Badass Literature Society
Books & Literature
About
Simply a book review podcast. We read the books, then we talk about them. Each review is in two parts: a spoiler-free summary and review, and then a spoiler-heavy in-depth discussion and review. Logo designed by Justin Miller @justinmiller.design
Episodes
- Lost Girls of Hollow Lake
This episode reviews Rebekah Faubion's YA thriller "Lost Girls of Hollow Lake." The discussion includes a spoiler-free section covering the book's premise: three teens left behind on a dangerous island must return to confront a sinister fo…
- A Discovery of Witches
This episode discusses Deborah Harkness's novel "A Discovery of Witches," centering on a witch named Diana Bishop and a vampire named Matthew Clairmont who discover a bewitched manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library. The discovery awakens…
- The Bewitching
This episode covers "The Bewitching," a horror story following three women across different eras as they confront danger and witchcraft. The narrative intertwines the experiences of Minerva, a graduate student investigating an obscure auth…
- Books We're Looking Forward to in 2026
In this bonus episode, the Badass Literature Society discusses upcoming book releases scheduled for 2026, covering sequels and debut novels.
- The Devils
This episode of Badass Literature Society features a review of Joe Abercrombie's The Devils. The discussion begins with a spoiler-free section before delving into the book's plot, which follows Brother Diaz on a mission involving unrepenta…
- They Bloom At Night
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review They Bloom At Night by Trang Thanh Tran. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about They Bloom At Night: THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MONSTERS ALL AROUND US . . .…
- Halloween Special
Send us Fan Mail This month we did something different...something spooky. We read The Black Phone by Joe Hill, and two short stories from Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark. Happy Halloween! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on th…
- Bookish This or That
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a Bookish This or That challenge! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on In…
- The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: From the New York Times bestselling…
- The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea: Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’…
- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil: This is a story about hu…
- The Wren in the Holly Library
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Wren in the Holly Library: Can you love the dark when you know w…
- Would You Rather...Bookish Edition
Send us Fan Mail On this special bonus episode of Badass Literature Society we’re doing something a little different—no book review, no deep dive, just a fun round of Bookish Would You Rather. Questions all about books, reading habits, tro…
- Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle #2)
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, which is book 2 in The Legendborn Cycle. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. (Don't forget to check out the outtakes at the end of the episode!…
- Service Model
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. (Don't forget to check out the outtakes at the end of the episode!) Here's a little about Service…
- BookTok Challenge Bonus
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge! For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikTok that we’ve done on the show instead! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on t…
- The Red Palace
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Red Palace by June Hur. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. (Don't forget to check out the outtakes at the end of the episode!) Here's a little about The Red Palace: J…
- Book Quiz
Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we’re putting ourselves on the spot with a series of fun, random, bookish questions! Tt’s a laid-back, unscripted conversation. So, grab a warm drink, settle in, and play along with us as we share ou…
- The Housemaid
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Housemaid: “Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her ele…
- Books We're Looking Forward to in 2025
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special bonus episode as we dive into the books coming out in 2025 that we're most excited for! From eagerly awaited sequels to groundbreaking debuts, we'll explore a wide range of genres and authors. Hopeful…
- Holiday Book Quiz
Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we’re putting ourselves on the spot with a series of fun, random, and holiday-themed bookish questions! From cozy winter reads to holiday-themed sequels, and even which character would make the best…
- Legends & Lattes
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Legends & Lattes: After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging…
- 5 Year Anniversary Episode!!!
Send us Fan Mail Wow. It's crazy to think we've been doing this little show for 5 years now! We had a blast recording this episode and going down memory lane together, and we hope you'll love it too. For all our listeners, thank you SO Muc…
- She Who Became the Sun
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about She Who Became the Sun: To possess the Mandate of Heaven, the fema…
- Fate Breaker
Send us Fan Mail For the bonus episode this month Michael & Barbara review the final book in the Realm Breaker Trilogy, Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Fate B…
- How To Solve Your Own Murder
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about How To Solve Your Own Murder: Frances Adams always said she'd be…
- The Women
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Women by Kristin Hannah. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Women: Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Franki…
- Let's Talk Fandoms
Send us Fan Mail On this month's bonus episode we discuss book fandoms and their impact on the book community. Tune in to hear us argue about the pronunciation of Don Quixote... Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send…
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Daughter of the Moon Goddess: Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is ac…
- The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Best Way to Bury Your Husband: A dark comedy about four w…
- Our Top 5 Desert Island Books
Send us Fan Mail On this month's bonus episode we discuss which 5 books we would bring if we were stranded on a desert island. Let us know on Instagram which books you would bring and why! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this…
- Tress of the Emerald Sea
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Tress of the Emerald Sea: The only life Tress has known on her isl…
- Bonus: Book Debate
Send us Fan Mail On this month's bonus episode we have a live debate about some book-related topics, like e-books vs physical books or audiobooks vs reading. We hope you enjoy the episode! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this…
- Under the Whispering Door
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Under the Whispering Door: When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his…
- Author Interview: Bethanie Finger
Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! Welcome to our newest bonus episode. This one is special though, because we have Bethanie Finger joining us to talk about her debut novel, More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy. Enjoy the interview, and don…
- A Magic Steeped in Poison
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Magic Steeped in Poison: For Ning, the only thing worse than losing h…
- BookTok Bonus V: Speed Round
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and discuss some challenges and reading goals for 2024. For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikTok that we’ve done on the show i…
- More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy by Bethanie Finger. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy: A gripping s…
- Books We're Looking Forward to in 2024
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special bonus episode as we dive into the literary landscape of 2024! In this episode, we share our enthusiasm and anticipation for the most exciting books slated for release throughout the year. From eagerly…
- None of This is True
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about None of This is True: Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psycholog…
- Books that should be adapted
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about books that we think would make great movies, TV shows, or video games. If there's some that we missed, let us know by sending us an email or DM! Do you have a book you'd like…
- A Mirror Mended
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Mirror Mended: Zinnia Gray, professional fairy-tale fixer and lapsed Sleepin…
- Bonus Review: The Terminal List
Send us Fan Mail For the bonus episode this month Michael read and reviews The Terminal List by Jack Carr! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Terminal List: A Navy SEAL has nothing left to li…
- The Three Body Problem
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Three Body Problem: 1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father…
- A Literary Dinner Party
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special bonus episode! In this episode, we are going to imagine hosting a dinner party and inviting fictional characters from different books to join us. The concept is to have a fun and imaginative discussion…
- One of Us is Lying
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about One of Us is Lying: Pay close attention and you might solve this. On Mond…
- Book Adaptations: From Page to Screen
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) book adaptations. If there's some that we missed, let us know by sending us an email or DM! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on th…
- These Violent Delights
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ This month on Badass Literature Society, we dive into the mesmerizing world of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Join us as we review this captivating novel that intertwines romance, rival gangs, and a mysterious p…
- The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina Fan Casting
Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a bonus episode where we cast the roles for a film/tv show if they were making one of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova. Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an e…
- Anxious People
Send us Fan Mail This month we read and review Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Anxious People: Viewing an apartment normally doesn’t turn into a life-or-deat…