Book Mark Productions

Book Buddies

Arts EN ↓ 13 episodes

Book Buddies is a fun, informal conversation between a dad and his daughter about the books she loves. No scripts. Just chatting. Book Buddies celebrates the books young readers are discovering, anything from fantasy to mysteries to adventure. If you're a parent trying to understand what your kid is reading or a young reader looking to hear others talk about the same books you love, or just someone who loves hearing people talk passionately about books, then Book Buddies is for you.

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Book Mark Productions

Episodes

My 12 Year Old Explains Journal 3 From Gravity Falls! Part 2 07.10.2026 1:18:48

Welcome back to Gravity Falls! Mark and Ava continue their discussion of Gravity Falls and the real-life release of Journal 3.

My 12 Year Old Explains Journal 3 From Gravity Falls! Part 1 09.09.2026 1:04:07

Today we're taking a trip to Gravity Falls! Mark and Ava discuss Gravity Falls and the real-life release of Journal 3. Listen in as they chat about the the town’s mysteries, creatures, and many hidden codes. They highlight entries on oddities such as floating eyeballs, giant vampire bats, gnomes, a disappearing door, and Ford’s six-fingered “anomaly” as well as Stan's backstory, including how he e...

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 9 02.09.2026 1:04:21

Wings of Fire Book 9! Listen in for more dragon intrigue and double crosses! This will be the last Wings of Fire discussion for a while because Book 10 doesn't release until December 2026. But stay tuned to Book Buddies for more bookish discussions between Mark and Ava! Next week, Gravity Falls!

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 8 12.08.2026 37:44

More dragons! Listen in as Mark and Ava discuss Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 8 and how it follows the story of Winter the dragon! As always, thanks for listening to Book Buddies!

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 7 05.08.2026 45:03

Listen in as Mark and Ava discuss Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 7 and how it follows the story of Winter the dragon! As always, thanks for listening to Book Buddies!

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 6 29.07.2026 1:18:12

Book 6 changes the game! Listen in as Mark and Ava discuss Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 6 and how it begins a new journey for our dragon friends. As always, thanks for listening to Book Buddies!

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 5 22.07.2026 42:00

Mark and Ava continue their discussion about the Wings of Fire graphic novel series. Listen in as that chat about Book 5. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow wherever you get your podcasts and please consider sharing with your friends! Thanks!

My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 4 15.07.2026 27:11

Mark and Ava continue their discussion about the Wings of Fire graphic novel series. Listen in as that chat about Book 4. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow wherever you get your podcasts and please consider sharing with your friends! Thanks!

Episode 4: My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 3 08.07.2026 34:31

Mark and Ava continue their discussion about the Wings of Fire graphic novel series. Listen in as that chat about Book 3. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow whereever you get your podcasts and please consider sharing with your friends! Thanks!

Mini Bonus Episode: Testing New Microphones! 03.07.2026 2:29

Hey all! Just wanted to share a short bonus episode. Ava and I are testing out new microphones. Listen in while Ava updates you on new books she recently bought and a new upcoming animated series based on one of her favorite books. As always, thanks for listening!

Episode 3: My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 2 01.07.2026 34:29

Mark and Ava continue their discussion about the Wings of Fire graphic novel series. Listen in as that chat about Book 2. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing with your friends! Thanks!

Episode 2: My 12 Year Old Explains Wings of Fire (the graphic novel) Book 1 24.06.2026 24:28

Mark and Ava discuss Wings of Fire graphic novel book one by Tui T. Sutherland with art by Mike Holmes. Ava summarizes the story of Clay, a MudWing dragonet taken as an egg by the Talons of Peace to fulfill a prophecy meant to end a 20-year war sparked by SandWing sisters Blaze, Blister, and Burn competing for the throne after their mother was killed by humans (“scavengers”). If you enjoy this pod...

Episode 1: My 12 Year Old Explains Warriors by Erin Hunter 22.06.2026 35:59

NOTE: The audio is a little wonky due to microphone issues. The next episode will sound better! This week, we're discussing Warriors! Ava and Mark discuss the first Warriors series (six books) by Erin Hunter and the exciting world of four cat clans—ThunderClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and WindClan. They cover clan ranks, the Warrior Code, and frequent battles. Ava outlines the main villain's betray...