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Off The Book Podcast

Off The Book Podcast

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Maddie and Beth discuss all things YA/NA/Adult fiction. They are completely unqualified for the position but at least they're having fun.
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Off The Book PodcastAug 06, 2022

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The Never King
Aug 06, 202201:11:24
The Love Hypothesis
Jun 12, 202201:11:51
Crescent City 2

Crescent City 2

We're back. This week we are reviewing House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. It is a very quick recap because we read this book ages ago. But tune in to hear all of our SJM universe theories, what we've been up to, and what's happening next.


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May 22, 202201:04:46
Watch along with us: Twilight: Eclipse

Watch along with us: Twilight: Eclipse

This week, tune in and follow along as Maddie and Beth spontaneously watch Twilight's Eclipse, record from under a duvet, and ask the ever important question, can Vampires go to therapy?


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Apr 14, 202202:05:13
New Year, New Episode... still a hot mess
Jan 23, 202201:11:43
Watch along with us: Twilight: New Moon

Watch along with us: Twilight: New Moon

This week you should defo watch Twilight: New Moon with us! 

Next week we will be back with our regularly scheduled, book-related content... but for now we're binge watching Twilight and laughing at the awkwardness. 


PS. Maddie did in fact listen back and hear Beth say 'awoo' 


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Nov 15, 202102:21:47
Watch along with us: Twilight

Watch along with us: Twilight

This week we're mixing it up a little... we thought you might want to watch twilight with us?! Watch the film and listen to our questionable commentary at the same time. My (Maddie's) voice is fucked, we recorded this at 3am, and I honestly can't remember what was said. 

Started making it, had a breakdown... Bon Appétit


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Nov 04, 202102:01:50
The Morganville Vampires: Glass Houses

The Morganville Vampires: Glass Houses

This week we discuss the first book in one of Maddie's favourite series: Morganville Vampires: Glass House by Rachel Caine. We find out Dylan O'Brien is 5"8, have a bit of a panic about the state of the world, and argue over how we picture Oliver. 


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Oct 21, 202101:41:54
a TOUCH of MALICE

a TOUCH of MALICE

It's been a while but we are back with a new episode and a whole new structure. This week Beth explains the plot of 'a TOUCH of MALICE' by Scarlett St. Clair. They discuss Hades' new found love of horses and the God equivalent of a playground fight. 


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Oct 14, 202101:21:20
Childhood Reads

Childhood Reads

This weeks episode is a chatty episode! We discuss our favourite and least favourite childhood reads. We talk about Biff and Chip books, Jacqueline Wilson, and the iconic 2010's dystopian books. 

We're back to posting once a week (Mondays/Tuesday's) but days can vary, so make sure to follow our socials to stay up to date with what's going on!

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Sep 01, 202101:46:38
Interview with Margot Wood

Interview with Margot Wood

It’s a day late but our most recent episode is up now! 

In this episode we talk to @margotmwood about all things FRESH! We also talk about Ice Planet Barbarians, the differences between University and College, and that how - unless it’s a Fresh sequel- Elliot would 100% be killed off in another book. 

Fresh came out in the UK on the 19th - if you haven’t checked it out yet it’s a 5⭐️ recommendation!


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Aug 24, 202101:52:24
Fresh

Fresh

In this episode we review 'Fresh' by the incredible Margot Wood! We discuss all things Elliot, Project Tender Chicken, and American Colleges. As a bonus, we talk about our own University experiences, Nellie the Elephant, and try to guess what songs the down stairs neighbours are playing. 

Fresh is out in the UK today (19th August)!! GO AND READ IT!

Our episode with Margot will be out on Monday (23rd August)!!

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Aug 19, 202101:40:20
Interview with Emily Colin: Siege of the Seven Sins

Interview with Emily Colin: Siege of the Seven Sins

This week we are joined by our bestie, Emily Colin, to discuss her most recent book 'Siege of the Seven Sins'. 

