Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast
A Podcast for Casual Bookworms Everywhere. Every week, join co hosts Meaghan & Shirin as they share their thoughts & opinions about books and their adaptations-the good, the bad & the crappy of it all. Do they have any expertise? No. Are they going to tackle all that the literary world has to offer anyway? You bet. New episodes drop every Friday.
In this podcast we discuss what is high fantasy, analyze the genre and its recent resurgence.
Welcome to the month of June! To kick off the summer season, we’ll be focusing on all things high fantasy. Old and new, adapted or not, we’re chatting about the massive resurgence in love for the genre, with tons of high fantasy works being published monthly. To begin this month’s podcast with a classic, this […]
We explore the evolution of romance in historical fiction and why it's now more popular than ever.
We recap Bridgerton season 3 part 1 and dive into the main themes and events of the 3rd season so far.
The second season of the hit book adaptation Bridgerton shifts the focus to Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest son who has taken on the responsibilities of Viscount after his father’s untimely death. Still haunted by that childhood trauma, Anthony is determined to fulfill his duty through a pragmatic marriage alliance rather than seeking love and risking […]
We began our literary podcast discussion on historical fiction by acknowledging there seems to be some disagreement on what truly qualifies as part of this subgenre. We had initially thought the definition was straightforward – fiction set in a historical time period. However, upon further research, we realized many lists of famous “historical fiction” included […]
Bridgerton has taken the world by storm with the book adaptation of this historical fiction series by Netflix of the first book in 2020. We’ve of course watched the whole show and are up to date with the latest episodes! But we’ve recently decided to rewatch the first season of the show and get a […]
We are celebrating reaching the 100th episode of the Fully Booked podcast, taking a moment to thank all the listeners for their support, whether they are new to the show or have been tuning in for a while! We express our gratitude for the interactions and regular listenership, and we are eager to continue for […]
We recently reviewed the 2000 film American Psycho, director Mary Harron’s adaptation of the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Set in late 1980s New York, it satirizes the wealthy young investment bankers and traders who embodied Wall Street’s greed culture during that era’s financial boom. NoteThe following is an editorialized transcript of the podcast […]
In this podcast episode, we are discussing the main traits and multiple genres of Americana literature.
It’s time for Americana for the month of April! We’re kicking things off with the 2023 adaptation of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple (as well as the stage musical of the same name). We are introduced to the story in 1909 Georgia, following two teenage sisters, Celie and Nettie Harris. Celie has been repeatedly impregnated […]
We begin discussing the 2024 Netflix miniseries adaptation of the novel One Day by David Nicholls. The 14-episode series faithfully adapts the 2009 book, which was previously made into a 2011 film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. This new adaptation stars Ambika Maud as Emma Morley and Leah Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in the […]
We’re kicking off this episode by catching up on our recent reads. Shirin has just started the highly anticipated Bride by Ali Hazelwood but found it giving off more supernatural Underworld vibes than expected Twilight vibes with its arranged marriage between a vampire and werewolf. Meaghan has finished reading Bride and the psychological thriller None […]
In this episode of the podcast Fully Booked, we’re discussing the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. The film stars George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill, an escaped convict who persuades his chain-gang companions Delmar and Pete to join […]
Let’s Talk about myths, baby! We begin our discussion by reflecting on the unseasonably mild winter weather in Canada and how it has left us feeling disoriented about the changing of seasons. Despite our uncertainty, we decided to move forward with the topic at hand – the recent surge in popularity of mythology retellings, especially […]
Spring is in the air people! It’s time for a brand new theme to dissect and discuss, and this month we’re talking all things mythology and folklore. To kick things off, we’re analyzing the 2010 film adaptation of the young adult novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. This is the first book in Riordan’s […]
Welcome to our last episode of the Fully Booked podcast focused on paranormal and supernatural fiction. But how did paranormal fiction get its start, and where is it these days? We’re taking this opportunity to chat about the evolution of the subgenre. Meaghan shares that she has been reading a lot of hockey romance books, […]
It’s time for another paranormal book-to-film adaptation! This week, we’re talking about a titan of the paranormal genre, Stephen King. His 2013 novel Doctor Sleep may have seemed like a difficult story to adapt for a film going audience, but luckily horror lover and master of adaptations Mike Flanagan was able to successfully pull it […]
What’s that? You want more paranormal fiction talk? You’ve got it! This podcast episode may be dropping the week before Valentine’s Day, but this week we’re chatting about the scare factor of paranormal fiction. Do these stories always have to be scary? There are so many elements to paranormal fiction, but does horror always have […]
It’s a brand new month, baby! And this February, we’re talking all things paranormal. To kick things off, we’re discussing the 2005 film adaptation of Just Like Heaven, starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. Many people probably don’t remember this movie, which currently has mediocre ratings on review sites. The film is actually based on […]
It is the last week of January, the final stretch of us covering apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction. We seem to love a depressing topic in January – maybe next year we’ll try something more upbeat. Today, we’re wrapping up our analysis of this genre by examining the various subcategories within post-apocalyptic tales. Looking at what […]
Transitioning from last week’s discussion of Stephenie Meyer’s The Host, which we jokingly describe as a “vague attempt” at stepping outside her Twilight universe that did not succeed, we share that this week we’ll be looking at a much more somber and well-regarded work – the 2009 film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road. […]
We open the first episode of the new year joking about the post-apocalyptic theme reflecting the current state of the world – sometimes we have to laugh instead of cry. We’ve chosen to discuss the largely forgotten 2013 book adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel The Host. Capitalizing on her fame from the Twilight saga, this […]
Our discussion on the best books of 2023 as selected by Shirin and Meaghan, your Fully-Booked podcast hosts.
