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Basic Bitch Book Club

Published by Alex Hourigan

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Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites, and a little sprinkle of self-help to keep it real. Whether you're an ACOTAR girlie or Atomic Habits obsessed, this podcast is the love child for readers who love to escape into a fantasy world with a cherry on top of self improvement.

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  1. NEW ACOTAR 6 Theories I Can't Stop Thinking About from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 20, 202622 min

    We’re breaking down the wildest ACOTAR 6 theories after Sarah J. Maas’ latest interview, and honestly… some of these are starting to feel real. From Mor’s hidden powers to crossover clues and mating bond drama, these are the theories we cannot stop thinking about. Thank you Audible for making this episode of BBBC happen. Listen to Full Throttle out now.

  2. Everything You Missed From the Sarah J. Maas' Call Her Daddy Interview (No Spoilers) from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 5, 202636 min

    SPOILER FREE! I've broken down all the juicy parts book by book so you can skip to which part you want to listen to! Time Chapters: ACOTAR: 7:45 - 22:19 Crescent City: 22:19 - 24:29 Throne Of Glass 24:29 - 31:30 Sarah J. Maas just appeared on Call Her Daddy and the internet is losing it. So we listened to the entire interview and broke down everything you might have missed . In this episode we go book by book through the Sarah J. Maas universe including A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) , Throne of Glass , and Crescent City to unpack the biggest reveals, behind-the-scenes insights, and fan theories she hinted at during the interview. We cover what Sarah J. Maas said about her writing process, the future of the ACOTAR series, how her characters come to life, and the moments that have BookTok and the fantasy community buzzing. If you’re a Sarah J. Maas fan, ACOTAR reader, or BookTok fantasy lover , this is your no-spoiler breakdown of the Call Her Daddy interview. Perfect for fans of:Sarah J. Maas • ACOTAR • Crescent City • Throne of Glass • fantasy romance • BookTok books

  3. The Housemaid Review & Our Adaptation Expectations (SPOILER FREE!) from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Dec 26, 202521 min

    A thriller set in the world of wealth, power, and professionally cleaned bathrooms? Say less. We’re diving into The Housemaid, where every polished surface hides a dirty secret. We talk pacing, unpredictability, and why the plot twist deserves a standing ovation. Plus our excitement for the movie adaptation. This book is unhinged in the best way. 10/10 for suspense, 100/10 for stress.

  4. Kingfisher, Quicksilver & Brimstone: Callie Hart On What To Know Before BOOK 2 from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Nov 13, 202527 min

    [QUICKSILVER SPOILERS!] ✨ Callie Hart joins the Basic Bitch Book Club to chat my FAVOURITE BOOK ever, Quicksilver. We chat how she knew Kingfisher before he arrived on the page, what to expect for book 2 and so much more. I'm so excited for Brimstone I could pee. Check back soon for a Quicksilver by Callie Hart recap.

  5. ACOTAR: Who is Azriel's Mate? Every Elain, Gwyn and Bryce Theory from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Oct 21, 202527 min

    LOCK IN, BITCHES! The highly requested Azriel's Mate theory episode is here and we discuss all the evidence and arguments to whether Elain, Gwyn or Bryce could be the Shadow Singer's one true love. ENJOY.

  6. Red Flag or Green Flag: Book Boyfriends Edition from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Oct 15, 202527 min

    Lock in cause we are in for a silly goofy time where I pretend I actually have a chance with these fictional characters and play red flag green flag with iconic book boyfriends. Thank you to Prime Book Club for helping make this podcast happen!

  7. Spicy Book Confessions: Tropes vs. Plot, Special Edition FOMO & more from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Sep 19, 202523 min

    BookTok isn’t just about swooning over annotated romances and sprayed-edge hardcovers — it’s also the internet’s hottest arena for bookish debates. In this episode we’re spilling the tea on the spiciest takes lighting up your For You page: from the rise of “spice over substance,” to the collector’s-edition industrial complex, to whether every viral book really needs a screen adaptation. We’ll unpack why these opinions matter, how they’re reshaping what publishers release, and what readers actually want from their next binge read.

  8. SYDNEY! We're having a SPICY Booktok meet up! from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Sep 19, 20251 min

    Wanna come down and chat spicy audiobooks over spicy chicken? Come down to Wingboy Sydney Darling Square at 12:30 to meet me and chat all things audiobooks and score 3 months of Free audible with your meal.

  9. Does The Summer Romance Trope Still Hit? from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Sep 4, 202522 min

    Today we're chatting the summer romance trope and whether it still hits like it used to. Diving into nostalgic page-to-screen adaptations from the 2000s like The Notebook and The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants we investigate how this trope has changed over time and comparing it to Prime Video's latest book adaptation, The Map That Leads To You. Thanks you to Prime Video & Prime Book Club for making this episode of the Basic Bitch Book Club Happen.

  10. NEW Fourth Wing Confirmations & Theories: Xaden's Chapter, Dragons Lying & MORE from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Aug 13, 202527 min

    Diving headfirst into the juiciest Fourth Wing Book 4 theories that are taking over BookTok. From shocking plot twists fans are predicting, to sneaky foreshadowing we swear Rebecca Yarros hid in plain sight, we’re breaking it all down. SPOILERS FOR FOURTH WING, IRON FLAME & ONYX STORM.

