No Thanks We're Booked
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 152 ratingsLooking at life through a bookish lens, internet-turned-IRL friends, Katie and Mollie, swap stories about the books they're currently loving and the life they're currently living. Grab a cup of tea (or a Moscow Mule) as we chat about the intersection of books, faith, family, friendship, personality, and culture.
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Episode 41: All the Bookish and Preggo Things for our Final Season 2 Episode!
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWe’ve made it to the end of season 2, folks, and it’s bittersweet! Thank you sticking around if you’ve been listening this season. We’re taking a hiatus as we both have our babies in November, but we wanted to leave you with a fun Q&A of all things bookish, life, and motherhood! Books mentioned: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Things You Save In a Fire by Katherine Center How to Walk Away by Katherine Center The Penderwicks series by Jeanne Birdsall Station Eleven by Emily St. ...
Ep 40: Looking Forward to Fall Reading
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBHi friends! Today we’re talking about what books we’re looking forward to reading in the fall - specific titles as well as genres. We also contemplate what our reading lives will really look like with new babies in the picture. But before we get into all of that we discuss our cats, because who doesn’t love to hear some stories about Remus, Scout, Peaches, and Katie’s long-ago cat Bird (who was sweet but dumb). Books Mentioned The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall Ordinary Grace by W...
Interview with Best-Selling Author of Lock Every Door: Riley Sager
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHi readers! You're in for a treat today. We are so excited to have Riley Sager on the podcast, national and international best-selling author of Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied, and his new release that came out in July 2019, Lock Every Door. We loved picking Riley's brain all about what makes a great plot-twisty horror/thriller, how he got the inspiration to write about The Bartholomew—the creepy, gothic setting for Lock Every Door—his favorite characters to write about, and so, so much...
Episode 38: Instagram Made Us Do It
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBIn today’s episode, Mollie and Katie lament the onslaught of heartburn because their stomachs now reside in their throats. They discuss what they’re reading, the fact that their books have overlapped some this month, they wonder where all the time to read summer books has gone, and they guess each other’s favorite books that instagram made them read (or in Mollie’s case, what KATIE made her read…). Books Mentioned The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Lock Every Door by Rile...
Episode 37: Genre-Bending Books and Goodreads Nesting
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBHi friends! Today we're talking about our favorite genre-bending books (and some movies!). Let us know what some of your favorite "blends" are—and if you recommend an unlikely pairing! Books mentioned: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge Outlander by Diana Gabaldon American Gods by Neil Gaiman The Book Thief by Marku...
Episode 36: Crazy Similar Book Titles, Fun-Brow Books, and Transitions
June 26, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBIn today’s episode, Mollie and Katie catch up about traveling, what they’re reading (or NOT reading), similar book trends (how do you end up with three books with oddly similar titles), and the transitions that shape a life (and of course how we often find those real life transitions in the books we read). Books Mentioned The Well of Ascension/Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner The Most Fun We’ve Ever Had by ...
Episode 35: All About Buddy Reads
June 12, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWe’re talking all about buddy reads today! What makes a good buddy read, some of our favorite buddy reads, the difference between a book club and a buddy read, the benefits and the pitfalls of buddy reads, advice on how to find someone to buddy read with, and generally what makes them so great (and also challenging). Books Mentioned The Well of Ascension/Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner Forrest Gump by Winst...
Episode 34: Current Reads, Next Reads, and Overwhelmed with the TBR
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn today's episode, we discuss what we're currently reading, what we hope to pick up soon (hint: When your TBR list is long, it's overwhelming to know what to pick up next), Anne Bogel's summer reading list, why it's so hard to commit to series, and much more! Books mentioned: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Beartown by Fredrik Backman Us Against You by Fredrik Backman A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart Once Upo...
Episode 33: Daisy Jones and Nostalgia
May 15, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBIt’s appropriate that this episode comes out the Wednesday after Mother’s Day because Mollie and Katie - both - have a relevant announcement! You’ll have to listen to find out what it is. They also both read Daisy Jones and the Six and talk about the nostalgia surrounding the book and go off on some semi-relevant tangents? Books Mentioned: Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart Gone W...
Episode 32: Our Favorite Spring Reads!
May 01, 2019 10:36 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWe're sharing all of our favorite books to read in the spring—and because we're mood readers, it's quite an eclectic mix of genres/categories! Let us know what kind of books you like to read in the spring, or if you already have a set TBR. Books mentioned: Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bro...
Ep. 31 No Thanks We're Booked Recommends
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MBIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about how Middle Grade March is going (it's over now, but sheesh, this is what happens when you record ahead of time). But *mostly* we discuss all the things that we’ve enjoyed over the past few months, and we lament that we both can’t shake the winter illnesses. Books Mentioned/Recommended Sweep by Jonathan Auxier The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield ...
