Book Banter with Nicki and Krystal

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal record while live on Tik Tok. Nicki tries to determine if she's read Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter, they talk book news, and review Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver.    Books finished in this episode: Harvest Season Brynne Weaver Not Quite Dead Yet Holly Jackson Beautiful Fiend Lola King The Inheritance Trisha Sakhlecha Yesteryear Caro Claire Burke Caller Unknow...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal review a list of ten summer reads recommended by #booktok, a list women.com put out of their top five Karin Slaughter books, discover that it's actually octopuses not octopi, talk book news and review their most recent reads.    Finished books in this episode: Mud Vein Tarryn Fisher A Nearly Normal Family MT Edvardsson Praise Sara Cate My Sweet Girl Amanda Jayati...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal talk book news, reading challenges on the Uncover App and the books they've been reading.    Books finished in this episode: Keep This for Me Jennifer Fawcett The Last Party AR Torre The Mother-in-Law Kiersten Modglin The Ending Writes Itself Evelyn Clarke Shield of Sparrows Devney Perry Rites of the Starling Devney Perry

Join Nicki and Lola in this special episode where they talk about Heated Rivalry, the second book in the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid, the outstanding first season of the TV show, anticipation of the second season, in addition to their thoughts on the fandom.    Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid In the US & Australia, you can watch the first season of Heated Rivalry on HBO In Canada,...

Nicki and Krystal are back after a long break, which they explain in this episode. Also - they talk book news, tease a special episode and explore the books they've been reading.    Books mentioned in this episode:  Dark Matter Blake Crouch Wayward Pines Blake Crouch When I was You Amber Garza – Krystal’s DNF book that we talked about but never mentioned the Author or title Razorblade Tears SA Cos...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal review Twisted Pawn and talk Heated Rivalry & Dungeon Crawler Carl. Plus, more book news!    Books finished in this series:  Don’t Let Him In Lisa Jewell Neon Gods Katee Robert Fifty-Fifty Steve Cavanaugh Twisted Pawn LJ Shen Never Look Back Mary Burton Vipers Series Rina Kent Boston Belle Series LJ Shen

In this episode, Nicki reviews Hunt the Villain by Rina Kent, Nicki and Krystal both review Game On by Navessa Allen and a whole bunch more shenanigans!    Game On Navessa Allen Hunt the Villain Rina Kent 

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal review the new movie (and book!) Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, starring Ryan Gosling and Rocky! They also talk briefly about new release Hunt The Villain by Rina Kent, book news and the upcoming release of Game On by Nevessa Allen.    Books mentioned in this episode:  Crime Profiler Series Mary Burton Devil’s Night Series Penelope Douglas Bury Our Bones in the...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal play a game of this or that, return to books news (including the huge news of new ACOTAR!!) and review the books they read.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and if you love listening, share with your friends. We would be ever so grateful!    Books mentioned in this series:  It’s Not Her Mary Kubica The Last Move Mary Burton Blood and Roses Callie Hart The Gate...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal are joined by Author Aliya DalRae. She talks about her new book Murder on the Rocks - A Fallen Cross Mystery. They also talk about the books they've read.    Find Aliya here .    Books Mentioned in this episode:  Murder on the Rocks: A Fallen Cross Mystery Aliya DalRae Anathema Keri Lake Double Cross Sam Giancana/Chuck Giancana You’ll Never Know Caleb Stevens The...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal talk about their shared read of My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney. Nicki also talks briefly about her trip to see Alice in person. They also talk book news and other books they've read.    Books read in this episode:  Her Beautiful Life Briana Labuskes My Husband’s Wife Alice Feeney King of Pride Ana Huang To Catch a Firefly Emmy Sanders The Lies I Told Mary Burt...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal talk about the first part of the new season of Bridgerton and Krystal's experience reading the new CoHo book. They also talk books news and the other books they've been reading.    Books mentioned in this episode:  Lord of the Flies William Golding This Book Made Me Think of You Libby Page Society of Villains Series LJ Shen Frozen River Ariel Lawhon Boston Belles...

Nicki and Krystal are back with a brand new episode talking about tracking apps, the books they're read and, of course, book news!    Books mentioned in this episode:  Gone Before Goodbye Harlan Cobean/Reese Witherspoon Nocticadia Kerri Lake Another Girl Lost Mary Burton Hexed Emily McIntire The Final Hunt Series Audrey J Cole The King of Greed Ana Haung King of Wrath Ana Haung Malibu Rising Taylo...