Listen.... we talk about seals... but we also discuss important topics like consent in YA books and themes of freewill. 

Siege of the Seven Sins was released on the 3rd of August, if you haven't read it yet you should defo go check it out!! 


Find Emily here:

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websites: https://emilycolin.com

https://emilycolin.com/the-seven-sins-series/


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Aug 16, 202101:31:21
Siege of the Seven Sins
Aug 12, 202101:34:30
Chatty episode ft. Everything With Val

Chatty episode ft. Everything With Val

This week we sat down and spoke to Val from the Everything With Val Podcast. We discuss favourite book-to-film adaptations, least favourite popular books and how to set up a podcast!

Find Val on all Podcast Streaming Services!

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Aug 09, 202101:06:21
The Threat Below
Aug 05, 202101:13:35
Shadow and Bone Netflix Review: Ep 4-8

Shadow and Bone Netflix Review: Ep 4-8

For this episode we decided to discuss the remaining four episodes of Shadow and Bone Netflix. From now on we are uploading twice a week and have some exciting things planned for the near future, so follow our socials to know what's coming next!

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Aug 02, 202101:12:27
We Hunt the Flame

We Hunt the Flame

We finally have another book episode for you! To bring us back we decided to review Hafsah Faizal's FANTASTIC book, 'We Hunt the Flame'. We talk about our love of all the characters - Strong female characters? Check! An over confident himbo? Check! A dark haired, emotionally unavailable love interest? Check! Honestly we are obsessed with this book so we're just here to fangirl over a new fictional world. 


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Jul 26, 202101:41:17
Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss: A Riverdale Episode

Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss: A Riverdale Episode

This week we discuss the wildest plots in the Riverdale cinematic universe. Spoilers for every season of Riverdale, so proceed with caution if you care about the plot at all. 


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Jul 21, 202101:09:06
Interviewing Emily Colin - Sword of the Seven Sins
Jul 05, 202101:03:44
Sword of the Seven Sins

Sword of the Seven Sins

This week we talked about 'Sword of the Seven Sins' by Emily Colin. I honestly have no way of describing what we talked about without spoilers so... go read the book and then listen to this chaos!


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Jun 28, 202101:23:56
Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

This week we discuss 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' by Malinda Lo. We get slightly off topic at the beginning (what's new?), discussing the stigma surrounding smutty books and booktok drama before finally discussing our love for this book. 


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Jun 23, 202101:31:42
Realm Breaker

Realm Breaker

It's been in the works a long time but this week we finally discuss Victoria Aveyard's 'Realm Breaker'! We simp over Sorasa, live for Valtik's main character moments, and get confused by the plot. 

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Jun 14, 202101:15:24
Get to know us!!

Get to know us!!

This weeks episode is something a little different. We made the decision to change from talking about 4 books a month to 3 and this is our first (still book related) non-book episode. We talk about what we do outside of the podcast, learn that Beth can't actually read, and discuss exciting podcast related events!


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Jun 10, 202101:44:40
Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 3

Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 3

This week Maddie and Beth discuss all things Shadow and Bone Episode 3. Eurovison was this weekend so they're mixing it up a bit by simping over Damiano David, as well as Ben Barnes. The girls discuss who would be which crow in the iconic friendship of Jesper and Inej, obsess over how Milo the emotional support goat is a scene stealer, and talk about how weird the amplifiers are in the show.


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May 24, 202145:26
Shadow and Bone Netflix Review ep 2

Shadow and Bone Netflix Review ep 2

During this week’s bonus episode Maddie and Beth discuss the second episode of The Shadow and Bone Netflix series. They discuss how they believe Gabbie Hannah would be a great fit for the Riverdale cast, Beth obsesses over The Darkling, and they complain about Mal’s rewrite.
May 21, 202127:40
The Crown of Gilded Bones

The Crown of Gilded Bones

This week Maddie and Beth talk about 'The Crown of Gilded Bones' by Jennifer L Armentrout - the third book in the 'From Blood and Ash' series. They discuss all of the booktok drama, their love for Kieran, and they predict what will happen in the next book.