Ep. 30: Storytelling, Play, Fred Rogers, and the "Taco Book" ft. Barbara Ann
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBWe’re honored to have Katie’s sweet friend Barbara Ann on the podcast! She’s a storyteller and play expert, and she shares some fascinating insight into the meaning of interactive play and storytelling for young kids. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or neither, we think you'll be just as entranced by Barbara Ann's thoughts! Books mentioned: Bella and Bean by Rebecca Dotlich Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin Where to find Barbara Ann: Website: https://storiesandplay.com/ Sheep in...
Episode 29: Book to Movie Adaptations, the good the bad and the ugly
March 20, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about book to movie adaptations - good ones, bad ones, and ones that are yet to be; ones that are (maybe, don’t stone them) better than the book, ones we like better than the critics, and ones that don’t live up to the book at all. They mention SO MANY, and the list is far from exhaustive. They also reveal some unpopular bookish opinions (again, don’t stone them). Books/Movies Mentioned: The Warmth of Other Suns Virgil Wander My Sister the Seri...
Ep. 28: Book Tracking and Book Bullet Journals! | ft. Books Rachel Reads
March 06, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHi friends! We're excited to share this episode with Books Rachel Reads. She talks to us about book bullet journaling, and we discuss the challenges and joys of book tracking! Make sure to follow her on Instagram! Books mentioned: Self to Lose Self to Find by Marilyn Vancil Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney Other creators mentioned: Allie from SSR Podcast Anne Bogel’s Blog Follow us all over the inter...
Episode 27: Reading Goals, Reading Speed, and Zoe the Snake Dog
February 20, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBIn episode two Mollie and Katie talk about their reading goals and new years resolutions - such as they are - for 2019. They also lament their reading speed, reminisce about their Titanic obsessions, get excited about Middle Grade March, and talk about Mollie’s beloved pet, Zoe the Snake Dog. Books Mentioned Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Becoming (audiobook) by Mich...
Ep #26: Our Favorite Books of 2018! We're back for Season 2!
February 06, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWe're back and so excited for season two of the No Thanks We're Booked podcast! We want to know all of your favorite reads from 2018 and what you're most looking forward to reading in 2019. Books mentioned: Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray The Mothers by Brit Bennett An American Marriage by Tayari Jones You by Caroline Kepnes Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Adults by Caro...
Episode 25: Our Hubbies and the Holidays Season FINALE!
November 21, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWe dragged our husbands onto the podcast! If you can even hear us past all the laughter, we talked about Steve's and Aaron's reading taste, Mollie Mayhem and Katie Chaos moments, our favorite books and Thanksgiving sides (after much deliberation), and much more! Thanks so much for sticking with us for an entire season, listeners! We're so thankful for you, and we're excited for season 2! Stay booked, and stay tuned for more information on what's coming next! We'll see you in 2019! Books...
Episode 24: Currently Reading, Catch Up, and Season Two Excitement!
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWelcome to our penultimate episode of No Thanks We’re Booked’s Season One! Today Mollie and Katie chat about what they’re reading, catch up a little bit, and talk about all the exciting things they hope for in Season Two. They’re not going anywhere! Just taking a little break over the holidays to plan and gear up for things to come! Email the podcast at [email protected] to give us some feedback (just be gentle). Things Mentioned Tawny Man Trilogy (spoke about Fool’s Ques...
Episode 23: Why YA Books Matter + Publishing Process ft. Author K. B. Hoyle
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHi listeners! As I mentioned in the beginning of this episode, we wanted to apologize for the audio quality—we had some audio tech issues, but we wanted to try and save this episode because we LOVED talking with Karin so much! Though it’s a bit muffled, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. We talk about Karin’s publishing journey, what it’s like to be an author, why YA is so important, and so much more! Plus, some fun stories about Katie and Karin as kids (Mollie wishes she had been fri...
Episode 22: Halloween with Books in the Freezer
October 31, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHAPPY HALLOWEEN FRIENDS! We hope you’re having a very spooky day! Today, we are so excited to talk with our friend Stephanie from Books in the Freezer - a podcast dedicated to horror books. We talk about the fact that Mollie and Katie are big scaredy cats and don’t read much horror (well, Mollie never, and Katie rarely) and how to dip your toes into the genre if you never have before. Stephanie is SO much fun and SO articulate. We hope you enjoy listening to her talk about this particular br...
Episode 21: Bookish Problems When the Struggle Is Real
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWell friends, we asked, and you answered. We're sharing ALL of our bookish problems in this new episode! What do you do when all your library holds come in at once? Want to read diversely, but don't know where to start? How do you push past the fear of annotating? How do you prioritize reading over responsibilities in life? Do you pick the new release or a backlist title for your next read? How do you get over reading slumps? We attempt to offer advice in this episode, and if we don't ha...