We are discussing the rise of spicy books across all genres and the reasons we think this is occurring lately.
Welcome back to our whatever-we-feel-like-talking-about month here at Fully Booked, the month that allows us to discuss any book podcast topics we like in December. Today we’re tackling general reading habits and the idea of “guilty pleasure” reading. We’re reminiscing how asking people about their guilty pleasures in books, music, movies, TV shows, hobbies, collections, […]
Romance takes center stage as we embark on an enthralling exploration of the rich literary landscape crafted by novelist Colleen Hoover for this first episode of our free-for-all month this December. In a deliberate departure from the constraints of a predetermined theme, we’re opting for a comprehensive and in-depth discussion delving into the intricate layers […]
While dark fantasy authors are theoretically capable of producing rewarding standalone stories in a single book, the realities of modern publishing clearly incentivize serialized sagas.
It’s time for another look at a dark fantasy adaptation! We’re delighted and unsettled by the creepily whimsical world of Coraline, experienced through both Neil Gaiman’s original novella and Henry Selick’s masterful film adaptation. Coraline Adaptation Summary Eleven-year-old Coraline Jones has recently moved from Michigan to the historic Pink Palace Apartments in Oregon with her […]
What is exactly dark fantasy and how does it compare to today's story standards? We answer everything.
Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow book adaptation has become a cult classic of Halloween. But how does it compare to the original story?
It’s the final week of October 2023, the close of Gothic Literature Month on our podcast, and Halloween is fast approaching! And what better way to close out the month than by discussing the evolution of Gothic literature and horror, from its classic incarnations to how modern Gothic tales differ, and the new directions the […]
In this podcast episode, we explore the book adaptation of "We Have Always Lived In The Castle" and why the book was better.
Welcome listeners to another spooky episode of Fully Booked, and happy Friday the 13th! We’re continuing our coverage of Gothic Fiction Month, and this week we’ll be chatting about what makes a Gothic novel gothic, whether it falls into the canon of horror literature or not. When we pick up a Gothic novel, some expectations […]
It’s officially October, also known as spooky season, also known as the most wonderful time of the year! This month, we’ll be diving into one of the most classic subgenres of horror, Gothic fiction. Full of creepy houses, ghostly apparitions, and spooky specters, the Gothic genre provides its readers with all of the atmosphere and […]
We’re most of the way through the year, and we thought it might be time to talk about how our year in books has been going and have a general check-in about all things stigma when it comes to reading struggles! Shirin shares that she started off the year strong in regards to books, but […]
Meaghan and Shirin, the dynamic hosts of the “Fully Booked” podcast, open the curtain on this week’s episode, promising listeners an immersive journey into the enchanting realm of Hallmark mystery movies. With excitement in their voices, they reveal their mission for the day: to conduct an in-depth exploration and critical analysis of these cinematic adaptations, […]
Mid-September is the perfect time of year. Taking this time to talk about mysteries is a blast, and if they happen to include food, all the better! We’re so excited to further explore cozy mysteries this month at Fully Booked, specifically those in the popular culinary subgenre. Even though it’s still hot and humid here […]
Welcome to another week of early fall happiness! This week, we’ll be talking about some coziness of the YA or middle-grade persuasion, with 2020 Netflix film Enola Holmes this week, as part of our cozy mystery month theme. Enola Holmes is a young adult mystery adventure film based on the book series of the same […]
The air is chilling, the leaves are beginning to turn, and we’re all pulling our sweater selections out of our closets. It’s officially the start of the fall season in our hearts, at least. With this change of season comes a feeling of comfort, a feeling of cozy, and one might say a feeling of […]
Welcome to the final week of rom-com month at Fully Booked! In this episode, we’re continuing our ongoing discussions about romantic comedies and the romance genre to close out the summer months. We’re kicking things off by chatting about what books we each currently have sitting on our nightstands-Shirin is reading It Happened One Summer, […]
We love an adaptation, and when this one was announced we knew that we’d be talking about it sooner rather than later. This week, we’re having an in-depth discussion about the new movie adaptation of the popular 2019 romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. The movie was just released on Amazon […]
