Books Over Coffee
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -***ON HIATUS***Two Bookstagrammers talking about their opinions and love of books, genres, childhood favourites and SOO much more. All with a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) in hand. *Some episodes contain language and spoilers - please be sure to read episode description before listening to each episode!*
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The Ultimate Power of Friendship
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHello Bookies and welcome to the newest episode of Books Over Coffee. Recorded all the way back in the summer of 2021, Stephanie and Kristen had too much wine and went down a nostalgia trip talking about their favorite animes and mangas. From Attack on Titan to Inuyasha to Sailor Moon, they recount all the tropes, moments and scenes that make a series so alluring and bingeworthy! Join us in this week's episode of Books Over Coffee and let us know what your favorite animes and manga are! Yo...
Badass Ladies!
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome to our new episode! Today, Stephanie and Kristen sit down to discuss not only the female characters they love but also break down why. What is it about certain characters that have impacted Steph and Kristen in such a profond way? What is it about others that really grind their gears? Join us in this week's episode of Books Over Coffee and let us know whihc female characters you love the most and why! You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_sp...
Booktok Made Me Do It
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHello Bookies and Bookworms! Welcome to a new episode of Books Over Coffee. Today, Kristen and Stephanie talk about popular books on booktok, which ones they have read and which ones they are curious about. Let us know which books tiktok made you buy! You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Tiktok @thewitchthatreads Happy Listening Bookies
Chapter 55 - Mist and Fury
March 02, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIf you know, you know! Stephanie and Kristen continue their journey through the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas with their review of book 2, A Court of Mist and Fury. Steph read this for the first time and Kristen has read it a million times. Have their opinions on certain characters changed? How do they feel about the series so far? Listen today to find out! Have your read you read A Court of Mist and Fury? Which character is your favorite? We want to hear from you. You can find us on I...
A Court Of Thorns and Roses Spoilercast
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBAfter over a year, Kristen has finally convinced Stephanie to read ACOTAR. Join them as they share their thoughts on the plot, characters, and world building. All the good, bad, ugly will be discussed as well as Stephanie's hopes for the rest of the series and Kristen's knowing giggles. Did you like this book? What did you think? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife Goodreads @thewitchthatread...
A Crown Of Gilded Bones - Spoilercast
February 09, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBThis week, Stephanie and Kristen jump back into the world of From Blood and Ash by reviewing the third book in series : A Crown of Gilded Bones. Find out what they liked, what they didn't like, as well as their predictions and hops for book 4 in the series! Did you like this book? Are you excited for The War Of Two Queens? Connect with us and let us know! You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brill...
It's Aurora's End As We Know It
January 26, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBAnd we're NOT fine! The last book in the Aurora Cycle is here and Stephanie and Kristen have a lot of feelings about it. Join them as they reminisce on the series that marked a new chapter in their friendship and served as a starting point for this very podcast. You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Happy Listening Bookies
Guess Who's Back? Back Again
January 12, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWE.ARE.BACK!!! That's right bookies, our hiatus is officially over and we could not be more excited! Join us this week as we talk about where we've been, our new upload schedule, and all the books in between. You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Happy Listening Bookies
In Our Town Of Halloween
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBHappy Halloween Bookies! It's the most wonderful time of the year! We have pumpkins, spooks, and scares. Join Stephanie and Kristen as they talk about their favorite horror books and break down horror as a genre.
A One Night Stand Alone
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to our new episode! Why should a story end after one book? Are certain novels meant to have sequels? Are there genres that work better as a stand alone than as a series? Join Steph and Kristen as they dive into the topic of stand alone novels, the best ones they've read, and all over a cup of coffee.
Gods And Monsters : Closure and Catharsis
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIt's finally here! The long awaited spoilercast of the final book in Shelby Mahurin's Serpent and Dove series. Join Steph and Kristen as they unpack their thoughts and feelings about the epic conclusion to this story. Find out once and for all if Stephanie is actually over the events of Blood and Honey.
What's Been Going One?
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBGood Morning Bookies, Bookworms, Book-stagramers! Welcome to this week's episode, in which Kristen and Stephanie catch up on their reading goals, address the gap in uploads over the last couple of months, and their book plans for the rest of the year. All over a glass of wine and cozy sweaters.
Tell Me About Your Childhood
September 22, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHello Bookies! This week we're delving into the books that made an impact on our childhoods and might explain why we now like certain books and genres as adults. Let us know which books shaped your childhood!
Obsidio: The Monster is Me
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOur official spoiler cast of Obsidio - the last installment of the Illuminae Files! Come laugh, cry and so much more!
