All the (More!) Books! August 29, 2025

This week, Vanessa recommends two books set in academia: a sapphic work of gothic meta fiction and a story about a fixer and the one problem she just can't fix.

Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.

Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.

Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18!

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Books Discussed:

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices