thoughts. Expect random rants, shameless thirsting, and at least one existential crisis over why we keep doing this to ourselves. If you need book recs (or just want to hear us lose our minds over fictional men), this episode is for you. Books d…

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Before Bed: Late night indie chats | S2E4 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

On this episode. Lys chats with four indie authors about our all things romance. We discuss character-driven narratives, popular romance tropes, the need for tension, writing swoon-worthy characters, and so much more. Indie authors featured: L.B. August Kate Cunningham Hayley Whiteley Van R. Som Vasilisa Drake…

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Our Bookish Valentines | S2E3 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

On this Valentine’s Day episode, we share our favorite bookish couples across genres like romantasy, YA romance, and dark romance. From sweet to spicy, we explore relationship dynamics, representation, and the emotional impact of love stories. We also dive into banter, humor, and the power of diverse romances—cowboys, wrestlers, and more! Books dis…

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Hear Us Out with Theo and Madi | S2E2 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

On this episode we are joined with our besties, Theo and Madi, to discuss our Hear Me Outs. This is probably one of our most unhinged episodes and was an absolute blast. Do you agree with any of these?

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2024 Favorite Reads | S2E1 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

On this episode, we discuss our favorite books from 2024. This was a hard list to narrow down! We had so many amazing reads. Books mentioned:Belladonna (Series) by Adalyn Grace Can I Tell You Something by Holly June Smith Crossed over by Santana Knox Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White Her Soul to Take (Trilogy) by Harley LaRoux Ice Planet…

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Season 2 Incoming 2:28

4M ago2:28

2:28

We look forward to 2025 and season 2 of Unhinged Bookish Thoughts. We are excited to bring you more wild theories and deep dives into our favorite books. Happy New Year!

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S1: Episode 19 - Stuffed with Christmas Spirit 50:26

4M ago50:26

50:26

On this episode, we chat about our Christmas reads. This is part of our holiday special. ⁠Click here to access the book rec list.⁠ Featured books: The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore A Festive Feud by Maren Moore Same Time Next Year by Holly June Smith Chilled and Thrilled by Cleo WhiteBeneath the Monster by Serenity Steel The Perfect Gift by Clio Eva…

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S1: Episode 18 - Naughty and Nice Buddy Reads 36:30

4M ago36:30

36:30

On this episode, we chat about our Christmas buddy reads. This is part 1 of our holiday special. Click here to access the book rec list. Featured books: How my neighbor stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn Can I tell you something? by Holly June Smith One More Gift by Holly June Smith The Christmas List by Maren Moore Cruel Winter with you by Ali Hazelw…

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S1: Episode 17 - A Whole Lot of Shucking 27:59

5M ago27:59

27:59

On this Emotional Outburst episode, we deep dive into Corn Daddy by Helena Woodcock. This steamy short unhinged KU book involved a mysterious corn god. Let's get to shucking.

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S1: Episode 16 - Get stuffed: Sweet and Spicy Thanksgiving Books 50:17

5M ago50:17

50:17

On this holiday episode, we discuss our Thanksgiving Kindle Unlimited reads. Some are sweet while others are over-the-top spicy.

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S1: Episode 15 - This is Hallowpeen 36:09

5M ago36:09

36:09

This is an Emotional Outburst/After Dark Buddy Read. Join us as we discuss Hallowpeen: A Halloween Sentient Object Romance.

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S1: Episode 14 - Hot Seat with Narrators Theo and Madi 1:19:45

6M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

In this episode of UBT, we had the pleasure of sitting down with our favorite duet narration duo, Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr! Join us as we dive into a fun and insightful conversation with them about their journey, their work in audiobook narration, and their upcoming projects. Don’t forget to follow them on TikTok and Instagram, and check o…

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S1: Episode 13 - Emotional Outburst: Audiobooks fill my earholes 22:29

7M ago22:29

22:29

On this episode of UBT, come along with Lys as she dives into the world of audiobooks, discussing various formats, the benefits of immersive reading, how to find audiobooks on a budget, and all the tips and tricks she has. Apps mentioned: Audible Spotify Everand Libby Hoopla

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We are going LIVE! 1:00

7M ago1:00

1:00

You heard that right! We are going LIVE! Join us on Saturday, September 28 at 12:00pm ET for some festive fun. We will be LIVE across all platforms so pick your favorite, grab a snack, a good drink, and all your book recs. We can't wait to hang out!

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S1: Episode 12 - Lights Out Review 36:18

7M ago36:18

36:18

Join us as we dive into Lights Out by Navessa Allen. We discussing dark romance and the importance of trigger warnings. Come laugh with us as we discuss the things we loved about the book like the humor, character relationships, kinks, and the amazing Fred. *This episode does contain spoilers. Please do not listen if you haven't read Lights Out.…

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S1: Episode 11 - Our Come Back Era 45:37

8M ago45:37

45:37

We're back!! After an unplanned and unexpected break, we are official back in the studio recording episode. So where have we been?! What have you been doing and reading?! Grab your favorite drink and get cozy because it's time to catch up. We will be live on Sunday, September 28 at 12:00pm ET/11:00am CT/10:00am MT/9:00am PT. Join us for some early …

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S1: Episode 10 - Queer All Day 1:05:08

9M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

THE PRIDE EPISODE IS BACK BABY!! Lys worked her magic and was able to salvage the audio of our episode and we are so excited to share this… we had fully lost hope, but HERE IT IS!! In this episode we talk about all the queer books/authors we are loving, what we have on our TBRs, and titles that you all have sent over to us! We hope everyone listeni…

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S1: Episode 9 - Author Hot Seat: Geneva Monroe 1:09:05

