Two Girls Who Read – A Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lilly and Olivia
A podcast where readers can rejoice as two internet friends discuss a new book-related topic every Wednesday. Book discussions, reviews, and LOTS of opinions.
Happy New Year!!!! This episode we continue the tradition of revealing our top reads of this year from 10-1.
School's out for Two Girl Who Read, and with that comes lots and lots of READING!!! Join us as we talk about all the books we are currently reading (too many).
This episode Lilly and Olivia talk with no prompt leading to first time public discussions about mental health, sexuality and how "queerbaiting" is quite literally the most homophobic term coined by the LGBTQ+ community.
This week Lilly and Olivia discuss which male fictional characters would participate in the Victory Project from the recently released Harry Styles and Florence Pugh movie "Don't Worry Darling". Recasting the whole film with fictional characters you might be surprised which one of your book boyfriends aren't as feminist as they seem. They also finally talk about how Olivia got Dorian Havilliard HIMSELF to comment on one of her TikTok's back in her BookToker days and the t-shirts shipping your fave co-hosts Lilly's grandpa makes.
This episode Lilly and Olivia come up with different characters based on who each host would be if they were to be placed in an alternate fictional world. What does an Olivia in the Shadowhunter world look like? Is Lilly more likely to have a professor student romance or an office enemies to lovers? Who would die first in a murder mystery novel? Which District would we each belong to in The Hunger Games world? Find out all the answers in this weeks episode of Two Girls Who Read.
This episode we discuss all the different books we've read since our last quater year wrap-up recorded in April. The books we liked, the books we didn't, and what books we are challenging each other to read for future podcast episodes.
This week we give you book recs for novels that we thought were better to read as audiobooks (audible please sponsor us).
This week we give you book recs for novels that we thought were better to read as audiobooks (audible please sponsor us).
In today's episode Lilly and Olivia decide to have an organised episode and talk about our favourite woman love woman reads and TV shows, why all of the WLW media is being cancelled, and why some WLW media does not meet the mark.
In today's episode Lilly and Olivia decide to have an organised episode and talk about our favourite woman love woman reads and TV shows, why all of the WLW media is being cancelled, and why some WLW media does not meet the mark.
You got no music, only audiobooks. One shot to save your best friend in the clutches of Vecna, which book scene do you blast on the speakers? Find out what book scenes we think are iconic enough to save us from the clutches of the tentacle daddy himself.
You got no music, only audiobooks. One shot to save your best friend in the clutches of Vecna, which book scene do you blast on the speakers? Find out what book scenes we think are iconic enough to save us from the clutches of the tentacle daddy himself.
This episode we decide which fictional characters we'd bring to our upcoming concerts for artists such as Dua Lipa, Conan Gray and Harry Styles. Who fits the 'Harry Styles' vibe? We also give our thoughts on the upcoming Red White and Royal Blue adaptation and celebrate our 2 year anniversary as a podcast. (We love you <3)
This episode we decide which fictional characters we'd bring to our upcoming concerts for artists such as Dua Lipa, Conan Gray and Harry Styles. Who fits the 'Harry Styles' vibe? We also give our thoughts on the upcoming Red White and Royal Blue adaptation and celebrate our 2 year anniversary as a podcast. (We love you <3)
This episode Olivia and Lilly go through their separate stories on why after millions of likes, views, and years of being some of the first 'BookTok creators' left the platform permanently in 2021. Breaking our silence on how it feels to be cancelled by some of the biggest creators on the platform and the side effects of being a committed content creator. Join us this episode as we discuss our POVs for the first and only time on how fake BookTok really is.
This week Lilly and Olivia review Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Favourite characters, ships, fan theories for what happened after the book's ending and of course, it wouldn't be a Daisy Jones and The Six episode without talking about that author's note and our expectations for the upcoming Amazon Prime show.
In this epsiode, we recap the last of our Europe trip stories live from our Rome AirBnb on our last full day in Europe. Olivia eating shit on Venice steps, books we've downloaded for the plane and being denied entry to an Italian shirt for being sluts. Join us this final Europe special episode.