  11. The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest in 30 minutes… from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Jul 22, 202528 min

    In this episode, we’re diving into the most powerful takeaways from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest aka the self-sabotage bible we didn’t know we needed. From turning pain into purpose to recognizing your patterns and finally breaking them, this book is filled with raw truths and gentle reminders that you are the only thing standing in your way… and that’s actually good news. Whether you’ve read the book or not, we’re breaking down the life lessons that hit the hardest and how to start climbing your own personal mountain, one mindset shift at a time.

  12. Is Rhysand Actually The Villian? The ACOTAR Theory We Can’t Ignore from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Jul 16, 202527 min

    The EVIL RHYSAND THEORY that is all over my FYP and in the grooves of my brain that I simply need to discuss. Plus the book series I devoured in Europe and the recent update from SJM. LETS GO, BITCHES. Spoilers for ACOTAR & SJM***

  13. We Were Liars Review: THE PLOT TWIST, Summer Romance & The Adaptation from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Jun 24, 202524 min

    SPOILER FREE! WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT WE WERE LIARS! The adaptation just dropped on Prime Video and I need to talk about both the book and the show. If you want a plot twist that will make you cry, scream, throw up in a good way then you’re in luck. I got you sorted.

  14. WE’RE BACK! Reading Slumps & Booktok Propaganda I’m Not Falling For from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Jun 24, 202531 min

    WE’RE ARE BACK!!! The Basic Bitch Book Club is BACK. Season 2 is back and better than ever in your earholes with even more smut, self-help and booktok. PLUS I AM THE AMBASSADOR FOR PRIME BOOK CLUB! Which means monthly episodes ranting and raving about the latest book to screen adaptations. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! This episode we jump into my reading slump and how to cure it plus the PROPAGANDA I am not falling for… BookTok Edition.

  15. The Courage To Be Disliked in 30 Minutes... from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Apr 8, 202528 min

    An episode for the people pleasers in the room? Hi, yes, YOU (and me lol). We're breaking down the top 3 life lessons from the global best-seller The Courage To Be Disliked. The book that has sold over 10 million copies and will rewire your brain to unlock the freedom to live an authentic, fun and whimsical LIFE. 💡 Reflection Prompt #1: What behavior or belief in your life are you currently blaming on your past? What would it mean to let go of that narrative—and what responsibility would that require? 💡 Reflection Prompt #2: Where in your life are you modifying your choices to gain approval or avoid rejection? What would it look like to act based on your own beliefs, not others’ expectations? 💡 Reflection Prompt #3:What would you do if you knew for sure that someone would dislike you for it—but you also knew it was right for you? Why aren’t you doing it already?

  16. Powerless & Reckless Recap: Everything To Know Before Reading Fearless from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 31, 202543 min

    (SPOILER WARNING: Powerless Series & Fourth Wing) The refresher we all need before reading Fearless which drops on the 8 April. Plus we break down a mind-blowing quote from my recent read and the three Stuff Your Kindle Events you need to pop on your calendar immediately. Stuff Your Kindle Days: 04/04: NZ Indie Writers: Fantasy SYKD 04/15-04/20: Indie Only Book Club: Fantastical Event SYKD 04/22: Romance Book Blast

  17. Book Icks & The Best and Worst Tropes To Ever Exist. from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 24, 202532 min

    Please note this episode is SPOICY because it's time to talk book icks and the best & worst tropes to ever exist. Plus we have a book club update and the wild ride of a reading weekend I had recently. Potential ACOTAR spoilers and plated prisoner spoilers fyi

  18. Books That Altered My Brain Chemistry (& The Life Lessons From Them) from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 10, 202534 min

    Bitches, we’ve got a jam-packed episode for you! 📚✨ First up, I’m announcing our brand-new book club—because what’s better than reading romantasy together ? Then, we dive into the latest ACOTAR 6 release date rumors (is it finally happening?!). And to top it off, I’m sharing the books that completely altered my brain chemistry—the ones that left me obsessed, emotionally wrecked, and forever changed. LINKS: Wicked Tides by Courtney Liegh Women Living Deliciously by Florence Given Good With Money by Emma Edwards Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton Finding Your People by Alex Hourigan & Sally McMullen

  19. The Evil Elain ACOTAR Theory + a SURPRISE GUEST!! from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Mar 3, 202533 min

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most debated theories in the A Court of Thorns and Roses fandom—Is Elain Archeron actually the ultimate villain? From hidden foreshadowing in Sarah J. Maas’s writing to suspicious behavior that has fans questioning her true intentions, we break down the clues that suggest Elain might not be as innocent as she seems. Could she be a master manipulator, a future Queen of the Dread Trove, or something even darker? Join us as we analyse the evidence, discuss the most compelling fan theories, and decide whether Elain is a misunderstood cinnamon roll or a wolf in sheep’s clothing. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE

  20. Atomic Habits By James Clear in 30 Minutes... from Basic Bitch Book Club, opens in a new tab

    Feb 24, 202536 min

    Alex breaks down the top three life lessons from Atomic Habits by James Clear and how you can apply them to your daily life. From the power of identity-based habits to the magic of tiny improvements, Alex will help you build better habits and break bad ones—all in just 30 minutes. Tune in and start transforming your life, one small habit at a time!

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