In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re misty-eyed over memoirs and just kidding about vigilante justice.

Ashley kicks things off with Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza, a thriller where a rogue trad-wife influencer proves that not everything on your feed is #authentic. 

Katie takes us in a different direction with finishing touches on Just Kids by Patti Smith, a soulful, poetic tribute to art, love, and friendship that easily lands as one of her all time faves.

Then, the ladies come together for their final reflections on Wildflower by Drew Barrymore, part heartfelt, part hilarious, and full of life lessons.

Grab a tissue, pour a glass, and hit play, baddies.

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New Reads:

Ashley – The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Katie – Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re diving into three very different but equally unforgettable women’s stories. Katie gets misty eyed with Patti Smith’s Just Kids, a beautifully profound tribute to her late soulmate and creative partner. Much praise from Katie, and she’s still got the second half to go! Ashley takes us deep into the trenches with Mackenzie Phillips’ High on Arrival, an unflinching look at addiction, abuse, and survival against all odds. Then, the mood lightens as both ladies reflect on the first half of Drew Barrymore’s Wildflower, a breezy yet heartfelt collection of stories that capture self-reflection, growth, and the messy beauty of evolution. 

From gritty confessions to poetic reflections through soul baring snapshots, these books remind us why voices in print matter. Whether you’re here for rock and roll memories, a behind the scenes glimpse, or authentic lessons learned along the way, this episode has a story that will speak to you. Three women, three books, one badass conversation. Let’s go!

With that being said, TRIGGER WARNING! This episode briefly discusses hard drug use and sexual abuse. 

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Continued Reads:

Katie - Just Kids by Patti Smith

Shared - Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

New Reads:

Ashley - Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re all over the place—literarily. Katie kicks things off by recapping a recent rock concert, then we journey from 1960s Trinidad to Hell to DEEP SPACE. Ashley dons her anthropologist hat to share insights on the award-winning historical fiction novel Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. Katie covers One Loan Soul by L.B. Carter, a fresh and fun paranormal tale, serving up her pros and woes while carefully skipping spoilers for new readers—considerate, right?

Then, with Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir as this week’s shared read, the ladies launch into the epic, cosmic adventure of the audiobook! Narrator Ray Porter blows their minds in this unparalleled, stellar odyssey.

Whether you’re into historical fiction, paranormal twists, or next level sci-fi, this episode has a little something for book lovers of all kinds. Strap in and hit play!

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New Reads:

Ashley - High On Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips

Katie - Just Kids by Patti Smith

Shared - Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

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In this episode, we get brutally honest (mostly). Katie is back from vacation and fills us in on her current events. Ashley shares why she still has a long way to go with Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. Katie kindly keeps her rave review of The Knife’s Edge by Matthew Wolf spoiler free. (It’s that good!) We wrestle with genre expectations as we delve into our non-negotiables for historical fiction and fantasy. We winnow (iykyk) into the second book of the ACOTAR series, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, and finally come to terms with the hype. Spoiler alert, it’s not fantasy, it’s romance. Go ahead and hit play to find out exactly how that makes us feel. Baddies, buckle up.

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Continued Read:

Ashley - Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein

New Reads:

Katie - One Loan Soul by L.B. Carter

Shared - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast we’re breaking curses, generational and magical alike. 

Katie went to FanCon and brought back more than just merch. She's got stories, sightings, some unexpected emotional takeaways, and of course…BOOKS. 

The ladies share their thoughts on the final half of Chelsea Devantez’s memoir, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway). Listen to find out if they appreciate the message in the messiness.

Next, Ashley and Katie strap their pointy ears on and find themselves officially one book deep into the internet’s most talked about romantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. With book one down, will they forge forward like a High Fae warrior? Tune in for the goods (and the gripes). 

To wrap up, Katie shares the new reads she picked up at FanCon and the ladies share what’s next up on their TBRs. 

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New Reads:

Shared Read- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Ashley’s Read- Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein

Katie’s Read-The Knife’s Edge by Matthew Wolf

Katie’s Bonus Read- One Loan Soul by L.B. Carter

This episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast is heavy on the insights, and even heavier on the banter. 