We're back! And in Europe! Tune in to the first episode Two Girls Who Read where Lilly and Olivia are coming to you live from the SAME ROOM. That's right, it's been months but only because your podcast hosts have been finally making the jump from long-distance to short and it has caused some interesting stories revealed in this tell-all episode.
Disappointed with this year's Met Gala? Yeah, join Lilly and Olivia as they share which fictional characters they think would have slayed the fashion event of the year and experience the imaginary Met Gala we deserved.
In todays episode, Lilly and Olivia talk about the new Heartstopper TV show as well as all four volumes of the comics. Be ready to hear us scream and fangirl over how cute this story is for an hour straight.
In this episode Olivia and Lilly do their annual quater-year reading wrap up where they go through all the books they've read so far this year and review them for you.
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In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia assign real self-help books to our favourite book characters based on the advice we think they need, and let's just say, things get very random...
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This week we give you book recommendations with plot twists as shocking and unexpected as Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. Join us on this spoiler-free episode as we somehow make your TBR list even longer (sorry not sorry).
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In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia dive into another classic recommendations video, with recommendations for every classic genre and some non classic genres.
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This episode Lilly and Olivia talk about the phenomenal King Arthur retelling Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. We discuss everything we possibly can about this book: romance, representation, theories, and even take a little look at the original King Arthur story and see if we can draw any parallels. All this just in time to get excited for the second novel in this incredible duology coming out later this year.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss the newly published edition of The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake, while also comparing it to the original edition so you can see what changed between the new copy and the old. We also talk about Olivia's new favourite character after his major glow up in the new edition 👀
In this episode we discuss Sarah J Mass's highly anticipated sequel in her Crescent City series House of Sky and Breath. Bryce becoming a human glow stick, Ruhn being the designated scene-stealer, and that groundbreaking last page, and our theories for SJM's future books, we cover it all in this episode of Two Girls Who Read.
In this episode, we talk about Ali Hazelwood's breakout debut novel that had all of us wishing for a PhD student and professor romance – The Love Hypothesis.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss one of the most popular romance books of this year- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. We discuss our favourite Adam and Olive moments, why it might be one of Lilly's favourite romance books, and some of the most controversial opinions about this bestselling book.
In this episode, we talk about everything Chloe Gong. Olivia has just finished Our Violent Ends and we are still reeling over all of our favourite moments from this iconic retelling. Join us as we discuss everything These Violent Delights such as if we liked the ending, our theories about Chloe Gong's next spinoff duology, and our top three favourite Roma and Juliette moments from the duology.
This week we help all of you prepare for the upcoming release of Sarah J Maas's sequel to House of Blood and Earth, Olivia finally learns what happens in the only Sarah J Maas book she hasn't read. Do we think Crescent City is Throne of Glass or ACOTAR level quality? Whether you've never read this book or are looking for a recap before House of Sky and Breath comes out join us this week as we watch Olivia try and keep track of this sci-fi fantasy plot for an hour.
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In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia tell you what our top 10 reads of 2021 were, aka making your 2022 TBR quite a bit longer.
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In this episode, we share our thoughts and feelings on the infamous hybrid of ACOTAR and the Cruel Prince- These Hollowed Vows by Lexi Ryan. Fan theories, favourite characters, our favourite guy in the love triangle, and of course getting a little sidetracked now and then. Join us this episode to see if we really think These Hollowed Vows is just an off-brand ACOTAR or something we're itching to read the second book of.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss Verity by Colleen Hoover, including our theories on the shocking ending.
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This episode join us on a casual conversation where we talk about absolutely anything and everything from Conan Gray's latest song, Squid Game, to our thoughts on our most recent reads.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia tell you some shows that have the same hit of ✨serotonin✨ as certain books do
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia summarize the whole plot of the mortal instruments books so that you don't have to read them but you can still know what happens. If you want to read Cassandra Clare's other books but not the incest ones then this is the one for you.
In this weeks episode, Lilly and Olivia talk about some of our favourite book recommendations where the main character is a morally grey antihero (that we all know you love)
No spoilers in this week's episode.
