A Pod of Books and Besties

It's time to discuss our favorite and least favorite books from 2025! Did we reach our reading goals for the year? Do we have goals for 2026? What is on our TBR for 2026? For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are talking about Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig! This is the sequel to One Dark Window. Listen as we discuss the dark world of providence cards and healing a kingdom! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are finishing up one of our favorite series of all time this week! Listen in as we discuss Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We have some controversial opinions in today's episode on Reckless by Lauren Roberts... Tune in to find out what we have to say! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

It is time to dive into the most recent release from the Fourth Wing series... this is Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are back with the sequel to a very fun duology! Today we are discussing Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

You know we love Rebecca Ross, so of course we had to talk about the sequel to A River Enchanted. Today, we are discussing the wild adventures in A Fire Endless . This was such a fun read full of twists, surprises, and unexpected bravery! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

Today is extra special because we have Knoxville author, Ashlee Latimer, as a guest! Ashlee is telling us all about her debut novel, Witchkiller. Check out Buywitchkiller.com to get your own copy. Follow Ashlee on instagram @ashleelaurynnichole For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are discussing our first romance genre novel this week! Listen in as we talk about People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We had SO much fun discussing our book rating systems this week! Have you ever thought about why you rate a book 5 stars, 3 stars, even 1 star?? We are digging into the details of how we rate books and giving you examples of books we rated at each star. Don't forget to let us know how you rate your books! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbes...

Join us as we discuss a darker fantasy duology this week! We are diving into One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

If you are a fan of the ACOTAR series, then you will LOVE our conversation today! We are talking to cookbook author, Chelsea Cole, about her newest fantasy cookbook, A Feast of Thorns and Roses ! This cookbook is inspired by the beautiful world and characters in the ACOTAR series. We had the best time making one of her recipes and getting to discuss that with her. Let us know if you are a fan of b...

This week, it’s a showdown between HB and Nat over Powerless by Lauren Roberts. One of us couldn’t put it down—while the other couldn’t wait for it to be over. Join us as we dive into the hype, the heartbreak, and the hot takes behind this YA fantasy! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

This week, we’re diving into a world of spirits, mystery, and music as we discuss A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

This week, we're thrilled to welcome sci-fi author Kayla Nunn to the show! Join us as we chat about her writing journey and her upcoming novel, The Enigma Shift , which is currently in the querying stage. We can't wait for you to hear all about this exciting project—and we really can’t wait to read it! Find Kayla on all socials: @kaylanunnwrites For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! ht...

Join your favorite besties as we discuss one of the funniest books we've ever read— Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are finishing The Folk of the Air series with The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

Enter a world of secrets, lies, and betrayal with us as we discuss Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

We are discussing the second book in the Empyrean Series, Iron Flame , by Rebecca Yarros today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/

The husbands join the Besties this week for some games to get to know each other! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Fable! HB: fable.co/haley-brooke-179718548954 Nat: https://fable.co/natalia-m-g-344028461504

It's time for witches! We are talking about Heartless Hunter by Kristin Ciccarelli today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Fable! HB: fable.co/haley-brooke-179718548954 Nat: https://fable.co/natalia-m-g-344028461504

We are welcoming our friend, Lydia, on this week to talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Fable! HB: fable.co/haley-brooke-179718548954 Nat: https://fable.co/natalia-m-g-344028461504

It's time for the dragons! We are diving into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros this week! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/167663439-haley-brooke Nat: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160364993-natalia-miro

This week we dig into Craven, Wolven, and a Maiden, oh my! Listen as we discuss From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/167663439-haley-brookeNat : https://www.goodreads.com/user/s...

Join Haley Brooke and Natalia as they look back over 2024 and discuss their favorite and least favorite books, books they want to read in 2025, and play a fun game! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/167663439-haley-brook...