Book Bumble
Laura Pleasants and Leslie HoppingA bookish podcast, featuring two friends who love spending time reading and sharing great books. In each episode, we will introduce a stack of books that are tied together with a common connection to help to take a deeper dive into each story. We want to provide a space to talk books that is friendly and deep, with a little hint of geek.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksScience FictionArtsFiction | |||
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In this episode we travel to Ireland and receive some Irish Blessings! May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.
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• The Awakening by Nora Roberts (LH) more
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In this episode we want you to Meet Us in the Stacks...of the library that is! All of these books were either found in the stacks or on the New Fiction shelf of our wonderful local library. See you there!
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• Is Thi... more
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In this episode we are having a Preview Party...and you are invited! In fact, you are the guest of honor! Your red carpet awaits...
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• A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys 6/2 (LH)
• Liberty St... more
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In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being our favorite reads of 2026 to date. Our 5 Star So Far! And, we each have 5 books so, 5 is our lucky number today.
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• The Sunfl... more
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I love your podcast! Your reviews are thorough, yet succinct, with no spoilers. Thank you for sticking to the topic and not spending too much time with idle chit-chat.
Apple Podcasts5Silly Old Poo
United Statesa year ago - A new favorite
Love the concept of book recs on a common theme. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5BB girl 20United Statesa year ago - Love this pod cast!
These ladies keep my request page filled for our local library! So many great books, only problem is not enough time to read them all!
Apple Podcasts5Tami_KUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful!!!
Leslie and Laura offer a podcast full of book recommendations and comforting, intelligent, classy banter on a theme. So worth my time! Love!
Apple Podcasts5WmnindashuUnited Statesa year ago - Book friends!
I feel like these ladies are my friends! I would love to sit with them, have some coffee and talk (and laugh) about the books we've read!
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Two book-loving hosts curate thematic stacks, pairing titles that share a connective thread and exploring them through warm, informed banter. Across episodes, they emphasize backlist discovery, library-friendly picks, and thoughtful discussions about character, pacing, and the emotional impact of each theme. The show feels cozy and community-driven, often highlighting how books intersect with everyday life, friendship, and readerly curiosity. A notable strength is how the hosts translate theme-driven lists into accessible, compact handholds for listeners with diverse tastes, while weaving in personal anecdotes and library/library-space chatter that adds charm and relatability.
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Book Bumble launched 4 years ago and published 167 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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