This week we recommend you books that we were lucky enough to receive as ARC's from various publishing degrees, from books that you should be excited for like Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong and The Midnight Girls Alicia Jasinska to new releases you should be running to buy right now such as Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer and Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat this episode is full of exclusive recs and reviews.
This week we are giving you book recs in the contemporary genre that you haven't already been recommended a million times before.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia review The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Spoilers for the whole book!
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This week we are discussing the books that got us into our possibly unhealthy reading obsessions and books you can read too if you want to get into the dandy hobby of crying over ink on dead trees once a month. With recommendations that aren't the clichés like The Hunger Games or Harry Potter, these are some unique recs that you can also give to your friends or family that will surely make them reading obsessed.
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In today's episode, we talk about all the books that we consider to be our "core books" or books that have made a significant impact on the both of us as readers.
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This episode we are doing a fun game of if you Read This, Read That. If you loved books such as Throne of Glass, The Cruel Prince or ACOTAR, we will tell you reads that we thought gave off the same vibe as your faves, and then were even better featuring some exclusive reviews of upcoming releases.
In today's episode, Olivia and Lilly rate celebrities book recommendations, including Kourtney Kardashians recommending ACOTAR, Reese Witherspoon's loving Red White and Royal Blue, and more. One hour of us deciding if celebrities actually have good taste or they are just pretending to be readers.
Here is a list of books Lilly and Olivia want to read in August. Since this is being uploaded at the end of August, feel free to guess if you think we actually read any of these yet.
In todays episode, Olivia and Lilly are discussing The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E Schwab. Everything from Addie and Luc's story, Henry, and of course the famous ending. Spoilers for the whole book.
This episode we discuss who our favourite villains are from books like The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, Throne of Glass, and Realm Breaker let us discuss our favourite evil people and why.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia finally talk all about The Hunger Games, including our thoughts on the Peeta vs Gale love triangle, why Katniss is one of the best female characters, and how Panem is similar to our world today.
Only two girls who read, talking about whatever comes to mind. This episode Lilly and Olivia replicate our average conversations, we cover topic such as what would happen if BookTokers had paparazzi, what books we think deserve a sequel, and why Olivia and Emma Carstairs from The Dark Artifices are actually the same person.
In todays episode, we talk about the most popular series on booktok, and what our favourites and least favourites in each one of them are. The grishaverse, a court of thorns and roses, shadowhunters, and more.
This episode we talk about all the books we are most excited that finally hit the shelves in 2021/2022. We also talk about some ARC reads we have been boujee enough to read before their release dates, and whether you should be counting down the days for them or not.
In today's podcast episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss the bestselling book series From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout. We talk about everything from Poppy and Casteel's relationship, all of the plot twists, and even the joining.
This week we are telling YOU our top five 5-star reads. Your TBR is quaking because it is not ready for these book recs...
In this week's episode, Lilly and Olivia answer questions left by you guys, including the very long (and crazy story) about how we became friends. We also talk about the future of booktok, our saddest books, and what books we would talk with us if we were stranded on an island.
This week, we reveal all of our unpopular book opinions about different authors, character's and book series such as Sarah J Maas, Red Queen, and the Darkling. At the end of the episode, we also complete an 'unpopular opinions Tumblr book tag' where we answer questions such as "What's a book you liked that nobody else did?" and "What is your least favourite main character couple?"
In today's podcast episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss the books that we read during the month of May, and if they were worth the time reading or not. Including our thoughts on The Crown of Gilded Bones, Shatter Me, and more. All the reviews are spoiler free!
This week Two Girls Who Read spend an interesting hour answering This or That book questions. From whether we prefer series or standalone's, to discovering what Hogwarts House each of us are. This episode is THAT B!TCH snaps snaps snaps
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia read the worst Goodreads reviews for booktoks favourite books, including A Court of Silver Flames, The Mortal Instruments, The Grisha Trilogy, Throne of Glass, and more, and reacting only slightly hurt to our favourite books receiving slander.
