Book Besties

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 12- Revisit Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

In this episode the Book Besties were supposed to be discussing their one star review of the Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Alas, that book is the curse that keeps giving and the entire episode was lost when our normal recording platform was down and our alternate platform failed to record the episode. Since that book was dreadful, we made the decision to not re-record, and are today giving you a revisit of a fan favorite episode from season 1, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, with a new intro by April where you can hear a short review of The Lost Apothecary. Join us as April and Molly, talk about everything from sparkly vampires to the movie adaptation.

Things talked about in this episode:

TikTok: @RadNasty for hilarious Twilight content.

The Try Guys Video: https://youtu.be/wNusKQL6zdo

Robert Pattinson Movie about the twin towers was called Remember Me IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403981/?ref=extshr_lnk

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 2, Episode 11- The Hunger Games Series

On today’s episode the besties talk about April’s favorite series, the Hunger Game by Suzanne Collins. Join us as we discuss dystopian world building, favorite characters in each book, and have a book fight to rival all book fights. This is an episode for all the Hunger Game Fans out there. This episode explores all three books in the Hunger Games series and the movies based on them.

Things talked about in this episode:

Hunger Games fandom maps and other things: https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Panem

Madniss Ship: https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Madniss#:~:text=Advertisement-,Canon,implying%20that%20Katniss%20respected%20her.

Suzanne Collins interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/18/books/suzanne-collins-talks-about-the-hunger-games-the-books-and-the-movies.html

Catching Fire Costumer: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/11/hunger-games-fashion-trish-summerville

Hunger Games movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Catching Fire movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951264/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Mockingjay Part 1: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951265/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

Mockingjay Part 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951266/?ref_=vp_vi_tt

Original audiobook narrator: https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Carolyn_McCormick#:~:text=Carolyn%20McCormick%20is%20an%20American,the%20The%20Hunger%20Games%20trilogy.

Tatiana Maslany audiobooks: https://ew.com/books/2018/09/20/tatiana-maslany-hunger-games-audiobook/#:~:text=That's%20right%3A%20The%20Emmy%2Dwinning,at%20EW%20back%20in%20April.

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 2, Episode 10- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

On today’s episode, the besties talk about the very popular book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join them as they circle back to Grey’s Anatomy, Molly tries to explain red dawn and they have an honest conversation about this historical fiction.

Things talked about in this episode:

Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2012/report-marilyn-monroe-was-bisexual-seduced-elizabeth-taylor-0726/

Red Dawn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087985/

Evelyn Hugo Movie: https://twitter.com/filmupdates/status/1400004961090613250?lang=en

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 2, Episode 9- Katzenjammer with Special Guest Francesca Zappia

On today’s special edition of Book Besties, we are joined by author of Eliza and Her Monsters and forthcoming Katzenjammer Francesca Zappia. Join us Chessie gives us a synopsis of her new book, we revisit a Bestie’s favorite Eliza and Her Monsters, and Chessie and Molly bond over all things writing. This episode is truly one for the fans of Francesca Zappia and all the worlds she’s created.

Things talked about in this episode:

For more information about Francesca Zappia and to preorder her newest book follow her on social media, or visit https://www.francescazappia.com/

“The Yellow Wall-Paper” by Charlotte Parkins Stetson: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/theliteratureofprescription/exhibitionAssets/digitalDocs/The-Yellow-Wall-Paper.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1GEVl_EdKUPpXp55QgkoqzZODJk2dxGdlv_aQGjIsC6S2_4-wGWMLBxiA

NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/

For the Book Besties full discussion of Eliza and Her Monsters listen to Season 1, Episode 25 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPiUeamRgek

Scheduling mix-up: Next week (March 15th) the Besties will cover The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and March 22nd will be the Hunger Games series. Sorry for the confusion.

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 2, Episode 8- Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

On today’s episode, the besties talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. Laughing at inside jokes, talking about time travel, and more on today’s episode.

Please note that this was filmed before the violence and terror that is going on in Ukraine, no offense was meant. April and Molly wish for peace and safety for all of Ukraine.

Things talked about in this episode:

- Saint Joseph: https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/home-selling/st-joseph-selling-house?fbclid=IwAR1cEdyQG7RN__kNUksYFwD1EuDPNSCcuU3wlSaGzNnoVB1WpjB0jhDKytI

- Check stories for Alien book cover

- Kanya West, Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson drama: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-pete-davidson-kanye-west-relationship-timeline

- Addie LaRue Movie: https://variety.com/2021/film/news/augustine-frizzell-invisible-life-of-addie-larue-movie-1235113462/

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 2, Episode 7- Eleanor & Park

On today’s episode, the besties talk about Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell to wrap up their month of romantic reads. Join us as we discuss a romance wrapped in trauma, speculate what happens to the characters after the book ends, and even revisit our own first loves. This episode is full of tears, really quote book quotes, and surprisingly no bells.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Publication date for E&P- 2012; publication date for Fangirl 2013

• National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233

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 2, Episode 6- The Love Hypothesis

On today’s episode, the besties talk about the hugely popular book, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. The besties talk about spicy scenes in books, cliché’s they love and hate, dream casting, and more.

Things talked about in this episode:

LGBTQ+ breakdown:

· https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/style/lgbtq-gender-language.html

· https://ok2bme.ca/resources/kids-teens/what-does-lgbtq-mean/

· https://www.verywellmind.com/what-does-lgbtq-mean-5069804

Fast and Furious movies: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/fast-furious-movies-in-order/

Thom’s favorite: First film, “It's just all downhill from there.”

Hank Green video on Copyright: TikTok took it down

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 2, Episode 5- The Kiss Quotient

On today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties discuss their second romantic book of the month: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Join us as we talk about authentic representation in romance novels, spicy sex scenes, and cliches found in romance novels. This episode is the second of four romantic books we will discuss in February.

Things talked about in this episode:

Helen Hoang discussing her Autisim diagnosis: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/07/30/173838620/author-helen-hoang-talks-sex-autism-and-freedom

Potential movie: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-kiss-quotient-savion-einstein-adapting-helen-hoang-novel-kristin-burr-1234730740/

Asperger’s Syndrome: https://www.autism-society.org/what-is/aspergers-syndrome/

Law about prostitutions vs escorting: https://www.cwsdefense.com/blog/2020/january/escorting-vs-prostitution-what-s-the-difference-/#:~:text=Prostitution%2C%20described%20as%20exchanging%20sexual,someone's%20time%2C%20is%20not%20illegal.

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 2, Episode 4- The Wedding Date

On today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties dive into February romance reads with Jasmine Guillory’s first novel The Wedding Date. Molly and April discuss favorite snacks, long-distance relationships, and what they love and hate about romance novels. This episode is the first of four romantic books we will discuss in February.

Things talked about in this episode:

Reese Book Club pick: https://www.amazon.com/Proposal-feel-good-romance-make-smile-ebook/dp/B0786QP4HG

https://www.jasmineguillory.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 2, Episode 3- They Both Die at the End

In episode 3, the Besties talk about They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Join us as we discuss a love story in one day, books that make you cry, and whether we would want to know the time of our death. This book and episode will destroy you. The Besties also make a super exciting announcement about an upcoming episode.

Things talked about in this episode:

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25480342-a-monster-calls?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=my7SxyCKyJ&rank=1

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28763485-the-sun-is-also-a-star?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SqI5nwJYZ3&rank=1

Move April mentions- Terms of Endearment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086425/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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.