Episode 20: Halloween Reading, ER Binging, and Near Death Experiences
October 17, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLast month, Katie and Mollie read I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death by Maggie O’Farrell for the No Thanks, We’re Booked book club and were inspired to talk about their own (sort of) near death experiences. We all have ‘em, even if they don’t feel eventful. M & K even share some of the stories that you, our listeners, sent in to us. We love when you chime in, friends! Books/Media Mentioned The Ice Twins by S. K. Tremayne At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon Outlander by Di...
Episode 19: Favorite Classics—Ours and Yours!
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHi everyone! This was such a special episode for us because we got to hear some of YOUR favorite classics! Thanks to all our listeners who sent in audio clips. You inspired us to read new and revisit old classics! Books mentioned: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Great Expectations by Charles Dickens David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Middlemarch by George Eliot Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell ...
Episode 18 - Favorite Books of ALL TIME
October 03, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie attempt to name their favorite books of all time. And they mostly accomplish it. But it’s hard when you’ve got favorites that span categories...should favorite children’s books be lumped in with favorite adult books? Should favorite fantasy be mixed in with favorite literary fiction? The struggle to pick favorite books is real, friends. The struggle is real. IT’S SO HARD. Books Mentioned Always and Forever Lara Jean by Jenny Han I Am I Am I Am by Magg...
Episode 17: Fame, Power, and the Carls ft. Author Hank Green
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBChatting with vlogbrothers cohost and debut author Hank Green was such a treat, friends! We talked about his new book, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, and the motivation behind it, what it was like working on it, what it has to say about power, internet fame, and how culture deals with the uncertain and unknown. This is an important book, listeners, and we're so thankful to Hank for writing it (not to mention it's a total page-turner!). Go buy his book today! Follow Hank if you someh...
Ep. 16 To Re-Read or Not To Re-Read
September 19, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBToday Mollie and Katie catch up a little bit about their busy summers before diving into talking about all things re-reads. We talk about all the reasons for re-reading and we mention a few of the books we’ve re-read ourselves. We even drop a Friends reference or two...because there’s a Friends reference for every situation in life. So says Katie, anyway. Books Mentioned Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos...
Episode 15: What We're Currently Reading, Book-to-Movie Adaptations, and more!
September 12, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHi friends and readers! Katie and I spent this entire episode catching up on what we've been reading (and the book-to-movie adaptations we've been watching), including Anne of Green Gables, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Crazy Rich Asians, Walk Two Moons, and so much more. Check it out and let us know what you're currently reading! Books mentioned: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Love That Dog by Sharon Creech Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgo...
Episode 14: Disability Representation in Books, Anne of Green Gables, and Bookish Would You Rathers
September 05, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn today’s episode, Kenzie, Mollie’s IRL friend, avid reader, and Special Education Teacher joins us to talk about disability representation in books. We discuss great books where the main characters have a disability, some not so great books, and we discuss the need for more disabilities represented across genres, and done well. Kenzie also loves Anne of Green Gables, so we gush about our favorite carrot top and try not to leave Mollie behind (who was four pages into reading the book while ...
Episode 13: Catching Up, The Great Alone, Unpopular Opinions, and More!
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBToday, we're catching up in a rather informal, chatty episode! We talk about what's going on in life, what we're reading (and we GUSH about The Great Alone), and answer some rapid-fire questions, including: Favorite summer read? Unpopular bookish opinions? Where would you live if you could live anywhere? What books have gotten you through a rough patch? Books mentioned: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Nevermoor b...
Episode 12 Transformation Stories
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about all kinds transformation stories. We mention how most good stories include transformation but how that may be different from a transformation story. And we talk about the transformations we’ve gone through in our own life. This episode was recorded the day after we recorded another episode, so we switch things up a little bit and talk about the books we want to read next rather than what we’re currently reading. AND we talk about the author dinn...
Episode 11: Unlock Creativity ft. Gilmore Girls Actress Keiko Agena
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWe're so thrilled to get to talk to Keiko Agena, artist, actress, and author of No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists. Keiko is best known for her role as Lane Kim on the TV show Gilmore Girls, which just so happens to be a favorite show of ours! We loved diving into what makes this workbook/creative journal so special, and how Keiko Agena encourages people to put aside pressures of perfection to embrace beautifully flawed art! We talked about finding your "artist" voice...
