Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBarely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before.
Barely Bookish is hosted by Rachel. The show has published 208 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "207, The Vampire Lestat #18 w/ Candace the Magnificent" (31 December 2025, 39 minutes), "206, The Vampire Lestat #17 w/ Candace the Magnificent" (20 December 2025, 42 minutes), and "205, The Vampire Lestat #16 w/ Candace the Magnificent" (3 December 2025, 52 minutes).
Barely Bookish publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 208 episodes.
Booking probability for Barely Bookish is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Barely Bookish requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Barely Bookish's contact route on record: verified email.
Rachel hosts Barely Bookish, an arts podcast with 208 episodes published.
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We're fully getting into Gabrielle's constant disapperances to go be in the woods, and I absolutely love it. She's having the time of her life, as she should. Find Candace and all their cool things here...
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Not the upgrading a rental and writing on random people's walls. We have a lot to talk about this episode, that's for sure. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon...
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We are about to witness the Lestat apology tour after this episode. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish → Merch...
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So, we're learning all about Armand and the vampire rule book. This'll be interesting. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon...
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Another juicy lore drop, right for your ears! Check out the extended preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr0q5FHUO1E Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent →...
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So, we officially have vampire Nicki, and he's the worst. I cannot get over the switch that flipped with him and made him the way he is. I am also really looking forward to getting into Armand's story a little more in...
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Another day, another wild ride with The Vampire Lestat. I am loving everything about this book. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon...
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And finally, we have the Vampire Armand (and a whole lot of lore dropping)! I kind of love the Vampire Queen, I will not lie to you. What an icon. Find Candace and all their cool things here...
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Now, who doesn't love a lore drop? This episode is lore and lore only, so lock in! Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish →...
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It's finally happening, the altercation! We've been waiting to find out who our little teenage vampire is and we're finding out today! Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent...
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A lot is happening, especially between Lestat and his mom... But I think we have a lot of profound conversations in this episode. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent →...
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Mommy? Mamacita? This episode, we're talking a whole lot about Gabrielle, aka, Lestat's mom. So, buckle in for another great adventure and a whole lot of "Anne Rice, what the fuck?" Find Candace and all their cool...
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We cannot get over how good this book is. Also, shocking no one, the guide for how to read The Vampire Chronicles is still not out. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent →...
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Today, we have a little Lestat shopping episode! Plus, some tasty tid-bits that are absolutely dark romance ready. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon...
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Let's talk about our imaginary teenage angst vampire that's just learning and truly doing their best. Oh yeah, and also Lestat and how he's going to terrorize a tiny town to see if invoking god can harm him or not. Find...
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Let's talk creepy kids, Lestat not breaking generational trauma, and vampire f*ck pads. All back on your favorite episodes of The Vampire Lestat. Find Candace and all their cool things here...
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Not me starting to feel kind of bad for Lestat. I mean, he's totally an unreliable narrator and you can't trust him, but man, do I feel bad. Like, let little buddy just love Nick and vibe out. → Patreon...
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Okay, we're doing it! Let's talk about The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice. Already, this book is sooooooo Lestat. Anne Rice does such a fantastic job delving us right into the character. Find Candace and all their cool...
We are officially rounding out Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire, and WOW. AMC didn't let us down here. I cannot wait to see what Season 3 is going to have in store. Next, we're going to be chatting about The...
The continuation of this getting juicier and jucier truly blows me away. Find Candace and all their cool things here: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish → Merch...
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