10 Things We Hate About Books
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode we go over all the different things about books don't like about books. From how the books looks, tropes and even some plot things. Let us know your thoughts and feelings! You can follow us on instagram @_booksovercoffee @brill_spiceoflife @thewitchthatreads OR on Goodreads @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
Gemina: Boy You've Got the Sweetest Touch
August 11, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBOUR SPOILER CAST OF GEMINA! It's finally here! Listen to us laugh and cry over this amazing series! You can follow us on instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND ON GOODREADS @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
Sequel my Sequel
August 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBOur first episode of season 3!!! Welcome back bookies & bookworms! In this episode we cover what we like and don't like about sequels and trilogies. Listen to the fun, laughs and potential tears!! Let us know your thoughts on sequels! What makes or breaks them for you? You can find us on instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
Raising Indigenous Voices
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis episode is a little different from our normal ones. In light of everything happening in Canada we thought it was important to highlight Indigenous books, businesses & podcasts to help raise their voices and spread awareness. Below is a link to the google document that highlights all the resources, businesses, books and podcasts! Please take the time to look into them!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/12R-Er51EviZHAOf4j5Ej8xAOP3PDiacWsSIQSNLttwY/edit#
Kingdom of Flesh and Fire: Idiots & Intimacy
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis is our official spoiler cast of A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by JLA! We go through our thoughts on the plot, characters, background and so much more! You can find us on Instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife OR on Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
We Love with PRIDE
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode we highlight LGBTQ+ authors and characters! Give special shoutouts, and tell you guys which of these books is on our TBR for the year <3. Spreading love!!
Exposed! All About the Podcasters
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode we decided to do something a little different. A way for you guys to get to know us a little better. We decided to divulge 10 facts about us! Some have to do with books, some have nothing to do with books! Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Tell us something about you! You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Happy Listening Bookies
A Dirty Job: KITTY
June 09, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThis is our official spoilercast review of A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Get ready for laughing, ridiculousnous and so much more. So much so it can't even be described in the comments. You can follow us on Instagram at: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife ALSO on goodreads at: @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Oh The Places We Could Go
June 02, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode we decide to do some travelling.... Well travelling to book worlds that is! We talk about all the world building, and the worlds we would love to see and visit (if we could). Let us know where you would like to go! You can find us on Instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife ALSO on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
If You Could Reread it Blind
May 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn this episode we take on the fun challenge of picking a few books that we wish we could go into blind again. Books that we have read previously and loved so much, but would love to read them for the first time again! Let us know what books you would do that for! You can find us on instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads @thewitchthateads @brilldisguise
The Ex Talk: Steve Rogers Goldstein
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode we cover our official review of The Ex Talk! We talk about our favourite moments, characters, plot and so much more - with a lot of laughing and fun! Don't miss out! You can follow us on instagram at: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife OR on Goodreads at: @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
20 Questions: Kristen's Revenge
May 12, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode Kristen FINALLY gets Stephanie back for Burn, Rewrite or Reread. It took some time, it took some planning but it happened! Listen to see what happens!! You can find us on Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Tag You're It Too!
May 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode we steal book tags from a couple of book tubers and get some interesting results! We talk about light hearted books, heavy fantasy books, and get into some serious discussion!! You can follow us on Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @brill_spiceoflife @thewitchthatreads & On Goodreads @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
When the Side Characters are Better
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode - we cover how the side characters made the book! Sometimes we come across books where the main characters aren't the best, but the side character MORE than make for them! Let us know what your thoughts are! You can find us on Instagram at @_booksovercoffee @brill_spiceoflife @thewitchthatreads AND on Goodreads @brilldisguise @thewitchthatreads
From Blood and Ash: We Will Gush
April 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFINALLY our review of From Blood and Ash - just in time for A Crown of Gilded Bones to come out! We talk about the banter, the spicy scenes, and so much more! You Can Find us on Instagram @_booksovercoffee and Twitter @booksocoffee As well as on Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Hanging Out With My Favourite Cinnamon Roll ~ Feat. Eric
April 14, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome to our New Episode of Books Over Coffee! Where we bring on Eric to talk about why we love books!! In this episode we talk about reading preferences, and so much more!
Book Tinder + March Wrap Up
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBYes... You read the title right. We are playing book tinder on this weeks episode! Swipe Right, or Swipe Left! We also talk about our March Wrap up!! Let us know if you agree with our decisions! You can find us on: Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife OR on Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Happy Reading Bookies!!
Nevernight: The Fangirl Edition
March 31, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode we cover our review of Nevernight! Plus some SUPER exciting news and fangirl moments! Join us as we gush and laugh!! Don't forget to let us know what you're favourite Jay Kristoff book is! You can find us on Instagram @_booksovercoffee As well as on goodreads at: @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise Stay Safe!
Burn, Rewrite OR Reread
March 24, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWelcome to our episode of books over coffee. This week Steph surprised Kristen with a really mean game... where we randomly selected 3 books from a hat and had to choose whether to burn them, reread them or rewrite them. Be prepared for the heart break, the "oh nos" and the laughing! If you want to learn more you can find us on Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife OR on goodreads! @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Blood and Honey: Emotional Meltdowns
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis is our official review of Blood and Honey - the second book in the Serpent and Dove Series. In this we talk about all the characters, the plot, the emotional ups and downs, and of course... our own reactions! You can find us on: Instragram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads! @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Imagining Books as Video Games
March 10, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode we crash into the video game industry discussing which books we believe would make amazing games! We talk about the books that were made into games, what made them great, and books that could potentially do well as a video games (and discussing what type of video game they should be). It doesn't always have to be a Movie Adaptation! If you want to you can find us on Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND on goodreads! @thewitchthatreads @...