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May 10, 202101:51:42
Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 1

Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 1

Maddie and Beth review the first episode of the Netflix adaptation of Shadow and Bone.
May 06, 202126:48
The Wrath and the Dawn

The Wrath and the Dawn

Maddie and Beth are back after an unexpected hiatus. This week the girls discuss 'The Wrath and the Dawn' by Renée Ahdieh. They explain why they took a break, Maddie drops her standards in men way too much, and Crocodiles of the World gets mentioned several times... They're clearly out of practice but at least they're having fun!

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May 03, 202101:14:34
They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End

This week Maddie and Beth discuss They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Within this episode the girls rant about the random sub-plots, TV and film adaptations, and diversity in casting. 


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Apr 05, 202101:26:52
a Touch of Ruin

a Touch of Ruin

"This book is sexism and incest."

This week Maddie and Beth discuss Scarlett St. Clair's 'a Touch of Ruin'. It is a rollercoaster ride. They discuss what they liked, disliked, and hated about the book before losing their minds over the Uncle x Niece situation. 

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Mar 29, 202101:14:16
A Touch of Darkness

A Touch of Darkness

In this weeks episode the girls discuss A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St.Claire. Tune in to hear as they highlight the key wattpad elements of this book, their new found love of Greek god retellings, and Beth's confession regarding Song of Achilles. 

Mar 23, 202101:04:51
A Court of Silver Flames: Part 2

A Court of Silver Flames: Part 2

This week we discuss the second half of 'A Court of Silver Flames' by Sarah J Maas. We talk about the weird Velaris medicine situation and how we want Eris to be as messy as possible. A lot of real world stuff has happened this week and we talk about Sarah Everard and Blessing Olusegun - as well as the situation surrounding the 'Reclaim the Streets' vigil.

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Mar 15, 202102:26:18
A Court of Silver Flames - Part 1

A Court of Silver Flames - Part 1

This week the girls talk about the first half of Sarah J Maas' 'A Court of Silver Flames'. There are tonnes of spoilers in this episode in regard to ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City but we do give warnings when we discuss these things - continue at your own risk... They insist that Feyre is a bad painter, talk about Rhys' shitty behaviour and discuss why Amren is potentially becoming an antagonist. 

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Mar 08, 202102:03:22
Our experience with 'A night in with SJM' - Virtual Tour discussion

Our experience with 'A night in with SJM' - Virtual Tour discussion

This week the girls discuss their experience at SJM's virtual tour - 'A night in with Sarah J Maas'. They discuss SJM's diversity issue, Moose gives his opinions, and they discuss which Archeron sisters they are. 

Feb 26, 202101:23:03
These Violent Delights

These Violent Delights

In this weeks episode, the girls discuss These Violent Delights. You'll hear Beth nerding out over Shakespeare, the girls never ending love for the enemies to lovers trope, and their hesitant excitment for the new A Court of Silver Flames book.

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Feb 16, 202101:46:30
To Kill A Kingdom

To Kill A Kingdom

In this weeks episode, Maddie and Beth discuss Alexandra Christo's To Kill A Kingdom! Within the episode the girls announce the winners of the book give away, discuss the superior YA trope (enemies to lovers) and debate the difference between a mermaid and a siren. Hint, they can't figure out the difference...


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Feb 08, 202101:20:13
Cycles of the Phoenix

Cycles of the Phoenix

"You're my favourite gremlin in the corner."

This week the girls discuss C.A. Nicholas' 'Cycles of the Phoenix'. They, once again, discuss their hatred of Riverdale, make several Tik Tok references, and question why incest always has to be involved in fantasy books.

