In this episode we define hot girl books, our trifecta of hot girl reads, and some general recommendations.

Books Mentioned:

Dad Boss Dragon by Ava Ross

The Audacity by Ryan Chapman

Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya

When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm by Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe

Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin

Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Birds Art Life: a Year of Observation by Kyo Maclear

Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs

From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein

Crying in the Bathroom by Erika Sanchez

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

When Life Gives You Lemons by Lauren Weisberger

Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Our Little Secret by Jenna Ellis

Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire by Tracy Clark-Flory

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This episode we're shooting for the planets and getting into the parallels of astrology and books. As we go over the basics of each sign, we're giving you even more, with book pairings to match each sign.

Whether you're fire, earth, air, or water, there's a book that mirrors the complexity (or simplicity) of your sign.

So hit play and get ready to discover your next favorite read through the lens of zodiac signs.

Books Mentioned:

Monsters in Love: Lost in the Fire by Evangeline Priest, Vivienne Hart, Karla Doyle (and more)

Behold Her by Emily Antoinette

Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris

Audubon, on the Wings of the World by Fabien Grolleau & Jeremie Royer

Date with a Demon by Maggie Mayhem

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen

Assouline - Ultimate Collection books

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 

Greek Myth of King Midas

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The Maid by Nita Prose

Perfume by Patrick Suskind

The Bella Jar by Sylvia Plath

Ariel by Sylvia Plath

a Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

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In this episode we’re getting super candid about the emotional roller coasters our books drag us through. We go into the titles and authors that had us screaming, crying, and throwing up. Grab a tissue or a bucket, and join us as we explore these incredible stories and the emotional roller coasters they take us on. 

If you want to cry along, all of the titles mentioned are listed below. We love crying too, so let us know what made you cry so we can join in too!

Books Mentioned:

1. His Human Neighbor by Michelle Mills
2. Soul of a Monster by Andy Pentecile
3. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
4. Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
5. Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman
6. The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbury
7. Dr Stanton by T.L. Swan
8. On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
9. Between Love & Loathing by Shain Rose 
10. Corrupted Chaos by Shain Rose
11. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
12. Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abbey
13. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
14. One True Love by Taylor Jenkins Reid

But literally any book by Taylor Jenkins Reid!!

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In this episode, we're discussing strategies and resources on how you can read better. This episode is for new, returning, and avid readers. 

You can expect to learn about setting goals that work for you, reading doorways, and reader wheelhouses and dog houses. We'll also introduce you to some of our favorite resources, like booktubers, podcasts and sites. 

Remember, reading better doesn’t have to be complicated and there’s no goal that you have to reach outside of enjoying yourself. 

Happy reading Book Babes!

Resources Mentioned:

Bookpods:

• Reading Glasses
• What Should I Read Next

Booktubers:

• Pages of Hayley
• My Name is Marines 
• PeruseProject
• A Clockwork Reader

Others:

• Goodreads
• Reddit forums, /RomanceBooks and /DarkRomance
• Other authors recommendations
• Kindle Unlimited personalized suggestions
• Romance.io 

Books Mentioned: 

Manticore Madness by Maggie Mayhe

Sweet Tentacles by May Fly

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

Molly by H.D. Carlton

Cat & Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton 

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Not all books are written alike and not all readers have the same rights. While we love reading and anything bookish there are just some things that are on the opposite end which we call - the ick pile. Listen to this episode to hear us banter about bookish things that makes us go from yay to yuck, how they influence our reading choices, and even decide on who to trust in our lives. You'll also find comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone with slamming the pages shut or looking away when that bookish thing hits that your pet peeves.

And we couldn't end this episode without handing the mic over to you, our listener. If you have been harmed, maimed, or just completely turned off by a bookish ick we want to know! You can vent about your bookish icks with the Book Babes using our contact information below.

Happy reading!

Books Mentioned:

Heart of Stone by Sam Hall

Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue

Valentine for My Vampire by Honey Phillips

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Primal Pursuit by Bella J.

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Hey book babes! We’re spreading the love and giving you a mini-bonus episode for this Valentine’s day!. Whether it’s for your Valentine’s date, or any other day, we’re getting you prepped with some amazing bookish date ideas - because who doesn't want to add a little novel twist to date night? 

