Book Besties

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 7- Eleanor & Park On today’s episode, the besties talk about Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell to wrap up their month of romantic reads. Join us as we discuss a romance wrapped in trauma, speculate what happens to the characters after the book ends, and even revisit our own first loves. This episode is full of tears, really quote book quotes, and surprisingly...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 6- The Love Hypothesis On today’s episode, the besties talk about the hugely popular book, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. The besties talk about spicy scenes in books, cliché’s they love and hate, dream casting, and more. Things talked about in this episode: LGBTQ+ breakdown: · https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/style/lgbtq-gender-language.html · https://ok2bm...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 5- The Kiss Quotient On today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties discuss their second romantic book of the month: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Join us as we talk about authentic representation in romance novels, spicy sex scenes, and cliches found in romance novels. This episode is the second of four romantic books we will discuss in February. Things talked...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 4- The Wedding Date On today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties dive into February romance reads with Jasmine Guillory’s first novel The Wedding Date. Molly and April discuss favorite snacks, long-distance relationships, and what they love and hate about romance novels. This episode is the first of four romantic books we will discuss in February. Things talked ab...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 3- They Both Die at the End In episode 3, the Besties talk about They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Join us as we discuss a love story in one day, books that make you cry, and whether we would want to know the time of our death. This book and episode will destroy you. The Besties also make a super exciting announcement about an upcoming episode. Things talked...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 2- Starship Troopers In episode 2 the Besties have another fun crossover episode for you with Isaac from the Master of None Podcast. This week is Isaac’s pick, Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein, a favorite of Isaac’s. See what Molly and April think as they dive into the future where space bugs are the enemy, and you need to serve to vote. Things talked about in...

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 1- Ready Player One Welcome back, Besties. In the first episode of season 2, we welcome our special guest Isaac Gordan, Master of None podcast, for part one of a two-episode crossover. In this episode, we discuss Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Listen as we discuss what defines a book as YA, if tech companies can be altruistic in today’s world, and our experience w...

Book Besties Season 1: BONUS EPISODE This bonus episode is created by our editor extraordinaire, Thomas Watkins, just for you, our fans. Thank you for joining us for season 1 and see you January 11th where we kick off with special guest Isaac from Master of None Podcast . Season Two Starter Kit: Isaac at Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 on Janu...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 26- City of Girls On today’s episode Molly and April discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s book City of Girls . The besties talk lovingly about their grandmothers, discuss their different viewpoints on sexuality and explain why this is their least favorite book of season 1. Things talked about in this episode: Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 25- Eliza and Her Monsters Today the Book Besties talk about Eliza and Her Monsters by Francessca Zappia. Join us as we discuss the innocence of first love, cliche pitfalls of YA romances, and April tries to reign in Molly’s ADHD. Things talked about in this episode: Sarah Scribbles- https://sarahcandersen.com/ (Comic April mentioned) Master of None Podcast (our spec...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 24- Harry Potter Books 5-7 Join the Book Besties today as they dive into the last three books in the Harry Potter series. Laugh along with them as April rants about plot holes and Molly rambles on about fan theories, they both fangirl over Neville Longbottom, head cannon, and fanfiction. Things talked about in this episode: Pottermore house quiz: https://www.wizardin...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 23- Harry Potter Books 1-4 On today’s episode, Molly and April(reluctantly)travel to Hogwarts as they dive into this series. Ranting about Dumbledore, sharing their mutual love for Molly Weasley, Molly makes weird sounds, April yells a bit (and a bit more) and they talk about all things Harry Potter. Things talked about in this episode: Pottermore house quiz: https:/...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 22- Instructions for Dancing In today’s episode we discuss Nicola Yoon’s disappointing third book Instructions for Dancing. Join us as we talk about cliches of YA romance, debate affairs in books, and discuss the future visions troupe. Things talked about in this episode: Narrator for audiobook: Bahni Turprin https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878034/ Meet Molly and April...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 21- The Martian In today’s episode, we blast into space with Andy Weir’s first novel The Martian . Join us as we talk about space pirates, NASA, a few side stories, and how we feel about the movie. Also not sponsored. Things talked about in this episode: Andy Weir website: https://www.andyweirauthor.com/ Astronaut Application process: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/app...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 20- The Poet X In this episode of Book Besties, Molly & April talk about the Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Join us as we talk about books in verse, body positivity, and the impact of religious and family trauma. Things talked about in this episode: Carnegie Medal Win- https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jun/18/carnegie-medal-first-writer-of-colour-elizabeth-acevedo...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 19- Yes Please In this episode of Book Besties, Molly & April talk all things Amy Poehler and her book Yes Please. They talk about how weird it is to analyze a person’s life on paper, if they are Amy or Leslie, and all they love, hate, and in between about Yes Please . Things talked about in this episode: Netflix Movie Moxie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432466/?ref...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 18- An Absolutely Remarkable Thing In this episode of Book Besties, the Besties head back to the typical format of swapping hosts. This week April hosts, as we discuss An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Join us as we talk about rereading books to prep for sequels, the tragedy of the name April May, cliche pitfalls of first time authors, and creating an onl...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 17- The Bone Garden In our fourth and final episode for Spooky Season, April and Molly cover The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen. Join them as they talk about changing timelines, icky medical stuff, and if reincarnation was really needed in this book. Things talked about in this episode: Tess Gerritsen Website: https://www.tessgerritsen.com/ Audiobook Narrator: Susan D...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 16- The Graveyard Book Our third episode for Spooky Season Molly & April cover The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Your book besties talk wibbly wobbly timey wimey things, the orphan trope, and have lots of feelings as they try to stay on track. Things talked about in this episode: Neil Gaiman IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/ Full Cast production link (not s...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 15- Mexican Gothic In the second episode of Spooky Season Molly and April talk about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Magic mushrooms, incest, what is modern horror, and weird-ass houses are just a few things Molly and April talk about this week. Please don’t forget to leave us a rating and review. Things talked about in this episode: Hulu show: https://ew.com...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 14- Frankenstein In the first episode of Spooky Season, April and Molly talk about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Listen as Molly and April talk about Hank Green on TikTok, have a conversation about sexuality and monsters, and decide what makes a book horror. Also, they are both overall just unsure about Frankenstein. Things talked about in this episode: YouTube crash...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 13- Thirteen Reasons Why In this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Join them as they talk about teenage hormones, mental health, and why we hate “boys will be boys”. This episode is part of our Banned Books series for the month of September 2021. Trigger warnings for this episode: suicide and sexual assa...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 12- All American Boys In this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Join them as they talk about important books that make you uncomfortable, police brutality, and double standards. This episode is part of our Banned Books series for the month of September 2021. Things talked about in thi...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 11- Drama In this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Join them as they talk about graphic novels, seeing two boys kissing, and the process of banning books and how you can fight against it. We invite you to help us fight the good fight against book banning. Things talked about in this episode: Graphic Novels Apri...

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 10- Looking for Alaska In this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Looking for Alaska by John Green. Join them as they talk about our Great Perhapses, escaping the labyrinth, and all things John Green. This episode contains a trigger of suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Preventio...