When it comes to romance, it’s Initially easy for our skepticism to get the better of us. We questioned, we doubted, and sometimes we even felt the urge to dismiss the narrative outright. But isn’t that just like life? We’re often hesitant to embrace new experiences, wondering if we’re being overly critical or perhaps not […]
In this hot month of August, we’re taking a plunge into the refreshing pool of romantic comedies. Ah, romcoms! They’re a wonderful blend of humor and romance, filled with heart-fluttering moments and laughter-inducing scenarios. And who can resist the charm of a good romcom? They’re the perfect escape, taking us on a rollercoaster ride of […]
If there’s one thing that the summer season is simply made for, it’s the theatre! The lights, costumes, and whimsy of it all! Theatre is its own singular source of entertainment, and this month we’ll be talking about all things to do with the stage. Whether you like to read plays or watch them be […]
If there’s one thing that the summer season is simply made for, it’s the theatre! The lights, costumes, and whimsy of it all! Theatre is its own singular source of entertainment, and this month we’ll be talking about all things to do with the stage. Whether you like to read plays or watch them be […]
If there’s one thing that the summer season is simply made for, it’s the theatre! The lights, costumes, and whimsy of it all! Theatre is its own singular source of entertainment, and this month we’ll be talking about all things to do with the stage. Whether you like to read plays or watch them be […]
If there’s one thing that the summer season is simply made for, it’s the theatre! The lights, costumes, and whimsy of it all! Theatre is its own singular source of entertainment, and this month we’ll be talking about all things to do with the stage. Whether you like to read plays or watch them performed, […]
What goes better with the start of the summer season than a great thriller? Bring them to the beach, or pack them for a week at the lake house, thrillers and suspense novels provide the perfect summer escape. They have the power to captivate a reader and give them a thrill, all at a safe […]
What goes better with the start of the summer season than a great thriller? Bring them to the beach, or pack them for a week at the lake house, thrillers and suspense novels provide the perfect summer escape. They have the power to captivate a reader and give them a thrill, all at a safe […]
What goes better with the start of the summer season than a great thriller? Bring them to the beach, or pack them for a week at the lake house, thrillers and suspense novels provide the perfect summer escape. They have the power to captivate a reader and give them a thrill, all at a safe […]
What goes better with the start of the summer season than a great thriller? Bring them to the beach, or pack them for a week at the lake house, thrillers and suspense novels provide the perfect summer escape. They have the power to captivate a reader and give them a thrill, all at a safe […]
It’s a selfish month here at Fully Booked, because we’re talking about one of our favourites: Young Adult Fantasy. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be talking about the genre that keeps on giving. Arguably one of the most popular-at least according to the world of social media-YA fantasy continues to dominate bookshelves across the […]
It’s a selfish month here at Fully Booked, because we’re talking about one of our favourites: Young Adult Fantasy. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be talking about the genre that keeps on giving. Arguably one of the most popular-at least according to the world of social media-YA fantasy continues to dominate bookshelves across the […]
It’s a selfish month here at Fully Booked, because we’re talking about one of our favourites: Young Adult Fantasy. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be talking about the genre that keeps on giving. Arguably one of the most popular-at least according to the world of social media-YA fantasy continues to dominate bookshelves across the […]
It’s a selfish month here at Fully Booked, because we’re talking about one of our favourites: Young Adult Fantasy. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be talking about the genre that keeps on giving. Arguably one of the most popular-at least according to the world of social media-YA fantasy continues to dominate bookshelves across the […]
It’s a time of Easter, new beginnings and Canadian Literature! This month, we’re talking about the best that the Great White North has to offer to the world of books. Whether you know it or not, Canadians continue to contribute incredible stories to the world of literature to this day. It’s high time that we […]
It’s a time of Easter, new beginnings and Canadian Literature! This month, we’re talking about the best that the Great White North has to offer to the world of books. Whether you know it or not, Canadians continue to contribute incredible stories to the world of literature to this day. It’s high time that we […]
