Books With Your Besties

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss Heather Gudenkauf's book 'Everyone Is Watching,' exploring its dark themes, the impact of reality TV on personal secrets, and the implications of parasocial relationships. They delve into the moral dilemmas faced by characters in the book, the corruption of power, and the consequences of manipulation and...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Emily and Ashley delve into personal reflections on their experiences with religion, the impact of shame within religious contexts, and the importance of fostering strong character over strict adherence to rules. The discussion touches on the dangers of extremist ideologies and the need for preparedness. Emily shares her personal journey away from Christianit...

Send us Fan Mail Emily is back from Europe and Ashley's oldest is dating. Catch up with us in this fun, fast, furious and hilarious episode. We hope you will share your travel horror stories with us in the comments. Get your tickets today https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/thecreepyretreat2026 Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crim...

Send us Fan Mail FULL spoiler episode with Ashley Winstead on her most recent book - This Book Will Bury Me. We also chat grief after losing our fathers, true crime obsession and Bryan Kohbergers choice to plea.  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryan-kohberger-university-of-idaho-student-murders-plea-hearing/ Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one...

Send us Fan Mail Meet one of our 2026 Retreat authors. This episode has FULL spoilers for Jill is not Happy, her most recent novel. Kaira Rouda is a USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author known for her gripping psychological thrillers that explore the dark complexities behind seemingly perfect lives. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Rouda has carved a niche fo...