Found Family Book Hive

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FOUND FAMILY BOOK HIVE! 🎉 Thanks so much for listening, sharing, and being part of this amazing first year with us! Now, let’s dive into this month’s book, "The Undermining of Twyla and Frank" by Megan Bannen. Though it reads well as a standalone, this fun, dragon-filled adventure is actually the sequel to The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, our very first book club pick!...

Today's episode we are talking all things slow burn! Professor Jen is back educating us on all things will they won't they. This is clearly a favorite as we have lots of great recommendations so have your goodreads ready to add to your list! Of course, after you listen, you should hop over to instagram and let us know your favorite slow burn books!

Get ready for some big feelings on this breakdown of "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston! FMC Florence is a ghostwriter who sees ghosts. After a tragic accident, her editor, Benji, becomes a ghost. Together, the pair work through the loss of Florence's dad and the lessons and regrets Benji has from his short lived life. While the concept of this book is a little out there, the book...

Today's episode we are leaving the sunshine behind and discussing 3 of the tropes that make us want to throw our books: ​Miscommunication ​Accidental Pregnancy ​Love Triangles Don't worry, we still give some great recommendations for each one! So listen and report to us on Instagram how you feel about these tropes!

The Sunshine, Grump, and Vibes are digging into "Happily Never After" by Lynn Painter, and it's such a fun book and subsequently, a fun episode! "Happily Never After" follows Sophie, a bride who catches her fiancee cheating. Thankfully, her bestie hires an Objector to object at the wedding. Max, the objector, then brings Sophie in on his business and the begin objecting wed...

In this episode, the trio is thrilled to welcome Jessica Taylor to dive deep into the world of books! Jessica takes us on a journey through her personal reading evolution—from the stories that captivated her as a child to the novels she devours as an adult. But this isn’t your typical academic reading list! Jessica brings a fresh perspective with her non-professional recommendations, especially fo...

We loved "Spark of the Everflame" so much (episode 21 from June's Book Club Read) that we had to continue the series. Welcome to this month’s Bonus Episode! We’re diving even deeper into the series with the second book "Glow of the Everflame" by Penn Cole. Join us as we explore the slow burn romance, found family dynamics, potential hidden easter eggs, and characters we lov...

In this episode, Sunshine (Danielle), Vibes (Cale), and Grump (Jen) dive into “The Veiled Kingdom" by Holly Renee. We had some BIG thoughts on this one, and miraculously, we were in agreement. Veiled follows Nyra, the lost princess, and Dacre, the rebellion leader’s son. Heavy on tropes like Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, and Secret Identity, can Nyra and Dare make a relationship work?...

In this lesson in Trope 101 we are learning all about Found Family, which is a fan favorite of our trio. Professor Jen, as always, breaks down this beloved trope and then get your pen and paper ready to take down ALL the great recommendations! Be sure to head to Instagram to let us know what found families are your favorites!

June's book club book discussion really lives up to it's name! The Books & Brands trio get into quite a few heated discussions during this chat! "Spark of the Everflame" by Penn Cole, has everything! Mystery, fantasy, a dash of romance and of course great banter. This episode dives into all of this and so much more! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this book! Share your...

School is back in session as we are learning all things Arranged Marriage! Get your Goodreads ready so you can add all of the great recommendations from Jen! Also, we chat about our Summer Reading Program - Bingo! And you can download yours here ! Be sure to find us on instagram and let us know your favorite Arranged Marriage book!

Our latest read has sparked quite the debate among our members, with opinions divided on nearly every aspect. The Rule Book by Sarah Adams, follows the story of Nora and Derek, college sweethearts who parted ways after graduation. Fate intervenes, reuniting them in adulthood. Shenanigans ensue when they find themselves drunkenly married in Vegas, leading them to stay together to protect Nora's...

Welcome back to another installment of our Trope 101 series, where we delve into the intricate dynamics of storytelling tropes. Today, we're shining a spotlight on the timeless classic: Marriage of Convenience. In this episode, we'll dissect the nuances of this beloved trope, examining its enduring appeal in fiction. We also be draw comparisons to its close trope friend, Fake Dating, explo...

