In this episode, we talk about a book's allegedly more attractive and exciting cousin: the movie. We're discussing a whole range of books that were made into movies, and what the successes and failures were. Listen in to get our opinions on Jane Eyre, Little Women, Discovery of Witches, Percy Jackson, and TONS more!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

We recorded our Instagram Live from earlier this week of us reacting to A Court of Thorns and Roses. Listen in to this week's bonus episode to hear what our inner romantics can (and what our Christian hearts CAN'T) take, as we dive head-first into Sarah J. Maas's captivating series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This week, we talk to Celine’s high school English teacher Janine Clements about all the BEST books we read way back when.  We all remember reading the Hunger Games and being obsessed with it! We discuss the insanity that was Lord of the Flies to the deeply moving and compassionate To Kill a Mockingbird.  We touch on just how impactful it was to learn about generational poverty through Grapes of Wrath, and Janine gives us all the secrets about how she picks her books and what her favorites are. She also shares some hilarious classroom stories along the way - what really goes down in the teacher's lounge, how the teachers always know about the students' drama, and soooo much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

 In this episode we move across the galaxy discussing books that are all things science fiction. Guys. Science Fiction is COOL. Genetic experiments, alien slime worms, data hacking, and so much more. We're going to talk about some books to get you obsessed with sci fi!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

It's the cliche of all cliches...."don't judge a book by its cover". Well, we're breaking all the rules in this episode and judging 9 different books by reading their covers to each other and having the other judge what she thinks will happen. From vampires to cursed French women, we're COVERing (haha get it?) books of all shapes, sizes, and genres. Sometimes the books you end up loving the most are the ones you would never be attracted to on the shelf, and sometimes the prettiest of sleeves end up being the most disappointing reads. Tune in to this week's episode to see how these books hold up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

In this episode we follow in the footsteps of seventeen-year-old Fable and take a deep dive into the novel Fable by Adrienne Young. Combine all the beauty, grit, and spunk of Keira Knightley and all the bravery, determination, and abandonment of Orlando Bloom in Pirates of the Caribbean and you've got yourself Fable's protagonist. Whether you've read the book and can't wait to relive its romance and adventure, or you're simply interested in tuning in to a captivating tale of the sea, we are so glad you're listening in!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

You've probably seen it, heard of it, rewatched it, or maybe avoided it, but regardless it's everywhere. Bangerton. Oops, we meant Bridgerton. If you can't get enough of the ball gowns and drama, we've got you covered with 6 books to read that will satisfy your Jane Austen daydreams (hint, one of the books is by Jane Austen) ;). All the books we recommend are a little bit cleaner than what was shown on Bridgerton, so you can recommend these to your grandmothers without feeling uncomfy, we promise! Haha.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This episode is dedicated to our DNF lists. The ones we tried SO HARD to finish but they were literally the worst. This is one of our favorite episodes to date! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

It's that time of year again. The one where the motivation is low and the need to escape is high. We're here for you because y'all, we've been there. If you're looking for books that are full of JOY and escape, this episode is for you. We also share our favorite tips for surviving when the sun isn't shining! Come join our facebook group! We post often and are always sharing our reads! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

Sometimes genres aren't specific enough. Sometimes you're looking for a "fake dating" book, or a "magic school" book, or a "goes to a ball and has to have a knife against their thigh while they dance with their crush who is also their enemy" (we really mean specific huh) and we are naming our favorite tropes and the books that go PERFECTLY with them! Let us know what tropes you're obsessed with! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This series was honestly the BEST series we've read in years, and we aren't saying this lightly. WE'RE EMBARRASINGLY OBSESSED. If you've read Black Witch, this interview is where we discuss EVERYTHING with the queen herself, Laurie Forest! Laurie has just finished writing the fourth book in her series, and gave us so much to look forward to when her book came out! These books kept us up all night for days, and if you love her work, getting to know her in person was seriously such a treat. Check out her series here!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This week we talk about our favorite reads of 2020! We talk about "Serpent and Dove" and just how much we love how crass Lou is. How "Boy Next Story: A Bookish Boyfriends Novel" gives us the happy ending we all desperately wanted  in little women with Jo. We touch on just how draining toddlers can be.. imagine Disney world with a 2 year old.. And we get into what we can't WAIT for in 2021: "Namesake" the second book in the "Fable" series, and "Realm Breaker" an exciting new novel from Victoria Aveyard!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

