Book Besties

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 15: Heavenly Bodies Besties, it's here our last episode! This week we are talking about Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu. In this Episode the Besties chat about time travel, trying to stay on track one last time, and the TikTok darling book Heavenly Bodies. Things talked about in this episode: Imani Erriu: https://www.authorimanierriu.com/ Dr. Sexy Supernatural episode...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 14: Shield of Sparrows Welcome back, Besties! In the penultimate episode of Book Besties Podcast, the Besties talk about the viral romantasy sensation Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. Join them as they talk world building, originality of text, and hypothesize about what the next book will bring. Things talked about in this episode: Book April Recommends: https://b...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 13: Variation This week the Besties talk about Variation by Rebecca Yarros, their first contemporary romance by the author. Join them as they talk about April’s BookCon experience, misconceptions of the Coast Guard, and decide that Yarros is truly able to do it all. Things talked about in this episode: Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Info: https://www.gocoastguard.com/car...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 12: Cinnamon Bun This week Besties’ Editor Thom is hosting and is giving you an intro you won't forget. Join the three as they talk about the saccharine sweet LitRPG that is Cinnamon Bun by RavensDagger. Join the Besties and Thom as they talk about how books can be parodies of their own genre, men writing women, and the Besties use their bells liberally while April a...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 11: Red Rising You asked, and we’ve (finally) answered! This week the Besties talk about the viral sensation Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Join us as we talk book length, dystopian tropes, and pose the question: did you even care? Things talked about in this episode: Cain Marko: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Cain_Marko_(Earth-616) Meet Molly and April, they bonded ove...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 10: My Sister, The Serial Killer Besties, PIVOT! We are talking about My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Listen in as we talk about the Eldest Daughter’s responsibility, who out of the Bestie crew would be good at murder, and of course going off track. Things talked about in this episode: BookCon: https://www.bookcon.com/en-us.html Oyinkan Braithwai...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 9: Morning Glory Milking Farm with Nurse Katie Besties, this week Nurse Katie hosts as we dive into a genre she loves to talk about Morning Glory Milking Farm by C. M. Nascosta. Join the trio as they talk about the reality of sex with a Minotaur, fun facts about bull semen, and of course going off track with our favorite medical professional Things talked about in th...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 8: Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea Besties let’s take a trip into the cozy fantasy world of Rebbeca Thorne and talk about Can’t Spell Treason without Tea. Hang out with the Besties as they discuss what makes a fantasy cozy, world building in fantasy realms, and trying to stay on track. Things talked about in this episode: BookCon: https://www.bookcon.com/en-us.html R...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 7: Soulmatch Lock in, Besties! This week we talk about the YA dystopian novel Soulmatch by Rebecca Danzenbaker. Join us as we chat early 00’s dystopian, why we never trust the blond guy, and praise this YA standalone. Things talked about in this episode: BookCon: https://www.bookcon.com/en-us.html Rebecca Danzenbaker: https://www.rebeccadanzenbakerbooks.com/ Die for...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 6: The Lilac People This week, besties, we are talking about Milo Todd’s first novel, The Lilac People. Join the Besties as they discuss the realness of Milo Todd’s work, what queer life was like in Berlin in the 1930s, and what queer history really looks like. PLEASE BE AWARE that the language in this novel and the discussion of it may be offensive to some folks. We...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 5: The Grimoire Grammar School PTA This week, the Besties are back with the cozy fantasy The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis. This book follows the parents of kindergartners at a magical school, including Vivian who is a complete fish out of water, since her daughter was a mundane, like her, until she is bitten by a werewolf. Joi...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 4: Slewfoot This week the Besties are joined by the one and only Francesca Zappia as we talk about the dark and twisty Slewfoot. Join the Besties and Chessie as they talk about this witchy historical horror, April makes it clear Molly forced her to read this, and somehow everyone has a desk sword but Molly. Things talked about in this episode: Bunny Shifter Books : h...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 3: Beartown This week tackle Fredrik Backman for the first time with his book Beartown. Join them as they talk about herd mentality, loyalty, and the worst parts of humanity. Trigger Warning for this episode: rape on page, bullying, violence, gun violence, child abuse, alcohol abuse, body dysmorphia. Things talked about in this episode: Madison on TikTok: https://www...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 2: Atmosphere Did someone say historic sapphic space fiction? This week the Besties talk about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Listen as they talk about 100 tampons, women in military service, and finding unexpected love. Will this viral historical fiction hit the mark for the Besties? Things talked about in this episode: NASA never lost anyone in space: https://w...

