Two Bound Books Podcast

Episode 013 - Season One: Unhinged & Unfiltered

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve officially wrapped Season One of Two Bound Books! In this final episode before our summer hiatus, we’re recapping the chaos, books, bloopers, and brilliant reads that have made this season one for the shelves.
📚 What’s Inside This Episode:Top 5 Books of the Season (spoiler-free!)Wildest podcast moments: from accidental mansplaining to “I forgot my own name”Bookish chaos: hot takes, awkward moments, and book pet peevesAuthor guests we loved and the stories that stuck with usBehind-the-scenes podcast growth, plans for Season Two, and what’s changing this fall!
🔗 Book Mentions:✨ The Concealed by SK Horton✨ The Non-Magical Declan Moore by Nathan Taylor✨ Divided by Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa✨ Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris✨ Illuminating the Magic by Ashley Mendoza
💬 Connect With Us:Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube → @twoboundbooksSubscribe on Spotify & Apple PodcastsFind us on Goodreads✨ Authors: Want to be featured next season? Submit your book at twoboundbooks.com
We’re taking a summer break but we’ll be back this fall with exciting updates and new reads! Until then, cheers to a season filled with story magic! ☀️📖🧡

Episode 012 - Superpowers

In this episode, we’re bringing all the fun vibes with lighthearted bookish banter that every reader can relate to! 📚✨
💬 What’s Inside This Episode:• Our dream bookish superpowers• The weirdest places we’ve tried to sneak in some reading• Bookish merch we actually love• A mini highlight on The Do-Over by Lynn Painter — a fun, flirty YA romance with time loop chaos and second chances👉 Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/9XCFSqP
📲 Let’s Connect!Follow us @twoboundbooks on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTubeSubscribe on Spotify & Apple PodcastsJoin our book club on Fable & follow us on GoodreadsAuthors: Want your book featured? Submit at twoboundbooks.com
🎙️ Huge thank you to our producer Rob Brower at Aletheia Digital Media & RoMar EntertainmentNeed help with a website or social media? Visit aletheiadigitalmedia.com

Episode 011 - Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris

We’re back with health updates for Amber & Shailee after a quick break—and ready to dive into all things reading! 📚✨
💬 In This Episode:• Health updates: where we’ve been and how we’re feeling• What type of readers are we? (achievers, mood readers, list readers, seasonal readers)• Our best and worst road trip reading experiences• The great debate: Kindle vs. physical books (and which one wins on the road)• Book Highlight: Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris
A lush, fantasy adventure following Elliah, a wood elf born without magic, who joins a quest to awaken the mythical Mother of Trees.
Perfect for fans of nature-inspired fantasy and coming-of-age journeys.
Books 1-3 of the series are on sale June 4-6 on Amazon for our listeners!
Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/hE4EzQW
📲 Let’s Connect!Follow us @twoboundbooks on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTubeSubscribe on Spotify & Apple PodcastsJoin our book club on Fable & follow us on GoodreadsAuthors: Want your book featured? Submit at twoboundbooks.com
🎙️ Big thanks to our producer Rob Brower at Aletheia Digital Media & RoMar EntertainmentNeed help with social media or a website? Visit aletheiadigitalmedia.com

Episode 010 - Tropes We Love, Slumps We Hate

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🌺✈️ Episode 010 – Vacations, Slumps, Tropes & The Captured
In this episode, we’re catching up after two very different trips—Shailee’s vacation in Hawaii and Amber’s work trip to DC—and reflecting on how our reading habits held up while we were away. Spoiler: one of us read a lot more than the other. 👀📚
We also dive into the reading slump struggle—what usually causes them for us, and what books or strategies help us break out of them fast.
💬 In This Episode:• Our post-travel reading vibes• What triggers a reading slump (and how we get out of them)• A fun chat on tropes we love, hate, and can’t quit• A featured discussion on SK Horton’s The Captured (Book 2 in The Concealed series)
📚 The Captured by SK HortonA high-stakes, emotional sequel that expands the world and raises the tension in all the right ways. Cate’s journey continues with deeper character development, stronger relationship dynamics, and a few twists that hit us hard.🖋 Quill Rating: 22/25➡️ If you missed our chat with SK Horton, check out Episode 004!
🎧 Where to Find Us:📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook → @twoboundbooks📺 Subscribe on YouTube📖 Join our book club on Fable & follow us on Goodreads💌 Authors! Submit your book at twoboundbooks.com
🎙️ Huge thank you to our producer Rob Brower of Aletheia Digital Media & RoMar EntertainmentNeed help with social media or a website? Visit aletheiadigitalmedia.com

