book(ish) podcast

In this week’s episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle catch up up before diving into the haunting and thought-provoking novel, I Who Have Never Known Men

In this episode, Kath and Elle are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Mike Gayle as they chat all about his latest release 'The One That Got Away' a novella published by Amazon. They also discuss his career as an agony uncle, Half a World Away and more.

The wait is over... Kath and Elle finally talk about ACOTAR!

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up on plans before delving into a five star read: The Coast Road by Alan Murrin.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about the fascinating world of Agentic AI and discuss navigating gym anxiety before diving into Jennie Godfrey’s novel, The List of Suspicious Things

In the first full episode of 2025, Kath & Elle chat about the shortest TikTok ban, sport, celebrity spots and move before diving into the divisive Intermezzo.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle reflect on their 2024 reading goals, their favourite reads of 2024, and what they are looking forward to reading in 2025.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up after a summer hiatus on what’s been going on, the books they’ve read and more, before delving into the hotly anticipated Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. 

In this latest episode, catch up with Kath & Elle after a mini hiatus including Elle's latest fitness endeavours, get Kath's lowdown on the women's prize for fiction shortlist and hear all about the wild book that is Big Swiss.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Elle talks Kath's ear off about Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, and shares her experience of seeing Craig David (again) and his TS5 festival at Drumsheds. Kath updates us on her progress reading through the Women's Prize long list before discussing a book they have both read from there: Meg Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle (or Elle & Kath) chat for ages about the women's prize longlists, both fiction and non-fiction, and Kath's attempt to get through this year's fiction prize. They also discuss an evening with Lisa Jewell at Waterstones before delving into the fantastic debut novel by Tara Stringfellow, Memphis.

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Araminta Hall about her latest novel, One of the Good Guys as wellas a number of other things around Women’s safety. CW: some listeners may find the subject matter challenging.

In the latest, romance filled, episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle delve into the sensational new series on Netflix One Day - a fantastic adaptation of David Nicholls best-selling book. They also chat about TikTok trends, Romantic Comedy (the book), and catching flights not feelings. 

In this bonus episode of Bookish, the girls attend a preview screening of the Oscar-nominated movie American Fiction. They discuss their moviegoing experience as well as their thoughts on the film. American Fiction is now available in cinemas, so make sure to check it out. Many thanks to the Tandem Collective (@tandemcollectiveuk) for sponsoring this episode.

In this special episode, Kath and Ella are joined by friends Ella and Grace to talk all about The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman, and book buying bans before delving into everything about the novel by Annie Mac, Mother Mother.

In this episode of Book(ish), Kath and Elle share their plans for 2024. They also talk about the movies they watched over the festive period, including 'May December,' 'Good Grief,' and 'Saltburn,' before delving into the discussion of Britney Spears’ memoir, 'The Woman in Me.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle chat all things audiobooks on Spotify (their roman empire). They also chat about A Little Life following a chat with the lovely Taragh from Brunch Book Club, all in between discussing the incredible new novel by Christy Lefteri, Book of Fire (ad - gifted book)

In this episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle share their thoughts so far on Disney+ series The Bear (a must watch), Kath tells us about the dystopian novels she's been reading including Joseph Zigmond's Constance, before breaking down Lisa Jewell’s popular novel The Family Upstairs and The Family remains Skip ahead 18 mins for book chat!

In episode 40 of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat all things going on in the cinema at the moment, Elle shares her big Cannes Lions win and then the delve into the very popular Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry (potentially unpopular opinions too!).

In this episode of Book(ish), Elle shares the outcome of her Hyrox race and the unexpected quick math test she took during it (talk about under pressure), Kath talks about Cross the Tracks the most recent music festival she’s been to and gives an update on her Women's Prize shortlist reading, before launching into Julia Armfields’s Our Wives Under the Sea. Skip ahead 25 mins for book chat!

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Senta Rich all about her fabulous debut novel Hotel 21 as well as a number of other book(ish) things like writing tips, The Last of Us and more.

In this slightly chaotic episode of Book(ish), Kath and Elle share their final thoughts on Love is Blind S4, discuss Bustle’s trending article on therapy speak, and one reader's letter sent into Dear Dolly before jumping into Sheena Patel’s I’m a Fan. Skip ahead 24 mins for book chat!

