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August 2026 Three Things
Ep 437 · Aug 12, 2026 · 1 hr
Happy Three Things Day! We have one overlapping thing that we got a LOT of DM's about, keep listening to find out what that is! Plus, petty complaints, Hot Ones requests, and a tender time-travel q. Our Joint Thing The Wicker Trailer Becca's Things The pettiest complaints we have right now Who will take the Beach Read crown? Olivia's Things Celebrities we want to see on Hot Ones What is a moment in your life you'd want to relive? August's Book Club Pick - The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer Obsessions…
Our Favorite Novel First Lines
Ep 436 · Aug 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Today we're diving into a topic we've been wanting to cover for a while: first lines in books! We chat about preferences as both a reader and a writer, our own first lines, and play a guessing game to name the book by its first line. August's Book Club Pick - The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 8/20 - One and Only by Maurene Goo 9/17 - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza Obsessions Becca - Sour patch peaches Olivia- "Untangling" by Angie McMahon Events Get tickets for o…
The Burning Side Book Club
Ep 435 · Jul 29, 2026 · 53 min
We are so ready to discuss our July Book Club Pick, The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff. This was our listeners' pick that beat out 27 other nominations, and we're bursting with thoughts about this book! Keep listening to hear every single one of them. August's Book Club Pick - The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 8/20 - One and Only by Maurene Goo 9/17 - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza Obsessions Becca - Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Air Fryer Olivia - NYT Cooking App Sp…
Celebrity Book Matchmaker
Ep 434 · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
In today's ep we're assigning reading syllabi to some of our favorite celebrities and telling them what we think they should be reading! And if you didn't already guess, we took the assignment VERY seriously. Becca's Celebs Glen Powell - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, The Guncle by Steven Rowley, The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Tree Paine - The Boys' Club by Erica Katz, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by T…
Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club: The Five-Star Weekend
Ep 433 · Jul 16, 2026 · 56 min
We're so excited about the first installment of our Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club, discussing The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand! We break down our thoughts on the book, our favorite Elin Hilderbrand novels, and how the TV adaptation compares! Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 7/16 - The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand 8/20 - One and Only by Maurene Goo 9/17 - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza Sponsors Sol de Janeiro - One of the best parts about our Summer of Sol partnership is tha…
July 2026 Three Things
Ep 432 · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Happy Three Things Day! We have some hot topics to discuss, from T&The pop culture wedding of the century, the Odyssey movie, drafting habits, Gen Z fiction, and more! Becca's Things Mayflower or Oregon Trail? Resisting the urge to write backwards Gen Z authors entering fiction Olivia's Things The Odyssey movie Ideal book lengths The T&T Wedding July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 7/16 - The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand 8/20 - One…
2026 Reading Preview Part 2!
Ep 431 · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
We're back with more book recs! We asked friends of the pod Corey Ann Haydu, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Sanjana Basker, and John Glynn to share the books they're most excited about in 2026. Amazing book recs ahead! Becca's Picks - Habits of the Sea by Shea Earnshaw (Out July 7), Sophie Standing There by Meg Mason (Out September 8) Corey Ann Haydu's Picks: Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Oringer (Out Oct 13), Meet Me in the Garden by Nina LaCour (Out Aug 4) Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's Picks - Villa Coc…
Catching up with Robinne Lee
Ep 430 · Jul 1, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
We are SO thrilled to chat with Bad on Paper all-star, Robinne Lee! We caught up with Robinne all about her experience seeing The Idea of You go from book to film and her new book, Crash Into Me, out July 7! She shares the seedlings of inspiration for her new book, how it differs from writing The Idea of You, and more! July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff The July 16 bonus book club pick - The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, and we'll have an in-person event in Chicago…
Almost Life Book Club
Ep 429 · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
It's time to discuss our June Book Club Pick, Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave! We chat about how our feelings on the characters evolved as we got deeper into the book, whether we view this as a romance (and if the characters were MTB), and break down the jarring ending. July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff The July 16 bonus book club pick - The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, and we'll have an in-person event in Chicago in July! The August 20 bonus book club pic…
Our Book Travel Agency
Ep 428 · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Whether you're traveling this summer, or want to do so without leaving your couch, we're reporting for duty as your book travel agents! This week we're sharing some favorite reads that take place in popular (and personally beloved) travel destinations. London Olivia - Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler, Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, Good Material by Dolly Alderton Becca - Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings, Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason, Wahala by Nikki May, The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage Paris Oliv…
Mid-Year Goals Check-In
Ep 427 · Jun 10, 2026 · 53 min
It's somehow halfway into the year, and we are ready to check in with our annual goals! Keep listening for personal and professional updates for 2026. June's Book Club Pick - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave What we read this week Olivia - Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns Becca - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee Obsession Becca - Utensil Holder and Williams-Sonoma Olivewood Utensils Sponsors Cozy Earth - Head to…
