
Show overview
Books and Baddies launched in 2024 and has put out 32 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 50m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 5 months ago.
From the publisher
Welcome to Books & Baddies. B&B is a bi-weekly readers’ podcast for hotties who read hot books, ranging from YA slow burns to all-out monster fucking. Join us as we break down shame, embrace sexuality, chase romance butterflies, and find joy in literature that calls to us. If you were that kid reading in the back of the classroom, this podcast is for you.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 31Marry Me Mary E. Pearson + The Courting of Bristol Keats
<p>It's time for another chaotic late night chat with your besties! Mary has been chomping at the bit to scream into the void about her love for Mary E. Pearson-- and her time has come. Join us as we talk toxic parenting strategies, demon nightmares, and DaVInci???? Don't worry. It's a 4 star read. Trust us.</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/31-marry-me-mary-e-pearson-the-courting-of-bristol-keats</p>

Ep 30LOVE IS REAL IN CHUCK TINGLE’S TINGELVERSE
<p>Pounded in the Heart by the Tingleverse Itself After Three Hot Books &amp; Baddies Podcasters Fall Deeply in Love with Its Sentient Literary Thrust</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/30-love-is-real-in-chuck-tingles-tingelverse</p>

Ep 29Nettle and Bone(r) I Hardly Know 'Er!
<p>Why did the demon chicken cross the road? To go kill the abusive Prince Vorling!!! Duh!! But let's be for real: who doesn't want to read a tale of a nun doula hellbent on rescuing her sister with the support of a dust-wife, a fairy godmother, and a hot but tormented knight? Need we say more?</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/29-nettle-and-boner-i-hardly-know-er</p>

Ep 28Return to Halloweentown: And Stephen King Isn't Invited
<p>Return of the patent pending Books and Baddies branded Jack-O-Lantern Spook-O-Meter! Join Halloweenie Mary, Scary-Mommy Tiff, and Kross as they discuss what makes scary books excellent, and give some recommendations based on Stephen King classics by other authors. Also, can Kross determine which quote comes from the superior Stephen?</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/28-return-to-halloweentown-and-stephen-king-isnt-invited</p>

Ep 27Tits Out for Ninth House
<p>Picture this: You're lying in the hospital and a strange man asks you if you want to go to Yale. The only catch is you have to scare some ghosts away from some magical fraternity meetings. Pack your bags Rory Gilmore, you're moving to Connecticut.</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/27-tits-out-for-ninth-house</p>

Ep 26Turn on Your Nightlights—We're Reading Dark Academia
<p>Class is back in session baby baddies! Put on your plaid mini skirts and chug that PSL!! Your essay on ethical seances is late AND you have to summon a demon for your lit professor all before dinner!! Just ivy girl things :).</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/26-turn-on-your-nightlightswere-reading-dark-academia</p>

Ep 25Season 3 Trailer
<p>It's the return of the queens! The Baddies are coming back and they're prettier than ever- We'll see you on Friday for our first episode covering Dark Academia!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/25-season-3-trailer</p>

Ep 24Outlander? I Hardly Know 'er!
<p>Grab your favorite horse boy, stir up some parrich, and get cozy by the loch: it’s time for the baddies tackle our longest read yet! The gateway historical fantasy (sci-fi?) romance, Outlander!</p> <p>Whether you've read the books or watched the show, you're welcome in our misty Scottish castle any day! Let's all fall in love and move to Scotland...haha jk...unless...</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/24-outlander-i-hardly-know-er</p>

Ep 23Is The Book Actually Better? (Yes)
<p>No, it's not just you! The book is always (well, usually) better than the movie. Grab your favorite popcorn topping and join Baddies Tiff, Kross, Mary, and Lindsay as we wax poetic about the perils of going from page to screen. We'll talk favorite directors, appalling omissions, cringe alterations, and the elephant in the theatre: WHY does everyone on The CW Network look like that?</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/23-is-the-book-actually-better-yes</p>