TBB Episode 009 - Worlds We'd Never Survive In

Ever wondered which book world would totally destroy you? In this episode, we’re diving into “This or That: Book Worlds Edition”—and let’s just say, some of our picks might shock you. From the chaos of Panem and Elfhame to the haunting beauty of Hakone, we’re debating which fictional realms we’d thrive in… and which ones would send us running.
💬 What’s Inside This Episode:🌍 This or That – Bookish worlds showdown: which ones are dream destinations, and which are total nightmares?⚖️ Bookish Courtroom – We put popular tropes on trial. Are they brilliant or just overused?📚 Book Highlight: A Thousand Gates of Prayer by Michael WeissA heartfelt and vivid story inspired by a real trip to Hakone, Japan. This book explores love, tradition, and the beauty of finding connection across worlds.➡️ A book that blends ancient wisdom with modern reflection➡️ Full of emotional depth and immersive detail➡️ Feels like traveling without leaving your reading nook
✨ Where to Find Us:Follow @twoboundbooks on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeJoin our book club on FableFollow us on GoodreadsAuthors: Want to be featured? Submit your book at twoboundbooks.com
🎙️ Shoutout to our producer Rob Brower of Aletheia Digital Media & RoMar EntertainmentCheck out aletheiadigitalmedia.com for website and social media help!
#TwoBoundBooks #BookPodcast #BookWorlds #BookishDebate #ThisOrThat #FantasyBooks #MichaelWeiss #ATGOP #ReadersOfInstagram #YAbooks #PodcastLovers #BookTropes #HakoneJapan #BooksThatTravel

Episode 008 - Calculated Chaos

We’re back with another chaotic episode—but this time, it’s topic-based with no specific book feature! Instead, we’re diving headfirst into some bookish hot takes that just might ruffle your bookshelf. 📚💥 Think strong opinions, unpopular favorites, and “did they really just say that?” moments.
PLUS—what even is Book Math?! Inspired by the viral “girl math” trend, we’re breaking down our justifications for things like TBR piles and bookstore splurges!
💬 What you’ll hear:• Hot takes that might start (friendly) fights• Laugh-out-loud book math logic• Tangents, chaos, and lots of bookish banter• Zero judgment zones for our reading habits (mostly)
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and come hang with us!
📲 Let’s Connect!Follow us @twoboundbooks on TikTok, Instagram, FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSubmit your book at twoboundbooks.com
🎙️ Special thanks to our producer Rob at Aletheia Digital Media and RoMar Entertainment. For digital needs, visit aletheiadigitalmedia.com!

Episode 007 - Ashley Mendoza

In this episode, we dive into "Illuminating the Magic" by Ashley Mendoza—an Ugly Duckling retelling with a fantasy twist! 🦢✨ We break down the world-building, magic system, and characters while giving it our signature Quill Rating.
💬 What’s Inside This Episode?🧚‍♀️ Fun Banter: If you could have any fairytale or fantasy-inspired magical ability, what would it be?📖 Book Overview: A fresh take on The Ugly Duckling following Princess Lyra, her rare magic, and an epic journey of self-discovery.🔎 Discussion & Breakdown: World-building, pacing, favorite characters, and overall vibes.🏆 Quill Rating: 16/25 – Find out what stood out and who we think this book is perfect for!📚 Who should read this? If you love YA romantasy with a zero-spice slow-burn, this one’s for you!
A huge thank you to our producer, Rob Brower, for making this podcast possible! 🎙️ Shoutout to Aletheia Digital Media & RoMar Entertainment—check out aletheiadigitalmedia.com for website and social media needs!
📲 Let’s Connect!📌 Follow us @twoboundbooks on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook🎥 Subscribe on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💌 Authors: Want your book featured? Submit at twoboundbooks.com

