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Wahala means trouble. This episode is the second part of a two-part series, where Lindsey tells you the unforgettable story of Wahala by Nikki May. It's an exciting, unforgettable novel about female friendship, and what happens when you let the wrong person in. Host:  Lindsey Delacerda  Producer: John Dailey Follow us on  Instagram . Say hello or recommend a read by emailing us at  hi@crybabyb...

"That girl is trouble," they were told. But nobody listened.  Lindsey is back this week to chat about Kacey Musgraves, an update to the local public library, and to tell you the story of Wahala by Nikki May. It's an exciting, unforgettable novel about female friendship, and what happens when you let the wrong person in. This book will keep you guessing until the very last sentence. H...

Lindsey's back this week to discuss life updates, Love Is Blind, the Great Walking Shoe Debacle of 2024, and so much more.  Books Discussed during this episode:  A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez Host:  Lindsey Delacerda  Producer: John Dailey Follow us on  Instagram .  Say hi or recommend a read by emailing us at  hi@crybabybooks.com . 

Special guest and unofficial Romantasy expert, Dr. Calli Blanchard, is here to discuss one of the most polarizing romance novels of our time: A Court of Thorns and Roses. If you, like us, have been curious about what all the fuss is about, join us as we discuss faeries without wings (are they elves?) what constitutes as smut (not this) and of course, some good old fashioned story telling. Host: Li...

Episode 27: Birthday Books! It's Lindsey's Birthday Month! This week, Renee chooses books for Lindsey's TBR with all her favorite tropes: unlikely friends, magical realism, mysteries and thrillers, and of course, Nantucket. Follow along as the bookish friends discuss the Farmers Market, broken bones, and books.  Books we discussed during this episode: The Lido by Libby Page Summer Hous...

Episode 26: New Year, New Books! Set that New Year goal of reading more books? Looking for the best recommendations set to release early 2024? You’ve come to the right girls! Lindsey & Renee discuss the books they are most excited to read with a blend of sentimental and escapist novels.  Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Fury by Alex Michaelides Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin...

Episode 26: Three Holidays and a Wedding Get in loser, it’s time to avoid your family gatherings by settling in with a nice holiday book. Set in the picturesque town of Snow Falls is a sweet story about unlikely friends, doing what’s best for yourself and our favorite character of all time: Dadu! Books Mentioned in this Episode Three Holidays and a Wedding by Marissa Stanley and Uzma Jalauddin    ...

Episode 25: Holiday Hallmarkish Reads  Get in loser, it’s hallmark movie season! Listen to hosts Lindsey and Renee discuss their favorite holiday books and diss the ones that deserve it the most. This episode has book recommendations that will make you cry, swoon and maybe even throw the book across the room. Happy reading!! Books Mentioned in this Episode The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Ba...

Episode 24: Holiday Gifts for your Book Loving Bestie!  Be the star of gift giving this holiday season as we highlight the best gifts for book lovers! Lindsey dreams of being a professional gift giver, so let her!  Browse our holiday picks below: mini book light custom books for kids custom library bag - small business  banned book sweatshirt - small business   single page flat light kindle page t...

Episode 23: Poukahangatus by Tayi TibbleBig white sails, big white faces, Juicy Couture velour tracksuits. No matter what the topic,  everything leads back to Twilight. Join us while we read and discuss a collection of poems that explores Tayi Tibble’s identity as a twenty-first century indigenous woman. She challenges Greek, Māori, feminist, and kiwi mythologies, and reshapes them into modern ter...

Episode 22: Indigenous Books We're Dying To Read! November is Indigenous People's Month! Join Lindsey and Renee as they discuss native voices from all different genres, and expect your library holds list just about triple. 1. The Sentence by Louise Erdich 2. The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson3. A History of Utah's American Indians by Forrest Cuch4. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange5. Murder on the Red...

Episode 21: Buddy Read - Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson Join Lindsey and Renee while they talk about quail eggs, winter hikes in the snow, and the witchy book of the century, Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson.  Summary: Her Majesty’s Royal Coven is a secret department of witches dedicated to protecting the world from supernatural threats. Five best friends are at the center of the...

Episode 20 The temperature drops one degree and you know what that means: it's spooky szn girlies! Lindsey and Renee discuss the perfect books to read in October and any other time you want to be just a little creeped out.  Books we discussed in today's episode: Payback’s A Witch by Lana HarperThe Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - Practical Magic #0.2 Their Vicious Games by Joelle WellingtonStone...