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Feb 03, 202101:48:18
Crooked Kingdom

Crooked Kingdom

"Crows before hoes."

This week the girls discuss Leigh Bardugo's 'Crooked Kingdom'. They briefly turn into an ASMR podcast (as well as create a hypothetical ASMR club), talk about their personal beef with celebrities that have absolutely no idea they exist, and say 'Fucking Kuwei?!' a lot. 

We're still trying to figure out the mic situation so bare with us - we promise it'll be better next week!

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Jan 25, 202101:55:54
Six of Crows

Six of Crows

"They are young enough to still go to after school clubs."

This week the girls talk about Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (AKA. The Morally Grey Avengers). They obsess over Kaz and Inej, rant about Riverdale, and get distracted a lot. 

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Jan 19, 202102:04:10
New year, New Episode... Still a hot mess.

New year, New Episode... Still a hot mess.

This episode is a little different - we decided to take a little reading break and do a Book tag/get to know us episode where we answer a whole bunch of book related questions! We talk about our favourites and worst books of all time, play fuck, marry, kill with fictional characters, and discuss our book related goals for 2021.

Jan 11, 202101:42:49
Ruin and Rising

Ruin and Rising

This week the girls talk about the final instalment in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo. They spend most of their time talking about their time at uni, recap on the year and talk about their aims for 2021, and discuss how they really disagree with how this series ended. 

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Dec 28, 202001:48:50
Siege and Storm

Siege and Storm

This week the girls discuss the second book in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo. They recap the shit show that has been 2020, simp over 2 out of the 3 love interests in the book and talk about their excitement and concern for the Shadow and Bone Netflix Show.

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Dec 22, 202001:45:13
Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone

This week the girls discuss Leigh Bardugo's 'Shadow and Bone'. They talk about how they desperately want a proper enemies to lovers story and morally grey characters, they simp over 'The Darkling' and Ben Barnes, and spend quite a lot of time discussing which Throne of Glass character they would be.


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Dec 14, 202001:28:07
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

In this weeks Episode the girls discuss A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the sequel in Jennifer Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series. Beth and Maddie talk about The Joining, Robert Pattinson, and one of the most confusing and unexpected book endings they’ve read (so far!). 


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Dec 07, 202001:27:42
Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood

Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood

This week the girls discuss the first in the Crescent City Series: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas. They rank all SJM books (both from best to worst & most painful), discuss how SJM is the star of booktok right now, talk about the best scene in all of SJM books, and Maddie finally learns what a Wraith is. This is hopefully the last zoom podcast we have to do - thanks for sticking with us!

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Dec 01, 202002:21:19
From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

This week Maddie and Beth are discussing From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout. Tune in to hear Maddie’s world class sex scene spice rating, Beth ranting at the patriarchy (fictional and real), and listen as the girls once again simp over a man who is not real....


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Nov 24, 202002:07:42
Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue

This week Maddie and Beth talk about the stunning 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. The UK is in another lockdown so it's zoom podcasts for the foreseeable future, Maddie's sound has a bad echo - we're working on fixing this for next time, thank you for sticking with us. The girls have been super busy so this is kind of a crash course version of the podcast (even though it's still over an hour and a half long ); they're very confused about the turkey hotel room situation, they get jealous about how much the boys travel, and they in awe over the similarities between this fictional election and the real life one. 

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Nov 17, 202001:28:35
The Shadows Between Us

The Shadows Between Us

In this weeks episode Maddie and Beth discuss The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller. From the get go, the girls have differing opinions on the book, lose their minds (which is a regular occurrence) and discuss their plan for the recording episodes over the new UK lockdown. 


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Nov 09, 202001:46:47
Cinderella is Dead

Cinderella is Dead

In this weeks episode, Maddie and Beth discuss Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. Within the episode Maddie and Beth start to lose their minds, discuss the treatment of women in the book and real life,  and wish that they had access to books like this when they were growing up. 


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Nov 02, 202001:44:21