In this episode Lilly and Olivia go through all their least favourite things to do while reading such as dog-earring and SHOWERING while reading. We also discuss the "not like other girls" trope and why it is riddled in internalised misogyny.
In today's podcast episode, Olivia and Lilly discuss everything we like, disliked and what we hope to see in the next season of Netflix's adaptation of the Shadow and Bone series. Including the best moments of the crows, darklina, and all the plot twists.
In this episode, Two Girls Who Read do the reader tag. Finally, letting you all know basic information about us that you probably should have learnt a long time ago... So grab a hot drink, put on a cozy blanket and let's get ✨personal✨
In this weeks epiosde, Olivia and Lilly discuss some of our favourite (... and least favourite) tropes often used in young adult novels, all ranging from our thoughts on love triangles, the pregnancy trope, and everything in between. We also give several book recommendations for each trope, because we all know you needed more books to add to your TBR.
Welcome to a quarter year wrap up- a new reoccurring segment on the podcast where Lilly and Olivia give a general summary of what they've read this year and their thoughts on those books. Featuring books such as Red White and Royal Blue, Shadowhunters, A Court of Silver Flames, Children of Blood and Bone, Daughter of the Pirate King and so much more! Join us for an overload of conversations on all your favourite reads and let's do our first quarter year wrap up.
In today's epsiode, Olivia and Lilly discuss popular booktok books that are currently being made into movies or TV shows, including our opinions on the Shadow and Bone, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Selection, the Infernal Devices shows, plus many more!
In this episode Lilly and Olivia possible over analyse a novel that has been claimed a "modern classic" Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. During this episode we answer some recommended discussion questions provided in the back of the book while also discussing our own thoughts on the book and learn we're h03's for a good tragic romance.
In today's episode, Olivia and Lilly discuss all things Throne of Glass, including our opinions on the characters, couples, and more! Warning: this episode does contain spoilers for the whole Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is one of BookTok's most celebrated YA Fantasy series. The trilogy follows the journey of Jude Duarte and Cardan Greenbriar and is the BLUEPRINT for what enemies to lover should be. In this episode Olivia and Lilly discuss all things 'The Folk of the Air'. Cardan's letters, Jude's knife and most badass moments, and unfortunately.... Cardan's rats tail.
In this weeks episode, Olivia, Lilly and Nellie (@readwithnellie) discuss Cassandra Clare's newest release, Chain of Iron. We dive into all of our thoughts on James and Cordelia, Matthew, the rest of the merry thieves, and of course the ending!
In this episode Olivia and Lilly discuss all the books they are excited to read in 2021. New releases, books that have been around for years that we're finally deciding to buy, and books that have been on our shelf that we FINALLY are not procrastinating anymore. Join us this episode to find out if you'll be co-reading anything with us this year.
In today's episode, we discuss all of our thoughts on Sarah J. Maas's new book, A Court of Silver Flames, including some of our not so popular opinions on the book and characters.
With only a few days until A Court of Silver Flames is released FINALLY. Lilly and Olivia have decided to gather all theories, sneak peeks and ideas and shove them together to make one GIANT PREDICTION on exactly what we think will happen in th ehithe highlyghly anticipated book.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss the best orders to read popular booktok book series, such as the Shadowhunter Chronicles, the Grishaverse, Throne of Glass, and more!
After SIX MONTHS of reading this series less than one hour after finishing the final epic read in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas "Kingdom of Ash", Olivia and Lilly discussed everything about the series. Favourite couples, character ranking, theories for potential future books and more. Sit down and let's talk everything Throne of Glass.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss how we would rank, and how we think Aelin Galathynius would rank the Throne of Glass characters, Dance Mom's pyramid style.
Olivia has never read the Selection by Kiera Cass, Lilly has read it four times. In this episode Lilly has the honour of explaining the entire plot of the YA Dystopian trilogy to Olivia and finally have her understand just how simp worthy Maxon really is.
In today's podcast episode, Olivia and Lilly discuss our opinions and feelings on Nesta from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Does she deserve redemption? Will her and Feyre ever get along? Will she ever really be apart of the inner circle? All of this is discussed and more, including what we hope to see in her new book, A Court of Silver Flames.