June 2026 Three Things
Ep 426 · Jun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Happy Three Things Day! We have a very bookish set of Three Things, from buzzy book discourse, upsetting rebrands, first lines, bedding recommendations, and a call to action for you! Shared Things Join our Facebook Group to cast your vote for our July Book Club Pick! Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Becca's Things Polar Seltzer's visual rebrand Our sheets philosophies Olivia's Things "High Concept" Novels Favorite first lines of books June's Book Club Pick - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave…
Into the Blue Book Club
Ep 425 · May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Time to discuss our May book club pick: Into the Blue by Emma Brodie! In addition to sharing our own thoughts about this epic romance, we hear from our listeners and some voice notes from Emma Brodie herself! May's Book Club Pick - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie What we read this week Olivia - Maine by J Courtney Sullivan, Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman, Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Becca - Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, Habits of the Sea by Shea Ernshaw (out July 7) Obsessio…
Book to Screen Adaptations
Ep 424 · May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
In our opinion, we are in a golden age of book-to-screen adaptations! We share our recent faves, the upcoming releases we're excited about, if we'd like to see our own books adapted to the screen, and more! Watch the trailers for Every Year After, Five-Star Weekend, and Verity to get excited for these releases. May's Book Club Pick - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie What we read this week Olivia - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Becca - Take Me With You by Steven Rowley Obsession Becca - Satu…
May 2026 Three Things
Ep 423 · May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
We're so excited to chat through a fresh batch of new things. What are our character naming rules? What teachers made an impact on us? Do we still care about the Met Gala? Find out this and more in this week's episode! Olivia's Things Naming Book Characters Teachers who have made an impact on us Do we still care about the Met Gala? Becca's Things Famesick by Lena Dunham Author Career Milestones May's Book Club Pick - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie What we read this week Olivia - American Fantasy b…
Spring 2026 Catch Up
Ep 422 · May 6, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
This week, we're catching up and going deep on our writing and reading lives, home updates, and what we're looking forward to this summer. May's Book Club Pick - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie What we read this week Becca - Famesick by Lena Dunham, Found Time by Caroline Goldstein Obsession Olivia - Her Crocs Becca - Ladies of London Sponsors Quince - Head to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/BADONPAPER Wayfair -…
Good People Book Club
Apr 29, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
So excited to dive deep into our April Book Club Pick: Good People by Patmeena Sabit! We chat about the news story that inspired this novel, its inventive structure, the POVs we connected to the most, the book's (intentionally) vague marketing package, and what we think happened at the end! For more references for the content in this episode, read more here and here. May's Book Club Pick - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie What we read this week Becca - The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (out June 3…
Hidden Gem Reads Redux
Ep 420 · Apr 22, 2026 · 53 min
This week, we're diving back into our reading history and pulling out the books we think deserve a little more love. TBR Fillers ahead! Olivia's Hidden Gem Reads: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark Vantage Point by Sara Sligar Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connell Sam by Allegra Goodman The Bombshell by Darrow Farr Becca's Hidden Gem Reads: Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon This Love by Lotte Jeffs The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly Listener Hidde…
April 2026 Three Things
Ep 419 · Apr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
We are bursting at the seams to talk about our April Things! We're talking juicy reads, sharing some grievances, debunking rumors, discussing book thoughts, and more! Olivia's Things Strangers by Belle Burden Things that make us irrationally angry Writing and reading sequels Becca's Things What constitutes literary fiction? Good Hang with Amy Pohler, specifically the episode with Steve Carell A Bookstore rumor debunked! April's Book Club Pick - Good People by Patmeena Sabit What we read this wee…
2026 Publishing Trends
Ep 418 · Apr 8, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
This week, we chatted with literary agent Alyssa Morris and East City Bookshop Buyer Emilie Sommer about 2026 publishing trends! We pick their brains about customer shopping behavior, what editors are looking for, how they know something is going to hit, and their big bets for the year. Alyssa's 2026 Picks In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson One & Only Maurene Goo Games by Anna Maria Volkova Emilie's 2026 Picks Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola Five…
The 8th Anniversary Episode
Ep 417 · Apr 1, 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
How time has FLOWN! Eight years into the podcast, we wanted to look back and re-listen to our first episode with Olivia as a co-host! We reflect on how our lives have changed since 2022, listen back to highs and lows of the time, and revisit the questionnaire we used to break the ice! April's Book Club Pick - Good People by Patmeena Sabit Obsession Olivia - Project Hail Mary (The movie!) Becca - Godlight by Noah Kahan Sponsors Quince - Go to quince.com/bop for free shipping and 365-day returns.…
So Old, So Young Book Club
Ep 416 · Mar 25, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Time is flying—both in this book and you know… in life—and we're clocking back in for another book club! We're excited to discuss this month's pick, So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder! We chat about why we chose it, its unique structure, the dynamic of friends with vs without kids, and what 5 parties define our adulthood! If you liked this book, you may like - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley, The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer, Olive by Emma Gannon. What we read this week Olivia - Good People by Pat…
Grace Is Back! (With Big Book News!)
