January is officially over — and the receipts are in. In this cozy but chaotic January wrap-up episode, we’re revisiting our reading goals, giving ourselves a very unserious report card, and unpacking what actually happened versus what we thought this month would look like.

We talk about slowing down instead of burning out, and how one six-star read completely reshaped our expectations for all Romantasy books that followed. We also get into book tracking apps, reading slumps, and why some hyped books just don’t hit depending on timing, mood, or mindset.

We share what we read this month — from classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray, to romantasy debuts like Veins of Power, to one truly unhinged literary fiction pick (Sky Daddy). We also recap what we watched in January, including TV shows, adaptations, and the pop culture distractions that pulled us away from our TBRs.

We wrap up by reflecting on what we’re carrying into February — from genre balance and pacing to reading expectations and media habits.

If you love books, TV, pop culture, and bookish conversations that feel like hanging out with friends (not homework), this episode is for you.

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People We Meet on Vacation is officially on screen… and romance readers are divided.

In today’s episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re diving into the People We Meet on Vacation book to movie adaptation. Are we book-to-screen purists or sympathizers? What did Hollywood change, and did those changes actually work? We break down everything from Barcelona vs Palm Springs, the ending swap, the missing Alex backstory, and whether Emily Henry protected the emotional spine of the story.

⏱️ WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 — Purists vs Sympathizers 📚🎬
05:40 — Palm Springs vs Barcelona 🇺🇸🇪🇸
10:20 — That controversial ending 😬
12:10 — Casting & chemistry supremacy ✨🔥
16:20 — Why Hollywood changed the book ⭐
24:30 — Our Book Bits & Chill scorecard 🧪
29:30 — Are rom-coms BACK? 💘

⭐ OUR OFFICIAL BBC SCORECARD:
📚 Adaptation score
🎬 Casting & chemistry
🍿 Standalone rom-com value
💬 Overall verdict

If you’ve ever loved a book a little too hard… this one’s for you. Bring your blankets, bring your book boyfriends, and let’s talk rom-coms!

✨ Watch, comment, and subscribe if you want more book-to-screen episodes from us!

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Is The Everlasting really a six-star read — and should you read it?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books on BookTok and Bookstagram, often hailed as a top book of 2025 and a romantasy that the genre should be taking notes from. We start with a spoiler-free recap to set the stage, then break down our honest thoughts, reactions, and reflections.

We discuss why The Everlasting feels different from copy-and-paste romantasy, how it challenges reader expectations, and whether the hype actually holds up. From nuanced character dynamics to morally complex villains and layered themes, this conversation is all about what worked, what challenged us, and what lingered after the final page.

Finally, we answer the question everyone wants to know: who should read this book — and who might want to skip it. We also wrap up by sharing the 2026 book releases we’re most excited for, including upcoming sequels, romance standouts, fantasy favorites, and genre-bending reads we already can’t stop thinking about.

✨ In this episode:

• Spoiler-free recap of The Everlasting
• Honest romantasy discussion & genre critique
• Our ratings and final verdict
• Should you read this? Who it’s perfect for (and who it’s not)
• The 2026 book releases we’re most excited about

If you’ve been wondering whether The Everlasting lives up to the hype — or you’re looking for your next meaningful fantasy romance — this one’s for you.

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