Episode 10: Moving Across the Country ft. Julie from A Girl and a Book
August 08, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn today's episode, we chat with Julie from A Girl and a Book all about what it's like to move across the country, our favorite books that have a big move or road trip plot, and a lot of other bookish things, like insta love in books, the idea of book flights, DNFing books, and much, much more. Books mentioned: Red Clocks by Lenni Zumas The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan ...
Episode 9: Interview with NYT Bestselling Author of Ghosted: Rosie Walsh
August 01, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis may be our favorite episode YET! In today’s episode, Mollie and Katie have a delightful conversation with Rosie Walsh, the debut author of the book Ghosted (released last week in the US). Rosie was a joy to speak with: articulate, insightful, and warm - much like the book she wrote. We learn all sorts of things about Rosie’s experience writing Ghosted, we all share the craziest stories of ghosting we’ve ever heard, and we even get to hear a little about Rosie’s next book. We think you’l...
Episode 8: It's a Small World After All
July 25, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn today’s Episode we talk about small world moments, how they differ from serendipitous encounters, and how sometimes they can be a little bit of both. We give small world examples from our own lives and we share some of the stories we received from YOU, our lovely listeners. As per usual, we talk about the books we’ve been reading (spoiler alert, we were still in the middle of reading slumps while recording this episode), and we ALSO discuss books we think haven’t gotten the attention they...
Episode 7: Midyear Favorite Books!
July 18, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today's episode, we talk about all our favorite books so far in 2018, whether rereads "count" as favorites, and whether the reading experience can be just as good as the book itself. We drop some amazing middle grade titles, some classics (let's be real...this is all Katie), and gush about how wonderful you all have been since we launched the podcast. Books mentioned: Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab Whichwood...
Episode 6: All about Reading Slumps
July 11, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about all things reading slumps—and how we get out of them. We also chat about starting our BookTube channels and some of our challenges/fears with that bookish adventure! Books mentioned: How to Walk Away by Katherine Center Emily's Quest by L. M. Montgomery Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Uncommon Type by Tom H...
Episode 5: Monthly Favorites (books, moments, products, recipes, etc.)!
July 04, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about all our favorites: books, clothing brands, recipes, drinks, moments, etc. As always, we talk about the books we're currently reading and the life we're currently loving! Links to all the stuff we mentioned: Burt's Bees tinted lip balm (we love sweet violet and rose!) 7up Margarita mix Cilantro-lime chicken with mango avocado salsa recipe Book sleeves from @booknerdnative Uniqlo (retail company) One Loved Babe (boutique) Silicon Valley (T...
Episode 4: Do What You Love and You'll Never Work a Day in Your Life...or Not?
June 27, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about how our reading has been slow, but good, what author we’d like to go on a tropical besties vacay with, and how Jeremiah Land from Peace Like a River is full of boundless wisdom. We also ponder the question: do you have to love your job? Very existential of us. Books Mentioned: Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Liane Moriarty (author of such books as Big Little Lies an...
Episode 3: Reader Identity as Kids, Narnia, and Keeping a Diary
June 20, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn today's episode, we chat about our reader identities as kids, reluctant readers, why and how we kept diaries growing up, our favorite/first books we loved as kids, and so much more! Drop us a line at [email protected] to tell us what you were like as a little reader! Books mentioned: Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell The Wonder by Emma Donoghue Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Echo by Pam Munoz Rya...
Episode 2: What's Your Number? Or, Let's Talk About the Enneagram
June 13, 2018 02:35 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWelcome to Episode 2! Today Mollie and Katie attempt to explain the enneagram, complete with bookish characters for each of the nine types. We are upfront with the disclaimer that we are NOT enneagram experts. We just love it and its use as tool to help us grow. It’s also a great vehicle through which to make fun of ourselves, which we do a lot. Come join us in our self-deprecation! Books/Media Mentioned Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell Eleanor Oliphant is Completely ...
Episode 0: Welcome to No Thanks We're Booked!
June 13, 2018 01:45 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBWE'RE SO EXCITED! Welcome to Episode 0, No Thanks We're Booked—the bookish and not-so-bookish podcast! We talk about all the things here, usually with a Moscow Mule in hand. Come get to know us in this minisode and see why we decided to dive into the world of podcasting. We hope you'll stick around and #subscribe! Website: nothankswerebooked.com Patreon: Patreon.com/nothankswerebooked Twitter: Twitter.com/nothxwerebooked Instagram: Instagram.com/nothxwerebooked
Episode 1: In Defense of Internet Friendships
June 13, 2018 01:44 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWelcome to episode 1! Can you tell we're excited? So much squealing happening! In today's episode, we talk about what we're reading, how Katie and I met, what we think about internet friendships, what OTHER people think about OUR internet friendships, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us all over the internet! Website:https://www.nothankswerebooked.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nothankswerebooked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not...