Ep 415 · Mar 18, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
SO excited to have bestie of the pod (and co-host emeritus), Grace Atwood, on to talk about what she's been up to lately, specifically the joy of starting to write a novel! What we read this week Olivia - You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon, Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan Becca - Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Grace's Recent Reads In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland,…
March 2026 Three Things
Ep 414 · Mar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
New month, new installment of Three Things! We're ready to get introspective, set goals, get random, and more! Becca's Things Reece Witherspoon's Reel about talent vs. passion. Is contemporary romance dead? How to set writing goals. Olivia's Things Things from our childhoods that aged poorly (and well). What we're excited about this year. The last internet rabbit hole you fell into. Obsession Becca - Viral rotisserie chicken recipe Olivia - The Hand by Annabelle Dinda What we read this week Becc…
Our Favorite Non-Fiction Reads
Ep 412 · Mar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
This week, we're diving into a topic we haven't covered in 8 years of this podcast: Non-fiction! We aren't experts on the genre, so we asked our listeners about their favorites, too, and wow, did they have some books to share! Becca's Favorites Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Open Book by Jessica Simpson I'll Have What She's Having: How Nora Ephron's 3 Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy by Erin Carlson Edie: An American Girl by Jean Stein No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNichol Olivia's Fa…
Little One Book Club
Ep 411 · Feb 25, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
🚨 Spoilers ahead! 🚨 We're so pumped to dive deep into Olivia's novel, Little One! Becca asks Olivia all about the book, including the seed of the idea, how real world cults (and other cult novels!) influenced the book, how the book evolved across crafts, her thoughts on her main character's likability, how she perceives the ending, and So! Much! More! Listen to Little One's companion podcast Little Pod for more on Olivia's writing process! Obsession Becca - Exploring her new neighborhood Olivi…
February 2026 Three Things
Ep 410 · Feb 18, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Happy Three Things Day! Reporting live post Becca's move and Olivia's book tour, and we can't wait to dive into bookish topics, pop culture Q's, perfect relaxing solo days, and more! Becca's Thing What is your all seasons, all moods song? Book Tour 101 The Traitors Dream Casting Olivia's Things Plans for Becca's new place Restorative + relaxing day off plans Writing Book 3 Approach Obsession Becca - Ryobi dustbuster (and battery pack) Olivia - Tom Hiddleston What we read this week Becca - Bad Wo…
Obscure Erotica 2026
Ep 409 · Feb 11, 2026 · 52 min
Happy Valentine's Day from our twisted brain to yours. It's time for the third annual Obscure Erotica episode 💞 If this series taught us anything, it's that you can make comedy erotica featuring just about anything! Tune in to see what new delights (horrors?) we've brought for you this time. NSFW content ahead! Becca's Pick - Cold Sweat by Vera Valentine Olivia's Pick - My Macaroni And Cheese Is A Lesbian Also She Is My Lawyer by Chuck Tingle Obsession Becca - Sour Pear Bubs Olivia - Bombas Gri…
'Little One' Audiobook Preview
Ep 408 · Feb 4, 2026 · 1 hr
Surprise! Enjoy this audiobook preview of Olivia's novel LITTLE ONE, available NOW. Order LITTLE ONE now wherever you get books! Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Preorder Olivia's Book, Little One, and order Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @bec…
The Heated Rivalry Episode
Ep 407 · Feb 4, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Highly requested, highly desired, it's TIME for our Heated Rivalry episode! We feel a lot of pressure to adequately express how much we love this show, and we have multiple pages of notes at the ready with all of our thoughts. 🏒 Obsession Olivia - My bed Becca - Splits Extra Salt pretzels What We Read This Week Becca - The Long Game by Rachel Reid Olivia - Let's Not Go Overboard by Erica Hendry (Out 6/2), Missing Me by Ayana Lage (Out 3/17), Saorise by Charleen Hurtubise (Out 2/24) February's B…
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