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Basically Bookish

Basically Bookish

By Ashley Johnson

Light and humorous discussions about clean fiction, authors, and basically anything bookish!
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Episode 29: Behind The Scenes of a debut author with guest Jennifer Deibel

Basically BookishMay 07, 2021

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Episode 54: Book Titles! What's in a name?

Episode 54: Book Titles! What's in a name?

This week we are chatting about Book Titles!  What catches our attention?  What do we love?  What do we remember?  

Nov 12, 202135:25
Episode 53: Book Promotions! To read or not to read?

Episode 53: Book Promotions! To read or not to read?

This episode is all about popular book promotion ideas!  What really makes you pick up a book to read it?  A fun reel?  Instagram pics?  A blog post?  We are chatting about commonly used promotion ideas! 

Nov 05, 202144:17
Episode 52: Perfectly Random Bookish Would You Rather?

Episode 52: Perfectly Random Bookish Would You Rather?

Abbi's got a list of random would you rather questions and we are answering them!  Surprisingly, we don't agree on much this time!  

Oct 29, 202134:34
Episode 51: Book Recommendations

Episode 51: Book Recommendations

In this episode we are giving a few book recommendations by genre!  If you are looking to add to your tbr or just want to see if you have read and like any of our recommendations, it is a fun episode!

Oct 22, 202137:34
Episode 50: Relatable Romance vs. Fairytale Romance

Episode 50: Relatable Romance vs. Fairytale Romance

In this episode we are chatting about relatable every day romance and heroes vs. over the top, fairytale or celebrity type heroes and plots!  Which do we prefer? What is great about each?  

Oct 15, 202137:38
Episode 49: Battle of the Book Boyfriends

Episode 49: Battle of the Book Boyfriends

In this episode we are putting book boyfriends head to head and deciding who we would choose! This is a fun episode where we get to gush about all the qualities of some of our favorite heroes! 

Oct 08, 202134:36
Episode 48: All About Giveaways!

Episode 48: All About Giveaways!

In this episode we are chatting about giveaways!  What do we love?  What is frustrating?  Someone might even compare a rafflecopter giveaway to a Dementor...

Oct 01, 202131:48
Basically Bookish Bloopers

Basically Bookish Bloopers

This one is just for fun! Here is proof that we are always laughing, rarely serious, and mess up more often than not! Enjoy!
Sep 17, 202103:44
Episode 47: Listener Questions and Answers!

Episode 47: Listener Questions and Answers!

In this episode we are answering questions submitted by our listeners!  Bookish and non-bookish questions!  We answer them all!

Sep 10, 202135:39
Episode 46: Over It and Obsessed with It Part 2

Episode 46: Over It and Obsessed with It Part 2

In this Part two of our Over it and Obsessed with It Episode we are chatting about all the things we are currently obsessed with!
Sep 03, 202149:06
Episode 45: Over It & Obsessed with It Pt 1

Episode 45: Over It & Obsessed with It Pt 1

Over it!  In this this two part episode we are chatting about things we are just over and done with!  Tune in and see what we are just not feeling!  Check back next week for part 2! Obsessed with it! 

Aug 27, 202138:23
Episode 44: Bookstagram Would You Rather

Episode 44: Bookstagram Would You Rather

In this episode we are playing a Bookstagram edition of would you rather!  Join us for some fun!

Aug 20, 202135:27
Episode 43: Nitpickers, Booksta-Bashers & Trolls! OH MY!

Episode 43: Nitpickers, Booksta-Bashers & Trolls! OH MY!

In this episode we are chatting about dark side of writing and reviewing. When the creatures come out to troll.  What are our thoughts?  Listen to find out! 

Aug 13, 202132:06
Episode 42: All About Research with guest Amanda Dykes

Episode 42: All About Research with guest Amanda Dykes

In this episode we are chatting with Amanda Dykes about book research!  It is so interesting!  She might even drop a few hints about her next book!  

