Author Georgia Clark joins Genre’d for an Off Book conversation about Play It Again, contemporary romance, second chance love, community theater, queer kissing, gateway romance reads, and why the best books still make you kick your little feet.

A tradwife influencer wakes up trapped inside a version of the 1800s and discovers the fantasy she's been selling online may be her own worst nightmare. We're breaking down Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, including the twist ending, the satire, and why this buzzy novel feels more like a psychological thriller than literary fiction.

Three friends, one microphone, and somehow an entire unexpected Bones rewatch podcast. This week on Off Book, Katy, Elyse, and Heather discuss cozy mysteries, romance tropes that should’ve been solved with one conversation, Hallmark fake dating supremacy, true crime blog nostalgia, and why Angela Montenegro may have secretly invented modern technology.

A dead mystery author. A secluded Scottish island. A group of midlist writers competing to finish his final novel before people start dying. In Episode 23 of Genre’d, Katy and Elyse discuss The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clark, including the killer reveal, publishing industry commentary, audiobook experience, and whether the ending actually worked.

Nicolas DiDomizio is back to talk A Murder Most Camp, a funny, campy mystery with a standout twist, chaotic characters, and a surprisingly heartfelt core.

A quiet farming colony becomes a livestreamed war game in Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman. We break down the plot, the ending, and the AI twist that changes everything.

We read thrillers all the time… so why aren’t they our favorite genre? This week, we’re unpacking the difference between comfort reads and the books that actually stay with you, plus true crime, cults, and a full genre identity crisis.

A speed dating event turns into a full slasher scenario in this horror rom-com we did not expect to love. We break down How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates, from final girl tropes to rom-com chaos and whether we’d actually survive.

Poet Emily Zogbi joins Genre’d for an Off Book episode covering contemporary fantasy, magical realism, YA comfort reads, and why poetry isn’t boring—you just haven’t found your poet yet.

We need to talk about Half His Age … because what exactly did we just read? 🤔 This week on Genre’d, we’re diving into Jeanette McCurdy’s debut novel, a coming-of-age story that is equal parts uncomfortable, sharp, and impossible to ignore. It’s giving Lolita … but if Lolita told the story herself. And yes, it raises way more questions than answers. But first, we have things to say. We’re celebrating our 20th episode (!!), reflecting on how we’ve somehow read 20 books in unde

We’re talking sci-fi vs fantasy, Libby reading habits, and the best books to start with — plus survivalist fantasies, adaptation hot takes, and a very real fear of space.

In the dystopian city of New Found Haven, mercy is illegal and love can get you killed. This week on Genre’d, we’re discussing Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe — a brutal dystopian romance about assassins, forced marriage, and a rebellion that spirals completely out of control.

We are joined by author Nicolas DiDomizio to talk about his upcoming book A Murder Most Camp, a cozy murder mystery that is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and completely chaotic in the best way. Nic's new book drops April 28, and we are lucky enough to be kicking off his entire promo season with his first interview about the book. Naturally, Katy finished the ARC about 45 minutes before recording. She is still emotionally at Camp Lore. In this episode we talk about the wil

A Yankees catcher. A burlesque club owner. A secret marriage for health insurance. And somehow… an organ donation. We’re unpacking Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey — and we do not agree.

This week on Off Book , we invited our friend Jen Keefe (stand-up comic, actor, and proud Libby power user) to do what can only be described as a public service: explain A Court of Thorns and Roses from the perspective of someone who does not read fantasy. And honestly? She ate. We talk Libby strategy like it is a concert presale, unpack Jen’s memoir-first reading life, and then fully spiral into an ACOTAR recap featuring “Fire,” a scary wind, a stone heart, and a character

Elyse and Katy review My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney.

Welcome back to Genre’d: Off Book, where the books are optional but the opinions are not. This week, we’re doing our very first mailbag episode, meaning you sent us your most unhinged and heartfelt questions and we answered them with zero prep and full sister confidence. We pulled 10 questions out of a bowl at random and covered everything from apocalypse survival logic (our eyesight is… a liability) to book trend predictions for 2026. Then we brought in a very special guest,

This week on Genre’d, we’re talking We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark , a romantasy that said: what if Hunger Games energy , but make it vampire empire, gladiator trials, and a heroine whose coping mechanism is “be mean to everyone and fight about it.” But first, we have some things to say. Katy’s been on a mission to become a lip liner girlie (and finally secured the thick-boy liner of her dreams), Elyse accidentally became an Adobe Premiere power user to fix a truly cursed

Morgan from Coop’s Kitchen joins Genre’d for an Off Book chat about fantasy, romantasy, tropes, and book recommendations, plus soup discourse and Coop the golden retriever.

This week on Genre’d, we are diving into Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen, a brutal, addicting romantasy that delivers trials, bonding magic, pack politics, a nd one very moody dire wolf with a personal vendetta against peace and quiet. It is giving street fighter heroine, deadly competition, chosen one secrets, and a kingdom built on erased history. But first, we have some things to say. Katy is in a full-body, weeks-long spiral over Heated Rivalry, the wildly viral hockey roman

Bryanna is back on Genre’d: Off Book —and if you’ve been with us since the early days, you’ll remember her from the first three episodes of the pod. This time, she joins Katy and Elyse in the newly upgraded “library” studio (still evolving, still a little chaotic) to talk about her favorite genre: contemporary fiction with Big Celebrity Book Club Energy . You know the vibe: the Reese pick, the Oprah pick, the “everyone is talking about this” pick—the books that feel like you

And that’s a wrap on 2025. 🥂 This week on Genre’d , Katy and Elyse close out the year with a full “Year in Reading” debrief: the books we loved, the ones that personally attacked us, the tropes that carried, and the reading habits we’re taking into 2026. We also have things to say —namely: Goodreads is doing absolutely the least, the “reading challenge” math is suspicious, and somehow we started a podcast and lived to tell the tale. Spoiler note: This is a wrap-up episode.