10M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

On this episode we sit down with Geneva Monroe, author of the Sun Serpent Saga and the Dark Oz Series. We discuss the challenges of writing in different genres, the inspiration behind her writing, the balance between personal and author life, and how amazing her readers are. Her newest book, No Place Like Home, releases June 30th! Be sure to check …

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S1: Episode 8 - Author Hot Seat: Penn Cole 43:18

11M ago43:18

43:18

On this episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Penn Cole, the author of the best-selling romantasy Kindred's Curse Sage. We discussed her indie author journey, what inspires her, and so much more. *Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the release date change of Burn of the Everflame. Keep an eye on Penn's social media accounts an…

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S1: Episode 7 - We're going to Dallas! Villains and Vixens 2025 Feature 49:59

12M ago49:59

49:59

Announcement time! We have been invited to attend the Villains and Vixens bookish event in Dallas Sept 2025. Lys will be a signing author, and Karrie will be there as an influencer. We chat about our nerves meeting in person, the event at the Gaylord Hotel, and the authors, vendors, and artists we can't wait to see. Come join in on our excitement!…

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S1: Episode 6 - The one where they started a Bookstagram 55:12

1y ago55:12

55:12

On this episode, we discuss what, how, and why we started our Bookstagrams. Everyone's experience is unique and different, but we are all here because we love books. Remember to protect your peace and do what makes you happy.

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S1: Episode 5 - The raging b*tch named burnout 1:05:00

1y ago1:05:00

1:05:00

On this episode, we discuss the nasty B - Burnout. We talk about how we are feeling, what is burnout, and tips to help with it. This is a vulnerable episode for us, but a necessary one. After seeing so many of our friends within the book community, feeling down or burned out, we felt we need to bring light to this topic. We want you all to know tha…

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S1: Episode 4 - Author Hot Seat: L.B. August 1:17:55

1y ago1:17:55

1:17:55

On this episode, Karrie and special guest, Riniya, put Lys in the author hot seat to discuss her debut fantasy romance, In The Shadows. We talk about the writing process, publishing, theories for book 2, and much more. In The Shadows is out now on Amazon, Etsy, and Kindle Unlimited. *THIS IS A SPOILER EPISODE. Please do not watch until you have fin…

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S1: Episode 3 - To Yuck or to Yum 56:34

1y ago56:34

56:34

On this episode, we discuss our bookish icks. Everything from accidental pregnancy to miscommunication tropes to shaming people's reading speed. At the end we play a fun spicy acroynm game. See how many you can get! As always, spoiler warning for the entire Sarah J. Mass universe since we tend to bring it up in every episode.…

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S1: Episode 2 - Author Hot Seat: Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

On this episode, we speak with the authors of The Stars Would Curse Us, Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers. We learn all about their writing process, what's next, and so much more. Be sure to check out their debut romantasy on Kindle Unlimited!

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S1: Episode 1 - We like it like that 56:09

1+ y ago56:09

56:09

Welcome to Unhinged Bookish Thoughts - Episode 1 We like it like that! In this episode, we discuss our favorite and least favorite books of 2023. We share our most unhinged reads, books we thought we’d loved but didn't, the spiciest books we read, books we rated 4 out of 5 but forgot we read, and books they didn't think they'd love but ended up enj…

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S1: Episode 0 - Just the tip 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Welcome to Unhinged Bookish Thoughts! This is our test episode and a glimpse at what to expect! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including social media drama, creating content for different platforms, unhinged conversations, anticipation for future books, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), and Throne of Glass (TOG) series.…

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Citrus Cove Series Review | S2E10 26:22

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Author Chat with Clio Evans | S2E9 49:54

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March Book Recs | S8E8 36:04

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February Book Recs | S2E7 33:54

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Deep Dive into Deep End | S2E6 46:22

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Yes if, No if: January book recs you didn't ask for | S2E5 40:48

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Before Bed: Late night indie chats | S2E4 1:06:29

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Our Bookish Valentines | S2E3 1:02:30

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Hear Us Out with Theo and Madi | S2E2 53:43

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2024 Favorite Reads | S2E1 40:50

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Season 2 Incoming 2:28

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S1: Episode 19 - Stuffed with Christmas Spirit 50:26

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S1: Episode 18 - Naughty and Nice Buddy Reads 36:30

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S1: Episode 17 - A Whole Lot of Shucking 27:59

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S1: Episode 16 - Get stuffed: Sweet and Spicy Thanksgiving Books 50:17

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S1: Episode 15 - This is Hallowpeen 36:09

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S1: Episode 14 - Hot Seat with Narrators Theo and Madi 1:19:45

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S1: Episode 13 - Emotional Outburst: Audiobooks fill my earholes 22:29

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We are going LIVE! 1:00

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S1: Episode 12 - Lights Out Review 36:18

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S1: Episode 11 - Our Come Back Era 45:37

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S1: Episode 10 - Queer All Day 1:05:08

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S1: Episode 9 - Author Hot Seat: Geneva Monroe 1:09:05

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S1: Episode 8 - Author Hot Seat: Penn Cole 43:18

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S1: Episode 7 - We're going to Dallas! Villains and Vixens 2025 Feature 49:59

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S1: Episode 6 - The one where they started a Bookstagram 55:12

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S1: Episode 5 - The raging b*tch named burnout 1:05:00

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S1: Episode 4 - Author Hot Seat: L.B. August 1:17:55

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S1: Episode 3 - To Yuck or to Yum 56:34

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S1: Episode 2 - Author Hot Seat: Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers 1:10:16

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S1: Episode 1 - We like it like that 56:09

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S1: Episode 0 - Just the tip 32:31