Get to Know our Cohost Stephanie!
March 03, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWelcome Back Bookstagrammers, Bookies & Bookworms! This week we are getting to know our beautiful cohost Stephanie!! Since she has joined our Bookie family we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know more about her reading habits, likes and more! If you want to find us you can follow us on instagram at @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife OR on goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Valentines Book Tags
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis episode covers two different Valentines Day Book Tags because... well why not?! From romances, to marriage of convenience, hate to love and oh ya... dystopian novels! Find us on instagram! @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife AND find out what we are reading on GoodReads! @thewitchthatreads @brilldisguise
Serpent & Dove: Big Titty Liddy
February 10, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB*** SPOILER ALERT Our review of Serpent and Dove!!! We cover the characters, the magic system, our official MVP and of course... Big Titty Liddy!! You Can Check us Out on the following: Instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife Good Reads @thewitchthatreads & @brilldisguise
January Wrap Up!!!
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode we cover all the books we read in January!! We give you our own personal dimple ratings, the books we enjoyed, our thoughts (without too much spoilers) and more!
Illuminae: 1 Million Dimples
January 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOur Spoiler Review of Illuminae by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman!! Super Excited to get to FINALLY talk about this book and the many dimples it has won from us! We talk about the characters, the plot, the banter, and so much more!!! Don't forget to look us up on Instagram and Good Reads! Insta @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_spiceoflife GoodReads thewitchthatreads brill diguise
Tag You're It!
January 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn This Episode we go through a couple of the book tags we found on BookTube! We thought this would be a fun conversation starter and the questions are always super interesting!!! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_disguise and Goodreads! thewitchthatreads brilldiguise
Daisy Jones and The Six: Welcome to the 1970s
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB*** SPOILER ALERT Our Review of Daisy Jones and The Six! We cover life in the 1970s, our favourite characters, the flaws and soo much more! To find out more about us you can follow us on: Instagram @_booksovercoffee @thewitchthatreads @brill_disguise Goodreads @thewitchthatreads @brilldiguise
Most Anticipated Reads of 2021
January 06, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBHere it is guys! The every growing TBR continues with these books that are coming out THIS YEAR!!! We don't know about you guys but we GUSH over the books we are super excited about!!! Don't forget to let us know what books you're excited about! You can find us on goodreads - thewitchthatreads & brilldisguise Also on Instagram @_booksovercoffee As well as @thewitchthatreads @brill_disguise
The Ultimate Debate: Audiobook, Ebook or Physical Book
December 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHere it is! We cover the all time debate that every bookworm duo has to have... Which is better the audiobook, the ebook or the physical book?
Aurora Burning: Burning for Banter
December 23, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB**SPOILERS ALERT This episode covers the review of Aurora Burning, the second installment of the Aurora Cycle series by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman. We talk about our favourite moments, what our likes and dislikes were - and OH YES more banter and brood. Does it get any better?
Midnight Sun: Nostalgia Goggles are Off
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB**SPOILER ALERT This is our official review of Midnight Sun - where our nostalgia glasses were officially ripped off. We laughed, we cried and OH LORD we ranted!! Beware twilight saga fans, this will not be kind.
Garbage Hearts
December 09, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB**POSSIBLE SPOILERS** Our Official Episode on our personal Book Crack. The genres, character tropes and romance tropes that make our trash hearts beat faster. We go through it all! Comment below some of your favourites!!!
The Books They Made Us Read
December 02, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSPOILER ALERT *** POSSIBLE TRIGGERS Welcome Back to Books Over Coffee!! Today we talk about the books we read that we weren't fond of! We cover books they forced us to read in school, books we probably should have DNF & the books we were excited about that disappointed! All over coffee & wine! What was your least favourite book? **Language & Adult Content
Aurora Rising: Banter + Brood
November 25, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB*** SPOILER ALERT WELCOME BACK Bookies! This podcast covers our review of Aurora Rising plus some announcements and changes to the podcast! We hope you enjoy!! Don't forget to leave a review and comment below on books or topics you would like us to cover!!
Book Clubs: What happens in Book Club stays in Book Club
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn this episode I am joined by two of the three founders of Lit Savant Book Club. These wonderful ladies, Iliana & Alma walk me through how their book clubs work, their experiences and favourite reads.... with wine. Book Club: Instagram @litsavant Twitter @SavantLit Alma: Instagram @astridfayereads Iliana Instagram @winederlustreader ME: Instagram @_booksovercoffee & @thewitchthatreads Twitter @BooksoCoffee