Bookish Banter

Bookish Banter

Burnside Library

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Moderate
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
94%
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About This Podcast

Join librarians, Sarah and Madi, for a fun and lively podcast all about the world of books! From book challenges to behind-the-scenes library stories, this is the perfect spot for book lovers, library enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys casual, bookish conversation. Whether you're an avid reader or simply curious about the library world, tune in for a dose of literary chit-chat and bookish banter!

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Recent Episodes

Ep 17 - The One Where It Ends

Dec 02, 2025 29m

In our final episode of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi open with their current reads before presenting The Biggest Bookishest Banterest Awards of 2025 — a light-hearted look back at the stand-out…

S1E16 Ep 16 - First Line Ranking Returns

Oct 30, 2025 26m

In episode 16 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi kick things off with their current reads before diving into a round of thought-provoking bookish questions — from the characters that left a lasting…

S1E15 Ep 15 - Library Events

Sep 29, 2025 16m

In episode 15 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined by Sarah Roberts, Burnside Library’s Event Coordinator, to chat about what it’s really like behind the scenes of library events. Sarah…

S1E14 Ep 14 - Book Discussion Groups

Aug 26, 2025 18m

In episode 14 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined by special guest Heather F to chat all things book groups at Burnside Library. They explore how different titles spark conversation, whether…

S1E13 Ep 13 - Library Life Starter Pack

Jul 11, 2025 21m

In episode 13 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are back with a chaotic round of Would You Rather: Library Edition! Would you rather spill coffee on the rare book collection or delete the entire…

S1E12 Ep 12 - Genre Roulette

May 30, 2025 24m

In episode 13 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi kickthings off by sharing what they’re currently reading before diving into a fun round of Genre Roulette. With six spins of the wheel and a mix of…

S1E11 Ep 11 - Two Truths and a Lie

Apr 07, 2025 21m

In episode 11 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi kickthings off by sharing what they’re currently reading before diving into a fun Two Truths and a Lie book edition. They each share three statements…

S1E10 Ep 10 - Fancasting

Mar 25, 2025 28m

In episode 10 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined once again by Erin for a lively conversation about all things books and libraries. Erin shares her thoughts on underappreciated genres, the…

S1E9 Ep 9 - Bookish Debate

Mar 11, 2025 25m

In episode 9 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi wrap up their buddy reading challenge of The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune, sharing their final thoughts on the book. Then, they dive into a fun Bookish…

S1E8 Ep 8 - Home Library Service

Feb 24, 2025 31m

In episode 8 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi check in on their buddy reading challenge, discussing The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune as they reach the halfway point. They explore its themes,…

S1E7 Ep 7 - Guess the Quote

Feb 10, 2025 21m

In episode 7 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi announce a reading buddy challenge with In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune, where they plan to share their thoughts across the next two episodes. They…

S1E6 Ep 6 - Would You Rather

Jan 27, 2025 28m

In episode 6 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi dive into their current reads and discuss which fictional characters they relate to the most. Then, they play a fun round of Literary Would You Rather,…

S1E5 Ep 5 - Onyx Storm

Jan 20, 2025 33m

In episode 5 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Georgia dive into Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series, exploring the action, romance, and dragons that make Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so captivating. They…

S1E4 Ep 4 - Book Vs Movie

Jan 13, 2025 40m

In episode 4 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined by special guest Erin for a two-part conversation! In Part 1, Sarah and Erin discuss Erin’s library journey, favorite genres, and the best…

S1E3 Ep 3 - First Line Ranking

Dec 30, 2024 27m

In episode 3 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi rank BookTok books by their first lines, deciding which ones leave them hooked and which ones don’t quite make the cut. Co-worker Issy joins the…

S1E2 Ep 2 - One Star Reviews

Dec 16, 2024 37m

In episode 2 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi dive into their favourite genres, share their all-time favourite book characters, and play Kiss, Marry, Kill with characters from The Song of Achilles,…

Ep 1 - Pilot

Dec 03, 2024 32m

In this first episode, Sarah and Madi share their favourite childhood books, discuss dream author events, and reveal surprising finds in book returns. They also chat about book recommendations,…

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How many episodes does Bookish Banter have?

Bookish Banter has published 17 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Bookish Banter still active?

Bookish Banter is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.

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