SPOILER ALERT FOR ZA UNIVERSE 👀

We genuinely cannot believe this episode exists. Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, the authors behind Zodiac Academy and the entire Solaria universe, sat down with us for their very first interview with a bookish content creator podcast, and they deffo gave us some exciting news!

We talk about their writing process, their favourite characters (yes they actually answered), future books, almost character deaths, sneak peek exclusives, and the thing we know you're all going to be screaming about — the possibility of a Zodiac Academy movie???

This is the episode we started this podcast for. we hope you love it as much as we do 🖤📚✨

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This episode has been a long time coming and we meant every word of it 🖤

Before our interview with the authors of Zodiac Academy drops next week, we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the series that literally started everything for us. The books that brought us together, turned us into the readers we are today, and eventually led to us starting Gorls Unplugged. No big deal or anything 😂

We're getting into when we first read the series, our recommended reading order if you're just starting out, our full series ranking, a deep dive into the authors' other series', and we finish things off with a very important game of snog marry pie with the characters from the Solaria universe.

Next week's interview episode is going to be amazing, so follow us to notified as soon as it drops! Consider this is your prep 📚✨

We're back, gorls! 🎉

Season 3 is HERE and we are kicking things off by catching you up on everything — what we've been reading, what we devoured over the break, and all the bookish news you need to know about while we were gone.

We also chat book to screen adaptations, get excited about Readers & Rebels, and... we saved the best for last. We have a very big announcement at the end of this episode that you do NOT want to skip.

Find more information on Readers & Rebels here: https://www.instagram.com/readersandrebels/ 💕

Well gorls, it's finally time! Spring is here 🤭🥰🌸If you're anything like us, you love this time of year... from romance books and tv shows, to iced coffee, sunshine, and halloween—there's something for everyone!So today, we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive guide to spring. From our own TBR, to must-watch movies, and our tried and tested spring reads, you're sure to find something to add to your watch list or TBR!This episode also features:MORE discussion of food 🥮Books we're both looking forward to 🧐Clothes we love at this time of year 💫So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻#podcast #booktube #booktok #bookreview #bookreviewpodcast #springbooks #springmovies #booktubetbr

This week we are talking about goal setting and the ways we try to keep ourselves motivated throughout the year.

We chat about how we set personal goals, whether vision boards are actually more helpful than traditional resolutions, and how spirituality and mindset can play a role in staying focused on what you want. We also get into our bookish goals, reading habits we want to improve, and how realistic it really is to stay motivated once the excitement of January disappears.

If you have ever made a vision board, set ambitious reading goals, or promised yourself this would be the year you finally get your life together, this episode will hopefully feel very relatable!

This week we’re doing a short and sweet catch up on what’s been happening in the book world! 📚

We briefly touch on the anti-intellectualism debate and the ongoing “audiobooks aren’t reading” discourse on BookTok, talk about the recent tension between H. M. Wolfe and K. M. Moronova, and chat about the comparisons between Powerless and Red Queen.

Alongside the drama, we’re sharing our favourite reads of the year so far and the 2026 releases we’re already excited about 👯‍♀️

It’s 28 minutes of book space updates, hot topics, and personal reading highlights!

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! It's 2026 and we're finally back with a new episode after our extended festive break! We hope you all had a lovely celebration or rest with your fam and friends 💕

In today's episode, we’re chatting about the book-to-screen adaptations coming in 2026 and beyond - from romance favourites to nostalgic classics and the adaptations BookTok is already emotionally attached to. 📚

We dive into recent releases like Heated Rivalry, People We Meet on Vacation, and the newest season of Bridgerton, talking chemistry, casting, and why romance adaptations can be so hard to get right. We also explore the insanely popular Tell Me Lies, asking what it is that makes us all SO obsessed with messy relationships on screen? 👀

We're also looking ahead to discuss what’s coming next, including Off Campus, Wuthering Heights, and The Magic Faraway Tree — touching on fandom expectations, modern casting, and whether some stories feel too sacred to adapt 💫

And finally, we let ourselves speculate about the adaptations BookTok already has strong opinions on — from Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage, and Anna Huang, to fantasy favourites like Fourth Wing and Quicksilver. 🐉

✨ Let us know which adaptation you’re most excited for — and don't forget to help me persuade Tor to watch We Were Liars 🤞🏼

P.S if you'd like a full list of book to screen adaptations coming out in 2026 and beyond, head over to our IG: @gorlsunplugged ✅

Well gorls, it's finally time! We're almost at the end of 2025 which means wrapping up the 100+ books we've read between us this year! ✨As well as looking at our top 5 and bottom 5 reads, we're also reflecting on the podcast episodes this year, our hopes for 2026, and things we've taken away from our reading journeys 💡📚This episode ALSO features:Different reviews on the SAME book 👀Controversial bookish icks 🧐Let down BookTok reads 👎Lots of love and gratitude to you guys 💕So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻See you in the new year, we hope you have a lovely festive break!#podcast #booktube #booktok #bookreview #bookreviewpodcast #readingwrapup #2025books #top5books