Book Besties

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted Torment

This week the Besties are joined by indie author E.L. Valentine to talk about her book Frosted Torment, which is the first book in the Marked Mortals Saga. Join us as we talk about this epic first book in a dark urban romantasy with fallen angels, demons, and reluctant heroes.

Things talked about in this episode:

• E.L. Valentine: https://erinvalentine.com/
• Artists mentioned: https://bit.ly/3JTejq3 & https://bit.ly/4p7fnWx
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: Weyward

Besties, we are keeping the fall vibes going today with Weyward. Listen in as we talk family lines, when a historical fiction hits just right, and female rage in novel form.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Meg Xuemei X : https://megxuemeix.com/
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code Holiday10 to save $10 on any order over $40. The code is good for November and December.

https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The Housemaid

Rounding out our month of spooky reads, the Besties discuss the viral sensation and fan recommendation The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join them as they debate the popularity of this book, when twists don’t hit, and yap about the overall cliches in this book.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Amy Award: https://authoramyaward.com/
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 8: None of This Is True

This week the Besties keep spooky season going by diving into Lisa Jewell’s thriller None of This Is True. Join the Besties as they talk true crime in real life, storylines that make you question what you actually have read, and (of course) the importance of Libraries.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Baker & Taylor Shutting Down: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.html
• Single White Female: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105414/
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 7: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

This week the Besties are joined by our good friend author Francesca Zappia for her third spooky season with us. The three discuss the newest Grady Hendrix book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Join them as they talk about Big Lady Magic, cozy horror, and men writing the struggles of women well. Come for the spooky vibes, stay for the vibes of a pod favorite author.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/
• NPR Interview with Grady Hendrix: https://bit.ly/4nXsCbZ
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 6: Bury Your Gays

It’s spooky season again, Besties, and we are kicking it off with Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle. Listen in as the Besties talk about what makes a book horror, trying to figure out who Chuck Tingle is, and can a narrator really make or break an audiobook?

Things talked about in this episode:

• Bury Your Gays the meaning: https://www.autostraddle.com/all-65-dead-lesbian-and-bisexual-characters-on-tv-and-how-they-died-312315/#respond
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 5: Heartless Hunter

This week both Besties are back in the studio with what might be their biggest book fight yet as they discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. Join us to decide if you are Team April or Team Molly for this episode. Debate the use of period blood for blood magic, spice in YA books, and originality of text.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/
• New Adult vs. Young Adult: https://bit.ly/42RoQs0
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code hellobesties to get free shipping on your first order at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 4: Death of a Fairy Tale

This week, Nurse Katie is subbing in for April as we cover Death of a Fairy Tale by Emily Fluke. Join the duo as they talk about using Grimm’s tales to influence your work, when a writer is trying too hard, and is motherhood for everyone?

Things talked about in this episode:

• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code hellobesties to get free shipping on your first order at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 3: Binding 13

This week, the Besties talk about the viral sensation Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh. Join them as they talk about book length, book trauma, and the rugby of it all. Will the Besties like this booktok YA drama?

Things talked about in this episode:

• Chloe Walsh: https://www.chloewalshauthor.com/
• Cruel Intentions Scene April Mentions: https://bit.ly/41R08Yt
• Rugby 101 : https://youtu.be/6zvoPEP1LC8?si=sx0Ul_srNLFhEGht
• Haka: https://bit.ly/42wU87o
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code hellobesties to get free shipping on your first order at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

Book Besties Season 9 Episode 2: Blood of Hercules

Besties join us this week as we take on another #booktok favorite, Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas. Listen in as the besties talk about story structure, if this book should be labelled spicy, and discuss the intricacies of using Mythology as your base.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Jasmine Mas: https://jasminemasbooks.com/
• Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w
• Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code hellobesties to get free shipping on your first order at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.