Aug 06, 202135:19
Episode 41: Basically Bookish Olympic Picks

Episode 41: Basically Bookish Olympic Picks

In this episode we are giving a nod to the Olympics with some bookish choices that feature some Olympic sports!  Its a fun little episode featuring our fictional picks like archery, diving, rowing and more!

Jul 30, 202138:27
Episode 40: The Waiting Game with guest Kelly Scott

Episode 40: The Waiting Game with guest Kelly Scott

In this episode we are chatting with author Kelly Scott about the hurry up and wait of publishing. We will chat about her publishing experience so far and what she is working on while she waits for that publishing deal to come to fruition. Also, we are doing some fun get to know you questions!
Jul 23, 202135:09
Episode 39: Unpopular Opinions

Episode 39: Unpopular Opinions

In this episode we are chatting about some of our unpopular bookish opinions!  

Jul 16, 202134:17
Episode 38: Would You Rather/Rom Com Edition

Episode 38: Would You Rather/Rom Com Edition

In this episode we are playing a Rom-Com version of would you rather!!! Abbi peppers me with anxiety ridden questions and we have a lot of laughs!  It is a fun one! 

Jul 09, 202130:28
Summer Reading

Summer Reading

In this episode we chat about our favorite genres for summer reading, give some book recommendations and we even have a guest family member join the chat!  

Jul 02, 202130:08
Episode 36: Bookshelf Organization

Episode 36: Bookshelf Organization

In this episode we are chatting about different methods of organizing bookshelves!  We talk about our own bookshelves and what system works for each of us!  

Jun 25, 202136:16
Episode 34: Authors Writing Outside Their Genres

Episode 34: Authors Writing Outside Their Genres

In this episode we are chatting about authors who chose to write outside their usual genres! What we like, what we don't and even a little game where we pair authors we read with a new genre!
Jun 18, 202132:00
Episode 35: Fictional Families with guestBecky Wade

Episode 35: Fictional Families with guestBecky Wade

In this episode we are chatting with Becky Wade about fictional families!
Jun 11, 202140:06
Episode 33: Connecting with Authors with guest Courtney Walsh

Episode 33: Connecting with Authors with guest Courtney Walsh

In this episode we are chatting with Courtney Walsh about connecting with authors! Social media, DM’s, tagging authors and more!
Jun 04, 202145:34
Episode 32: Character Pet Peeves

Episode 32: Character Pet Peeves

In this episode we are chatting about some of our fictional character pet peeves! From the eccentric elderly to the emotional crash and dash!
May 28, 202147:07
Episode 31: Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt

Episode 31: Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt

In this episode we both go on a bookshelf scavenger hunt! We will be chatting about the books we pulled from our shelves!
May 21, 202150:06
Episode 30: Behind The Scenes; Creating a Novella Collection

Episode 30: Behind The Scenes; Creating a Novella Collection

In this episode we are chatting with Teresa Tysinger about the making of a novella collection!
May 14, 202154:27
Episode 29: Behind The Scenes of a debut author with guest Jennifer Deibel

Episode 29: Behind The Scenes of a debut author with guest Jennifer Deibel

In this episode we are chatting with author Jennifer Diebel about her experience being a debut author! All the fun firsts, the challenges and everything in between!
May 07, 202150:38
Episode 28: Would You Rather/Suspense Edition

Episode 28: Would You Rather/Suspense Edition

We are back at it! Playing a suspense edition of would you rather!
Apr 30, 202137:23
Episode 27: Fantasy in CF with Morgan Busse

Episode 27: Fantasy in CF with Morgan Busse

In this episode we are chatting with Morgan Busse about Fantasy reading!
Apr 23, 202141:27
Episode 26: Classic or Cliche?

Episode 26: Classic or Cliche?

In this episode we are discussing some commonly used romance ideas and deciding if we think they are classic or cliche!
Apr 16, 202145:41
Episode 25: Book Ratings!

Episode 25: Book Ratings!

