Join Michaela and Bella—your book-event besties—on a mission to help you spend smart, travel bold, and find the events worth your PTO. We dig into ticket tiers, spill on VIP perks, break down what it’s really like to solo travel to different book events, and rave about our favorite festivals (including the under-the-radar gems no one’s talking about). Buckle up, book nerds.

Happy Halloween! 🎃Bella introduces a special guest and the two discuss the horrors of a *certain* book-to-movie adaptation (Stephen King's The Long Walk), Dungeon Crawler Carl, Dramatized Adaptations and more!

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Bella’s back from New York Comic Con with all the bookish highlights — from major reveals to the latest fandom trends — and she’s filling Michaela in on everything she saw and heard. 👀 Then, the two dive into the growing buzz around an upcoming Romantasy Book Con that they’re attending.

But it’s not all conventions and excitement this week. Michaela and Bella also tackle the serious topic of book bans — who’s behind them, which organizations are fighting back, and how readers can take a stand. From showing up at local meetings to featuring banned books on your platform, they share real ways we can all help keep stories accessible to everyone.

It’s part fandom, part activism, and 100% book love. ❤️📚

This week, Michaela and Bella are diving into all the ways we read — and trust us, it's more than just flipping pages. From the rise (and rise) of audiobooks to the never-ending temptation of book box subscriptions, we’re unpacking how the reading world is changing and what that means for book lovers like us.

We’re also getting into the good, the bad, and the book-banned — yep, censorship is on our radar. Whether you’re a hardcover purist, an audio multitasker, or someone with way too many unopened book boxes (no judgment), this episode has something for you.

So grab your latest read (or just your favorite beverage), get comfy, and join us for a bookish chat you won’t want to miss.

Michaela and Bella are back to unpack the way we talk about books — are we skipping synopses and just chasing tropes now? 👀 Plus, a major book title gets leaked early (oops, Waterstones), we fangirl over authors who went from fanfic to full-on trad pub, and get into the messy, necessary convo around trigger warnings. All that and more bookish chaos you won’t want to miss! 📚

In this episode, Michaela and Bella take you behind the scenes of the book world! Ever wondered what makes indie publishing different from traditional publishing—or why it matters for the books you love? In this episode, we explore the perks and pitfalls of both, uncover the hidden dangers of book pirating, and share how these issues affect the authors who bring your favorite stories to life.

If you’re a reader who loves discovering new books and wants to understand the challenges (and triumphs!) your favorite authors face, this episode is a must-listen.

Join Michaela and Bella as they catch up on the latest drama and adventures in the book community. From messy book event controversies (think awkward behavior and chaotic organization) to swapping their favorite romance reads, they cover it all. You’ll hear them gush about beloved tropes like second-chance romance and fake dating, and get the inside scoop on which books they had to DNF—and why. Along the way, they share personal stories, hot takes, and plenty of reading tips to add to your TBR.

We’re back — and better than ever! 📚✨

Say hello to the all-new Emotionally Booked Podcast (formerly My Little Book Love Podcast)! This week, we’re breaking in our fresh chapter with a brand-new co-host, sharing the reads topping our TBR piles, and fangirling over upcoming book-to-movie adaptations we can’t wait to watch. If you love collecting books, chatting about stories, and soaking up all things bookish, this episode is perfect for you. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us for the start of something exciting!