Book Bumble
A bookish podcast, featuring two friends who love spending time reading and sharing great books. In each episode, we will introduce a stack of books that are tied together with a common connection to help to take a deeper dive into each story. We want to provide a space to talk books that is friendly and deep, with a little hint of geek.
Episodes
143 episodes
Real Time Reading - Season 4, Episode 1
Welcome to Season 4! Today's episode features a celebratory stack of books tied together with the common theme of being our Real Time Reading Books aka the books in our hands right now. We have a little bit of everything...so onward!
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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33:24
If You Liked This...Then Read That... - Season 3, Episode 45
Today's episode is a Shorty...an episode with just a few books and we hope it will be just what you need. Our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of If You Liked This, Then You Should Read That. It's one of our f...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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16:25
Who Dunnit? - Season 3, Episode 44
In today's episode our stack is tied together with the common connection of Who Dunnit...mysteries are the name of today's game. We'll also share a Book in Hand that Laura tries to convince Leslie to revisit. Will she be successf...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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32:08
FAB Historical Novels - Season 3, Episode 43
In today's episode our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of Historical Fiction...we are looking to the past for inspiration! Join us as we delve into some FAB Historical Novels! Plus, we'll share a Book i...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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36:02
Go Ahead...Judge This One by Its Cover - Season 3, Episode 42
In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being books that you are allowed to judge by their covers. Go ahead…do it...we won’t judge you. Even our Book in Hand has a beautif...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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44:27
Family Drama - Season 3, Episode 41
In this episode our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of containing lots of Family Drama! This is a stack of multigenerational, dramatic sagas. We'll also share a buzzy Book in Hand! F...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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28:54
Perfect Pairs- Season 3, Episode 40
In this episode our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Perfect Pairs...in other words...they go together like a fine dining experience! Bon Apetit!Featured Books:Mansfield Pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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23:38
Girl's Rule - Season 3, Episode 39
In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Girls Rule. The women and girls in these books are plucky and fierce. Plus, we'll share a Non Fiction pick for our Book in Hand. Girl Power!
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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35:24
Homework - Season 3, Episode 38
In today's episode, we assign a book to each other and report on our reading. Homework!Featured Books:The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey (LP to LH)Ordinary Time: Lessons Le...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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14:46
Favorite Books of the Year...So Far - Season 3, Episode 37
In today's episde, we highlight our Favorite Books of the Year...So Far. And it was hard to pare them down! As Maria VonTrapp sings...These are a few of our favorite things!Featured Books:Run by B...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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32:36
Let's Do the Twisty - Season 3, Episode 36
In today's episode, we are doing the Twisty with some great mysteries and thrillers...C'mon Baby!Featured Books:The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha (LH)One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (LH)...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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29:10
Under the Radar - Season 3, Episode 35
In today's episode our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Under the Radar titles. Leslie has you covered with books that begin 2 great series. Laura has 2 that you might not have heard of yet, but are stella...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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38:51
If You Liked This...Then Read That...2 Unforgettable Characters - Season 3, Episode 34
In today's episode, we are bringing you a Shorty...an episode with just 2 books that we hope will be just what you need! Our books are tied together with the common connection of If You Liked This...Then Read That. We think you w...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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12:58
Bon Voyage to India - Season 3, Episode 33
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of India. We have a memoir, a middle grade, a family saga, and a historical novel. Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand set somewhere completely different.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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29:51
Anne Frank Adjacent - Season 3, Episode 32
In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Anne Frank Adjacent. Some of the books are about Anne Frank or her friends, and others are set in the same time period and share similar themes.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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23:33
Books We Are Excited About/New Things In Store - Season 3, Episode 31
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of spring and early summer releases that we can’t wait to get in our hands. Plus, we'll share a little about our upcoming Patreon release. New things are in store!
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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20:24
A Pivotal Choice - Season 3, Episode 30
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of A Pivotal Choice. And since pivotal means of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else, these choices are life changing,...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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34:10
Fantastical - Season 3, Episode 29
In this episode, we bring you books tied together with the common theme of being Fantastical! Leslie is our in house fantasy aficionado, and Laura is the opposite of that. But we both found some fabulous titles to make this stack...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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33:34
Season 3, Episode 28 - Reading and Writing
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Reading and Writing. Epistolary, Historical Fiction, Uplifting Fiction and a Thriller...a little of everything...Plus a Memoir as our Book in Hand. We're so ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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30:54
Books In Hand - Season 3, Episode 27
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being our Books In Hand...our current reads…this is up to the minute coverage! What are you reading?Featured Books:Weight of Blood...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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27:09
Tiny and Cute - Season 3, Episode 26
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of all being books that are Tiny and Cute. Each of these titles are treasures that come in under 300 pages. These little gems pack a big punch!Fea...
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25:27
Buzzy Books - Season 3, Episode 25
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Buzzy Books. They are getting lots of attention in the right now….hot takes…quick picks if you will. And yes, we will! Let's Buzz!
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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30:13
Classics - Season 3, Episode 24
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Classics! Leslie rereads 2 of her lifetime favorites, and Laura reads 2 that she never picked up before...no judgement!! We will also share a Boo...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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30:42
Positivity - Season 3, Episode 23
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of helping you find Positivity! This is a Shorty, with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need. Bring on the Short Stack!Fe...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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15:23
New Takes on Familiar Stories - Season 3, Episode 22
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of New Takes on Familiar Stories. These stories have been told before, but these authors put their own spins on them. And we do LOVE a good reimagining! W...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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29:53