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Currently Reading: World Building
Season 3, Ep. 19
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In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee chat through the art of world building and what makes a fictional world truly unforgettable. From immersive fantasy realms and magic systems to the small details that make a setting feel real, they break down the elements that pull readers in and share books that absolutely nailed it.
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40. Currently Reading: October '26 Recap
33:13||Season 3, Ep. 40In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee look back on their October reading, from the books that completely pulled them in to the ones that left them with a few questions (and some very strong opinions). They chat through their standout reads, unexpected surprises, and the stories that stuck with them, unpacking another month of reading one book at a time.
39. Currently Reading: Kayleeween '26
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38. Currently Reading: ACOTAR Recap
51:44||Season 3, Ep. 38In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee revisit all five books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series ahead of the much-anticipated sixth installment. They recap the major plot points, characters, and lingering questions, chat through the teasers we’ve gotten so far, and share their theories for what could be waiting on the other side of that next book.
37. Currently Reading: Kiss of the Black Flame
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36. Currently Reading: September '26 Recap
39:15||Season 3, Ep. 36In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee look back at their September reads, chatting through the books that stood out, surprised them, and gave them plenty to discuss. From dark academia drama to unexpected favorites and everything in between, they break down the highs, the lows, and the reads that left the biggest impression this month.
35. Currently Reading: If We Were Villains
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34. Currently Reading: Why We Read Certain Genres
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33. Currently Reading: Q3 '26 Bookish News
48:03||Season 3, Ep. 33In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee catch up on the biggest bookish news of the quarter, from buzzy releases and internet-favorite reads to the announcements everyone was talking about. They also look ahead at the upcoming books already taking over their TBRs, chatting through which titles have them excited, curious, and counting down to release day.
32. Currently Reading: August '26 Recap
29:29||Season 3, Ep. 32In this episode of Girls Gone Reading, Kirsten and Kaylee look back at their August reads—a slightly lighter month, but one that still gave them plenty to talk about. They chat through the books that stood out, the unexpected moments, and the reads that left an impression, with plenty of opinions and bookish tangents along the way.