Bookends With Friends

Episode 9 takes us through the end of Emily Henry's Beach Read! On this week’s finale episode we talk character growth and morality, professor Dan once again tests our basic reading comprehension, and we try our hand at some popcorn improv...with the kind of result you would expect. Plus, we give our book highlights and ratings! Enjoy and don't forget to pick up your copy of the May book we are an...

Episode 8 takes us through Ch. 17-22 of Emily Henry's Beach Read! On this week’s episode we finally get to interview Emily Henry...sort of, map out the Beach Read/Charlie St. Cloud shared universe (we're coming for you Marvel), and Parker tells just us and no one else about a secret book he's reading. And oh yeah we also got some listener mail from a former president, a podcast first! Enjoy and jo...

Episode 7 takes us through Ch. 10-16 of Emily Henry's Beach Read! On this week’s beachy episode we make a breadstick promise there's no backing out of,  share some of our priceless dating expertise, and we say like, like a lot....like so much. Looking at you Brett. Plus! We go deep with a killer listener submission and Dan shares some fun facts about our author! Enjoy and don't forget to join us f...

Episode 6 kicks off our new book for April, Emily Henry's Beach Read, and takes us through Ch. 1-9! We hope you brought some sunscreen to this week's episode because we're bringing the beach straight to you as we discuss proper seagull protocols, our favorite rom-coms, and how Daniel has had it up to here with these damn roads and being around them...we think. Plus, a listener shoutout and then we...

Episode 5 is the first chapter of our FanFic series! In chapter 1 of FanFic we will be answering the questions YOU submitted! On this week’s bonus episode we draw a line in the sand and take sides in the battle of the best superpower, dive deep into our reading histories, and Parker wins a dancing competition with the help of his new bee-st friend...Yep, you read that last part right. We'll also b...

Episode 4 takes us through the final pages of Hank Green’s An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. On this week’s episode it's a race against time for April and her friends, Carl explains himself (sort of), and we discuss our favorite moments from the whole book! Plus, who will win in the battle of 5th grade reading comprehension? And wait...isn't there another Tuesday in March? Join us for an absolutely...

Episode 3 takes us through Ch. 12-17 of Hank Green’s An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. On this week’s episode April finds a plane.....and a knife in her back, Carl does some heavy lifting (and a crime?), and the much anticipated return of a beloved character! Plus, how sexy can a robot hand really be? And did we finally escape Shia? Tune in and find out!  

Episode 2 takes us through Ch. 7-11 of Hank Green’s An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. On this week’s episode we discuss Parker’s literal dream job, solve puzzles in a giant robot's great big city, and uncover the mysteries of a magical cult (please don’t sue us Neal Patrick Harris). And hold on...what's that...you wanted to hear MORE about that actor no one wants to see play Carl? We’ve got you cove...

Welcome to the pod! Episode 1 takes us through Ch. 6 of Hank Green's An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. This week we discuss our main characters, giant robots(!), and our way-too-early theories for how April's story will unfold. Plus, what famous actor do you not want to play a 10 foot tall sculpture named Carl? And are we even qualified to host this podcast? We've got all the answers!

Join us as we introduce this new literary adventure. A weekly book club podcast where 3 friends recap, discuss, and goof about 1 new book a month. Read along and join us every Tuesday!