It’s a time of Easter, new beginnings and Canadian Literature! This month, we’re talking about the best that the Great White North has to offer to the world of books. Whether you know it or not, Canadians continue to contribute incredible stories to the world of literature to this day. It’s high time that we […]
It’s a time of Easter, new beginnings and Canadian Literature! This month, we’re talking about the best that the Great White North has to offer to the world of books. Whether you know it or not, Canadians continue to contribute incredible stories to the world of literature to this day. It’s high time that we […]
It’s March! Winter is ever so slowly on its way out, and Women’s History Month is in. Throughout the entire month we’ll be talking about the impact that women have had in the literary world, be they authors, characters or readers themselves. Female characters in literature have a storied history, one that unfortunately is rife […]
It’s March! Winter is ever so slowly on its way out, and Women’s History Month is in. Throughout the entire month we’ll be talking about the impact that women have had in the literary world, be they authors, characters or readers themselves. Taking a deep dive into lasting family relationships, this week we’re talking about […]
It’s March! Winter is ever so slowly on its way out, and Women’s History Month is in. Throughout the entire month we’ll be talking about the impact that women have had in the literary world, be they authors, characters or readers themselves. Women have been a driving force of the literary world for longer than […]
It’s March! Winter is ever so slowly on its way out, and Women’s History Month is in. Throughout the entire month we’ll be talking about the impact that women have had in the literary world, be they authors, characters or readers themselves. In 2017, two journalists from The New York Times began investigating claims of […]
As February is Black History Month, we wanted to take an opportunity to highlight the Black literary community and its many incredible contributions to the world of reading. Back in the days when computers were people and not machines, a group of women kept NASA running without receiving the credit they deserved. This week, we’re […]
It’s February and love is in the air, which can only mean one thing. For a portion of the month we’re talking romance! The good, but also the bad and downright ugly of it all. The romance genre has many layers to it, and we’ll be dissecting and analyzing the facets of arguably the most […]
It’s February and love is in the air, which can only mean one thing. For a portion of the month we’re talking romance! The good, but also the bad and downright ugly of it all. The romance genre has many layers to it, and we’ll be dissecting and analyzing the facets of arguably the most […]
Happy New Year fictional friends! It’s officially 2023, and that means a whole new year of books to talk about and movies to watch…more of the same sounds like just what the doctor ordered. To kick things off, this January we’ll be talking about every YA authors’ bread and butter: Dystopian fiction. All month long, […]
Happy New Year fictional friends! It’s officially 2023, and that means a whole new year of books to talk about and movies to watch…more of the same sounds like just what the doctor ordered. To kick things off, this January we’ll be talking about every YA authors’ bread and butter: Dystopian fiction. All month long, […]
Happy New Year fiction friends! It’s officially 2023, and that means a whole new year of books to talk about and movies to watch…more of the same sounds like just what the doctor ordered. To kick things off, this January we’ll be talking about every YA authors’ bread and butter: Dystopian fiction. All month long, […]
Happy New Year fictional friends! It’s officially 2023, and that means a whole new year of books to talk about and movies to watch…more of the same sounds like just what the doctor ordered. To kick things off, this January we’ll be talking about every YA authors’ bread and butter: Dystopian fiction. All month long, […]
It’s the holiday season, and beyond the mistletoe, angry shoppers and heaping quantities of eggnog, that can only mean one thing: holiday reads! This month, we’ll be talking about holiday set stories and their impact on the reader. It’s a bonus episode to close out the year! We figured we’d change things up and take […]
It’s the holiday season, and beyond the mistletoe, angry shoppers and heaping quantities of eggnog, that can only mean one thing: holiday reads! This month, we’ll be talking about holiday set stories and their impact on the reader. That’s right, the time has finally come. Time to reflect, recall, and talk about our favourite reads […]
It’s the holiday season, and beyond the mistletoe, angry shoppers and heaping quantities of eggnog, that can only mean one thing: holiday reads! This month, we’ll be talking about holiday set stories and their impact on the reader. The holidays bring with them a number of nostalgic books, stories and poems. But how many have […]
