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Being Bookish
UK-based avid reader and big book lover. I talk about books and reading. In addition to recommending books across genres, including science fiction, fantasy, romantasy, cosy mystery, and speculative fiction, I never spoil the ending. I also have the incredible opportunity to speak with authors at different stages of their writing careers, from their debut to their 20th book! Episodes are released every other Tuesday, with bonus author interviews and episodes about Stephen King novels.
Episodes
Being BookishJennifer Aniston Season: Rumor Has It
It's 1997 and Sarah Huttinger is returning home to Pasadena for her younger sister's wedding. While there she discovers the scandal that she believes could…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: All the Feels
There is another book with this same title, but I am not looking at a psychology text in this episode. In fact, I am going to be looking at the sequel to a…
Being BookishBlended (2014)
If you're a fan of The Wedding Singer, or maybe 50 First Dates, then chances are that you've also seen the film I am taking a look at for this episode, 2014's…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: The Murder at the Vicarage
In my last Bookshop episode, I took a trip to the Cotswolds and introduced you to Agatha Raisin. So I figured that now would be a great opportunity to…
Being BookishThe Ugly Truth
This week I am taking a look at the war of the sexes, and no, I am not referring to the tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Katherine Heigl…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death
Whether you love Miss Marple or Murder, She Wrote, you'll be familiar with the genre of cosy mysteries. And if you, like me, love them, then you'll probably…
Being BookishThe Other Woman
This week I am going to be talking about the 2014 romCom The Other Woman starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton. The last thing you expect when you…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Wendy, Darling
In my latest episode, I am taking a look at a brand new author's debut novel, one that digs into childhood memories and turns a favourite on its head. I am…
Being BookishHow to be Single
Join me as I navigate the single life in New York through the eyes of recent singleton and grad Alice. So, what did I think? Was it a good film? Was it bad?…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Good Omens
This week I'm talking about one of my favourite books with someone who also loves it, Chance from the fantastic Strive Seek Find. We're talking about the…
Being BookishDisney's National Treasure
This is unlike the other Disney films I have reviewed as it's not a Disney Channel Original. This time I am looking at a massive cinema release that made over…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: The Silver Linings Playbook
This week I am taking a look at the 2008 novel by Matthew Quick that inspired the 2012 Oscar-Nominated movie of the same name. Was this book the first that…
Being BookishLucifer: The Final Season
It's finally happened. The last ever season of Lucifer, Season 6, has been released and I spent a few evenings over the last week watching it and trying to put…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Spoiler Alert
This week I'm taking a look at a contemporary romance by American author Olivia Dade. In Spoiler Alert we meet actor Marcus Caster-Rupp and geologist and…
Being BookishDisney's Camp Rock
I am back with my first Thursday episode of Season 3 and it's all about the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock. So get dancing and singing and head…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: The Martian
Until about a year ago I didn't even know that this was a book, I just assumed it was a film and that was it. However, now I am aware I am pleased that I have…
Being BookishStranger Things
I've been joined by a very special guest, Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare and we're talking about a show that was based during our formative years but very…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: A Room with a View
This 1908 classic is one of my favourite novels. Set in beautiful Florence at the turn of the 20th Century and following the slow but emotional story of Lucy…
Being BookishThe Fast and the Furious
For this, my 50th episode, I am going to be going back to the origins of the podcast and looking at a film. Yes, it's about cars. No, Chris Evans isn't in it…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Me Before You
This week I had planned to talk about a book by the ever-wonderful Terry Pratchett, unfortunately, time somehow escaped me (the Masterchef Australia grand…
Being BookishThe Finder
This week I am travelling to 2012 via the Florida Keys with a review of the sadly short-lived Bones spin-off, The Finder. I have to be honest I was really sad…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Ariadne
Welcome to another episode in my cosy little bookshop. In this episode, I am going to talk about a debut. book by a new author, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne. Yes…
Being BookishThe Golden Girls
It arrived on Disney Plus in the UK last week and if you had any idea how much of a fan of the show I was I you wouldn't even need to guess. This week I am…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Firestarter
This week I am traversing back in time to 1980 and reviewing a book that I read in my childhood - however inappropriate that may now happen to be. Yes, I am…
Being BookishDollface S1
This week I am taking a look at Dollface which arrived on Disney Plus earlier this year. Starring Kat Dennings, Brenda Song and Shay Mitchell it's a study of…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Someone I used to know
This week I am reviewing a book that is only a few days old -in fact, it was released in the UK on 24th June 2021. I am revisiting a favourite author in the…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
This week I have moved away from the YA, the magical and the mystical and taken a trip to the world of old Hollywood glamour, courtesy of Taylor Jenkins Reid…
Being BookishDeath in Paradise S1