A cozy, Hallmark-adjacent holiday romance review featuring forced proximity, grumpy toy-makers, small-town charm, and festive vibes — with spoiler-free thoughts and a full breakdown.

This week on Genre’d: Off Book , Elyse and Katy welcome their forever friend Ankeen to talk about the genre that raised them all: romance (with a generous side of smut). From sneaking Harlequins out of the library at age ten to rereading Montana Sky every time she needs a comfort book, Ankeen walks us through how romance hooked her early, why she took a long detour into philosophy, and what brought her back to smutty romance books as an adult. We dig into the big misconcep

Join Genre’d Podcast as we discuss Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber—an urban fantasy filled with magic, Hollywood myths, time loops, and a high-stakes scavenger hunt. Spoiler-free review, character analysis, themes, and full spoiler discussion.

A deep dive into dystopian fiction, celebrity memoirs, and adorable kid-book wisdom—plus a bonus interview with Melissa’s 4-year-old son about Captain Underpants.

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake — a dark, satirical campus novel about sisterhood, ambition, feminism, and the pressures of modern womanhood. Includes a spoiler-free summary, full book discussion, and our honest reactions to the twist ending.

This week on Off Book , Katy flips the mic to co-host Elyse for a deep dive into her forever favorite: fantasy. From childhood obsessions (Tamora Pierce forever) to adult hot takes (“fantasy is politics with dragons”), Elyse walks through where to start, what to read next if you’re fully converted, and why she’ll always have room in her TBR for fake dating and marriage of convenience. We also detour into high-heat subgenres, romance as a gateway back to fantasy, and an extre

About the episode This week on Genre’d, Katy picked A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna — a cozy witchy fantasy about loss, belonging, and one very opinionated house. Come for the spoiler-free first ~17 minutes; stay for the zombie rooster discourse, “grumpy × grumpy” confusion, and an unexpectedly emotional chat about representation, power, and what it really means to find home. If you’re looking for a spoiler-free review, podcast discussion, or plot summ

About the episode: This week on Off Book , we sit down with writer, dancer, and communications pro Dinah Alobeid to talk about her one true love: literary and upmarket fiction . We dig into what those distinctions actually mean, why they get such a bad rap, and how they might convert even the most die-hard romantasy readers. Along the way, Dinah shares her favorite gateway reads, the “advanced stack” for serious fans, and the books that made her cry, clutch her chest, and r

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review Alchemised by SenLinYu — a sweeping, 1,000-page dark fantasy epic filled with war, memory, magic, and morally black love. Includes a spoiler-free summary, full book discussion, worldbuilding analysis, and our reactions to the late-book twists.

Welcome to Genre’d: Off Book Our new in-between-the-episodes mini-series where we sit down to ask five questions that get to the heart of why we read what we read. Think of it as a peek behind the bookshelf: a quick chat about our genre comfort zones, our bookish red flags, and the titles that turned us into lifelong readers. From Thrillers to Throne of Glass: Katy’s Genre Origin Story In our very first Off Book episode, Katy takes the mic to talk about the genre that change

A deputy with regrets. A small town full of secrets. A thriller that feels like Sharp Objects meets True Detective. We unpack We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter—spoiler-free intro, wild finale, and one twist we did not see coming.

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig — a lush, gothic fantasy with magic, mystery, and aching romantic tension. Includes a spoiler-free summary, worldbuilding discussion, character analysis, and our reactions to the atmospheric, folk-lore-inspired storytelling.

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review Rose in Chains by Julie Soto — a romantasy novel filled with magic, tension, longing, and emotional depth. Includes a full review, trope breakdown, and our thoughts on the character dynamics and romance.

About the episode: This week on Genre’d Podcast, we’re diving into Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder, a spicy small-town romance packed with family curses, bourbon distilleries, and a whole lot of slow-burn tension. And to make things even more fun, Elyse prepared a full Romance 101 presentation — complete with slides on tropes, romance beats, and why Fabio covers belong in a museum. (Yes, we’ve uploaded the slides for you — scroll down to check them out). What we cover in

Welcome to the very first episode of Genre’d Podcast, where we mix book club banter with spicy takes on romance, fantasy, and everything in between. This week we’re diving into Silver Elite by Dani Francis, a spicy dystopian romance featuring mind-reading orphans, elite military training, rebellion, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers storyline. If you love dark romance with action and high stakes, this one is for you. What we cover in this episode: The birth of the “one-line plot

About this episode: In our second episode of Genre’d Podcast, we dive into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry — a romance novel...

We break down The Compound by Aisling Rawle — spice level, tropes, romance tension, and hot takes with special guest author Stephanie. Spoilers included.

What is the spice level in In the Veins of the Drowning ? We break down the spice rating, major tropes, spoiler-free thoughts, and whether this romantasy is worth your time. About this episode: This week on Genre’d Podcast, we’re diving into In the Veins of the Drowning by Kallie Cassidy — a romantasy debut filled with deadly siren politics, shadowy kings, and swoony tropes. We’re joined by our younger sister, who brings unfiltered opinions, unplanned tangents, and sibling ch