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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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The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest in 30 minutes…
Jul 22, 202500:28:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re diving into the most powerful takeaways from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest aka the self-sabotage bible we didn’t know we needed. From turning pain into purpose to recognizing your patterns and finally breaking them, this book is filled with raw truths and gentle reminders that you are the only thing standing in your way… and that’s actually good news. Whether you’ve read the book or not, we’re breaking down the life lessons that hit the hardest and how to start climbing your own personal mountain, one mindset shift at a time.
Transcribe →Is Rhysand Actually The Villian? The ACOTAR Theory We Can’t Ignore
Jul 16, 202500:27:11Tap to summarizeThe EVIL RHYSAND THEORY that is all over my FYP and in the grooves of my brain that I simply need to discuss. Plus the book series I devoured in Europe and the recent update from SJM. LETS GO, BITCHES. Spoilers for ACOTAR & SJM***
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We Were Liars Review: THE PLOT TWIST, Summer Romance & The Adaptation
Jun 24, 202500:24:39Tap to summarizeSPOILER FREE! WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT WE WERE LIARS! The adaptation just dropped on Prime Video and I need to talk about both the book and the show.If you want a plot twist that will make you cry, scream, throw up in a good way then you’re in luck. I got you sorted.
Transcribe →WE’RE BACK! Reading Slumps & Booktok Propaganda I’m Not Falling For
Jun 24, 202500:31:25Tap to summarizeWE’RE ARE BACK!!! The Basic Bitch Book Club is BACK. Season 2 is back and better than ever in your earholes with even more smut, self-help and booktok. PLUS I AM THE AMBASSADOR FOR PRIME BOOK CLUB! Which means monthly episodes ranting and raving about the latest book to screen adaptations. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! This episode we jump into my reading slump and how to cure it plus the PROPAGANDA I am not falling for… BookTok Edition.
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The Courage To Be Disliked in 30 Minutes...
Apr 8, 202500:28:23Tap to summarizeAn episode for the people pleasers in the room? Hi, yes, YOU (and me lol). We're breaking down the top 3 life lessons from the global best-seller The Courage To Be Disliked. The book that has sold over 10 million copies and will rewire your brain to unlock the freedom to live an authentic, fun and whimsical LIFE. 💡 Reflection Prompt #1: What behavior or belief in your life are you currently blaming on your past? What would it mean to let go of that narrative—and what responsibility would that require?💡 Reflection Prompt #2: Where in your life are you modifying your choices to gain approval or avoid rejection? What would it look like to act based on your own beliefs, not others’ expectations?💡 Reflection Prompt #3:What would you do if you knew for sure that someone would dislike you for it—but you also knew it was right for you? Why aren’t you doing it already?
Transcribe →Powerless & Reckless Recap: Everything To Know Before Reading Fearless
Mar 31, 202500:43:51Tap to summarize(SPOILER WARNING: Powerless Series & Fourth Wing) The refresher we all need before reading Fearless which drops on the 8 April. Plus we break down a mind-blowing quote from my recent read and the three Stuff Your Kindle Events you need to pop on your calendar immediately. Stuff Your Kindle Days:04/04: NZ Indie Writers: Fantasy SYKD04/15-04/20: Indie Only Book Club: Fantastical Event SYKD04/22: Romance Book Blast
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