Emily and Ashley

Books With Your Besties

Arts EN ↓ 67 episodes

Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.   In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable. Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature,...

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Emily and Ashley

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Nov 3, 2026

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Author Chat with members and Hank P Ryan 03.11.2026

Send us Fan Mail FULL SPOILERS AHEAD - Take a sneak peek behind the curtain into one of our book of the month chats.  Please follow Hank here - https://www.instagram.com/hankpryan/ Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram...

The Mad Mabel Episode 30.10.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into Mad Mabel and explore the themes that make this story so much more than a book. We talk about the disappointments women experience at the hands of men, the fierce and beautiful power of female friendship, and the magic of having a community that shows up for you. From the streets of our neighborhoods to the friendships that become family, we reflect o...

John Marrs - The One 16.10.2026

Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Emily chat all things The One by John Marrs. We, of course, go on tangents about the Podcast "The Con" and the TikTok creator Amanda Finch.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-con-kaitlyns-baby/id1663956121 https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/ https://cafemom.com/news/amanda-finch-62-days-overdue-twins-pregnancy-claims Support the show Subscribe on our patr...

The Last To Drown by Noelle Ihli 05.10.2026

Send us Fan Mail We are obsessed with Noelle. On todays episode we dive into how we used to be fun, grief, true crime, white water rafting, how Noelle researches and a bunch of other random stuff. Quote from Ashley - "I am going to use and abuse you as my co host"  Purchase her book here: https://www.noellewihli.com/ Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/noelleihliauthor/?hl=en See...

Drowning In Paper Flowers 24.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail SPOILER ALERT! We had so much fun chatting with E.L. Westbury about Drowning in Paper Flowers which is being Re Released NOW!  Follow her here - https://www.instagram.com/e.l._westbury/?hl=en Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybook...

Catch Up With Us 22.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hiya besties! We are back. Today we chat what we are reading, what we have been up to, what we plan to read and then we yell for a bit about education and everything that is wrong with our priorities around education today.  Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at http...

Rachel Hansen Press conference 19.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hi Book Besties! We will have another episode for you available this week but felt like this was important to share here as well as on Reconsidered:Unsolved Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at http...

Author Interview - Emily Listfield Reasons to Lie interview 29.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail FULL spoiler interview with Emily Listfield -  We usually keep our author interviews on Patreon only but this interview felt like a great one to share here with all of you! Emily and I get into caretaking, grief, power, privilege and parenting teens. Find her books and more information about the author here.   https://www.emilylistfield.com/ Follow her here - https://www.instagram...

Miranda Smith Author Interview 16.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail A preview of our interview with Miranda Smith - The entire interview can be found on Patreon.  Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instag...

Smile For The Cameras by Miranda Smith 15.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we chat Smile For The Cameras by Miranda Smith and chat our 1990s nostalgia, an idea for an epic movie night and what to do if someone tries to attack us with an axe.  Find her book here - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782930/smile-for-the-cameras-by-miranda-smith/ Scream Murder documentary here - https://www.hulu.com/series/the-scream-murder-a-true-teen-horror-st...

Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams 01.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams. We also discuss female friendship, how boring we are and how we would NEVER go caving.  https://tayloradamsauthor.com/ Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Insta...

This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum 17.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum with FULL spoilers.  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250395238/thisstorymightsaveyourlife/ https://tmtk.com/learning-library/videos?cid=PPC-accountype:-campaign:-searchterm:-adgroup:-keywordid:&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3Sf_283Rg-t0J-26gpnl9_d_xbUh_Ufl0nVCc3WxpvK4SWu48z2Rm8aAr6XEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&a...

The Push by Ashley Audrain 03.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail FULL spoiler discussion of the book The Push by Ashley Audrain. What's nature? What's nurture? Can kids be born "bad?"  https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html The article was in the WSJ and can be found here -  https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-always-knew...

Ask For Andrea by Noelle Ihli 20.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book "Ask For Andrea" by Noelle Ihli. They both loved the book, which they think is the author's best work yet. The book follows a group of women who have been murdered by a serial killer, and how they find each other in the afterlife and seek justice for their murders.  They also talk about how the killer relies on char...

Updates and a teaser 13.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we remind you of what to read to be ready for next weeks chat. Head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874 to hear the rest of  Rachel Hansen episode 2.  Mary interview: pateron.com/thecreepybookclub Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scen...

Repost from Reconsidered : Unsolved 06.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874 Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourb...

Catch up with us and retreat recap 06.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Find our new True Crime Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874 We’ve been a little MIA… but for the best reason ever — we were busy planning and hosting our Thriller Retreat! From diving into the Rachel Hansen case (episode one will be released early to you TODAY) to fangirling over expo authors and soaking up wisdom from our incredibl...

The Missing Half And The Case of Maura Murray 09.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hi besties! This week we’re diving into The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers. If you haven’t read it yet—pause here, grab the book (with your eyes or your ears), and come back when you’re ready. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains full spoilers for The Missing Half   Overall Ratings Ashley: 3.5 out of 5 Emily: Solid 4 out of 5 We both found the book engaging and entertaining, espec...

Turn of The Key by Ruth Ware 14.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail "You're frozen" "No, I was just done talking." Welcome to another unhinged 30 minutes with us.  OKKKKKKAYYY, Ashley was wrong (per usual), Emily was right - A locked room mystery is a subgenre of crime fiction in which a crime, often a murder, is committed in a location that is seemingly impossible to access. The puzzle lies in figuring out how the crime w...

Lets Chat Infidelity 24.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ashley and Emily discuss 'The Breakdown' by B.A. Paris, exploring its themes of gaslighting, emotional abuse, and the impact of infidelity on relationships. They delve into real-life cases of deception, including the Chris Watts case, and reflect on the cultural perspectives surrounding affairs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accountabilit...

Unpacking the Controversy behind Verity 26.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Whelp, we decided to go there and talk about one of the most polarizing books in the past 5 years.  00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:13 Controversial Book Discussion: Verity by Colleen Hoover 07:31 Cultural Impact and Reception of Verity 14:20 Themes and Twists in Verity 21:12 Controversies Surrounding Colleen Hoover 26:06 Lighthearted Anecdotes and Conclusion http...

Party Of Liars - Kelsey Cox 19.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Party of Liars, Kelsey Cox, book review, true crime, postpartum depression, character analysis, podcast updates, relationships, manipulation, twists In this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book 'Party of Liars' by Kelsey Cox, sharing their thoughts on the characters, plot twists, and themes such as manipulation and postpartum depression. They also announce the laun...

Dark Matter 05.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail PHEW - That is all we can say about this discussion. We get personal, we chat regrets and we chat about what could have been.  In this conversation, Emily Reeder and Ashley DeSanno discuss the book 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch, exploring its themes of choices, regret, and the impact of environment on character. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and delve in...

Emily Lived in a Haunted House - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 29.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the novel 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Cleaver, exploring its origins, themes of reality and perception, mental health representation, and the scary elements of the story. They share personal experiences related to fear and reality, and conclude with thoughts on future reads. takeaways The novel began on R...

Count My Lies by Sophie Stava 23.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the book 'Count My Lies' by Sophie Stava, exploring its themes of dishonesty, character dynamics, and the flaws within the legal system. They share their initial reactions to the book, analyze the characters Violet and Jay, and reflect on the implications of lying and the justice system. The discussion also to...

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