Bound Sisters
Books & Literature
About
Ever wanted to join a book club but can't seem to find the time or just can't find one near you? Join us! Once a month we'll get together and discuss books, life, and whatever else comes to mind. You can read along each month or read at your leisure and come back for the discussion at a later time.
Episodes
- Clean Romance vs. Closed Door, Book Ratings, and a new journal
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses the debate between "clean romance" and "closed door romance," the idea of book rating systems, and a new reading journal. The hosts share their reading preferences and how they discover books.
- April 2026: The Things We Do For Love by Kristin Hannah
This episode of Bound Sisters explores Kristin Hannah's The Things We Do For Love, focusing on characters Angie and Lauren as they confront love, loss, and difficult life choices. The hosts discuss emotional moments and questionable decisi…
- March 2026: The Misadventures of Miss Adelaide by Maggie Dallen
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses Maggie Dallen's "The Misadventures of Miss Adelaide," examining reader reactions to its plot, romance, and unexpected introduction of high stakes.
- February 2026: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
On Bound Sisters, the hosts discuss Tracy Deonn's 'Legendborn,' a YA fantasy Arthurian retelling. They delve into the novel's exploration of fate, friendship, power, and moral gray areas, drawing from their different reading experiences.
- January 2026: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
The hosts of Bound Sisters discuss Holly Gramazio's novel, The Husbands, covering themes of identity, choices, and the story's ending. The episode also features ratings, rapid-fire questions, and the announcement of the next Reading Roulet…
- December 2025: A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Sonali Dev's novel A Bollywood Affair, exploring themes like misleading expectations, rom-com elements, character choices, and favorite scenes in a light, honest book club format.
- Book Swap, Reading Goals, and Cozy Chats
Bound Sisters shares audio from a live Instagram and Tiktok stream where they opened book swap books, announced their 2026 Reading Challenge, and had a cozy hangout with 'this or that' questions.
- November 2025: The Bear and the Nightingale by Kathrine Arden
The Bound Sisters podcast episode discusses Kathrine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale, focusing on themes of Russian folklore, Vasya's courage, and the power dynamics within the story.
- Crafts, This or That, and Baby Mafia
The Bound Sisters podcast covers November life updates, 'this or that' questions, and discusses a 'baby mafia' book in their latest Snack and Chat episode, which was live-streamed on TikTok and Instagram.
- October 2025: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Bound Sisters discusses 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches' by Sangu Mandanna, focusing on its themes of found family, love, and the magical elements within the story.
- September 2025: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Bound Sisters discusses Silvia Moreno-Garcia's "Mexican Gothic," focusing on the novel's themes of a crumbling mansion, secrets, and haunting atmosphere.
- August 2025: A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
The Bound Sisters Book Club discusses Elizabeth Lim's 'A Forgery of Fate,' a novel rich in Chinese mythology and plot twists. The hosts analyze its characters and connection to 'Beauty and the Beast,' noting it became a highly-rated read.
- July 2025: Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
The Bound Sisters discuss Makiia Lucier's book Dragonfruit, sharing their thoughts on its world-building, adventure elements, and the outcomes of magical wishes. The episode includes their typical discussions and opinions.
- July Snack and Chat: Childhood Memories, Neighbor Drama, and Username Deep Dives
The Bound Sisters podcast held their first live Instagram and TikTok "Snack and Chat," discussing neighbor disputes, childhood memories, and deciphering usernames. They encouraged viewers to sign up for their newsletter and check out their…
- June 2025: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Bound Sisters delves into V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, discussing the implications of a deal with a demon for immortality, the pain of being forgotten, and the significance of legacy and being seen.
- May 2025: The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang
In this episode of Bound Sisters, the hosts discuss You Yeong-Gwang's "The Rainfall Market." They delve into differing perceptions of the book versus its cover art, explore its subtext, and ponder hypothetical powers, family lore, and infl…
- April 2025: The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley
In their April episode, the Bound Sisters discuss Lucinda Riley's "The Seven Sisters." They acknowledge sensitive topics referenced in relation to the book and describe their discussion as feeling random initially but ultimately humorous.
- March 2025: The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses Lucy Score's book "The Dead Guy Next Door," a murder mystery featuring a psychic protagonist, elderly roommates, and a PI. The hosts delve into questions about kookiness, vigilantism, and the balance…
- February 2025: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
In this episode, Bound Sisters discusses Isabel Ibañez's 'What the River Knows,' touching on language barriers, complex family dynamics, and the meaning of strength and independence for women.
- January 2025: The Women by Kristin Hannah
In the first episode of Season 3, Bound Sisters discusses Kristin Hannah's novel "The Women." They found the book to be a moving and engaging experience, covering a wide range of emotions.
- December 2024: Hiddensee by Gregory Mcguire
In December 2024, Bound Sisters discussed Gregory McGuire's "Hiddensee," a prequel to The Nutcracker. The episode explored the story of Drosselmeyer, compared the book to the ballet, and reviewed McGuire's writing style. The hosts also ann…
- November 2024: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Bound Sisters discusses their November book club pick,
- October 2024: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Bound Sisters discusses Freida McFadden's The Housemaid, a thriller exploring themes of hidden secrets and betrayals. The hosts also mention trying the Fable app.