TBB Episode 006 - B.C. Taylor

In this episode, we’re diving into all the things! 📚✨
🔖 Bookmarks Galore! We chat about different types of bookmarks and share a few of our favorites:➡️ https://a.co/d/d4pr5MW➡️ https://a.co/d/64RezTG➡️ https://a.co/d/cxDJg3y
🤔 Would You Rather: Bookish Edition – We played a fun game, and some of our answers might surprise you!
🌪️ Amber’s Hurricane Tendencies – Enough said. 😂
✈️ Dream Literary Getaways – If we could travel anywhere for a bookish vacation, where would we go?
📖 Book Highlight: The Salem Witch by B.C. TaylorSnag your copy here: https://a.co/d/gaJnM74
✨ Let’s Connect!📺 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts → @twoboundbooks📖 Join our book club on Fable & follow us on Goodreads!📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok → @twoboundbooks💌 Authors: Want to submit your book for a potential feature? Head to twoboundbooks.com and fill out our contact form!
#BookishPodcast #Bookmarks #BookishWouldYouRather #BookLover #ReadingCommunity #PodcastLife

TBB Episode 005 - Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa

In this episode, we’re thrilled to chat with Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa, the dynamic duo behind "Divided"! We discuss their writing journey, the world of Alterria, and the inspiration behind their storytelling. Plus, we had a blast sharing our bookish pet peeves—let us know if you relate!
📚 Books Discussed:✨ "Divided" by Aimee Aumock & Missy Kampa → https://a.co/d/fWe8CRO✨ "The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittney Tucker" → https://a.co/d/6ehesCR
👥 Follow Aimee & Missy:📷 Instagram & Facebook: @morningstoriespublications📖 Facebook Reader Group: I Fell Into Alterria🌎 Website: morningstoriespublications.com
✨ Connect with Us!📲 Follow @twoboundbooks on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok📺 Subscribe to @twoboundbooks on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📖 Follow us on Goodreads @twoboundbooks📩 Authors: Want to submit your book for a potential feature? Head to twoboundbooks.com and fill out our contact form!
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite bookish pet peeve in the comments!

TBB Episode 004 - SK Horton

In this episode, we’re diving into "The Concealed" by SK Horton, and we’re thrilled to have her join us for a chat! ✨
What’s Inside This Episode:
🔥 Recap of our Quill Rating System (in case you’re new here!)📖 Book: The Concealed by SK Horton🎤 Special Guest: SK Horton joins us to talk about her book, writing process, and more🌲 PNW Love: We adored the Oregon setting and the relatable PNW quotes🏆 Quill Rating📚 Book Highlight: My Boss is the Devil by Ben Shenkman
Quill Rating for "The Concealed" by SK Horton:
Plot Twists: How surprising and satisfying were the twists? 3/5World-Building/Setting: How immersive was the world or setting? 4/5Character Depth: Were the characters well-developed and compelling? 4/5Emotional Impact: How much did the book make you feel? 4/5“Unputdownability” Factor: How compelling and engaging was the book? 5/5
Bonus Quills:Amber’s Bonus Quill: Awarded for exceptional wit or standout dialogue. ✅Shailee’s Bonus Quill: Awarded for strong themes of loyalty, love, or clever mystery. ✅
Total: 22/25
💥 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 💥We’re giving away SK Horton’s books! 🎉 Enter from 2/13 – 2/19 by visiting our social media @twoboundbooks to see how to enter!
📖 Want to grab a copy of "The Concealed?"Head to twoboundbooks.com and click the Buy Book link!
📲 Follow SK Horton:Instagram: @authorskhortonTikTok: @authorskhorton1Goodreads: SK HortonWebsite: skhortonauthor.com
💬 Let’s Connect!Follow us @twoboundbooks on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!📺 Subscribe on YouTube (@twoboundbooks), Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📖 Join our book club on Fable & follow us on Goodreads!💌 Authors: Want to submit your book for a potential feature? Visit twoboundbooks.com and fill out our contact form!