Book Besties Season 5, Episode 6: Th1rt3en
This week the Besties dive into Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh. Continuing with the spooky season this book is full of drama, murder, and lots of mystery. In this sleepy episode, the besties gab about group chat, Katie’s favorite part of her profession, and the book.
Book Besties Season 5, Episode 5: The Undertaking of Hart of Mercy
On this week's episode the Besties talk about fan suggested The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. Join them as they talk about how much they wanted to like this, chat about classic rom-coms, and our love for Carrie Fisher.
Book Besties Season 5, Episode 4: No One Left to Come Looking for You
On this week's episode the Besties talk about No One Left to Come Looking For You by Sam Lipsyte. In an attempt to keep the podcast afloat this episode, they try to pull together content about this novel. Join them as they attempt to see value in this book.
Book Besties Season 5, Episode 3: Under the Whispering Door
On this week's episode the Besties talk about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Join them as they discuss the found family trope, the afterlife, and authors meeting expectations with their second novel. Trigger Warnings for this episode- death, sudden death, death of a parent, death of a child, death of a loved one, death of a pet, and suicide.
Book Besties Season 5, Episode 2: The Perfect Marriage
On this week's episode, the Besties talk about Jeneva Rose’s Debut novel, The Perfect Marriage. Spoilers throughout the episode. (You’ve been warned!) In this episode we get to hear about the Besties’ summer, how much they love The Twilight Series (no surprise there), and join them as they speculate about fictional characters in a fictional world.
Book Besties Season 5, Episode 1: Lessons in Chemistry
The Besties are back! For the season 5 premiere, the Besties are joined by special guest Heather, better known as Bookables, to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Listen as they talk about this masterclass of story weaving, effortlessly adding science to a story, and what we hope for a sequel. Content Warnings: rape, suicide, sexual assault, sexual harrasment. This episode is dedicated to Diane Watkins, chemist, wife, mother, and Nana. You are missed.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 23: Heartstopper Series
This week on Book Besties the Besties DNF Loveless by Alice Oseman not willing to give up on her as an author they swapped over to The Heartstopper Series. Listen in as they gush about how proud they are of their littles; consent is the word of the day and as always remember We are here to help.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 22: Love and Other Disasters
In this week's episode both Besties are back for the second read for Pride month, Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly. This is the first book either Bestie has read with a non-binary main character. Join them as they discuss gender pronoun usage in text, a well-written spice scene, and how a lack of setting can cause true frustration.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 21: Homefield Advantage
In this week's episode, Molly is joined by special guest Leslie from Texas. Join them this week as they dive into Dahlia Adler’s Home Field advantage and talk about southern living, small towns, and football.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 20: Well Met
This week the Besties talk about the romance at a Ren Fest novel Well Met by Jen DeLuca. Join them as they discuss important topics like would you bang a pirate. This episode contains discussions of Ren Fests, D&D, and April’s continuous love of grump sunshine, slow burns
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 19: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Join the Besties as they talk about Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. Join them as they talk about DnD, skirts and possibly Legends and Lattes. Please tell us why we liked this book… we still don’t know.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 18: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
This week the Besties are back to the normal format with a discussion of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Join them as they talk about movies that are better than the book, the mechanics of bjs underwater, and how dumb some men can be.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 17: Annapolis Book Festival at The Key School
Do you really want to know where the Besties were on April 29th? This Tuesday join the Besties as they chat with the authors from the Annapolis Book Festival. Join them as they take a moment to shift in their seats with Nikki Payne for Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice. Editor Thom gets pulled in as they talk about Moth Man with Susan Coll, and discuss Jurassic Park with Anthony Marra.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 16: American Royals by Katherine McGee
This week the Besties dive into a genre they love with American Royals by Katharine McGee. Join them as they gush over how excited they are to see each other, ramble on about their favorite Bush family members and possibly talk about the book.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 15: The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson
Molly is back! This week the Besties are back together to talk about The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson in honor of National Library. Week. Join us as we talk about the relevance of public libraries today, an unnecessary romance, and unlikely friendships formed between characters.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 14: The Nature of Witches, Thom’s Take
This week, April is joined by her husband and our editor Thom to hear his quick take on The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin. Join Thom and April as they banter about their marriage, books, and their shared love of romance novels.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 13: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
This week, April is joined by honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie to chat about The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Join us we chat about paranormal romance, debate the existence of ghosts, and criticize the inclusion of minority characters without valid story arcs.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 12: The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
We’re Back!! Besties, we are talking about The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin this week. Listen in as Molly gives an April approved synopsis, April finally loves historical fiction, and the Besties suggest that authors do your research.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 11: Greymist Fair with special guest author Francesca Zappia
On this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by our honorary Book Bestie, author Francesca Zappia to discuss her newest book Greymist Fair. Join us as we catch up with our friend Chessie, talk about the worst way to organize books, and Chessie reveals the inspiration for Greymist Fair. This episode is spoiler free, so listen now and read the book on release day March 28, 2023!
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 10: Oh My god, What a Complete Aisling W/ Special Guest Hillary in Ireland
On this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by Molly’s other Bestie Hillary in Ireland. Join us as we discuss Molly just finding new red-headed best friends, potato land and (kind of) discuss this very Irish book.