In this episode we are chatting about how we rate books!
Apr 09, 202141:11
Episode 24: Would You Rather; Regency Edition

Episode 24: Would You Rather; Regency Edition

We are playing would you rather again! This time we are having some fun with Regency era questions!
Apr 02, 202142:23
Episode 23: Where it Started/How it’s going?

Episode 23: Where it Started/How it’s going?

In this episode we chat about how we met, became book buddies and eventually started a podcast!
Mar 26, 202136:18
Episode 22: Faith in Fiction with Susan L. Tuttle

Episode 22: Faith in Fiction with Susan L. Tuttle

In this episode we are chatting with Susan Tuttle about Faith elements in fiction!
Mar 19, 202143:19
Episode 21: Book Jargon

Episode 21: Book Jargon

In this episode we are chatting about a variety of bookish terms that we like to toss around bookstagram!
Mar 12, 202148:28
Episode 20: Indie Books with guest Tara Grace Ericson

Episode 20: Indie Books with guest Tara Grace Ericson

In this episode we are chatting with Tara Grace Ericson about Independantly Publish books!
Mar 05, 202136:53
Episode 19: Ask Us Anything Bookish Part 2

Episode 19: Ask Us Anything Bookish Part 2

In this episode we are answering more of your bookish questions!
Feb 26, 202132:26
Episode 18: Ask Us Anything Bookish Part 1

Episode 18: Ask Us Anything Bookish Part 1

In this episode we are answering questions that were submitted on our Instagram! Favorites, least favorites and everything in between!
Feb 19, 202134:08
Episode 17: Book Swag. The good, the bad, the weird.

Episode 17: Book Swag. The good, the bad, the weird.

In this episode we have a lot of fun chatting about different book swag we have gotten over the years!
Feb 12, 202141:56
Episode 16: Split Time Novels with Rachel Scott McDaniel

Episode 16: Split Time Novels with Rachel Scott McDaniel

In this episode we are chatting about split time novels with Rachel Scott McDaniel!
Feb 05, 202136:18
Episode 15: To Blog or Not to Blog

Episode 15: To Blog or Not to Blog

In this episode we are chatting about bookish blogs! Love em? Hate em? Are they still relevant? We have all the thoughts!
Jan 29, 202135:51
Episode 14: Book Recommendations

Episode 14: Book Recommendations

In this episode we are chatting about giving book recommendations!  How do you give an good recommendation?  What to consider when trying to point someone toward their next favorite read!

Jan 22, 202127:41
Episode 13: Would You Rather with Natalie Walters

Episode 13: Would You Rather with Natalie Walters

We are playing Bookish Would You Rather with our guest, Romantic Suspense Author Natalie Walters!
Jan 15, 202145:22
Episode 12: This or That

Episode 12: This or That

In this episode we are answering each other’s bookish This or That questions!
Jan 08, 202140:18
Episode 11: Breaking The Book Slump

Episode 11: Breaking The Book Slump

In this episode we chat about common catalysts of book slumps and tips on how to get out of a book slump!
Dec 18, 202022:06
Episode 10: Bookstagram Made Me Do It

Episode 10: Bookstagram Made Me Do It

In today’s episode we are chatting about all the different things Bookstagram has persuaded us to do!
Dec 11, 202028:07
Episode 9: Seasons Readings

Episode 9: Seasons Readings

In this episode we talk about holiday reading!
Dec 04, 202022:52
Episode 8: Bookstagram Basics

Episode 8: Bookstagram Basics

In this episode we are chatting about some basics of Bookstagram and giving a few tips and tricks!
Nov 20, 202028:10
Episode 7: Teams and Tours

Episode 7: Teams and Tours

In this episode we chat about book launch teams and tours!
Nov 13, 202037:44
Episode 6: Never Have I Ever

Episode 6: Never Have I Ever

A fun episode where we chat about some common bookish things and fess up to if we have done them!
Nov 06, 202029:16