Episodes

  • Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Book Event

    Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Book Event
    Sep 13 2024

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    In today’s episode, I cover everything you need to know before you enter into the world of attending book events! As someone who has overcome anxiety related to attending events alone, here is how I was able to become comfortable talking to other event attendees, knowing how to dress for events, and knowing what to bring. If you have additional recommendations, comment below!
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    20 mins
  • The Ups and Downs of Bookstagram (feat. Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

    The Ups and Downs of Bookstagram (feat. Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)
    Sep 4 2024

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    In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa, the face of @cozy.soul.reads. She’s also the host of the @stories.and.spoilers.podcast!


    Today we discuss our motivation to join bookstagram, the hurdles we’ve faced along the way, and tips on how to find your people.

    If you’re a fan of Giana Darling, S.J. Tilly, or Kennedy Ryan, you’ll want to tune into this one.


    If you enjoyed this episode, consider following us on instagram at our @‘s below. Also, please leave a rating if you liked today’s episode💕


    Host: @michcobooks @mylittlebooklovepodcast

    Today’s cohost: @cozy.soul.reads @stories.and.spoilers.podcast

    Check out Alyssa’s podcast! It’s so warm and cozy☺️


    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:49) Co-host intro

    (01:51) What brought us to bookstagram

    (6:59) The darker side of bookstagram/the pressure to keep up

    (13:40) What motivates you to continue posting/What do you hope to accomplish with your account?

    (15:40) Getting replies from Kennedy Ryan and other authors we love

    (17:53) Discussing Giana Darling and books she’s written

    (31:00) Talking about Done and Dusted and our love for cowboy romances/country music

    (32:11) Advice if you’re struggling to find your people on booksta

    (35:09) Discussing Sleet Kitten by S.J. Tilly

    (38:28) Outro
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    39 mins
  • How Much Influence Do Influencers Have?

    How Much Influence Do Influencers Have?
    Aug 20 2024

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    Hi friends! This week I review Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. I also talk about meeting her in person, touch on how much influencers influence what I read, I give my thoughts on rating books, and I add Input about the drama surrounding the “It Ends with Us” movie.

    00:22 Intro

    01:25 Done and Dusted Review

    09:23 Attending Lyla Sage signing

    12:56 The Influence of Influencers

    23:15 It Ends with Us Drama

    29:25 Outro
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    30 mins
  • Our Bookish Origins (feat. @haileysgoodbooks)

    Our Bookish Origins (feat. @haileysgoodbooks)
    Aug 3 2024

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    What’s your origin into reading? In this episode, we discuss the books that got us into reading, as well as books we think were overhyped. Listen in as @haileysgoodreads and I discuss books we don’t remember and spew controversial opinions.
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    43 mins
  • The Great Debate: Young Adult, New Adult, Adult

    The Great Debate: Young Adult, New Adult, Adult
    Jul 27 2024

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    Today we’re discussing banned books and how much spice is too much in YA reads (hint: there’s a right and wrong answer here). Also, are book boyfriends cringe?! Do you ever wonder why everyone has “NYT Bestseller” after their name? Me too! I look into it and give you the scoop.(00:00) Intro(00:25) Banned books/Classifying YA vs NA(10:20) Thoughts(11:43) How much spice should be in a YA book? In my opinion(15:24) NYT Bestsellers this week and what is the NYT bestseller list (18:53) ACOTAR Rhys’ bat feet(21:22) Book boyfriends and my review of Before I Let go by Kennedy Ryan(26:12) My reading slump update(27:50) Bookish girls book fair (32:00) The joke at the bookstore (35:22) A friend origin story(39:22) Outro
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    40 mins
  • Roadtrips & Roaches & ARCs, Oh My!

    Roadtrips & Roaches & ARCs, Oh My!
    Jul 19 2024

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    Storytime: Mckay’s ultimate (disaster) roadtrip. $800 IN-STORE CREDITS? I did it so you didn’t have to. Grab your coffee, get comfy and let’s talk.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:30) Mckays Ultimate Roadtrip

    (22:50) Book Bonanza and signing pressures

    (28:00) Meeting authors and saying the wrong things

    (31:35) Spicy docs on my WORK google drive

    (34:50) ARCs and promoting books

    (37:42) MyLittleBookLove Bookclub

    (39:25) Future plans for the podcast

    (41:16) Outro
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    42 mins