
Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there’s usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Katey and Abigail read Katherine Center's The Shippers. Other topics include cruise ship weddings, Italy trip prep, trademark drama on BookTok, Love Island season and whether this book took the weirdest third-act turn they've read in a long time.
Katey and Abigail take a break from books to talk about "Off Campus," the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy's hockey romance series. Other topics include "Heated Rivalry" comparisons, Patrick Schwarzenegger being cast as Gus in "Beach Read," Love Island ... more
Katey and Abigail venture to Tofino, which is in CANADA as they learned, in Carley Fortune’s “Our Perfect Storm.” They also discuss being bad at geography, hating the computer, the emotional weight of seeing a whale in real life, and whether Katey wo... more
Katey and Abigail read "Star Shipped" by Cat Sebastian. Other topics include hotel TV channels, what you can’t bring through TSA, reality TV cop shows and why asking for help can feel harder than doing everything yourself.
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Easily my fav book podcast, bar none.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Katey + Abigail refreshing deep dives, discussion and literary analysis. Love the authentic flow of convo, feels like a cozy book club with girlfriends.
One of my favorite bookish podcasts! It’s so fun to listen to and they pick great books!
Not only do these two pick the most relevant books, but they discuss the books like I would with a friend. I feel like I’m part of their conversation when listening to their reviews. What sets this podcast apart from other book podcasts is their voice (not boring and stuffy!), their very relatable commentary, and their clear friendship. It’s so much fun, and I look forward to reading alongside them!
I love romance books and these two know all the best ones! Take notes as you listen.
Listening to their podcast, I already feel like I’m virtual friends with Katey and Abigail. They host this fun show about new release rom coms, and their taste (and hot takes) are right up my alley! Give them a listen, and I bet you’ll find you have a new favorite pod.
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Two romance-minded hosts share warm, conversational discussions about new releases, evergreen favorites, and subgenre mashups within beachy, feel-good reads. Episodes blend book banter, honest critiques, and personal anecdotes, with recurring appreciation for strong friendships, HEAs, and playful pop-culture tangents. Notable strengths include chemistry between hosts, spoiler-light analysis, and a welcoming vibe that doubles as a casual book club for fans of rom-coms and contemporary romance. This show often surfaces recommendations across subgenres, editors' picks, and reader-focused themes like tropes, settings, and author backgrounds, making it helpful for listeners seeking fresh reads or sponsorship-ready guest ideas.
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