In Bed With Books

In episode 61, we're going down the list of season 5 characters deciding who to marry, f*ck, or kill. After several conversations deep, we quickly realize that Nektas holds the daddy of the season award. We make some shrewd judgements ranking the characters by most hot and most messy (sorry Edward and Bella). Never have we been more excited to continue the Hollows series and follow our hottest cha...

In episode 60, we're talking about Melissa's favorite book, it's one she has not been able to stop talking about. Bethany finally gave the "okay" and the last read of the season is Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison, the first in The Hollows series. Taking place in an alternate world, eerily similar to our own, Dead Witch Walking introduces us to Rachel Morgan, a witch, and her investigative partn...

In episode 59, we're talking about the 1929 classic, Passing by Nella Larsen. This book takes place in 1920's New York City, through the eyes of Irene Redfield, a woman deeply invested in her community. Her life takes a turn one summer day when she runs into Clare Kendry, a childhood friend who's been hiding her racial identity to lead an entirely new life. Their reunion leads to months of paranoi...

In episode 58, we're talking about Scarlett St. Clair's second book in the Adrian x Isolde series, Queen of Myth And Monsters . We fell in love with the pair and their world in the first book and were so happy to get to return so soon. After declaring their love in book one, forces inside and outside of their relationship are threatening the happiness that felt assured after the reveal that Isolde...

In episode 57, Bethany & Melissa are looking at all the ways they've seen love in the books read here on the podcast. We're talking romantic love, platonic love, familial. And yes, we're talking about the question of mates, because we have a lot of opinions on this. The episode covers couples and friends from books old and new to the pod, those that hold special places in our hearts. If you ha...

In episode 56, we're talking about Rebecca Ross's phenomenal sequel in the Elements of Cadence duology, A Fire Endless . Bethany and Melissa could not get enough of the Adaira/Jack, Torin/Sidra love story and we're so happy to share this discussion with you. Picking up just a few weeks after A River Enchanted, we catch the fall out from all of the secrets that have held the island together. There'...

In episode 55, we saw each other, in person, for the first time since September 2019. This was a very special trip for us: Melissa got to go to Seattle for the first time, and both Bethany and Melissa spent a night in Forks, Washington. That's where we recorded this special reunion episode, living out our Twilight dreams and soaking up the fresh air. If you have any thoughts, email us at inbedwith...

In episode 54, we're talking about the second book in Kerri Maniscalco's Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Kingdom of the Cursed starts right where we left off, with Emilia's first trip to the Underworld in hopes of solving her sister's murder. This book was full of secrets and plot twists, keeping us and Emilia on her toes. We do some fancasting, some theorizing, and can't help but gush over Emilia'...

We are coming to you on the *Friday before Christmas because we know the holidays are not always happy for everyone. Family can be stressful or unwanted for various reasons and so we are here to be your family and talk about our favorite Christmases spent alone or otherwise, our favorite Christmas songs to sing, and holiday movies to watch. We hope this season treats you well and we will see you i...

This is the second part of episode 53, split up to make life a little easier this holiday season. We're talking underrated books, the writing and self-publishing process, and a get to meet Molly's pup! Molly was a fantastic guest to have on the podcast, and we're eager to have her on again in the future. You can find her on the socials @thebibliophileblonde or take a look at the books she's publis...

In episode 53, we're talking with Molly Tullis about all things reading, writing, and publishing. This first half of our conversation starts with the Emmett to Cassian pipeline, covers some of our favorite pop culture phenoms from the last thirty years, and ends with a defense of open-door scenes in fantasy. Molly was a fantastic guest to have on the podcast, and we're eager to have her on again i...

In episode 52, Bethany and Melissa are talking about A Light in the Flame , the second book in the Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. The book picks up exactly where we left off in A Shadow in the Ember and has given us just as many questions as answers around the prophecy, and Sera and Poppy's fate. Sera's journey, while parallel to Poppy's own path to self-assurance and power, is s...

