The Book and The Vibe. A Mostly Historical Fiction Podcast

arts, books · EN-US

The Book and The Vibe, a Mostly Historical Fiction Podcast, is a weekly half-hour escape for mood readers who want to build their TBR lists and feed their history habit, all in one podcast. Expect spoiler-free reviews of historical fiction, plus real history tidbits that make the book richer and never spill its secrets. Gen X host Helen Gabay serves up historical gossip and insight into the kind of world you'll inhabit when you pick up your next read, focusing on vibe and atmosphere over plot. Recommending everything from World War II (WWII) spy thrillers and Tudor books to mysteries, medieval stories, cozy murder mysteries, biographical historical fiction, myth retellings, warlord sagas, legends, historical fantasy, and more. Favoring propulsive books for both men and women, filled with adventure, intrigue, mystery, and something big to say. Ultimately, this show is for readers of (mostly) historical fiction who ye