Spicy Chapters & Sparkling Counters

Welcome to Spicy Chapters and Sparkling Counters, the podcast where cleaning meets BookTok! Whether you're tackling a daily tidy-up or a deep-clean mission, I'll guide you step-by-step through cleaning your home while diving into captivating book discussions. From swoon-worthy romances to steamy reads and unforgettable characters, each episode pairs cleaning tasks with discussions of my latest reads. Get your home sparkling while immersing yourself in spicy chapters, thrilling plots, and thought-provoking themes. Perfect for book lovers who want to make cleaning more fun - or cleaners who could use more book recommendations. Join me as we clean, chat, and escape into the pages together!

Latest episodes

04 February 2025

Cool Reads and Clean Fridges: Onyx Storm Chapters 1-5 (Mini-series episode 1 - SPOILERS)

Spoiler warning: If you haven't already read the first five chapters of Onyx Storm, what are you waiting for? Don't listen until you have! Welcome to the first episode of our new miniseries on Spicy Chapters and Sparkling Counters! In this miniseries, we'll tackle specific cleaning tasks while diving into my current read - starting with one of the most anticipated releases of the year, Onyx Storm!

In this episode, we're giving our refrigerators a much needed deep clean while breaking down the first five chapters of Onyx Storm. From high-stakes battles to witty (and sometimes violent) dragon banter (We see you Adarna!), there's already so much to unpack. I'll share my thoughts, theories, and favorite moments while guiding you step by step through clearing out expired items, scrubbing down shelves, and reorganizing your fridge for maximum efficiency.

By the time we're done, your fridge will be sparkling, and you'll be caught up on all the intense moments and possible foreshadowing in these early chapters. So grab your cleaning supplies, and let's dive in!

Don't forget to tag me on social media @spicychapterscleaningpodcast and share your clean fridge and bookish thoughts.

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02 February 2025

Shattered Blades, Sparkling Bathrooms: a Weekly Bathroom Clean with Five Broken Blades

Five deadly assassins & one impossible heist - cleaning while reading Five Broken Blades.

Get ready for betrayal, secrets, and a heist that could change the fate of a kingdom! In this episode of Spicy Chapters and Sparkling Counters, we're diving into the thrilling world of Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland. With five deadly assassins forced into an uneasy alliance, this book is packed with tension, twists, and morally gray characters you can't help but root for.

While we tackle the book, we will be working on the dreaded weekly bathroom clean.

So grab your cleaning supplies, and let's chat about mercenaries, secrets, and why it's the season for treason! As usual, I do my best to be vague in these episodes to avoid spoilers.

However, I am working on a miniseries with all the spoilers for books I'm currently reading, so if you want a more deep dive into the content of books, stay tuned! (We will be talking about the first five chapters of Onyx Storm while cleaning the refrigerator in the first mini-series episode).

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11 January 2025

Lust & Dust: Cleaning with Court of the Vampire Queen

Welcome to the debut episode of Spicy Chapters and Sparkling Counters! Join your host as we tackle a basic daily clean of the entryway, kitchen, and living room while diving into the sultry, supernatural world of Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert.

In this episode, we'll guide you through clearing clutter, wiping surfaces, and resetting your home for a fresh start - All while discussing Mina's enthralling journey with three vampire lovers and the steamy dynamics between them.

If you're looking for a unique way to pair cleaning with spicy book talk, this is the perfect place to start! Grab your supplies and let's clean and chat together.

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