It’s Nonfiction November, bookworms! This month, we’re delving into the world of true stories, wild memoirs, and everything in between. Nonfiction can sometimes be considered a boring genre, but the world is filled with all sorts of fascinating tales just waiting to be put onto paper, don’t you think? All throughout the month of November, […]
It’s Nonfiction November, bookworms! This month, we’re delving into the world of true stories, wild memoirs, and everything in between. Nonfiction can sometimes be considered a boring genre, but the world is filled with all sorts of fascinating tales just waiting to be put onto paper, don’t you think? All throughout the month of November, […]
It’s October! The coolest, spookiest, most pumpkin filled time of the year! That means that it’s time for horror to take center stage. This month we’re delving into the thrills and chills that make this genre what it is. Horror can sometimes be dismissed as one sided, but this October we’re talking about all of […]
It’s October! The coolest, spookiest, most pumpkin filled time of the year! That means that it’s time for horror to take center stage. This month we’re delving into the thrills and chills that make this genre what it is. Horror can sometimes be dismissed as one sided, but this October we’re talking about all of […]
It’s October! The coolest, spookiest, most pumpkin filled time of the year! That means that it’s time for horror to take center stage. This month we’re delving into the thrills and chills that make this genre what it is. Horror can sometimes be dismissed as one sided, but this October we’re talking about all of […]
It’s October! The coolest, spookiest, most pumpkin filled time of the year! That means that it’s time for horror to take center stage. This month we’re delving into the thrills and chills that make this genre what it is. Horror can sometimes be dismissed as one sided, but this October we’re talking about all of […]
Ah, Netflix original films. The place where romance goes to become toxic. And they’ve done it again, with their adaptation of the bizarre enemies-to-lovers novel Purple Hearts. Since the internet blew up after its release, we figured we’d take a look…and complain about it for an hour. So strap in, troops. Get ready for a […]
It’s September, so fall is basically here! We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love a great mystery read-and watch-in the fall. Crisp leaves, warm sweaters, and murder…feels like a winning combination. This month, we’ll be taking a look at what keeps this genre topping the bestseller lists over and over again. We’re talking […]
It’s September, so fall is basically here! We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love a great mystery read-and watch-in the fall. Crisp leaves, warm sweaters, and murder…feels like a winning combination. This month, we’ll be taking a look at what keeps this genre topping the bestseller lists over and over again. We’re talking […]
It’s September, so fall is basically here! We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love a great mystery read-and watch-in the fall. Crisp leaves, warm sweaters, and murder…feels like a winning combination. This month, we’ll be taking a look at what keeps this genre topping the bestseller lists over and over again. We’re talking […]
It’s September, so fall is basically here! We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love a great mystery read-and watch-in the fall. Crisp leaves, warm sweaters, and murder…feels like a winning combination. This month, we’ll be taking a look at what keeps this genre topping the bestseller lists over and over again. We’re talking […]
August is here, and with it comes one of our favourite genres of the year: Young Adult fiction! All throughout the month we’ll be deep diving into some great-or sometimes not-adaptations of young adult literature, as well as a look into the genre’s massive success and its current status. Looks like we’re capping the month […]
August is here, and with it comes one of our favourite genres of the year: Young Adult fiction! All throughout the month we’ll be deep diving into some great-or sometimes not-adaptations of young adult literature, as well as a look into the genre’s massive success and its current status. We can’t think of a better […]
August has arrived, and with it comes one of our favourite genres of the year: Young Adult fiction! All throughout the month we’ll be deep diving into some great-or sometimes not-adaptations of young adult literature, as well as a look into the genre’s massive success and its current status. Kicking things off is one of […]
It’s July! That means it’s time for beach read month, and we’re diving in headfirst. For the entire month, we’ll be chatting about our best summer picks, questionable favourites, and what beach reads mean to us as readers. It’s officially the last week of the month, and that means we’re paying homage to our other […]
It’s July! That means it’s time for beach read month, and we’re diving in headfirst. For the entire month, we’ll be chatting about our favourites, questionable favourites, and what beach reads mean to us as readers. Are you a seasonal reader? Do you only pick up a dark mystery in the fall, or a sappy […]