Book Besties Season 10 Episode 1: Truth or Beard Welcome back, Besties! Season 10 kicks off with the indie romance novel Truth or Beard by Penny Reid. Join us as we talk about small town romance cliches, dubious consent, and when character connections make absolutely zero sense. Things talked about in this episode: Season 2, Episode 11: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/427914/ Happier by Marsh...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ Authors This week we are joined by the authors of The Crimson Throne Sarah Raasch & Beth Revis. Join us as we talk about research when it comes to historical fiction, using historical fiction in fantasy writing, and don’t forget this book is YA. Things talked about in this episode: Beth Revis: https://www.sararaaschbooks.com/ Sara Raasch:...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark Window This week, Nurse Katie takes the lead with Bestie April to talk about One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Join them as they talk about their love of romantasy, when audiobook works and when it really doesn’t, and the perfect comfort of a duology. Things talked about in this episode: Abby Jimenez’s audiobook narrated referenced is Zachary Webber: http...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch Queen This week, Bestie April is joined by author Alexandria Arden to talk about the first book in her series The Witch Queen. Join them as they talk about Tiktok drama, what we love about romantasy, and why inclusion in spicy books brings us joy. Things talked about in this episode: IMLS Refunded: https://bit.ly/4iJ9w7x Alexandria Arden: https://www.ins...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen River This week, the Besties are going back in time with the winter-themed historical fiction, The Frozen River. Join the Besties as they talk about feminism in post-revolutionary America, practicing medicine in a small town, and women’s roles in the past. Things talked about in this episode: All things Martha Ballard: https://historichallowell.mainemem...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 12: Kelsey Navarro Foster This week the Besties are joined by award-nominated, SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator Kelsey Navarro Foster to talk about her decade-long career! Join them as April fangirls, Kelsey shares tips for a career in narration, and Molly asks our favorite question. Things talked about in this episode: Kelsey Navarro Foster: https://kelseynavarrofoster.c...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted Torment This week the Besties are joined by indie author E.L. Valentine to talk about her book Frosted Torment, which is the first book in the Marked Mortals Saga. Join us as we talk about this epic first book in a dark urban romantasy with fallen angels, demons, and reluctant heroes. Things talked about in this episode: E.L. Valentine: https://erinvalenti...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: Weyward Besties, we are keeping the fall vibes going today with Weyward. Listen in as we talk family lines, when a historical fiction hits just right, and female rage in novel form. Things talked about in this episode: Meg Xuemei X : https://megxuemeix.com/ Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.com Meet Mol...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The Housemaid Rounding out our month of spooky reads, the Besties discuss the viral sensation and fan recommendation The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join them as they debate the popularity of this book, when twists don’t hit, and yap about the overall cliches in this book. Things talked about in this episode: Amy Award: https://authoramyaward.com/ Storygraph Seas...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 8: None of This Is True This week the Besties keep spooky season going by diving into Lisa Jewell’s thriller None of This Is True. Join the Besties as they talk true crime in real life, storylines that make you question what you actually have read, and (of course) the importance of Libraries. Things talked about in this episode: Baker & Taylor Shutting Down: https...

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 7: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls This week the Besties are joined by our good friend author Francesca Zappia for her third spooky season with us. The three discuss the newest Grady Hendrix book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Join them as they talk about Big Lady Magic, cozy horror, and men writing the struggles of women well. Come for the spooky vibes, stay for the vibe...