Katie starts us off with her favorite entries from UFO’s Who Knows? by Ryan S. Wood and Anthony Delorenzo. We’re sharing what the Dalai Lama has to say about the beings from beyond, time to press play!

Ashley’s feelings on finishing The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis are split into as many pieces as Bret’s personality. She gives a breakdown of the climactic ending and is having trouble letting go (much like Bret). 

Last up, the ladies share their thoughts on Chelsea Devantez’s I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway). Spoiler alert, this messy memoir is delightfully divisive. 

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Continued Read: 

Shared Read- I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going To Anyway) by Chelsea Devantez

New Read:

Shared Read- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, Katie and Ashley are continuing their mental health (semi- unserious) discussion as they consider unreliable narrators, unstable minds and multiple realities. 

Ashley is engulfed in Bret Easton Ellis’ immersive psychological thriller, The Shards. We address the idea of the unreliable narrator and mull over the presence of personality disorders in the main character (remember, we’re not doctors), and of course Ashley has some predictions, hopes and dreams for the highly anticipated big reveal as she comes closer to the final chapters. 

Katie breaks down the breakdown that is Ward D by Freida McFadden. In true Freida style, the twists kept twisting until the very last sentence. BIG surprises are revealed, keeping Ashley at the edge of her seat! 

We wrap up The Midnight Library in the perfect little package that it is, thanks to Matt Haig’s precious writing, and top it with a bow…AKA our hilarious game of Pass or Slide. Listen now to find out which saucy invention has Katie’s hypothetical, business woman life in a tizzy. 

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Continued Reads: 

Ashley’s Read- The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis 

New Reads:

Katie’s Read- UFO’s: Who Knows? by Ryan S. Wood and Anthony Delorenzo

Shared Read- I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going To Anyway) by Chelsea Devantez

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast we’re talking about mental health (in the most unplanned, unofficial, WE ARE NOT DOCTORS, sort of way). Ashley’s pick, The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis deals with a paranoid teen and deranged serial killer. Katie’s read, Ward D by Freida McFadden is centered around a medical student assigned to a hauntingly mysterious psychiatric facility. The current shared read, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, follows Nora Seed – as she takes her own life and finds herself in limbo with the chance to experience her alternate lives in dimensions where different choices were made. All in all, we get deep, but that doesn’t stop the laughs from barging in!

Ashley breaks down the many avenues of consuming The Shards and describes her experience being fully submerged in 1980’s Los Angeles, as Bret Easton Ellis’ writing captivates and immerses. She gives a brief synopsis of the first four chapters, and has some predictions. 

Katie talks about her first Freida McFadden experience, which she’s loving so far! She offers a detailed run down of the characters and describes the happenings of the book’s first half. Predictions make their way into the conversation, as always.  

Lastly, we discuss the first 100 pages (up to Peppermint Tea) of The Midnight Library. We spend some time pulling unread books from our own libraries as we reminisce about choices made, paths not traveled and personal experience with our own mental health crises. 

The information shared in this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We are not medical professionals, and any opinions expressed are our own. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or your health. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on our podcast.

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Continued Reads: 

Ashley’s Read- The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis 

Katie’s Read- Ward D by Freida McFadden

Shared Read- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

It’s the end of an (Empyrean) era. In this episode we say “see you later” to our favorite, feisty, fantasy series – wrapping up Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. But first, we chat about the second half of The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers with Alex Kiester. 

We dive headfirst into a swamp of MAJOR spoilers, so readers, enter at your own risk. We circle back to last episode’s predictions, did we hit the nail on the head? No, we’re not Nic. Could Ashley pull off a crime coverup? Could Katie live with the secret? Listen to find out!

Next, we face the fact that Yarros has left us yearning (duh), we have finished the third book of her Empyrean Series. We laughed, we cried, we envied the bond between dragons and riders. We rehash chapters thirty-eight to sixty-six of Onyx Storm and offer our friendly suggestions for the future of The Continent and its riders. What a wild (dragon) ride it has been!

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Next Reads: 

Shared Read- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Ashley- The Shards by Brett Easton Ellis

Katie- Ward D by Frieda McFadden