SPOILER WARNING: The entire A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
Olivia and Lilly answer your questions you asked us over at our Podcast's TikTok. Do you still like BookTok? What books seriously let you down? What was the book that changed you as a reader? Opinions on Sam Cortland? We tell all in this week's episode.
In today's episode, Olivia and Lilly recap the best and worst parts of 2020, including the books that got us through this year, our experiences on booktok, and what we hope to achieve next year!
Looking for some new books to add to your TBR (To Be Read) or co-read with a friend? Listen now! In this episode we talk about what books we're hoping Santa gives us this Christmas and explaining why.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss everything that relates to the Infernal Devices trilogy by Cassandra Clare. We talk about our opinions on the love triangle, the most heartbreaking scenes, and the heartbreaking epilogue.
There are so any books popular on TikTok but how many of them are actually good? This episode we say which popular BookTok books we've read and actually lived up to the hype.
Why did Amren and Nesta end their friendship? What is in store for us in the third Six of Crows book? Is it possible Nesta and Elain could be witches? In today's episode, Olivia and Lilly react to fan theories about ACOTAR, Six of Crows, Throne of Glass, The Infernal Devices and more.
Here is a list of fictional men that Olivia and Lilly would leave their fiancé of 10 years at the altar for if they asked them to runway with them. Characters from Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, the Cruel Prince, The Naturals, Dork Diaries and many more.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss some of the books that they believe saved 2020, aka the best books that we have read this year. Since joining booktok we have both been introduced to many new books, and these are the one's that are actually worth the hype. Spoiler free episode!
This week, Olivia, Lilly, and special guest star Amara Funk (@funkytheories) discuss their opinions on the most controversial characters from the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Mass. Does Tamlin deserve a redemption arc? Is Mor a bad friend? What are our opinions on Nesta? All questions we answer in today's episode of Two Girls Who Read
SPOILER WARNING: entire ACOTAR series
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss our favourite couples in young adult books, and why they are our favourites.
This episode Olivia and Lilly make the same choice that Tessa Gray had to make in the most iconic love triangle in YA. Will Herondale or Jem Carstairs, an impossible choice made by two lovesick female readers. Join us this episode for the decision of our reading careers.
In today's episode, Lilly and Olivia talk about the ultimate book crossovers that need to happen but never will, we talk about characters from Throne of Glass, Red Queen, Percy Jackson, ACOTAR and the Shadowhunters Chronicles that we think would be best friends if they ever met.
In this week's episode, Olivia and Lilly talk about their experiences with "TikTok fame" and how they've navigated gaining a following TEN TIMES BIGGER than their high schools' populations. They also talk about their worst hate comments, most viral videos, and tips and tricks they've tested that could get you on the For You Page as well.
In this week's episode, Lilly and Olivia discuss their favourite redemption arcs acotar, six of crows, throne of glass, the cruel prince, and more! We also discuss what characters deserved a redemption arc, and which one's didn't deserve one.
In this episode, Olivia Grace and Lilly Hope discuss their thoughts on the mind-blowing ending from the award-winning short novel 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart. They also react to the brand new 'A Court of Silver Flames' cover for Sarah J Mass' next ACOTAR series book for the first time.
In today's episode, your hosts, Lilly and Olivia discuss the most badass female characters in young adult books, and why we love them.
In this episode, Lilly and Olivia recommend great books that you won't find on your "For You Page".
In this weeks episode Olivia and Lilly talk about the novellas from your favourite series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Red Queen, The Selection and Throne of Glass and discussing if they are necessary or they are just a money grab.
In today's episode, your hosts Lilly Hope and Olivia Grace discuss (maybe not so calmly) if the controversial character, Maven Calore, from the hit book series "Red Queen" deserves forgiveness after all of his questionable actions, even if he wasn't in the right mental space.
On our FIRST PODCAST EVER, your hosts, Lilly Hope and Olivia Grace discuss what we want, no NEED, to see in the upcoming 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' books by Sarah J Mass.