Stay tuned so you know exactly how to prep for your bookish lover, friend, and of course the most important person, yourself!

Happy reading! 

Books mentioned: 

"The Billionaire Orc" by Lilith Stone

"I Am Ace, Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life" by Cody Daigle-Orient 

"What You Are Looking For is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama

“Blood Sugar” by Sascha Rothchild

“The New Neighbor” by Karen Cleveland

“Mated to the Monster (Sombra Demons, #1)” by Sarah Spade

“Wreck & Ruin” by Emma Slate

“When We Lost Our Heads” by Heather O Neil

Fanfics Mentioned:

“Timeless” by alexandra_emerson

“A Season for Setting Fires” by mightbewriting

“Remain Nameless” by heyjude19

“Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love” by isthisselfcare

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We're diving right into the best genre this episode with our romance wheelhouses.

A wheelhouse is your favorite parts of a book you enjoy reading about. This includes genre, tropes, character traits, settings, really any aspect of a book.

Whether you're a fan of the grump/sunshine reads or non-human book boyfriends we've got you covered in this episode!

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Books We're Reading

Sel: Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland, and Body Work by Melissa Febos

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Our Wheelhouses and Book Recommendations

 Enemies to Lovers Trope:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
•  Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
• A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn

Opposites Attract Trope:

• It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

Dark Romance Trope:

• Mindf**k Series by S.T. Abbey
• Wretched by Emily Mcintire 
• Con Artist Kitty Thomas
• Master of Salt & Bone by Keri Lake

Marriage of Convenience Trope:

• The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
• The Wall of Winnipeg by Mariana Zapata

Reverse Grumpy Sunshine Trope:

• In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
• ‘Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth

Fated Mates/Soulmates Couples:

• The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
• ACOTAR Series by Sarah J. Maas

Taboo-ish

• Gravity by Sara Cate
• Praise by Sara Cate
• Priest by Sierra Simone
• Credence by Penelope Douglas

Stoic MMC:

• The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Fantasy/Monster/Non-Human MMC:

• Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark
• Fall in Like with a Monster by Lola Glass
• Must Love Orcs by Zora Black 

Sports Romance:

• Pucking Around by Emily Rath
• Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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Welcome to the first episode of Book Babes Banter! This week we're doing a quick bookish Q&A so you babes can learn about us a bit better. Get ready for a journey into the world of books with your favorite Book Babes!

Q&A Questions:

1. What are your top 3 books of 2023?
2. From most to least favorite, rank your favorite: physical, digital and audio books.
3. What's a genre you don't like and why?
4. What's your favorite childhood book?
5. What's your favorite type of FMC (female main character) and MMC (main male character) character?
6. What's a book you wish you could send to your younger self?
7. Who’s an author you won't read?
8. What's a book you didn't finish and why?
9. What's a book cover you love and why?
10. What's a book you're looking forward to in 2024?

All Books Mentioned:

1. Borgaz: How the Aliens Were Won by Honey Phillips
2. Secretly Married To My Monster Alien Boss : Monster Alien Billionaire Boss Series by Vera Raye
3. A Magic Steeped in Poison: The Book of Tea #1 by Judy I. Lin
4. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
5. Persepolis by Marjane Satrap
6. Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx
7. Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
8. The Syndicater: Darkverse Series by RuNyx
9. Audited By The Anubis: A Monster Romance: Monstrous Meet Cutes by Wendi Gogh
10. The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
11. The Weather Fairies Collection by Daisy Meadows
12. Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyers
13. Harry Potter Series by J K Rowling
14. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
15. Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
16. Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
17. 24 Hours is All it Takes by Vivian Risi
18. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
19. The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
20. The Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir
21. Rouge by Mona Awad
22. Daughter of the Moon Goddess: The Celestial Kingdom Series by Sue Lynn Tan
23. Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
24. Sinners Atone by Somme Sketcher
25. Inked By The Ithaqua: A Monster Romance by Wendi Gogh
26. Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire

** Additional books mentioned in this episode but were not directly related to the Q&A

1. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 
2. A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor: Tempting Monsters #1 by Kathryn Moon
3. Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
4. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
5. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
6. Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
7. The Last of Us by Neil Druckmann
8. 50 Shades of Grey Series by E L James
9. Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
10. Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
11. This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
12. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

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