• Leena Kazak
    Nov 3 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! Today Jess is chatting with Leena Kazak, the author of Between Tides and Thunder and its companion novel, Between Sky and Sea. In this episode, Leena and Jess dig deep into how Leena packed a series' worth of emotion into a standalone novel, as well as our deeply held beliefs about toothbrushes and toilet paper! This episode is mostly spoiler-free for Leena's stories, but there is a spoiler section towards the end of the episode, so listen closely for Jess’ spoiler warning! This conversation with Leena is such a delight, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Leena Kazak:

    Website: https://www.leenakazak.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenakazakbooks/


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Cup of Conversations #5
    Oct 27 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! Today’s episode is a special Cup of Conversations solo episode, where Jess dives into a variety of reading-related topics submitted by our listeners! From Jess’s favorite recipes and the wonderful world of cheese to the books sitting on her TBR that she can’t wait to read next, there’s a little something for everyone. This episode is entirely spoiler-free, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


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    54 mins
  • Unhinged ACOTAR Talk x Sierra
    Oct 20 2026

    Spoilers for all released books in the Maasverse, and light references to the Cosmere


    Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined this week by Sierra, the owner of Wonderwick, and the Maasverse mastermind of unhingebooktalk! Sierra takes us through her incredible process of creating scents for book characters, and then the two dive head first into some of Sierra’s biggest theories and predictions for ACOTAR 6! As a heads up, this episode is absolutely FULL OF SPOILERS for all existing books in the Maasverse, as well as some light references to Sanderson’s Cosmere! This conversation is such a fun time, and we are definitely feeling ready for the release of ACOTAR 6 later this month; so go grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Sierra:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedbooktalk/

    Website: https://thewonderwick.com/

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Smashing Bookstagram x Steven Walker
    Oct 13 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess is joined by content creator and podcast host Steven Walker! This episode is full of chaos from the jump as Steven and Jess talk about the ups and downs of content creation! Steven touches on his journey, and what it can look like to protect yourself and your privacy while still sharing things with the world online. They also highlight some of the amazing things that can be found through the Bookstagram community. This conversation is a wild ride, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Steven Walker:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialstevenwalker/

    Website: https://beacons.ai/officialstevenwalker


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hannah Nicole Maehrer
    Oct 6 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess is joined by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the Assistant to the Villain series! In this episode, Jess and Hannah chat about the whimsy behind her amazing books, and how her characters started as silly little skits online! Jess and Hannah also answer hard hitting questions like her characters' Netflix preferences and (maybe controversial) Gilmore Girls opinions. This episode will be mostly spoiler-free for Hannah's books, but there is a small section of spoiler-related questions towards the end of the episode, so listen closely for that spoiler warning! We cannot stop smiling after chatting with Hannah, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Hannah Nicole Maehrer:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnicolemae

    Website: https://hannahnicolemae.com/


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Sharing your Joy w/ Kaeli Dance
    Sep 29 2026

    Series Spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas


    Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess is joined by fellow reader and content creator, Kaeli Dance! In their conversation, Jess and Kaeli discuss their favorite books, Taylor Alison Swift, reading obsessions, as well as Throne of Glass opinions and upcoming ACOTAR theories! This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but there is a SPOILER SECTION when we get to the conversation about the Maasverse, Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, and Crescent City, towards the end of the episode. This episode is full of SO much joy and belly laughs, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Kaeli Dance:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaelidance/?hl=en

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaelidance

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancekae


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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Mental Health and Reading x Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls
    Sep 22 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! This week we are so excited to welcome back Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls to discuss mental health and reading! Jess and Nicole dive into their own personal mental health journeys, their comfort reads during times of high stress, and how they aim to take care of themselves every day. Nicole also provides some insight into her upcoming debut release, Oath of the Chosen, and why it was so important for her to incorporate mental health struggles into her world and characters. This episode truly highlights the importance of being kind to yourself every day, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Nicole Holleman:

    FFG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasyfangirlspod/

    Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authornicoleholleman/

    Website: https://fantasyfangirls.com/


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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Raven Kennedy
    Sep 15 2026

    Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess sits down with author Raven Kennedy to celebrate the release of her new book, The Sweetest Fiend, on September 22nd! Jess and Raven chat about Raven’s author journey, her writing process, and they dive into some exciting background about her upcoming release! This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but they do touch on characters, settings, and general themes of both The Sweetest Fiend, and Raven’s well known series, The Plated Prisoner. This episode is full of a lot of laughs, so grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!


    Where to find Raven Kennedy:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenkennedybooks/

    Website: https://www.ravenkennedybooks.com/


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    1 hr and 13 mins