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Our last ACOTAR episode!
Join Cassie and Becca as they talk about A Court of Frost and Starlight AND A Court of Silver Flames. Unfortunately, this is the last ACOTAR related episode until the next book is released! We are…
Cassie's current #1 book rec!
Join Cassie for this solo episode and hear about one of her top book recs at the moment! If you are a fan of ACOTAR, you definitely do not want to miss this one! Remember to rate and subscribe!
New to thrillers?! Read these first!
A day late but we're here with our latest episode! Join Becca and Cassie as they share their own "thriller starter packs". If you're new to thrillers, start with these. If you have already started…
Get to know the chick behind Odd Bird Bookshop!
On this week's episode we have a special guest, Jess, who is the owner of Odd Bird Bookshop. Join us as we talk about everything from changing careers, emu eggs, and, of course, books! Learn more…
Why haven't I read these yet?!
Join Cassie for another solo episode as she explains some of her most "you haven't read that?!" books and authors. Maybe you can give her some types on where to start and let her know if she really…
We tried to talk about Heartless Hunter...
Today we are joined by Kyrsta and Christina from the podcast You Haven't Read What?! We take a lot of side quests throughout this long episode but we always work our way back to Heartless Hunter. If…
Minimal Plans. Maximum Books.
This week's episode is a mix of chaotic energy and bookish topics! We each came prepared with a list of things to cover and we packed it full of our personalities. We hope you have as much listening…
The Audacity of This Gentleman's Offer!
Join Cassie and Becca as they dissect Benedict's story in An Offer From a Gentleman (just in time for part two of his season to be released)! How do we feel about the Cinderella Story vibes?
If You've Never Read Fantasy, Start Here
Ready to dive into fantasy but don’t know where to start? This week on Hardback Life, Becca and Cassie build the ultimate fantasy starter packs — packed with magical must-reads, surprising fun facts,…
Let's Talk ARCs: Early Reads, Big Book Feelings
Join Cassie for a short solo episode where she talks about her journey as an ARC (advanced readers copy) reader and reviewer! She gives tips, talks about her reviews, and chats about her goals as an…
Bee Trauma and Other Questionable Coping Mechanisms
Becca is back! So after a brief catch up, join us as we continue our journey through the Bridgerton books, specifically we will be talking about The Viscount Who Loved Me. Stick around, at the end we…
Am I the Problem? A Literary Investigation
As Becca continues to push through the home stretch of grad school, join Cassie as she reads 5 star reviews of books she felt didn't cut it! Watch her spiral as she contemplates what the problem was:…
Top 5 Reads of 2025!
Join Cassie as she recounts her top five reads of 2025!
Scandal, Society, and Slow Burns
This week, we’re cracking open The Duke and I, the book that launched Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton empire and gave us fake dating before it was cool. We’re talking Daphne Bridgerton’s marriage mart…
One Host, One Mic, One Star Reviews
Becca is away, so it’s just you, me, and a stack of beloved books getting ruthlessly dragged online. In this solo episode, I, Cassie, grab the mic and dive into the wild world of 1-star reviews… of…
Phantasma: Where You Immediately Regret Your Choices
This week, we tiptoe into Phantasma by Kaylie Smith — a book that asks, “What if your family drama came with actual demons and a mansion that wants to eat you?” We follow Ophelia Grimm, a necromancer…
ACOWAR: Red Flags and War Paint
In this episode, we dive into A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas — the explosive third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. From political alliances to battlefield betrayals, we…
Vows, Vibes, and The Wedding People
In this episode, we dive into Alison Espach’s The Wedding People, an intimate and wry exploration of connection, loneliness, and the stories we tell about love. We unpack the novel’s layered…
Grief, Growth, and the Glow of Crescent City
Welcome to Lunathhion! This week we're diving into House of Earth and Blood, the first book in the SJM's Crescent City series. We're talking angels, demons, heartbreak, and that jaw-dropping ending…
Indie Author Kristie Wolf & Military Romance
In this engaging conversation, indie author Kristie Wolf discusses her journey into writing military romance with her Project Viper series, which features special forces amputees equipped with bionic…
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Hardback Life has published 38 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Hardback Life is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.
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