We have a straight-up TREAT for your ears this week. We brought on one of our favorite slam poetry writers and he shares some of his deepest (and also romantic) ones. We dissect them and share the embarrassing Facebook posts full of *angst* and discuss the power of writing to tell a story in such few words. Honestly, this was so much fun to record- listening to emotional ballads and leaning into word choices and backstories- OOOPH it's meant for the nerdiest of ears. So many thanks to Justin Jacobson! His writing is so powerful and we're so grateful to have him on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This week, we're doing a throwback. Like August 1847, when things were a little simple and the Bronte sisters were out conquering the world. We discuss some of our FAVORITE titles from over fifty years ago, and discuss the best parts of the novels. We talk about The Importance of Being Earnest, Jane Eyre, Rebecca, Anne of the Island, and Girl of the Limberlost. If you're looking for a cozy read that you can literally download for free in ten seconds, these books are full of mystery, drama, and sheer hilariousness. Get ready for it! You should join our book club! We've got a facebook group and Instagram dedicated to loving up our followers! Get over there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

In this episode, we laughed so hard, Celine literally stopped breathing.  We bring our British friend, KatieElizabeth_Reads on to discuss books! (I mean, what else!) We played the game of "If you liked this book, you should read this book," and it became our new TBR for the week. Katie also shares one of her embarrassing stories that we will forever treasure- when she wrote fan fiction about Harry Styles and suddenly 200,000 readers were subscribing to her angsty, sensuous stories that she could only write as a fifteen-year-old with minimal romantic experience. (Katie made us put this disclaimer: Harry: If you're listening to this, this was strictly for writing experience and to break it into the publishing world. She's not obsessed with you. You can still date her and not worry that she's going to watch you sleep.)  Join our Facebook group and IG community! We love it when you share the books you're reading with us and let us know what parts made you laugh! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

This week, we wanted to share the books that made us really see how beautiful and incredible the world and people are. We share the books that taught us so much, and then (because you know we didn't want to get TOO serious lol) we shared the weirdest breakups we've ever had and it's a JUICY one! The books we discuss: Wild, The Hiding Place and A Man Called Ove. The Novelbound Community is on Facebook and Instagram! Come join us and tell us what you thought about these books and what books have changed YOUR perspective! If you leave us a review, we will LITERALLY LOVE YOU FOREVER.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

Ever had a book that you never wanted to stop reading? That brought you back to a perfect time and feeling? Anna and Celine share a hint at the episode THEY COULDN'T RECORD BECAUSE *HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL THE CONTENT THEY TRIED TO COVER ENDED UP BEING SO INAPPROPRIATE* and discuss the books that they come back to again and again. The books are: I Capture the Castle Peter and the Starcatchers Eragon Legend (Marie Lu) We couldn't dish about these books enough and will be making a few more of these episodes to give you some books to read during Christmas and Wintertime. All of these books have incredible imagery and worldbuilding, amazing characters, and unique storytelling that we are DYING for you to read. (But like, seriously .... CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS ALREADY!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

The best books have the best villains. Villains make the character's story so much more powerful and keep us hanging on the edge of our seats. We share our favorite characters we love to hate, ranging from old classics to new YA Fiction. It's gonna be a good one, y'all.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

We're about to spill some TEA. From Prince Cardan in the Cruel Prince, to Vampire Academy's weird love affair, to Ron's relationship with Lavender Brown, we're talking about all the ways these boys were the worstttttt. *Cue John Ralphio* We also talk about Mr. Collins, and the Thirst Trap of Lydia Bennett and ohmygosh, WICKHAM. THE ACTUAL WORST. We also discuss HOW to have good relationships, in real life and in books- and why we love certain relationships! If you want to share all the feels you've got, comment on this post on Instagram or join or Facebook group! We'll be discussing this all week long! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support

You're in the presence of two die-hard Potter fans. Do we own wands? Yes. Do we know our sorting houses? In multiple countries? YES. Now we're exploring all the crazy theories and opinions of the Wizarding World and what content we wish was being created right now. We're spilling the tea and talking about the heartbreaks, the friendship, and the magic that still consumes us all to this day. Harry Potter is one of our favorite book series, and we can't wait to dedicate lots of episodes to discussing it with you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novelboundpodcast/support