Episode 19: None Of This Is True Lindsey and Renee discuss the latest news about the Jonas Brothers, Anne Hathaway's jawline, and the September Buddy Read, None of This Is True, a thriller by Lisa Jewell. Other books we discussed in today's episode: People Like Her by Ellery LloydThe Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell content warnings: abduction, murder, sexual assaultHosts: Lindsey Delacerda & Renee...

Episode 18: Cozy Reads It's cozy weather somewhere! Bust out your cable knit sweaters, your fluffy blankets and your pumpkin spice lattes, because the girlies are getting cozy.  Books we discussed in today's episode: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes  The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne...

Episode 17: New Releases You Simply Must Read Lindsey and Renee discuss all the new books they don't have room for on their bookshelves but that they'll definitely buy anyway. What do Travis Barker, a great white shark, and CCTV have in common? Find out in this week's episode of Crybaby Books. Books we discussed in today's episode: The Five Star Weekend by Elin HilderbrandTom Lake by Ann PatchettT...

Episode 16: Buddy Read- A Love Letter to Claire Forrest Oh my god, they’re back again.  Lindsey and Renee discuss the August Buddy Read, Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest. It’s giving back to school, coming of age, disability advocacy! It’s giving romance! It’s giving reach for the stars! It’s giving we love this book and we’ll talk about it for hours if you let us. Other books we discussed...

Episode 15: It’s not Taylor Lautner, It’s Taylor Lautner!  Summer is ending, and we’re going back to school, bitch. It’s giving “coming of age” it’s giving “wtf is wrong with the american education system” and as always, it’s giving Twilight.  Books discussed in this episode:  -Looking For Alaska by John Green  -13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher-The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams -The Maidens by Alex...

Episode 14: The Guest What do a porch fire, a spa in the mountains, and a grifter on the beach have in common? No seriously, why did we talk about all of those things in one episode? Lindsey & Renee discuss the first podcast Buddy Read, The Guest by Emma Cline. Were the Goodreads reviews right? Did the girlies hate it? Find out today on Crybaby Books. Hosts: Lindsey Delacerda & Renee DigirolamoPro...

Episode 13: Beach Reads! Books you simply MUST bring with you to the beach! What even is a beach read? Is Lindsey’s birthday next week? Can we get through an episode without mentioning our dear friend Calli Dugas? Find out this week on Crybaby Books.  Books we discussed in this episode:  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth  Smutty Authors Mentioned - Tessa Bailey, Roxy No...

Episode 12: Queer Books to Add to Your TBR Lindsey and Renee are here to talk about must reads for Pride Month! Are they fighting? Are they obsessed with each other? You be the judge.  Books we discussed in this episode:  Calypso by David Sedaris  Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk The Guncle by Steven Rowley  Wilder Girls by Rory Power Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power This is How It Always I...

Episode 11: An Interview With Craig Montgomery We're back and we're better than ever bitch. And we brought a friend! Craig Montgomery, queer fantasy novelist and all around angel, is here to discuss his debut novel, A Circle of Stars. Our hosts are Lindsey Delacerda & Renee Digirolamo. Our guest is Craig Montgomery. This podcast is produced by John Dailey. Follow Craig on Instagram @CraigMontgomer...

Episode 10: What Lies In The Woods (pt 2) Welcome to Part 2 of What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, stop what you’re doing! listen to it now!!  Three girls entered the woods one day, and only two exited. After surviving the gruesome attack, Naomi and her friends identified a notorious serial killer as the attacker. Twenty years later, they’re forced...

Episode 9: What Lies In The Woods (Pt 1) Lindsey and Renee are here to tell you about the wonders of Neti Pots. Oh! And the most thrilling thriller we’ve ever read: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall.  Three girls entered the woods one day, and only two exited. After surviving the gruesome attack, Naomi and her friends identified a notorious serial killer as the attacker. Twenty years l...

Episode 8: The Dead Romantics In today’s episode, Lindsey and Renee discuss the Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Did Lindsey like it? Did she hate it? Honestly, maybe you can tell us because she can't decide. Didn't have time to read the book? No worries, we'll tell you how it ends.   Book tags: contemporary fiction, romance Book content warnings: Loss of a parent, sexual content, death In our nex...