Join Nicki and Krystal as they wrap up their reading for 2025, talk about watching the Housemaide by Frieda McFadden, of course more Heated Rivalry, review of Blackthorn by JT Geissinger and future episodes update.    Correction: In this episode, Nicki mentioned the book Guild being in the Plated Glass series, but it's actually the Plated Prisoner Series. Apologies for the mis-speak.    Have a gre...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal discuss the 2025 Goodreads awards, Nicki continues her obsession with Heated Rivalry and they discuss the books they've been reading.  Visit the High Hopes Shirts Instagram or Facebook if you're interested in a custom shirt or sweatshirt.    Books Mentioned in this Episode: Goodreads Award Winning books Bad Bishop LJ Shen The invited Jennifer McMahon Nowhere Alli...

In this episode, Nicki talks about her excitement for Heated Rivalry. Both Nicki and Krystal talk about the books they've been reading and, as always, book news.    Books mentioned in this episode: Heated Rivalry Rachel Reid Blackthorn JT Geissinger In Her Own League Liz Tomforde Twisted Pawn LJ Shen Bad Bishop LJ Shen Midnight Sun Stephanie Meyer The Wrath Gods Reap Abigail Owen The Games Gods Pl...

Join Nicki and Krystal as they take a deep dive into Quicksilver and Brimstone by Callie Hart.  Please be aware that there will be spoilers in this episode for both books. If you haven't read them and don't want spoilers, don't listen! 

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal talk about their week, the books they've read and recent book news.    Finished books in this episode:  It Could Have Been Her Lisa Jewell Quicksilver Callie Hart Brimstone Callie Hart Getting Away With Murder Shari Lapena Counting Miracles Nicholas Sparks The Nightingale Kristen Hannah Count My Lies Sophie Stava Divine Rivals Rebecca Ross House Across the Lake R...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal decide on a This or That Dark Romance Edition and go through their book lists!    Books mentioned in this episode:  Fae & Alchemy Series Callie Hart I Hunt Killers Barry Lyga Mindf*ck Series ST Abby Empyrean Series Rebecca Yarros Seasons of Carnage Brynne Weaver Into Darkness Navessa Allen It’s Not Her Mary Kubica Still Beating Jennifer Hartmann All the Littl...

In this episode, Nicki and Krystal talk book news, Krystal's reading list and deep dive into Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver!    Books mentioned in this episode:  Powerless Lauren Roberts Shield of Sparrows Devney Perry One Second After William R Forstchen Elements Series Brittainy C Cherry Gabriel’s Inferno Series Sylvain Reynard Tourist Season Brynne Weaver Love & Other Killers Brynne Weaver...

Join Nicki and Krystal as they talk about book news, the books they've read and what they've been up to!    Books mentioned in this episode:  You Deserve Each Other Sarah Hogle The Bodyguard Katherine Center Crescent City Series Sarah J Maas Twisted Series Ana Huang ACOTAR Sarah J Maas Lights Out Navessa Allen Girl on the Line Faith Gardner Like it Never Was Faith Gardner Tourist Season Brynne Wea...

Join Nicki and Krystal for more books news, their current reads and a deep dive into the gritty novel Cop Town by Karin Slaughter.    Books mentioned in this episode: It Ends With Us Colleen Hoover 365 days Blanka Lipinska The Good Daughter Karin Slaughter Cop Town Karin Slaughter Mad Honey Jodi Picoult The Girl in Kellers Way Megan Goldin Stillhouse Lake Rachel Caine Killman Creek Rachel Caine Yo...

In this episode we talk book news, books we've been reading Nicki's fangirl moment!    We would also like to correct something we said in Episode 19. We mentioned that The Good Daughter was part of the Pieces of Her Series, but we were incorrect. The second book after Pieces of Her is Girl, Forgotten.    Books mentioned in this episode:  Game On Navessa Allen Ravenhood Series Kate Stewart Room 212...

Nicki and Krystal are joined by Mike and Nancy Decamp of the Cutters Notch Podcast. We talk creative indulgences, writing processes, books and answer a random question. Enjoy!    This podcast is cross posted on both podcasts.  Mike Decamp's Website

Join Nicki and Krystal as they talk about their field trip to see Karin Slaughter. They also talk book news and the books they've read.    Books mentioned in this episode:  Karin Slaughter The Good Daughter Pieces of Me False Witness Pretty Girls We Are All Guilty Here Ruthless Creatures by JT Geissinger AR Torre – Deanna Madden Series The Girl in 6E Do Not Disturb If You Dare Every Last Fear by A...