The Lazy Girl Library

Send us Fan Mail After a refreshing spring and summer break, Darbi and Mikayla are back behind the microphones! They catch their listeners up on the major life events that kept them away, dissect upcoming book-to-screen adaptations that have caught their attention, and look ahead to their reading journey for the remainder of the year. Throughout the episode, they reflect on how their reading taste...

Send us Fan Mail The Vietnam War left scars that never fully healed—especially for the women who served but came home to find their sacrifices erased from the national narrative. In this deeply moving episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's masterpiece "The Women," exploring how one nurse's journey from battlefield to home front illuminates a forgotten chapter of American histor...

Send us Fan Mail The power of women shines bright in this special episode dedicated to celebrating the female voices, characters, and influences that have shaped our lives. As we honor International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Darbi and Mikayla dive deep into the fictional and real women who've left indelible marks on their hearts and minds. Whether you're seeking to...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into our experiences from February and discuss our lives through a lens of humor and sincerity while inviting listeners to engage and share their stories too. At the heart of this episode, we share our insights and critiques of Tessa Bailey's "Secretly Yours." This romance beautifully portrays the journey of opposites—where Hallie's vibrant...

Send us Fan Mail Join us at the Lazy Girl Library as we reminisce about the fun and joy inspired by Annie F. Downs' "That Sounds Fun." We dive deep into childhood nostalgia and how our definitions of fun and creativity have evolved over time. Through personal stories, we discuss the societal pressures of turning hobbies into side hustles and the importance of enjoying creativity wit...

Send us Fan Mail This episode marks the joyous return of Lazy Girl Library for its eagerly awaited second season, as we dive into 2025 with fresh resolutions and a renewed passion for books and friendship. Darbi and Mikayla celebrate their podcast journey, reflecting on our favorite moments and global audience, while sharing our ambitious reading goals. Whether it’s thrilling wedding planning esca...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in celebrating a year of the Lazy Girl Library podcast as we navigate the whirlwind of holiday preparations and the joy of cherished traditions. We'll share the highs and lows of our festive season, from the frenzy of gift shopping to relishing in precious family moments. In our whimsical take on holiday traditions, we'll brainstorm literary-themed movie plots an...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a creative partnership is tested by personal loss and professional challenges? Join Mikayla and Darbi as they explore this question through Gabrielle Zevin’s novel, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." They embark on an engaging conversation about the highs and lows in the lives of Sam and Sadie, protagonists whose journey through friendship and collab...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Lazy Girl Library podcast invites you to laugh along with us as we share personal highs and lows of the week, mull over the emotional richness of gratitude, and embrace the quirks of Thanksgiving traditions. Books have always been at the heart of our conversations, and this episode is no different. We explore how our shared love for reading shapes our relations...

Send us Fan Mail Immerse yourself in the charming chaos of Graves Glen with our Halloween-themed witchy rom-com review. Picture a world filled with magical ley lines, rekindled romance, and a cozy town reminiscent of your favorite TV shows. We explore the book's heartwarming narrative, the delightful family dynamics, and that familiar small-town charm. Yet, we also ponder the unresolved threa...

Send us Fan Mail The Lazy Ghouls invite you to join our Halloween-themed boo-kish chat, where we unravel some spooky surprises and nostalgic tales. It's a perfect brew of happy haunts, eerie thrills, and a touch of nostalgia in this cauldron-concocted episode! Join our book club on Fable! We absolutely love hearing from fellow book lovers, so don’t forget to share your thoughts and your favor...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you were cursed to be forgotten by everyone you meet? Join us as we celebrate the milestone of our 10th episode and unravel the mysteries of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by Victoria Schwab. This episode promises a thought-provoking journey through themes of immortality, memory, and the essence of human connections. We discuss the fascinating t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we catch up on our summer adventures! Could you land an airplane if you had to? That’s just one of the many tantalizing topics we tackle in our chat about reality TV, Olympic drama, and summer reading trends. New author discoveries, ongoing adaptation drama, and lively literary debates color this episode. From the Abby Jimenez novels capturing our hearts to the turmoil...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the enthralling world of "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros in Episode 8 of the Lazy Girl Library. What happens when a fragile young woman is thrust into a deadly war college for dragon riders by her own mother? We promise you'll be captivated by Violet Sorengale’s journey of navigating life-threatening trials, forging powerful bonds, and uncovering shocking t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stood in front of your door, keys in hand, only to realize you're trying to open it with your car remote? Ah, the charming blunders of our everyday lives! Join us as we toast to the seventh chapter of Lazy Girl Library, where we share these moments of delightful disarray and how they intertwine with the literary magic in our lives. In this episode, we'll un...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt as if a book could reach into the depths of your heart and squeeze? That's exactly what happened to us as we unpacked Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale" in our latest Book Talk of the Lazy Girl Library. Darbi and Mikayla traverse the harrowing and heartfelt paths of sisters Vianne and Isabelle, whose stories of love, loss, and resistance duri...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Goodreads 101! Your introductory course into the literary platform that allows book lovers to track, rate, and review their reading escapades. In this episode, we delve into our personal shelving strategies and the star-rating systems that often leaves us pondering over the perfect score for our latest read.  Goodreads isn't just about tracking progress, it's...

Send us Fan Mail Could the secrets of the universe be nestled within the folds of alternate realities? We are here to unravel the multiverse mysteries in Claudia Gray's "A Thousand Pieces of You." Prepare to grapple with dimensions of deceit and webs of love spun across the multiverse as we hop from one reality to another, critiquing the emotional odyssey of Marguerite and her compa...

Send us Fan Mail Our latest episode is a whirlwind through the trending "icks" and "awes" that shape our reading adventures. This time around, we’re peeling back the layers of storytelling that captivate us, from the nuanced villains who command our empathy to the unexpected humor that makes us cackle. Our conversation meanders through the pitfalls of certain tropes—we're...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like a book's description promised one thing, but the pages delivered another? That's the heart of our discussion on Lucy Score's "The Worst Best Man," where Darbi and Mikayla peel back the layers of this romance with a critical, yet lighthearted touch. They talk about everything from wedding hijinks to character conundrums, and ponder the uninte...

Send us Fan Mail This first episode of the Lazy Girl Library, hosted by Darbi and Mikayla, offers a unique sanctuary for book lovers, weaving together personal anecdotes, reading styles, and a shared passion for literature. From their earliest reading memories to the literary bonds that underscore their friendship, the hosts embark on a nostalgic journey through the stories that have shaped them....