Bad On Paper

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 Coco by Sean Greer, American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee (Out Sept 29)
Sanjana Basker's Picks - The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas (Out July 21) and Just a Highland Fling by Naina Kumar (Out July 21)
John Glynn's Picks - The Open Era by Edward Schmidt and Whale Harbour by Marybeth Keane (Out Nov 5)
Olivia's Picks - John of John by Douglas Stuart, The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai (Out 8/4)
 
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 and Only by Maurene Goo

9/17 - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza

 
What we read this week
Olivia - Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, John of John by Douglas Stewart 
Becca - Crash Into Me by Robinne Lee, The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
 
Obsessions
Becca - Cumulus Coffee Maker
Olivia -The Other Bennet Sister 
 
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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 in July!
The August 20 bonus book club pick - One and Only by Maurene Goo, and we'll have an in-person event in Miami in August.
The September 17 bonus book club pick - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza, and we'll have an in-person event in NYC in September.
 
What we Read this Week
Olivia - June Baby by Shannon Garvey
Becca - Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick
 
Obsessions
Becca - Mary H.K. Choi on Forever35
Olivia - eBay charm shoes 
 
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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 pick - One and Only by Maurene Goo, and we'll have an in-person event in Miami in August.
The September 17 bonus book club pick - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza, and we'll have an in-person event in NYC in September.
 
Obsessions
Becca - Olivia Rodrigo "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" especially Stupid Song and Expectations
Olivia - Widow's Bay
 
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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
Olivia - Almost Life by Kiran MIllwood Hargrave
Becca -  The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl, The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy, The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
 
Italy
Becca - Villa Coco by Sean Greer, Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly, Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Olivia - In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka
 
Beach
Olivia - The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Sea Wife by Amity Gaige, Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin
Becca -  Sandwich by Catherine Newman, The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
 
Ireland 
Olivia - Foster by Claire Keegan, Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Becca -  The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue, Normal People by Sally Rooney
 
Maine
Olivia - Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark 
Becca - Happy Place by Emily Henry, Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, Vacationland by Meg Mitchell Moore, Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
 
Woods + Mountains
The God of The Woods by Liz Moore, Heartwood by Amity Gaige 
 
Asia
Becca - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan, Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo, Fake by Erica Katz, If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
Olivia - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
 
Boat Trip/Cruise:
Becca -  Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan, American Fantasy by Emma Straub,
 
Hawaii:
Becca - Famous in Love by Rebecca Serle, Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
 
June's Book Club Pick - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
 
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Sol de Janeiro! You can expect all sorts of fun stuff with this Summer of Sol partnership, including Bonus Book Club Episodes, in-person events, giveaways, and more!
 
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 pick - One and Only by Maurene Goo, and we'll have an in-person event in Miami in August.
The September 17 bonus book club pick - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza, and we'll have an in-person event in NYC in September.
 
What we read this week
Olivia - Foster by Claire Keegan, Loved One by Aisha Muharrar, Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns 
Becca - Whistler by Ann Patchett
 
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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
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Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! 
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Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!  
Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! 
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.