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Basic Bitch Book Club
Hosted by Alex Hourigan · EN
Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites, and a little sprinkle of self-help to keep it real.
Whether you're an ACOTAR girlie or Atomic Habits obsessed, this podcast is the love child for readers who love to escape into a fantasy world with a cherry on top of self improvement.
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NEW ACOTAR 6 Theories I Can't Stop Thinking About
Mar 2000:22:59Tap to summarizeWe’re breaking down the wildest ACOTAR 6 theories after Sarah J. Maas’ latest interview, and honestly… some of these are starting to feel real. From Mor’s hidden powers to crossover clues and mating bond drama, these are the theories we cannot stop thinking about.Thank you Audible for making this episode of BBBC happen. Listen to Full Throttle out now.
Transcribe →Everything You Missed From the Sarah J. Maas' Call Her Daddy Interview (No Spoilers)
Mar 500:36:00Tap to summarizeSPOILER FREE! I've broken down all the juicy parts book by book so you can skip to which part you want to listen to!Time Chapters: ACOTAR: 7:45 - 22:19Crescent City: 22:19 - 24:29Throne Of Glass 24:29 - 31:30Sarah J. Maas just appeared on Call Her Daddy and the internet is losing it. So we listened to the entire interview and broke down everything you might have missed.In this episode we go book by book through the Sarah J. Maas universe including A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), Throne of Glass, and Crescent City to unpack the biggest reveals, behind-the-scenes insights, and fan theories she hinted at during the interview.We cover what Sarah J. Maas said about her writing process, the future of the ACOTAR series, how her characters come to life, and the moments that have BookTok and the fantasy community buzzing.If you’re a Sarah J. Maas fan, ACOTAR reader, or BookTok fantasy lover, this is your no-spoiler breakdown of the Call Her Daddy interview.Perfect for fans of:Sarah J. Maas • ACOTAR • Crescent City • Throne of Glass • fantasy romance • BookTok books
Transcribe →The Housemaid Review & Our Adaptation Expectations (SPOILER FREE!)
Dec 2600:21:49Tap to summarizeA thriller set in the world of wealth, power, and professionally cleaned bathrooms? Say less. We’re diving into The Housemaid, where every polished surface hides a dirty secret. We talk pacing, unpredictability, and why the plot twist deserves a standing ovation. Plus our excitement for the movie adaptation. This book is unhinged in the best way. 10/10 for suspense, 100/10 for stress.
Transcribe →Kingfisher, Quicksilver & Brimstone: Callie Hart On What To Know Before BOOK 2
Nov 1300:27:36Tap to summarize[QUICKSILVER SPOILERS!] ✨ Callie Hart joins the Basic Bitch Book Club to chat my FAVOURITE BOOK ever, Quicksilver. We chat how she knew Kingfisher before he arrived on the page, what to expect for book 2 and so much more. I'm so excited for Brimstone I could pee. Check back soon for a Quicksilver by Callie Hart recap.
Transcribe →ACOTAR: Who is Azriel's Mate? Every Elain, Gwyn and Bryce Theory
Oct 2100:27:29Tap to summarizeLOCK IN, BITCHES! The highly requested Azriel's Mate theory episode is here and we discuss all the evidence and arguments to whether Elain, Gwyn or Bryce could be the Shadow Singer's one true love. ENJOY.
Transcribe →Red Flag or Green Flag: Book Boyfriends Edition
Oct 1500:27:38Tap to summarizeLock in cause we are in for a silly goofy time where I pretend I actually have a chance with these fictional characters and play red flag green flag with iconic book boyfriends.Thank you to Prime Book Club for helping make this podcast happen!
Transcribe →Spicy Book Confessions: Tropes vs. Plot, Special Edition FOMO & more
Sep 1900:23:12Tap to summarizeBookTok isn’t just about swooning over annotated romances and sprayed-edge hardcovers — it’s also the internet’s hottest arena for bookish debates. In this episode we’re spilling the tea on the spiciest takes lighting up your For You page: from the rise of “spice over substance,” to the collector’s-edition industrial complex, to whether every viral book really needs a screen adaptation. We’ll unpack why these opinions matter, how they’re reshaping what publishers release, and what readers actually want from their next binge read.
Transcribe →SYDNEY! We're having a SPICY Booktok meet up!
Sep 1900:01:22Tap to summarizeWanna come down and chat spicy audiobooks over spicy chicken? Come down to Wingboy Sydney Darling Square at 12:30 to meet me and chat all things audiobooks and score 3 months of Free audible with your meal.
Transcribe →Does The Summer Romance Trope Still Hit?
Sep 400:22:38Tap to summarizeToday we're chatting the summer romance trope and whether it still hits like it used to. Diving into nostalgic page-to-screen adaptations from the 2000s like The Notebook and The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants we investigate how this trope has changed over time and comparing it to Prime Video's latest book adaptation, The Map That Leads To You.Thanks you to Prime Video & Prime Book Club for making this episode of the Basic Bitch Book Club Happen.
Transcribe →NEW Fourth Wing Confirmations & Theories: Xaden's Chapter, Dragons Lying & MORE
Aug 1300:27:04Tap to summarizeDiving headfirst into the juiciest Fourth Wing Book 4 theories that are taking over BookTok. From shocking plot twists fans are predicting, to sneaky foreshadowing we swear Rebecca Yarros hid in plain sight, we’re breaking it all down. SPOILERS FOR FOURTH WING, IRON FLAME & ONYX STORM.
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