More Than a Book Club Podcast

Follow us on Patreon ! Check out our Etsy shop ! More Than a Book Club Podcast hosts LJ and Leyna dive into the books we've been reading for December. We're going to give you a great list of books to put on your TBR.

In this week's episode, More Than a Book Club Podcast hosts Leyna and LJ discuss two books they recently read...and wish they hadn't! We're talking about Mate and Not Quite Dead Yet and why these books just weren't for us. Remember - this is our last episode of 2025. We'll be back in January with new episodes!

More Than a Book Club hosts Leyna and LJ travelled to Austin, TX to go to the Texas Book Festival! Over the course of two days, they saw listened to several authors talk about their books. Come along as they recap their weekend at the Texas Book Festival!

It's our one year anniversary! Join More Than A Book Club hosts Leyna and LJ as we delve into all the books we've been reading lately. We've got thriller, true crime, romantasy, mystery generes covered. We also have a few ARC book reviews that you'll want to put on your TBR! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

More Than a Book Club Podcast hosts Leyna and LJ are kicking off the holiday season with our 2025 Bookish Gift Guide! Looking for a gift for your book loving friend or family member? Trying to figure out what to add to your holiday wish list? Then this episode is for you! Don't forget, you can always share this episode with those shopping for you! Personalized Corner Bookmarks - so many on Ets...

Summary In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into their continued discussion of Gilmore Girls, focusing on episodes 8 - 14. They share personal literary updates, including recent reads and bookstore adventures, while also exploring themes of family dynamics, teenage relationships, and the impact of friendships. The conversation highlights the hosts' exc...

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome back Chris Wellert, a repeat guest and author, to discuss her recent travels, upcoming writing projects, and her latest book, Beach Club Bloodshed. The conversation flows from travel tales in Italy to the intricacies of writing cozy mysteries, touching on themes of animal safety in literature and the emotional impact...

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into the world of scary movies as October kicks off. They discuss their recent literary adventures, particularly focusing on the works of Sarah J. Maas, and share their thoughts on various horror films, including Poltergeist 2 and classic horror comedies. The conversation flows from book recommendations to nostalgic movi...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Like, rate, and review our podcast! In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ discuss their favorite and least favorite books from the third quarter of the year, including insights on their reading habits, current reads, and the challenges of balancing multiple books. They share their excitement for upcoming releases and...

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into a discussion about Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility.' They explore their personal reading experiences, the characters and themes of the book, and the movie adaptation. The conversation touches on literary updates, character relationships, and the cultural context of the story, while also reflecting o...

Want to support More Than A Book Club Podcast? Help us travel to the Texas Book Festival, buy more books, and bring you fun more content! Go to Buy Me a Coffee to support us with a financial contribution (no amount is too small!) buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod Want to learn more about the Texas Book Festival? Visit https://texasbookfestival.org/ In this episode of 'More Than a Book Club...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Go to buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod so that you can financially support our podcast! Leyna and LJ dive into the beloved series, Gilmore Girls, focusing on the first season's characters and storylines. We dive into our favorite characters, explore relationships, and dish on all things Stars Hollow! We're doing a deep dive on the first s...

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Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Help financially support us here: buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into a variety of literary topics, including their recent reads, reflections on true crime documentaries, and discussions about reality TV shows. They also engage in a fun 'Would You Rather' game...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Donate here: buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ reflect on their previous recording, share their recent literary adventures, and discuss the dynamics of their book club. Leyna shares her thoughts on various books, including a unique Minotaur romance, while LJ highlights the im...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Make a one time donation here: buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod In this episode, hosts Leyna and LJ share their recent adventures at a local bookstore and discuss their latest reads, including true crime literature. They delve into the complexities of the Ted Bundy case, exploring the psychology of serial killers and the societal implications of...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Make a monetary donation here: https://buymeacoffee.com/morethanabookclubpod Learn all about Jennifer Jabaley and her new book, What's Yours is Mine at: https://jenniferjabaley.com/ In this engaging conversation, Leyna and LJ welcome author Jennifer Jabaley to discuss her debut adult novel, 'What's Yours is Mine.' They explore her transition from writ...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Buy us a coffee (or a new book) at: ⁠ coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod⁠ Want to get past guest Christine Wellert's debut novel? Order your copy of Beach Club Bloodshed here . In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ discuss their recent reading experiences, share insights from their author interviews, and dive into a de...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Buy us a coffee (or a new book) at: coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod Ready to learn even more about Geneva Lee? Visit https://genevalee.com/ . In this engaging episode, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome author Geneva Lee, known for her Filthy Rich series. They discuss Geneva's journey from writing young adult fiction to romance, the intricacies of character...

Want to support More Than A Book Club Podcast? Buy us a coffee (or a new book!). We'd love to have you as our Book Bestie! Support us here: coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod Want to learn more about Susan Fletcher and her available books? Visit www.susanfletcher.com In this episode of the More Than a Book Club Podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome author Susan Fletcher to discuss her new book, Sea Ch...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Buy us a coffee (or a new book!) here: coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ reflect on their reading goals and challenges for the second quarter of the year. They introduce a fun book bingo challenge to engage their listeners and share their recent literary updates, including comfort rea...

Want to support The More Than a Book Club Podcast? Buy us a coffee to show your support! coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into the world of one-star book reviews, exploring the humorous and often absurd reasons why readers dislike popular titles. They discuss the complexities of reader expectations, the impact of marketing,...

Want to support More Than a Book Club Podcast? Buy us a cup of coffee to show your support! coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod Find information about Sarah Damoff and Upcoming Events Here: https://www.sarahdamoff.com/ In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome author Sarah Damoff to discuss her book, The Bright Years. The conversation explores Sarah's journey fr...

Want to support the podcast? Go to buymeacoffe.com/morethanabookclubpod Want to learn more about Jenny Hale and order her books? Go to https://www.itsjennyhale.com/ In this episode of More than a Book Club Podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome author Jenny Hale, who shares her journey from being an elementary school teacher to a successful romance novelist. They discuss Jenny's writing process, the...

Want to become a More Than a Book Club Podcast Book Bestie? Support our show here: coff.ee/morethanabookclubpod In this episode of More Than a Book Club, hosts Leyna and LJ dive into Jane Austen's classic novel 'Emma.' They discuss their personal experiences with the book, including their literary updates and thoughts on the audiobook format. The conversation explores character dynamic...