Heidi Card joins us this week to talk about her journey to reading as an adult! Get your goodreads ready to add to your TBR list because she has some GREAT recommendations. Heidi talks about how she is more of an audiobook reader than physical copies, how community it built around reading and her various book clubs she has been in over the years. Enjoy this fun listen and be sure to report to us o...

Oh friends. This is a fun episode! Join Cale, Jen and Danielle as they dive into Bride by Ali Hazelwood! A romantasy and mystery novel. Misery, a vampire is forced to marry Lowe a werewolf to keep the peace between the 2 species. There are lots of twists and turns, great supporting characters, a few mysteries that need solved by the end and as always shenanigans. The group chats so much on the var...

On this episode we talk all things Fake Dating! Some great back and forth on if we like or hate this trope, if we think this is actually a real life trope and TONS of great books to add to your list!

A psychological thriller, with LOTS of twists and turns leads to LOTS of BIG feelings on this episode of Books and Brands. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is about a woman accused of murdering her husband and the unraveling from her psychiatrist many years later. Cale and Danielle have lots of feelings on this book and can't wait to hear yours! Be sure to head over to instagram to join...

On this episode Professer Jen is back educating on her FAVORITE trope - Enemies to Lovers. All things banter, slow burn and so much snark! So enjoy the list of GREAT Enemies to Lovers books some delightful tangents and walk away with some new additions to your TBR list!

Oh. This. Episode. We are chatting with author, Cindy Steel and goodness is it a fun one! Cindy is the author of 6 rom coms and she shares all about her process, indie publishing and how she puts such importance on creating well rounded characters. We talk about open and closed door romance along with of course her favorite trope. We absolutely fell in love with Cindy and we think you will too! Be...

This book club episode is pure sunshine! Chatting about "The One With The Kiss Cam" by Cindy Steel was an utter delight. The group chats about power dynamics, the greatness of grandparents, boundaries and of course bucket lists. Be sure to share your thoughts on the episode with us on Instagram.com/booksandbrandspodcast

This episode will have you laughing from start to finish or at least we hope it will! We cover more on what tropes are, specifically the ins and outs of second chance rom coms along with the pitfalls that this might not be the favorite. Lots of great examples given from some fave authors of the group - Penny Reid and Emily Henry. Be sure to find us @booksandbrandspodcast and tell us what your fave...

This episode is so fun because we have special guest George joining us as we talk all things Rosie and The Falcon Queen by Geri Halliwell-Horner. This book is full of mystery, resiliency, fun animals and LOTS of adventures. There is a lot of discussion around the actions of the adults in the book along with fears and what our rules would be if we were Rosie. Be sure to let us know what you thought...

Oooo are you in for a treat! Join Cale and Danielle as they welcome the Soulful Life Coach, Georgie Durcan! Embrace guilt-free "book time," explore favorite authors, and navigate the balance between seriousness and joy. This is a fun conversation that hits on nostalgic '90s girl groups, Irish storytelling, and of course a great list of books that Georgie loves and always recommends t...

☀️😠 Dive into the ultimate Sunshine vs. Grumpy showdown on our latest episode! Professor Jen takes the lead, unraveling just what is a trope and with a spotlight on the Sunshiney Grumpy dynamic. Join the discussion on preferences, catch stellar book recommendations that host the (think Katherine Center, Ali Hazelwood, and more!), and brace yourself for a February spoiler. Hope over to instagram.c...

Whew the December Book Club has LOTS of opinions! Join us as we chat all things ‘In a Holidaze’ by Christina Lauren.  Haven’t read it yet? Here is a brief synopsis: Maelyn Jones wants a happy Christmas, but life's a mess. A plea to the universe, a crash, and just like that she's stuck in a time loop, reliving her favorite time of year over and over… Join us as we talk all about holiday tra...