Episodes

Hey there, readers, and welcome back to Bubbly Bibbly, the podcast where we mix a good story with a tasty drink. We are your literary libation guides. Rachel and Carmen have a great show today where books and cocktails come together, and we’re talking about everything from heartbreak to big celebrations. The post Back from Hiatus: Episode 112 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

Well, friends, this sounds like yet another episode that will add a number of new titles to your TBR lists. In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about unique, distinctive, and innovative books. Books: The Change by Kirsten Miller A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn Starter Villain by John Scalzi The Rook by Daniel O’Malley The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkein Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders The Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds The...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about bookworms, in all its forms. Let us know which books you have gotten stuck in your head, and why. And remember, Louisa Klein said “Never underestimate a bookworm” Bookworm Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee Bookworm Tumbler 20oz Bookworm Luggage Tags Books: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke Just Mer...

In this episode of Bubbly Bibbly, Carmen and Rachel talk about which books they would want if we were stranded on a desert island. Have you thought about the difference between a desert island and a deserted island? Tell us if you were already familiar with Robinsonade, and whether or not you have read a book that would fall in this genre. And remember, maybe the best book to have if you are stranded on an island is “How to Build a Boat”. The post Deserted Island: Episode 109 appeared first on ...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are going to be movie producers and casting agents! They talk about which books they have read lately that would make excellent movies and who they would cast in the production. Do you intentionally read the book of a movie that is coming out that is based on it, before you see the movie? Do you have casting ideas for books you’ve read, what you think of our choices, wonderful casting, and terrible casting? Ever wonder what authors think of their books heading ...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about what NOT to do if you are trying to shrink your TBR. Let us know what your Goodreads account is – we want to follow you! And remember, some people see a bookstore, we see a huge TBR pile! The post TBR’s: What NOT To Do! Episode 107 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about the power of reading. Bubbly Bibbly wants to get people excited to read, read, read! And tell us some of the reasons you read. We talked about just a few here today, but there are lots and lots of reasons. And remember, Neil Gaiman said, “Read. Read anything. Read the things they say are good for you, and the things they claim are junk. You’ll find what you need to find. Just read.” The post Read, People! Read! Episode 106 appeared first on Bubbly B...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are going to talk about things that we got wrong. Let Bubbly Bibbly know what you think of our podcast, how it’s written, produced, and any suggestions or ideas you may have to help Carmen and Rachel make it better. And remember, Albert Einstein said, ““Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. The post Things We Got Wrong: Episode 105 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel discuss what a few reviewers thought of our podcast. And you know that we love hearing from you. We just hope that you will understand that we can’t make everyone happy. You may not like a section, a comment, the way we mispronounce something, or even an entire episode. But we do hope you will keep listening. The whole point is to have fun sharing something that we love: reading. And adding to that never-ending reading list, of course! The post Listener Commen...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel tackle the subject of fan fiction. Let us know what you think of fanfiction as a literary genre. Comment with titles that you have read, as well as what attracted you to the title. And remember, Joss Whedon said, “There’s a time and place for everything, and I believe it’s called ‘fan fiction’.” The post Fan Fiction: Episode 103 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Rachel and Carmen take a look at titles you should read when you are getting ready for jury duty. Let us know what you think Carmen should read while she waits to be chosen for a jury. And maybe some recommendations of what NOT to read. If you haven’t joined our private Facebook group, search on Bubbly Bibbly in the groups section and ask to join. And remember, Robert Frost said, “The jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.” The post Jury Dut...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel take a look at what they think made up the best and the worst of 2023 reading. Let us know your best and worst of 2023. And what your reading plan is for entering 2024! And remember, to be the best, you have to be able to handle the worst. The post Best and Worst of 2023: Episode 101 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about books on our shelves that we have no intention of reading, and why. Let us know if you have books on your shelf that you have no intention of reading, and give us the titles and why you bought them. And remember, keep buying those books, whether or not you are going to read them! You are keeping your shelves cozy and full, and supporting the economy! The post Books On Our Shelves That We Don’t Intend To Read: Episode 100 appeared first on Bubbly Bib...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about titles someone has told us to “Stop Everything and read!”, and how they turned out. Let us know if you’ve ever been faced with a “stop everything” book, and how it turned out for you. And remember, the acronym for “drop everything and read” is DEAR! The post Stop Everything!: Episode 99 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about the graphic novel by Art Spiegelman called, “Maus”. We have talked about Maus before, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to one title. First a little background. Maus is written and illustrated by a cartoonist and was originally serialized between 1980 to 1991. That is eleven years, a long time. The story is Art Spiegelman interviewing his father about his time as a Polish Jew in a concentration camp during WWII. And remember, Art Spiegelm...

In this episode, Carmen will be doing most of the talking, and Rachel will be making comments, on various titles from the horror genre. Let us know which book scared you the most. And remember, “Don’t be afraid of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense. Only complete idiots are not afraid of anything.” – Carlos Ruiz Zafón. The post Best of – Episode 44 – Horror appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk more about books made into movies: Oscar Edition! Let us know if you are doing some pre-Oscar reading of your own. And, if you are, let us know what you are reading and what you think of it. And remember, Seth Grahame-Smith said, “What makes a good book and what makes a good movie are totally different things.” The post Movies From Books – Oscar Edition! : Episode 96 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about book trends that you love, but just can’t seem to pull off. We love Pinterest and fun book trends, but who really has the time to make it happen. Let us know which book trends that you have tried and just can’t pull off. We also want to know what you think of the book trends we have mentioned. And remember, Gianni Versace said, “Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are.” I would say that applies to more areas in l...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about their favorite season: BANNED BOOKS month! Our recommendation is to read at least two in the top-13 titles challenged in 2022. Let us know what you are reading for Banned Books month and which books you have read from the long list of historically banned books. And remember, the Right to Read day is not one day we celebrate. It’s every. Damn. Day. The post Our Favorite Season – BANNED BOOKS appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about biographies and autobiographies. Let us know how you feel about the nonfiction genre of Autobiographies, Biographies, Memoirs, and Journals. And share some titles you have loved. And let us know which one we should read first! And remember this great advice from author of “Special Topics in Calamity Physics”, Marisha Pessl: “Always live your life with your biography in mind.” Smoke and Ember Candle Company Grammarly Orgeat Anne Frank Marie Curie Mar...

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about books that made them break up with an author. They discuss authors that they won’t read. Let us know if you’ve ever broken up with an author, and let us know why. And we want to know what could happen, if anything, to have you go back and try another title by that author. And remember, Neal Sedaka said, “Breaking up is hard to do”, but Carmen and Rachel would disagree. The post Books that made you break up with an author: Episode 92 appeared first o...

This topic has been on our list of possible episode for a while. In this episode Carmen and Rachel are talking about poetry. Let us know what your experiences are with poetry, and recommend some of your favorites to us. And remember, Jean-Paul Sartre said, “Poetry creates the myth, the prose writer draws its portrait.” The post Poetry: Episode 91 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

Carmen confesses a strange revelation to Rachel! In this episode Carmen and Rachel talk about physical reactions to books. Let us know what you think of Carmen’s weird habit of acting out a character’s actions. Do you do anything like that? We promise we won’t call you weird…just Carmen. The post Physical Reactions to Books: Episode 90 appeared first on Bubbly Bibbly.

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about reading rating systems. They talk about how others rate books and what kind of systems make sense. Let us know what kind of scale you use when you are rating books, and we also want to know if you read books based on ratings. If you do, which ones do you pay the most attention to? And also tell us what you like to consider when you are assigning a rating. And remember, Ernest Hemingway said, “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” The post Rating S...