This week I'm taking you to the Caribbean and the fictional island of St Marie, where having a secret can be murder! This British series has been a long-time…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Lore
This week I am heading into mythological territory (yes, again), with the latest novel from American author, Alexandra Bracken. Lore, which was released…
Being BookishBlack Books
This week I am introducing you to Bernard Black and his amazing collection of books in a small shop near Bloomsbury. Yes, I am taking you on a trip to Black…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Cursed Luck
This week I am taking a look at a relatively recent release in the form of the first book in a new series by Canadian author, Kelley Armstrong. The book in…
Being BookishNetflix's Lucifer Season 5 part B
This week, I am revisiting Lucifer and looking at the most recent episodes released on Netflix as of the 28th of May 2021. This review is as spoiler-free as I…
Being BookishThe Bookshop: Six of Crows
In this, the first-ever episode of The Bookshop I look at the first book in Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows Duology, appropriately titled Six of Crows. I talk…
Being BookishSpaced
Welcome to season 2, brand new format, brand new concept, same old Raye! This week I am talking about the 1999-2001 TV show, Spaced. I also tell you all about…
Being BookishNetflix's Shadow and Bone
In the finale of Season 1, I am talking about the new Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Starring Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes, this is an adaptation of a book…
Being BookishClueless
This week I am looking at another 1995 film in Clueless. Has it stood the test of time? Will I find it creepy watching as a fully grown adult who is analysing…
Being BookishEmpire Records
This week I am looking at 1995's other teen comedy, Empire Records, starring Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler and Debi Mazar. I also take a look at a new novel from…
Being BookishJust Friends
This week it's another trip back to 2005 as I look at the Ryan Reynolds film, Just Friends, also starring Amy Smart, Anna Faris and Chris Klein. I also check…
Being BookishThe Wedding Date
This week I have a guest, Griff from the Paul and Griff Show as we talk about 2005's The Wedding Date. We also cast the remake - you know, just in case!…
Being BookishEasy A
We're out of March, which means that Chris Evans Season is over. So, this week I am talking about 2010's Easy A, starring Emma Stone and Stanley Tucci (love…
Being BookishChris Evans Season: Avengers Assemble
This week, in a departure from most of the films I have done, I am looking at a blockbuster. Yes, for the last episode in 2021's Chris Evans Season I am going…
Being BookishChris Evans Season: The Losers
It's the third week of Chris Evans Season and I am looking at his fourth comic book outing, this time he's special ops with an interesting taste in T-shirts…
Being BookishChris Evans Season: The Perfect Score
We're in week two of Chris Evans season and this week I am looking at his second starring role in the film The Perfect Score from 2004. I also review the 2017…
Being BookishChris Evans Season: What's Your Number?
In the first of four episodes focusing on films starring Chris Evans, I talk about the second of two film projects from 2011, What's Your Number? which also…
Being BookishMr. Right
This week I am talking about the hidden 2015 gem, Mr. Right starring Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell. I also talk about my 22 years of writing fanfiction and…
Being BookishHe's Just NOT That Into You
This week it's all about the 2009 film He's Just Not That Into You, the 2007 book Bite Me If You Can by Lynsay Sands and my mental health. You can find a list…
Being BookishMuriel's Wedding
This week is a special one for me, as I get another year older, so after asking what you, the listener, wanted to hear I am talking about 1994's Australian…
Being BookishFright Night (1985)
I'm doing something a little bit different this week...no, your eyes do not deceive you, that is a horror film title you spy. I am looking at Tom Holland's…
Being BookishThe Proposal
This week I am taking a look at the 2009 hit RomCom, The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds and the inimitable Betty White. I am also reviewing…
Being BookishThis Means War
This week I'm looking at the 2012 film This Means War, I read Rumour Has It by Jill Mansell and as well as an update on streaming services in the UK this week…
Being BookishAn espresso martini and book spoilers
Here's the second part of my interview with the fantastic Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20qs. This time we're delving into the spoilers of his book…
Being BookishCoffee with an author and more than 20Qs (Part 1)
This week I had the chance to speak with Sam Hurley from the fantastic Movie Reviews In 20Qs about his first book, Compliance. It's fantastic...buy it! I also…
Being BookishBailey's coffee and welcome to 2021
This week it's a look back at 2020 films, books and TV and a look into a hopefully positive mental health future in 2021. There's WW84, Soul, Onward and much…
Being BookishThe Holiday
This week I am joined by the incredible Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare to talk about the incredible Christmas film that is The Holiday starring Cameron…
Being BookishChalet Girl
This week I am talking about a film I consider to be a hidden gem, 2011's Chalet Girl. I can't help it, sometimes I want a teen RomCom, and this just happens…
Being BookishWimbledon
This week it's a very British affair at the English Lawn Tennis Association for 2004 film Wimbledon, I have a strange dream on a plane and I talk books as I…
Being BookishCrazy, Stupid Love
This week I'm talking Crazy, Stupid Love, but I'm not alone. I have Paul and Ryan from the amazing Cold Callers Comedy podcast with me. They keep me…
Being BookishSilver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook, furlough truths and a little behind the science of dreaming.
Being BookishMiss Congeniality
This week it's Miss Congeniality, mental health and a very strange dream that takes place in a park (what?).
Being BookishStick It!
This week I'm talking about the 2006 film, Stick It!, the book If You Could Go Anywhere and there's always time for a weird dream!