Kath & Elle chat about the first installment of Love is Blind S4 (before the weddings and live show!!), then discuss a viral Teen Vogue article on child influencers, and finally chat all about the sensation that is Coco Mellor's Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

In this episode of book(ish) the girls have a general chit-chat about life and the things they’ve been bingeing on TV, which prompts Elle to make a retraction about her previous thoughts on the recent winter Love Island season. They then discuss the dystopian novel Klara and the Sun by Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Skip ahead 20 mins for book chat!

In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to special guest, author Taleen Voskuni about her debut novel Sorry, Bro, Taleen's top writing tips, what they've all been watching on Netflix and whether Elle should enter Love Is Blind or not. 

In this episode of book(ish), Elle talks about standing in (virtual) line for Beyoncé tickets, not once, not twice but three times. Kath tells us about Extraordinary, the latest Disney+ show she’s been bingeing. They both talk about ‘that’ nepo babies article from Vulture magazine before delving into Jennette McCurdy's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died

Trigger warning: Eating Disorders, Child physical, verbal and emotional abuse, Alcohol abuse, Cancer

In this episode of book(ish), Elle & Kath chat about the Bookbar event for the launch of Monica Heisey's novel Really Good, Actually in conversation with Dolly Alderton  and give an update on Dry Jan (spoiler: failure) before launching into a discussion on the critically acclaimed Victor Jestin's Heatwave (translation by Sam Taylor).  

In this episode of book(ish) Kath & Elle catch up about what’s been going on in their lives and share their hopes and plans for 2023 before discussing Elizabeth Day’s book Magpie and her How to Fail live podcast recording with Craig David.

In the first book(ish) episode of 2023, Kath and Elle talk about what they've been watching and reading including The Flatshare, The Traitors, and Jenny Bayliss' Meet Me Under The Mistletoe before delving into one of their favourite reads of all time, The Island of Missing Trees.

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle discuss this years Christmas ads, the controversial decision to take Bounty out of the Celebrations tin, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and Emily Henry’s Book Lovers

In the latest episode of book(ish) Elle shares more details on completing the latest F45 Challenge, Kath shows the love for her favourite candle from the Tribal Unicorn Candle Bar before discussing the Women’s Prize for Fiction's shortlisted title Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason.

In this episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up about what’s been going on and discuss some current affairs (think: the prime minister telling us to buy a new kettle). They delve into what they’ve been watching recently before chatting all about Fredrik Backman’s Anxious People (a somewhat on the nose read right now!)

Trigger warning: suicide, mental health 

Elle and Kath delve into one of their favourite summer reads this year: You and Me On Vacation after chatting about airport book picks, the Women's Euros, and this year's series of Love Island.

In the latest episode of book(ish) Kath and Elle talk all things platty jubes related, discuss the latest Marvel film and chat about Beth O'Leary's new novel The No-Show.

Kath and Elle give a little update as to where they’ve been (covid lol) and talk about what other audiobooks they’ve been listening to before delving into Matthew McConaughey’s best selling memoir Greenlights.

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about the Tinder Swindler, daffodils and other random things before discussing Caleb Azumah Nelson's award-winning novel Open Water. 

Kath and Elle chat all things Wordle, Elle's duolingo progress and Kath's broken phone before launching into a discussion on Faridah Àbíké-ĺyímídé's YA novel Ace of Spades. 

This is a special episode to mark 1 whole year of book(ish). 

This episode is a Music + Talk episode marking 1 year of book(ish), so for all of our listeners on Spotify you are in for an extra special treat. And for our listeners on other platforms, don’t worry we’ve got you, there's a 'talk only' version available on all platforms too. Go to bookishpodcast.co.uk or check out @wearebookishpod on socials for more details.

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle launch into a discussion about Sally Rooney's latest and long awaited novel Beautiful World, Where Are You after a lengthy discussion about the film Eternals now on Disney+ and some thoughts on current affairs and Twitter. Bookchat starts at around 14 minutes in. 

In the first episode of 2022, Kath and Elle chat about what they read over the Christmas period, chat about the latest series of Emily In Paris on Netflix & the new Disney film Encanto before discussing Clare Pooley's heartwarming The Authenticity Project (bookchat from approx 20 mins in).

In the final book(ish) ep of 2021, Kath and Elle discuss their favourite reads of the year and what they're looking forward to reading next year before discussing what they've been watching on Netflix and their Spotify Wrapped. 

In this episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about what they've been watching on Netflix before delving into Emma Gannon's Olive and finishing up with a dating app chat.