Book Besties

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 7 Book Lovers On this week's episode of Book Besties we dive into Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Join us as we talk Bigfoot erotica, sexy nicknames, and Roy Kent. Things talked about in this episode: Emily Henry’s website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Correction: Thom was watching jet...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 6 Delilah Green Doesn’t Care On this week's episode of Book Besties we dive into Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake. The Besties get side tracked a lot, dive into when tropes are needed, and talk about lessons learned from romance books. Things talked about in this episode: Winston’s Pranks from New Girl(for context): https://youtu.be/4npwBRIt8k0 Anna...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 5 Love on the Brain This week the Besties discuss Ali Hazlewood’s second novel, Love on the Brain as they launch a month-long celebration of contemporary romance. Join them as they gripe about the inaccuracy of walking to NASA, romance troupes that work, and the perfect mix of humor and spice. Things talked about in this episode: Distance from Houston to NASA: https:...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 4 Illuminae This week the Besties are rolling with laughter before they even start. Listen in to this freaky Friday episode where Molly keeps everything on track and April gets distracted by shiny things and they talk about the book Illuminae. Things talked about in this episode: Gilmore girls scene: https://youtu.be/821hMXdxfpo Daisy Jones and the Six: https://www.a...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 3- Luckiest Girl Alive This week the Besties are joined by Honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie as they discuss the controversial book Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. Join them as they talk about difficult scenes to read, unsatisfying plot twists, and how addictive this story becomes. Enter an episode that unfolds like our shit show of a group chat. Trigger Warning...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 2- The Midnight Library Join the Besties this week as they talk about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This episode the besties do talk about a Suicide so if that is triggering for you just skip, we get it. Please enjoy the Besties talk about what their in-betweens could look like for them, when books are not what you thought, and we get more chaotic. Suicide Hotli...

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 1- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Besties are BACK for season 4!!! This week the Besties discuss fan suggested Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Join us as we discuss pretentious books, intimate, platonic relationships, and share the episode bell ringers/ screaming goats. Trigger warning: mass shooting Things talked abo...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 24.5 – Thom’s ACOTAR Review Thom had some very “pointed” things to say about Sarah J Mass’ A Court Of Thorns And Roses. Come, let us explore the verbose lexicon of an illiterate human hunter. In this episode Thom discusses relationship advice for both men and women, He shares his thoughts on the dark hidden side of the “blessed” and their true purpose while subjectin...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 24- Season 3 Recap As the Besties discussed in the beginning of the episode we are not covering Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond. But instead, please enjoy them discussing some of their favorite things from this past year in this final episode of season 3. Things talked about in this episode : Team America World Police IMDB & Theme Song: https://youtu.be/KtJJC0nWs...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 23-Spoiler Alert This week the Besties discuss a book full of meet-cute magic, Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. Join them as Molly explains fanfiction, they talk about plus size representation and when the legos just match up right. Things talked about in this episode : Fangirl Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/255870/ How to write fanfiction: https://bookri...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 22-Ice Planet Barbarians This week the Besties talk about Ruby Dixon’s first book Ice Planet Barbarians from her viral series. Join them as they talk pen names, going viral, what a greeting is on an Ice planet and uterus pancakes. And of course, April reminds us that it’s never as bad as 50 Shades of Grey or The Lost Apothecary. Things talked about in this episode :...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 21-Before I Fall This week the Besties discuss a favorite of April’s Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. The Besties get a big sidetracked this week, as they often do. But, in the end, they manage to successfully break down all seven days, the privilege and pain of popularity, and reveal our bell ringers for this YA novel. Trigger Warnings: suicide, eating disorders Thin...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 20- When You Get the Chance The Besties are back together! This week they jump into When you get the Chance by Emma Lord. Listen in as they talk about Broadway dreams, plot-holes, boy best friends, and if all the characters are needed. Things talked about in this episode : Francesca Zappia Episodes: Season 2, Episode 9: http://bit.ly/3tsjJMQ Season 3, Episode 19: htt...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 19- Station Eleven This week April is joined by special guest host and author Francesca Zappia to discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, while Molly is still recovering. Join April and Chessie as they discuss the masterclass writing of this book, what it’s like to read this book pre and post-pandemic, and Chessie previews her new book. Things talked about i...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 18- The Duke and I This week April is joined by special guest host Nurse Katie Alexander to discuss the Duke and I, while Molly is out sick. Join April and Katie as they discuss classic bodice rippers, the complete and disappointing lack of dragons, and compare the novel to the steamy Netflix series. Things talked about in this episode: The Midnight Bargain episode:...

This week the Besties take on the Booktok favorite A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This is the first reading of ACOTAR for the Besties. Join them as they discuss fairies vs. fae, the parallels between this story and some of their other favorites, and decide if this series is worth finishing. Things talked about in this episode: ACOTAR TV show in the works: https://ew.com/tv/a-court-o...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 16- The Mary Shelley Club This week the Besties finish their “spooky season” with Goldy Moldavsky’s, The Mary Shelley Club. Join them as they talk about what makes a book scary, predicting the ending, and plot holes. This book is a good wrap-up to spooky season. Things talked about in this episode: Goldy Moldavsky website: https://goldymoldavsky.com/ Audible #notspon...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 15- We Were Liars This week the Besties discuss the YA mystery, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This episode features a book April picked for spooky season that is outside her normal genre of choice, that she knew Molly would love. Turns out, she was right. Join us as we talk about our love of unreliable narrators, problems of wealthy white people, and family secrets....

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 14- The Midnight Bargain This week the Besties dive into The Midnight Bargain by C. L. Polk. A story full of magic, world building, and struggles gives the Besties a lot to talk about. Join them as they bring out OG questions from season 1, feminism in fantasy books, and when a book needs a series. Things talked about in this episode: C. L. Polk Website: https://clpo...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 13- Granted This week the Besties are joined by author of the Granted series Kendra Thomas. Join us as we ask Kendra our burning questions about her four book series, gush over a map in a book, and talk about independent publishing. Things talked about in this episode: Granted Series by Kendra Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BRLGH8V?searchxofy=true&binding=k...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 12- TripTych This week the Besties are talking about Karin Slaughter’s first book in the Will Trent series, Triptych. On Today’s episode the Besties struggle to keep on task, talk about unreliable narrators, good writing even when it isn’t your genre, and TV shows. Things talked about in this episode: Karin Slaughter Website: https://www.karinslaughter.com/ Will Tren...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 11- The Astonishing Color of After This week the Besties are talking about The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan. Join the Besties as they talk about mental health issues, synesthesia and seeing all the colors, and how writing with an MFA differs from other writing. This episode has a trigger warning for severe depression and death by suicide. Listener dis...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 10- Project Hail Mary This week the Besties are talking about Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This is the second of his books the Besties have covered, and they agreed it does not disappoint. The science is really science-ing in this book, join them as they talk aliens, serenade you, and talk about what makes an ending good. Things talked about in this episode: Websi...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 9- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder This week the Besties are joined by Bookstagrammer @cozyblanketreads Alexa to discuss A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Join us as we discuss Alexa’s journey as a Bookstagrammer, poorly written parents in YA novels, and debate the precocious teen girl cliche. This episode contains lots of spoilers for the series as a who...

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 8- The Book of Lost Names This week the Besties discuss The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. Join them as they talk about cliches in historical fiction when it comes to the World War II genre, bells are rung, and April agrees to refilm the lost episode if we have 1,000 followers by season 5. Things talked about in this episode: Surfers Healing: https://www.surfe...