This week, the Besties are joined by author Addison Armstrong to discuss her novel, The Light of Luna Park. Join us as we talk about eugenics, saving babies, and exceptional research.

Trigger Warning this week Besties. We are the Light talks about, gun violence, mass shootings, suicide, mental health breaks and more. Please skip this episode if any of these things can be triggering. Sounding a-little NPR-ish this week the Besties talk about twists that truly surprise, therapy as a plot point and the soft and hard sides of We are the Light.

Happy Halloween, Besties! This week both Besties are back to talk about their final spooky read: Wilder Girls by Rory Power. Join them as they talk about underdeveloped storylines, go down a Hunger Games rabbit hole, and debate when it is and is not appropriate to include a love story (hint- this wasn’t it)

This week Nurse Katie fills in while April takes a much needed and deserved break. This week’s book is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. Listen in as Molly forgets her meds, Katie gives us great medical advice, and Chloe Brown, we are sorry but you can’t be our doctor. And remember kids do not drink with Valium.

This week the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie Francesca Zappia to talk about What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. Join them as they discuss the appeal of the woods, the dynamics of girl friends in small towns, and Chessie’s next project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.