Book Clubs
What's the first rule about book club? Talk about books! I share my thoughts on book clubs, as well as my experience so far with them and my hopes for my newest one!
Apr 19, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Just Bean Bookish
Welcome to JustBeanBookish, where we brew a steaming hot cup of literary delight! Join me as I review, recommend, and discuss some of my favorite and maybe not-so-favorite books.
You can find me on Instagram @JustBeanBookish!
Don’t worry about spilling the beans, I’ve read them all.
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Episodes
Are we too harsh on book to screen adaptations?
As a bookworm, haven't we all experienced the disappointment of watching your favorite books be defaced on the screen? But what if we are just being too harsh...
Apr 12, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Spill the Beans: "We All Fall Down" by Natalie D Richards
I read this thriller and I definitely have some thoughts!
Apr 05, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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Apr 04, 2024•1 min
Spill the Beans: "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley
Spilling the beans on "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley. I heard someone talk about this book and decided to give it a read to see what I thought. This book falls into the genre I really like to read, so I definitely had some thoughts...
Mar 29, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 13
I can't wait to read these books...
I figured I would do a little recap of what I have read so far and what is up next for me throughout the year, including some of the books I am most excited to read. It is always nice to try and plan ahead, even though my TBR usually just sets a good foundation for procrastination...
Mar 22, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
I finally read ACOTAR...
I finally succumbed to the social pressure and read ACOTAR... while fantasy is not typically the genre I reach for, I decided to jump in and give this series a try.
Mar 15, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Spill the Beans: "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" series by Holly Jackson
I thought this book would be right up my alley (and it is an alley), but my feelings changed as I read the other books throughout the series...
Mar 08, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Spill the Beans: "The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han
After hearing so much about the TV series, and having watched the first season, I decided to go to the source of the story and read the whole trilogy. Listen to hear my thoughts!
Mar 01, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Books on my shelf as months of the year
This week I took a look at my bookshelf and assigned one book to each month of the year. I thought it would be neat to see which books felt like which months. Take a listen and let me know if you agree, disagree, or what books on YOUR shelf you would choose.
Feb 23, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Spill the Beans: "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Today I spill the beans on Donna Tartt's first novel, "The Secret History." It was quite a wild ride, so take a listen to my thoughts!
Feb 16, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Spill the Beans: "Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Alice Feeney
I talk about my experience with the book "Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Alice Feeney and whether or not I would recommend it.
Feb 09, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Spill the Beans: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Spilling the benas on "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. This non-fiction book was super informative and opened my eyes into a lot of the history of the FBI that I didn't know of.
Feb 02, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Spill the Beans: "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune
Spilling the beans on "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune. I share my thoughts and give a little review, and then I dive a little deeper into the specifics of the book for any listeners who have read the book!
Jan 26, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Books I probably should have read by now...
This week I talk about some books I feel like I should have read by this point in my life. As someone with an English degree, I feel a certain kind of pressure to know certain authors, or have read certain books, but the fact of the matter is the list is way too long to be actually achievable so... best of luck to you!
Jan 19, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Spill the Beans: "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell
Spilling the beans on Lisa Jewell's None of This is True. I have heard a lot of things about this book, so I was excited to finally give it a read. Listen to hear my thoughts on the true crime, mystery, thriller type book.
Jan 12, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
2023 Reading Recap and Goals for 2024
I am back for the year! This episode, I talk about my Goodreads year in books and talk about what my reading year looks like moving forward, as well as reflecting on my reading goal for 2023 to set my reading goal for 2024!
Jan 05, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Least Favorite Reads of 2023
I talk about my least favorite reads from the year... there is still a little but of time to add to this list, but hopefully I won't have much more to add, so I figured I'd send this episode out now. I also talk a little about my Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters.
Dec 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Cozy Holiday Reads
This week I talk about some cozy Christmas vibey books! I was looking for something that would feel like one of my favorite Christmas songs. Take a listen to see how I fared...
Dec 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Spill the Beans: "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers
Discussing the mystery/true crime book written by Ashley Flowers, the host of the Crime Junkie podcast.
Dec 01, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Spill the Beans "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros
I succumbed to the social pressure and read these books. Fantasy is typically not what I reach for, but it is fun to dive into a new world every now and then! I share my thoughts on the series so far, and some thoughts specific to Fourth Wing .
Nov 24, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Spill the Beans: "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
I talk about the thriller The Girl on the Train . This was a spur of the moment read for me, and though I had heard of the book before I just read it for the first time. Listen to hear what I have to say!
Nov 17, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Nostalgia of Percy Jackson (and thoughts on the new book)
This week I talk about the Percy Jackson books! I give my thoughts on the most recent release, The Chalice of the Gods , and how I feel about the new TV series coming out.
Nov 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
To Spoil or Not to Spoil...
How do you feel about spoilers? I share my thoughts on spoilers and why I like to avoid them, even though sometimes I just can't resist a quick Google!
Nov 03, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Spill the Beans: "The Appeal" by Janice Hallett
I recently finished this mystery, The Appeal by Janice Hallett. I share my thoughts on the genre, the intricacies of the book, and if I would recommend it!
Oct 27, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Reading Resources
Today I share some resources that you can use to get access to books, tools for reading, recommendations for what to read next, and how to understand what you are reading a little better.
Oct 20, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Bean Pages: Reading my Analysis on a Poem and a Short Story
I reread my analysis of the poem "On Turning Ten" by Billy Collins and the short story "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka.
Oct 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Spill the Beans: "If We Were Villains" by M. L. Rio
I talk about another one of my FAVORITE reads from 2023 so far. This book was seriously so good. I dive in and let you know what I liked about it, and don't worry, I let you know before there are spoilers so you can still enjoy the book!
Oct 06, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
My Thoughts on Abridged Books...
I posted a TikTok the other week that went a little viral... apparently abridged books are controversial. I share my thoughts on abridged books and why they exist! Let me know what you think!
Sep 29, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Why Non-Fiction is Worth Your Time!
Non-fiction gets a bad rap, but I think it is a great way to learn about more perspectives and see the world from someone else's point of view, whether that is an educational book, an autobiography, or a self-help book. Take a listen to see what else I have to say! I also talk a little bit about John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry , which I definitely recommend!
Sep 22, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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