Unbound Book Babes

The unbound book babes play an unhinged game of Boink, Marry, Dispatch with the characters from Trilina Pucci’s,  the More the Merrier Series and the King Brothers Series You can find all 5 books on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy.  Characters from: Tangled in Tinsel Knot So Lucky  Truth Worship Depraved

In this episode, the Unbound Book Babes talk about Finnish folklore as seen in River of Shadows by Karina Halle. Join us to chat about the gods of the underworld in Finnish folklore and mythology. Sources: River of Shadow Trilogy: #1 Underworld Gods #2 Crown of Crimson #3 City of Darkness release date Nov 22, 2023 The Finnish Book of the DwD by Tina Porthan, Illustrated by Tero Porthan 

This week the Unbound Book Babes react to the TikTok video by Sim Kern (@simkern) reviewing author payments and royalties from publishers.  Upcoming release: Madame by Sarah Cate Oct 12, 2023 Hopeless Elise Silver Oct 13, 2023 Carnage by Shantel Tessier Oct 31, 2023 74th National Book Awards Finalist fiction: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah , Chain-Gang All-Stars - fiction about the horrors of incarcerat...

Kristin teaches us about Russian Folklore and how it inspired The Bear and the Nightingale. The Bear and the Nightingale is book #1 in The Winter Night Trilogy witch was nominated for Best Fantasy and Best Debut Good Reads Author in 2017. Outside of the published blurb below there are no spoilers: Good Girl Kristin ;) Blurb "At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year...

We dive into details about Sarah J. Maas' writing habits and interview where she announces ACOTAR5. Some thoughts and theories pop up too. We also discuss the untitled, no-cover, mystery book that is currently a best seller for Red Tower Books and Rebecca Yarros. What else is being released with Iron Flame on November 7th, 2023? Books Mentioned: Fourth Wing Iron Flame A Court of Thrones and Ro...

The Unbound Book Babes give a quick and dirty Book News Round Up. Books Discussed: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Assistant to the Villain by Hanna Nicole Maehrer Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Using Chat GPT for the only thing it is good for - making us laugh or cry. We asked AI to give us a prompt for Madlibs loosely based on Throne of Glass. Kristin and Bobbi fill in the blanks and hilarity ensues. Tune in for the chaos. hear the chaos that was the end result. Alternative: We use Chat GPT to generate Throne of Glass based madlibs, hilarity ensues.  Alternative #2: We had Chat GPT writ...

In this episode, Kristin and Bobbi share books that will be released in September and debate reading an incomplete series. We cover some thrillers to get you into the mood for a spooky season. Bobbi shares several highly anticipated fantasy releases that are sure to shake up your TBR. Alternative: In this episode, Kristin and Bobbi share books released in September that will shake up your TBR just...

Spoilers for TOG, ACOTAR, & CC In this episode Kristin and Bobbi play This or That and Would You Rather using characters and scenarios from the world of Sarah J. Maas! And oh boy! Are some of these choices hard…especially the last choice Kristin prompts Bobbi with!  Books Series Mentioned: Throne of Glass A Court of Thorns and Roses Crescent City Did you miss Wednesday's Episode? We talk a...

We Rebranded to Unbound Book Babes! In this week's news chat, we discuss how to train like a Valkyrie on TikTok with creators @bodysamantix and @annapenbrooke. Learn how to fight and wield swords then march up 10,000 steps. A fun realistic way to bring our favorite A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Silver Flames characters to life. We also discussed the attempt to cancel Scholastic bo...

This week's episode highlights the hot-button issue causing some authors to leave Kindle Unlimited. Is AI going too far or will it not take over? Based on information from an "author" using it, it seems far off still. Bobbi and Kristin read each other one quote from 3 books each to try and convince the other to read it. Will you be reading any of them based on the quotes we share? Bo...

In this episode Kristin and Bobbi fan-cast Psycho Shifters and Psycho Devils by Jasmine Mas (@jasminemasbooks). We excluded spoilers and focused on character names and descriptions, so you can still listen even if you have not read the books! Across the currently released 5 books Jasmine has over 176+ million pages read on Amazon Kindle Unlimited! Her stories highlight The Cruel Shiftverse and two...

