Book Besties

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 2 My Roommate Is a Vampire:  

In this episode, the Besties continue their month of romance reads with the paranormal romance My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Lavine. Join us as we chat about CraigsList, when open door is entirely unwelcome, and the venomous potency of vampire sperm. 

Things talked about in this episode:

Bookables YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Bookables 

Cryptozoology: https://bit.ly/3UC9l42 

Pre-order Nikki Payne’s new book Sex, Lies, and Sensibility here: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/ 

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 1 Part of Your World:  

WE’RE BACK!! Season six, Besties, and we are starting this season off with a BANG by going right into romance month! This week the Besties talk about Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. We call Abby out for being what we all are #greysfans, we talk about how we looove baby animals and of course we talk about all things romance in this novel.

TRIGGER WARNING: for this episode, there are talks about domestic violences, physical and emotional listener discretion is advised.

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Things talked about in this episode:

Fish in a Tree: https://lyndamullalyhunt.com/books/fish-in-a-tree/

April’s Disney Planner :  https://www.facebook.com/cherylelmorekttw

Abby Jimenez website:  https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/  

Annapolis Book Festival Episode:  https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/941327/

April StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/craftylibrarian10

Audiobook narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/Part-of-Your-World-Audiobook/B09NF42ZYV

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 16: In a Holidaze

On this week's episode Nurse Katie is hosting, and our book is In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Join the ladies as they talk about forced togetherness, family traditions and what is really needed in a “Groundhog’s Day book trope.

Things talked about in this episode:

John Green Co Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6567017-will-grayson-will-grayson

Book Besties Dead Romantics: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/episodes/djs7tzjrkfbpa8e-2rnn5-aplht-anbhm-tzjl2-pp8ha-5dp6g-f4hfw-l6dww

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 15: One Day in December

This week, the Besties talk about One Day in December by Josie Silver. This book has all the winter romance vibes of a good holiday rom-com. Join us as we chat about a decade’s long story, handling awkward situations with grace, and finding your 100%.

Things talked about in this episode:

Josie Silver: https://josiesilver.com/

Justin Chambers as Marlon Brando: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_act

Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 14: Royal Holiday

This Week on Book Besties start on thin ice as Molly brings Jasmine Guillory back to Pod with Royal Holiday. Join the Besties in a giggle over genital puns, Molly rambling about a river, and April losing her bell.

Things talked about in this episode:

Susquehanna River statue of liberty : https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-liberty-harrisburg?fbclid=IwAR2m_1FPHkCcGWtNuykGykt52ThYOMVVipSYUD4XtHj0w3TitErufKJFbkc

Fish in a Tree: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22402972-fish-in-a-tree

Tandom Throne of Glass reading sheet: https://www.tlbranson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Throne-of-Glass-Reading-Guide.pdf

Link about Megan’s mom: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/royal-holiday-author-jasmine-guillory-on-her-new-book-based-on-meghan-markle-s-mom-doria-ragland-a4250386.html

Jasmine Guillory: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/royal-holiday

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 13: Fourth Wing

This Week on Book Besties the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie, Nurse Katie to (finally) discuss the literary phenomenon Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Join us as we decide if this book meets the hype, talk representation, and debate which character actually has our hearts. In true Besties fashion, this episode goes off the rails, but we reign it in enough to gush over this book.

Things talked about in this episode:

Red Tower Books: https://www.entangledpublishing.com/featured-books/new-red-tower-books

Rebecca Yarros: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20362125#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20different%20types,pain%20and%20dislocations%20are%20common.

Dragon series Katie mentioned is the Deliciously Dark Fairytales: https://goodreads.com/series/324790-deliciously-dark-fairytales

Pronunciation Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7243851766578646299?lang=en

Andarna Tiktok referenced: https://www.tiktok.com/@acegamergirl1/video/7302805513698430215?_r=1&_t=8hgu5WgUQaU

Gaelic Usage Controversy Update: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottish.bookworm/video/7300197390429048097?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7231723939716777518

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 12: Remarkably Bright Creatures

This Week on Book Besties our book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Listen in as the Besties talk about Travis and Taylor, Molly wanting pets that are not appropriate for Maryland, and what books are meant for Tiktok and which aren’t.

Things talked about in this episode:

Everything you need to know about Octopi: https://www.livescience.com/55478-octopus-facts.html#:~:text=Octopuses%20are%20ocean%20 creatures%20that,have%20been%20observed%20using%20tools.

Correction: The main character in the Divergent series is Tris, not Tess. (April facepalm)

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 11: The Light of Luna Park

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.

Things talked about in this episode:

Dr. Couney: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-pretended-be-doctor-ran-worlds-fair-attraction-saved-lives-thousands-premature-babies-180960200/

Addison Armstrong: https://addisonarmstrong.com/

Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.