In episode 51, Bethany & Melissa are talking about Gleam , the third book in the Plated Prisoner series. Gleam finally gave us what we'd been waiting for: dirty sex and women's wrongs. What started out as a story about women being at the whims of men and Auren's stockholm syndrome has turned into one of scheming and feminine rage. From the new and not-to-be-trusted Queen Kaila, to Auren's expl...

In episode 50, we're talking about death - as a plot device, as a theme, and the scenes that wrecked us in the way that only a good book can. We start with a longer-than-usual catch-up, talking astrology and some recent TV shows before jumping into it. Our conversation covers deaths used to push the MCs story forward, deaths with or without meaning, and times when a character couldn't seem to stay...

In episode 49, we're picking up where we left off and starting season 5 with New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. This one has been much anticipated, as most can agree it's the best book in the series. Evading the curse of most sequels, New Moon succeeds in creating a new story while keeping all of the best parts of book one. We're talking about Team Edward vs Team Jacob, popular fan theories, and growing...

Episode 48 brings an end to season four. Rounding out a year of the podcast, and reflecting on our favorite people and moments from this season. If you have any thoughts, email us at inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com, or dm us on IG @inbedwithbookspod. Make sure to check out our website and join our email list for the latest updates!

In episode 47, we finally did it...we read Twilight together. This is the first in a series where we revisit Melissa's favorites from her teen years and slowly catch Bethany up on YA, fantasy, and romance. Starting with Twilight felt only right and was a total success in convincing Bethany to dive deeper into the 2010's YA fantasy rabbit hole. Twilight isn't without its flaws, but we cover what we...

In episode 46, we're talking about Scarlett St. Clair's King of Battle and Blood . This book had everything we've come to expect from St. Clair and more. Following Princess Isolde on the day of her country's invasion, we're introduced to a world of vampires, witches, curses, and monsters. In ways Isolde could never have guessed, Adrian's invasion of her country changes everything she knows about h...

This week we decided we needed a quick breather, so here's a little bonus episode to make it up to you. Listen to find out why we're taking the week off, what's coming up, and what we're doing in the meantime! Make sure to check us out on our website and on Instagram (@inbedwithbookspod).

In episode 45, we're talking about Rebecca Ross's book, A River Enchanted . Set on Cadence, an island off the coast of Scotland, the book follows Jack Tamerlaine's return to a home that he never felt a part of. Jack finds himself in the middle of a mystery they're convinced is the doing of angry spirits. The book has enemies to lovers, star-crossed lovers, marriage of convenience - whatever romanc...

In episode 44, we catch each other up on some of our favorite authors from childhood favorites to the classics close to our hearts. Throughout the episode, we reflect on our reading journeys, how we came to read what we read now, and what were the most influential books for us. If you're listening to the audio version of this, then you might miss some of the images shared during the recording of t...

In episode 43, we're talking about our classic for this season, Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed. While the book was an easy read, its content included some heavy and rather topical subjects, using the politically opposed planets Urras and Anarres to ask: How do you feel at peace with the earth you live on? We knew we wouldn't be able to hit all of the topics raised in the book, but we discuss...

In episode 42, we sat down and talked about the wide range of magical powers we've read in fantasy, both on and off the podcast. We start by discussing the ways magical objects are used in fantasy, from the One Ring to Excalibur. Then we explore the differences between inherited powers and earned powers, and how that distinction fundamentally changes their stories. Make sure to find us on Instagra...

In episode 41, we talk about the first book in Kerri Maniscalco's Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Both of us immediately fell in love with Emilia and Wrath. The lengths Emilia is willing to go to for her sister. and the support that Wrath offers her through it is beautiful to watch unfold. Make sure to check out our website and our Instagram (@inbedwithbookspod) for updates!

In episode 40, we're talking about Glint , the second book in the Plated Prisoner series, by Raven Kennedy. We finally saw Auren take a few steps toward her own agency and reckon with the breakdown of her perception of their world. It's no secret that we're both eager for Auren to come into her own power, and this book has set the stage for that with some lovely plot twists (Rip is who??) and disp...