In this week's episode, Kristin and Bobbi discuss their 5 least favorite reads of the year and why they fell flat. Is there such a thing as too much smut? Listen and find out Bobbi's hot take on it. Be sure to follow us on IG @getinourroom and on Tiktok @giormedia Timestamps: Kristin's Books - 1:42 Bobbi's Books - 5:37 Kristin's Reading Plans - 9:51 Bobbi's Reading Plans -...

This week's episode is spilling over with tea. We highlight Booktok drama, so please feel free to listen if you want to know why you should stay out of DMs. We also discuss the disturbing events and tea around Archie Hammer an actor (loose use of the word here) with alleged nefarious desires. We love a dark romance, but keep it in the books roomies. After Bobbi and Kristin move in to highlight...

*This Episode Contains Spoilers for All of ACOTAR Series* *Spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* *Spoilers for Crescent City, but not really because Kristin hasn't even read them* This week Kristin and Bobbi dive deep into a discussion about the world of Sarah J. Maas. With the recent release of the cover for the third installment of Crescent City, House of Flame and Shadow, a...

*This Episode Contains Spoilers for All of ACOTAR Series* *Light spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* In this episode, we head back into the Maasaverse and discuss some of Kristin and Bobbi's fan theories about Elain, Azriel, and Mor. Afterward, we read funny 1-star reviews of  A Court of Frost and Starlight . Hearing people's take on how they still don't love Feyra,...

*This Episode Contains Spoilers for  All of ACOTAR Series * *Light spoilers  Throne of Glass  series, but they lack detail* In this episode, we dive back into the Maasaverse and discuss some of Bobbi's fan theories about bat boy 'daddy' Azriel "Shadow Singer". After we dive into reading funny 1-star reviews of  A Court of Wings and Ruin . Hearing people's take on the word...

*This Episode Contains Spoilers for A Court of Mist and Fury * *Light spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* Do you have fan theories for the Maasaverse? Well, we do too. In this episode, Bobbi shares some of her theories in this episode with Kristin. The topics range around the Illyrians and witches and some of their similarities. We still need answers, Sarah J. Maas... Join us MA...

In this episode, we dive into the Maasaverse and discuss fan theories and some of Bobbi's thoughts about what could be going on. The Maas-fae string theory is real and we need answers. After we dive into reading funny 1-star reviews of A Court of Thornes and Roses . Hearing people's take on whether it is a Beauty and the Beast retelling and their feelings about Feyre. Will you agree? Did w...

Author of 11 prurient books, from the Sinful to the Holi-date "ish" series, each story leaves the crest of your thighs aching and your mind considering, “Would I like that?” She’s the master of comedy and pop culture references with a sultry twist and men that care for themselves while providing you with all the aftercare. We welcome Trilina Pucci to our room. Author Bio: #1 Amazon and U...

Writer of over 40 contemporary and fantasy romances. Gifting the world with angsty, bold females drawn to dark corners of hearts. New worlds with forms of magic and blessed power that leave you doe-eyed for the Sun and Fire. Plots to beat the odds and come out on top. We interview Lucinda Dark on her new book Crown of Blood and Glass that she co-authored with Rebecca Grey. Author Bio: Lucy Smoke/L...

In this week's episode, the girls discuss LGBTQ+ ahead of Pride Month. The goal of this episode is to amplify the voices of the community and highlight books that have LGBTQ+ characters, or themes. Be sure to check out ⁠readsrainbow.com⁠ for releases in June along with following the two people who run the blog, Charlotte (⁠@pointofhopes⁠; she/her) & Anna (⁠@heresthepencil⁠; they/them). Pic...

The girls discuss the books they finished and what they purchased this week! Also, what's a Pulitzer and how did two books win the fiction category - for the first time in the prize's 105-year history...? Plus a deep dive review into The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang and The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige (part of the Dorothy Must Die Series).

This week Bobbi discusses her experience watching "The Punisher" for the first time! But does she even like it? Lauren M. Leasure posted her cover reveal AND the release date for her next book, The Bones of Benevolence. Coming July 11th with an Ebook preorder on May 19th. Plus find out what 1970s novel to movie adaptation is getting glowing box office reviews. This week Bobbi is reading...

The girls discuss how Kristin definitely, totally, took a week off reading...NOT! What Bobbi read this week and Kristin, cough, cough... spicy. How you can support your local Independent bookstores without setting foot in them. Check out the Libro.fm app (not sponsored). Plus hear all about the cool indie stores Bobbi visited this week in Ames, IA, and Montague, MI, and what she purchased. This we...