- September 2024: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Hannah Nicole Maehrer's fantasy rom-com, "Assistant to the Villain." The hosts explore listener preferences for villains versus heroes, with a personal leaning towards fictional villains and redemption a…
- August 2024: Aetherbound by E.K. Johnston
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses E.K. Johnston's novel Aetherbound. The hosts explore its classification as Sci-Fi, favorite parts, themes of found family, and its suitability for older teens. They also touch upon the differences be…
- July 2024: Bedtime Adventure Stories for Grown Ups by Anna McNuff
Bound Sisters discusses Anna McNuff's Bedtime Adventure Stories for Grown Ups, sharing thoughts on the book and comparing adventure limits. They also touch on how living in the US versus the UK might influence adventure planning.
- June 2024: Love with a Chance of Drowning by Torre DeRouche
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Torre DeRoche’s novel “Love with a Chance of Drowning,” a real-life adventure and love story with a charismatic, reckless male lead and a cautious female lead from a free-spirited family.
- May 2024: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses John Green's novel "Turtles All The Way Down." The hosts explore the book's themes of mental health, anxiety, and compulsive disorders, and how the main character's experiences might be perceived by…
- April 2024: Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Anni Taylor's mystery novel "Stranger in the Woods." The episode includes a trigger warning for mature themes present in the book, though details are not discussed. The hosts also share their personal fe…
- March 2024: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Mindy Kaling's memoir, "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?". The hosts found the book to be a lighthearted and relatable read, enjoying Kaling's storytelling and discussing her influence.
- February 2024: The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory
Bound Sisters discusses Lindsay Emory's romance novel, The Royal Runaway, exploring its unexpected plot twists and humorous comparisons to other media.
- January 2024: Like She Owns the Place by Cara Alwill Leyba
Bound Sisters discusses Cara Alwill Leyba's "Like She Owns the Place" for their January book challenge. They share favorite quotes focusing on self-belief, self-criticism, and valuing oneself.
- December 2023: Upon a Frosted Star by M.A. Kuznair
This episode of Bound Sisters discusses M.A. Kuznair's fantasy novel "Upon a Frosted Star." The hosts explore plot holes and its potential to become a classic, sharing their thoughts with humor.
- November 2023: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses Rebecca Roanhorse's novel 'Black Sun.' They cover their initial difficulty with the 'not easy read,' favorite points of view, themes of loneliness and community, and unanswered questions for the sequel.
- October 2023: Well Met by Jen DeLuca
In this episode, Bound Sisters discusses Jen DeLuca's novel "Well Met," exploring themes of communication in contemporary romance and contrasting older and younger sibling personalities. The hosts also consider the book's potential as a Ha…
- September 2023: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw
Bound Sisters explores Shea Ernshaw's "Long Live the Pumpkin Queen," discussing Sally's journey of self-discovery, love, and difficult choices as she navigates a new life and confronts a villain.
- August 2023: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
This episode of Bound Sisters book club discusses Monica Heisey's "Really Good, Actually." The hosts explore themes of therapy, the dangers of negativity, self-sabotage, seeking validation, and the importance of confronting emotions.
- July 2023: Delta County by J.L. Hyde
The Bound Sisters podcast discusses J.L. Hyde's novel "Delta County," exploring themes of small-town life, a main character's struggles with her mother-in-law and trauma, and relating to the characters. They share their opinions and rating…
- June 2023: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Bound Sisters discusses Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary, examining its parallels with Pride and Prejudice. The episode delves into themes of body image, self-worth, societal expectations for women, generational trauma, and the conce…
- May 2023: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
The Bound Sisters podcast hosts discuss "Under the Whispering Door" by TJ Klune, a novel about Wallace
- April 2023: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The podcast Bound Sisters discusses Bonnie Garmus's book 'Lessons in Chemistry.' The episode focuses on the protagonist, Elizabeth Zott, a chemist in the 1960s who becomes the star of a cooking show, inspiring women to challenge the status…
- March 2023: Get to Know the Host
In this episode of Bound Sisters, hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda answer listener questions about their reading habits and personal lives. They also announce that the April book discussion will be on Bonnie Garmus's 'Lessons in Chemistry'.
- February 2023: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The podcast Bound Sisters discusses Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda delve into the story of Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo and her relationships throughout her life.
- January 2023: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
In this episode, hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda delve into Victoria Aveyard's novel Red Queen. The discussion covers the story's premise of a society split between commoner Reds and elite, superpower-wielding Silvers, and the journey of Ma…
- December 2022: November 9 by Colleen Hoover
This episode features a discussion of Colleen Hoover's novel November 9 by hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda. They delve into the story of Fallon and Ben, their annual meetings, and the novel's exploration of love and truth.
- November 2022: Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Bound Sisters discusses Stephanie Garber's "Once Upon a Broken Heart," exploring Evangeline Fox's deal with the Prince of Hearts. The story follows Evangeline's quest to stop a wedding, leading to dangerous bargains with an immortal.
- October 2022: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
This episode of Bound Sisters features a discussion of Alice Hoffman's "Practical Magic" with hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda. They delve into the story of the Owens sisters, exploring their challenges with life and love and their town's os…
- September 2022: The Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman
Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda discuss the novel The Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman. They explore the story of June Moody, whose weekend getaway with friends turns into a mystery when their host, Sadie MacTavish, goes missing after a night of los…
- August 2022: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
In this episode, hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda discuss Erin Morgenstern's novel, The Night Circus. The book features a magical competition between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, set within the enigmatic Le Cirque des Rêves.
- July 2022: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Bound Sisters hosts Kellye, Jyl, and Myranda discuss Delia Owens' "Where the Crawdads Sing." The novel centers on Kya Clark, the isolated "Marsh Girl" suspected of murder in Barkley Cove, who learns about life from nature.