Ep 22Baby and the Late Night Howlers made us join a biker gang, sorry dad.
<p>A sexy group of bikers wants to meet your every sexual desire and build you a blanket fort - how could you say no? This week, the baddies are rolling under the covers with Baby and the Late Night Howlers as we chat all things tropes, surprise guns, double peen threesomes, and Lightning McQueen???? Sorry dad, we joined a biker gang.</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/22-baby-and-the-late-night-howlers-made-us-join-a-biker-gang-sorry-dad</p>

Ep 21Read Omegaverse *holding you at gun point* (but in a sexy way)
<p>No really. The title says it all. Enjoy!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/21-read-omegaverse-holding-you-at-gun-point-but-in-a-sexy-way</p>

Ep 20A Very Baddie Galentines Day
<p>This week on the podcast's unofficial 'anniversary', the baddies are tackling some of their favorites from the last year between couples, novels, and thinking about the future of what they'd love to do or read as fun episodes. Enjoy this chaotic chattie!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/20-a-very-baddie-galentines-day</p>

Ep 19Red Queen and *Literally* Every YA Trope Ever Invented
<p>This week the baddies are tackling the difficult mission of yet another brunette/silver hair protaganist chosen one who is ready to take down the government! Thats right, it's time for Red Queen! Join the baddies talking about every trope under the sun, choosing between brothers, and the eternal fountain of main characters with funny names.</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/19-red-queen-and-literally-every-ya-trope-ever-invented</p>

Ep 18YA(Y) or NA(Y) for Cringey YA
<p>Do you wish that the Hunger Games was more violent? Do you wish that the Warrior Cats could swear in human swears? The baddies do and this week Mary, Addie, and Lindsay are looking at books that are currently classified as Young Adult, but they think would be better and more interesting as New Adult...and maybe one series that could be downshifted (and we're not sorry).</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/18-yay-or-nay-for-cringey-ya</p>

Ep 17Hot for the Holidays
<p>Hello there baby baddies! Are you ready to chattie? The baddies are getting celebratory and ready to talk about all things cheery and bright!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/17-hot-for-the-holidays</p>

Ep 16A Touch of Darkness and the World's Weirdest Internship
<p>If your internship looks like this book, please call us, they have questions and concerns and also would like to join. Today the baddies are overlooking some questionable journalism in the spirit of enjoying a book about finding your feminine power and becoming the queen of the underworld, Touch of Darkness!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/16-a-touch-of-darkness-and-the-worlds-weirdest-internship</p>

Ep 15Find us in Hell with Hades and Persephone
<p>You've been waiting, and your patience has paid off! It's time to tackle the ultimate grumpy/sunshine pairing all the way back from ancient Greece, Hades and Persephone with experts Kelcie, Lindsay, and Tiff!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/15-find-us-in-hell-with-hades-and-persephone</p>

Ep 14The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy & the Baddies
<p>Have you ever wanted to read a macabre version of a classic 90's romcom? The baddies have just the book for you! Join the baddies as they talk about hot undertakers, hot marshalls, lovable mail delivering animals, and the beauty of life and death and also the appendix.</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/14-the-undertaking-of-hart-mercy-the-baddies</p>

Ep 13Halloweenies
<p>How far can you go on the patent pending Books and Baddies branded Jack-O-Lantern Spook-O-Meter? Join Kelcie and Lindsay, the Halloweenies, and Tiff, the Scary Mommy, as they talk about what makes books that are scary good, what makes some of us like them, and some of us hate them! Plus! Listen to Krossland and Tiff argue about which Stephen in horror reigns supreme!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/13-halloweenies</p>

Ep 12Season 2 Trailer
<p>it's the return of the queens!! The Baddies are coming back and they're prettier than ever! Join them as they continue to seek joy in reading and bullying Krossland. See you October 30th!</p> <p>Link: https://booksandbaddies.show/episode/12-season-2-trailer</p>