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The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Jess & Jess
84 episodes
6 days ago
Are you a fan of books but don’t have time for the commitments of a book club? Do you wish you could get an honest review of popular releases to know if they are worth your time? If you answered "yes" to any one of those questions then this podcast is for you. Whether you are an active book reader or prefer watching that hot new drama on Netflix, this podcast has something to offer. Join your hosts and IRL friends, Louisville Jess and PNW Jess, as they get together from opposite ends of the country for some friendly banter and honest reviews.
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Are you a fan of books but don’t have time for the commitments of a book club? Do you wish you could get an honest review of popular releases to know if they are worth your time? If you answered "yes" to any one of those questions then this podcast is for you. Whether you are an active book reader or prefer watching that hot new drama on Netflix, this podcast has something to offer. Join your hosts and IRL friends, Louisville Jess and PNW Jess, as they get together from opposite ends of the country for some friendly banter and honest reviews.
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The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 82 - SCREEEEECH - Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

When life gives you insomnia, move back home and try to find your childhood friend that's now a ghost. Life has thrown us some curveballs in personal lives so we are a little late on publishing this episode. Check out our thoughts on our first Riley Sager book and if we will be reading another in the future!!

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8 months ago
30 minutes 2 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 81 - Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

We are back from our holiday hiatus! Join us as we catch you up on what we have been reading over our impromptu break and what we have coming up on the podcast next time.

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9 months ago
41 minutes 28 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 80 - A Bloody Tale of THIRST by Marina Yuszczuk

A book told in two parts over centuries in the up and coming city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our main character is a female vampire whose name we never find out. Tune in to hear what our thoughts were about this vampire that chose NOT to repeat high school over and over again.

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11 months ago
48 minutes 37 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep. 79 This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer

Let's keep the spooky vibes going! We have a Kentucky author on the docket this week. If you love climbing, haunted places and multiple POV books then this will be your jam!

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12 months ago
36 minutes 15 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 78 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

TW - Cannibalism, Sexual Assault, Killing

This is a book about two serial killers falling in love so, you have been warned. It's such a fun show!

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1 year ago
41 minutes 9 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 77 - Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Another week, another book! A Lyle Jess pick this week, we are back on the romantasy train.

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1 year ago
43 minutes 56 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 76 - Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

There is so much to discuss in this episode! We had a wonderful time talking about Such a Fun Age. A recommended read for many people.



Please note: our recording didnt fully download so it will cut off randomly at the end, so sorry!!

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1 year ago
40 minutes 58 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 75 - Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton or Draco from Harry Potter

Join us on today's episode as we reminisce about our childhood crush, Tom Felton. We have LOTS of opinions on this memoir, hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago
37 minutes 44 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 74 - Dear Carhartt - It Ends With Us The Movie

TW - Domestic Violence

A quick review of the It Ends With Us Movie and an overview of the drama going on within the cast. Justin Baldoni or Blake Lively?

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1 year ago
20 minutes 5 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 73 - Doing What it Takes - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

Trigger Warning - SA, drugs

Today on the podcast we are discussing a difficult read for both of us but one that needs more exposure.

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1 year ago
43 minutes 19 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 72 - Let's KNOT Mention it - Bride by Ali Hazelwood

On today's show we discuss the popular booktok book, Bride by Ali Hazelwood!

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1 year ago
36 minutes 58 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep. 71 - What Was I made For? Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Trigger Warnings - mentions of SA, abuse in a relationship

A story of an AI sex robot and her owner. Not at all like Lars and the Real Girl, but kind of.

Listen as we chat about how much Doug pissed us off and why Annie deserves so much better.

An out of the norm, science fiction book for us to read but definitely worth the listen!

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1 year ago
38 minutes 35 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep. 70 - Let's Chortle Shall We? Funny Story by Emily Henry

This week's episode we are discussing Funny Story by Emily Henry, a PNW Jess pick. This is the second Emily Henry book that has been discussed on the podcast. Louisville Jess was not a fan of the first book, will this one change her mind? Tune in to find out!


Two weeks from now we will be discussing Annie Bot by Sierra Greer.

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1 year ago
34 minutes 53 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep. 69 - We are back, again! For reals this time!

Welcome back to the Bookish Round Up! We have missed creating this show and sharing our thoughts and ramblings with each other and with you. Check out today's episode to hear what we have been up to over the almost two years that we have been away.


We have new episodes recorded and ready for you, can't wait for you to listen.

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1 year ago
39 minutes 42 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 68 - If God Knew Karen He Would Understand - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
TW: Eating Disorder, Parental Abuse, Sexual Abuse The memoir that every millenial woman is reading and talking about. Reach out to an eating disorder hotline for more information about signs, symptoms and treatment options for eating disorders. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) runs a free, confidential hotline available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am EST – 9:00 pm EST and Friday, 9:00 am EST– 5:00 pm EST. Refer to their website for a list of holidays when the hotline is not available. NEDA also provides instant messaging and texting options. Call 1-800-931-2237 Text “NEDA” to 741-741
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3 years ago
50 minutes 15 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 67 - We are back baby! Life and Podcast Updates

Did you miss us? We sure missed you! 

We are so excited to be back from out break! As you can tell we are now The Bookish Roundup! As much as we loved the name Outta Five Stars it was time for an upgrade. 

Hit play to know what we've been up to over the past couple of months and for a sneak peak into what we've got planned coming up for the podcast!

Thanks for tuning in! We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review.

Find us at www.outtafivestars.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @TheBookishRoundup. 

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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3 years ago
25 minutes 6 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 66 - Definitely Was Not for Us - Black Buck Mateo Askaripour

We are back with another episode! Today we are discussing Black Buck. It was an interesting read since neither of us know the New York City or Sales lifestyle. Thanks for tuning in! We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review. 

Find us at www.outtafivestars.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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3 years ago
32 minutes 46 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 65 - Sexy Blue Aliens - Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
*Lots of spoilers*ADULT CONTENT - if you couldn't tell by the title ;) Ice Planet Barbarians has been all over BookTok and PNW Jess just HAD to read it so of course Louisville Jess had to know what it was all about. If you want to hear about the book but don't feel like it will be your vibe, make sure you hit play on the episode to find out what it's all about.  Thanks for tuning in! We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review. Find us at www.outtafivestars.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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3 years ago
33 minutes 23 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 64 - Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson with Guest Angie from @angieoverbooked

*Spoilers in this episode*

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we are joined by Angie from Instagram's @angieoverbooked as we talk about the historical fiction novel, Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Listen as we talk to Angie about her bookish tendencies and why she was hesitant to pick up this book and read it. 

Thanks for tuning in! 

We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review. 

Find us at www.outtafivestars.com 

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars. 

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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3 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes 44 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Ep 63 - Dear Ellen - It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

*Lots of spoilers*

TW - Domestic Abuse

Wow - This book has been all over BookTok and Bookstagram so of course we had to read it and talk about it. Can you guess which Jess cried during this book? 

Thanks for tuning in!

We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review.

Find us at www.outtafivestars.com

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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3 years ago
44 minutes 8 seconds

The Bookish Roundup - A Podcast
Are you a fan of books but don’t have time for the commitments of a book club? Do you wish you could get an honest review of popular releases to know if they are worth your time? If you answered "yes" to any one of those questions then this podcast is for you. Whether you are an active book reader or prefer watching that hot new drama on Netflix, this podcast has something to offer. Join your hosts and IRL friends, Louisville Jess and PNW Jess, as they get together from opposite ends of the country for some friendly banter and honest reviews.