Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites...
An episode for the people pleasers in the room? Hi, yes, YOU (and me lol). We're breaking down the top 3 life lessons from the global best-seller The Courage To Be Disliked. The book that has sold over 10 million copies and will rewire your brain to unlock the freedom to live an authentic, fun and whimsical LIFE. 💡 Reflection Prompt #1: What behavior or belief in your life are you currently blaming on your past? What would it mean to let go of that narrative—and what responsibility would that require?💡 Reflection Prompt #2: Where in your life are you modifying your choices to gain approval or avoid rejection? What would it look like to act based on your own beliefs, not others’ expectations?💡 Reflection Prompt #3:What would you do if you knew for sure that someone would dislike you for it—but you also knew it was right for you? Why aren’t you doing it already?
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Powerless & Reckless Recap: Everything To Know Before Reading Fearless
The refresher we all need before reading Fearless which drops on the 8 April. Plus we break down a mind-blowing quote from my recent read and the three Stuff Your Kindle Events you need to pop on your calendar immediately. Stuff Your Kindle Days:04/04: NZ Indie Writers: Fantasy SYKD04/15-04/20: Indie Only Book Club: Fantastical Event SYKD04/22: Romance Book Blast
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43:51
Book Icks & The Best and Worst Tropes To Ever Exist.
Please note this episode is SPOICY because it's time to talk book icks and the best & worst tropes to ever exist. Plus we have a book club update and the wild ride of a reading weekend I had recently. Potential ACOTAR spoilers and plated prisoner spoilers fyi
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32:31
Books That Altered My Brain Chemistry (& The Life Lessons From Them)
Bitches, we’ve got a jam-packed episode for you! 📚✨ First up, I’m announcing our brand-new book club—because what’s better than reading romantasy together? Then, we dive into the latest ACOTAR 6 release date rumors (is it finally happening?!). And to top it off, I’m sharing the books that completely altered my brain chemistry—the ones that left me obsessed, emotionally wrecked, and forever changed.LINKS:Wicked Tides by Courtney LieghWomen Living Deliciously by Florence GivenGood With Money by Emma EdwardsEverything I Know About Love by Dolly AldertonFinding Your People by Alex Hourigan & Sally McMullen
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34:08
The Evil Elain ACOTAR Theory + a SURPRISE GUEST!!
In this episode, we dive into one of the most debated theories in the A Court of Thorns and Roses fandom—Is Elain Archeron actually the ultimate villain? From hidden foreshadowing in Sarah J. Maas’s writing to suspicious behavior that has fans questioning her true intentions, we break down the clues that suggest Elain might not be as innocent as she seems. Could she be a master manipulator, a future Queen of the Dread Trove, or something even darker? Join us as we analyse the evidence, discuss the most compelling fan theories, and decide whether Elain is a misunderstood cinnamon roll or a wolf in sheep’s clothing.SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE
Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites, and a little sprinkle of self-help to keep it real.
Whether you're an ACOTAR girlie or Atomic Habits obsessed, this podcast is the love child for readers who love to escape into a fantasy world with a cherry on top of self improvement.
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