Book Besties

Book Besties Season 8 Episode 5: Tress of the Emerald Sea

Happy March, Besties. This week, the Besties take on the long requested Brandon Sanderson with his standalone book Tress of the Emerald Sea. Join us as we talk about fantasy books written by men vs. women, debate if the romance subplot holds up, and applaud Brandon Sanderson for creating a Princess Bride inspired story that holds up.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Where to start with Brandon Sanderson: https://bit.ly/4bsxosK
• Michael Kramer (narrator): https://www.katereadingaudiobooks.com/
• Book Besties Patreon: patreon.com/BookBestiesPodcast

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 8 Episode 4: You, Again.

This week the Besties dive into their last romance read for February, You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. Join them as they talk about book tropes, books inspired by films, and what makes a good “Airport Run”.

Things talked about in this episode:

• TikTokers :@occhiropractor &@drmichaelvan
• 2023 GoodReads Romance list: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-romance-books-2023

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 8 Episode 3: The C*ck Down the Block

This week the Besties are joined by the author of the Cocky Kingsman series, Amy Award. Join us as we talk about the first book in the series, the C*ck Down the Block. In this episode we chat about fat representation in romance novels, bookish inside jokes, and an info dive into indie publishing.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Amy Award: https://authoramyaward.com/
• Leni Kauffman: https://www.lenikauffman.com/
• Better-Faster Academy: https://betterfasteracademy.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 8 Episode 2: The Fiancée Farce

Besties, we are keeping the romance going this month with The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur. Join April and Molly as they talk spice and banter in a FF romance, tropes and how to make them subtle, and talk about characters like they are real people.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Tila Tequila: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tila_Tequila

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 8 Episode 1: Wild Love

The Besties are back with season 8! This week they kick off a month of romance reads with Wild Love by Elsie Silver. Join them as they talk about book hangovers, small town romances, and debate the merits of a good book boyfriend.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Elsie Silver reading order: https://www.elsiesilver.com/books
• Fourth Wing episode: https://bit.ly/40DZ6xz
• CW show was Life Unexpected: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442109/

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 7 Episode 17: Olivia Dade

For this season 7 finale, the Besties are joined by queen of plus-sized romcoms, Olivia Dade. Join us as we talk about her writing journey and career, the vastness of the romance genre, and Olivia reads an excerpt from her upcoming book Zomromcom.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Spoiler Alert episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/740022/
• Olivia Dade: https://oliviadade.com/
• Kelsey Navarro: https://tantor.com/narrator/kelsey-navarro.html
• Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/
• Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/
• Criminal Minds FanFic: https://bit.ly/4gXRi0h
• Olivia’s Scary Mommy Essay: https://bit.ly/4fB0Mxd

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 7 Episode 16: Christmas with the Queen & Special Guests Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb

What a perfect way to kick off Christmas Eve, Besties, with this special episode of Book Besties. We have Authors Heather Webb & Hazel Gaynor on to discuss Christmas with The Queen, their newest book. Join the four as they laugh, talk about the writing process, and (of course) Christmas.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Storygraph Challenge: https://bit.ly/3Bx4M40
• April’s Storygraph: https://bit.ly/41z2Tyc
• Hazel Gaynor: https://hazelgaynor.com/
• Heather Webb: https://heatherwebbauthor.com/site/
• Queen’s first Christmas Broadcast: https://youtu.be/mBRP-o6Q85s?si=uvUq93kNHNA5bpYB

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 7 Episode 15: Lovelight Farms

What better place to set a Christmas romance than a literal Christmas tree farm? This week the Besties talk about Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. Join them as they quickly slide off the rails, talk about impulse buying a Christmas tree farm, and speculate how these two characters never had a drunken bang fest.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Storygraph Challenge: https://bit.ly/3Bx4M40
• April’s Storygraph: https://bit.ly/41z2Tyc
• Fourth Wing episode: https://bit.ly/3ZSMOSQ
• It absolutely snows in Maryland: https://bit.ly/3ZTsMrh
• Chris Farley SNL: https://bit.ly/4gDSsNZ

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 7 Episode 14: The Matzah Ball

Besties, we are dashing through the snow into our next winter read, The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer. Join the Besties as they talk about what makes a winter romance-winter, miscommunication tropes and do you really need to act like you are still in summer camp?

Things talked about in this episode:

• Religion or Nation : https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/are-jews-a-nation-or-a-religion
• Hanukkah: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/why-hanukkah-is-actually-a-minor-holiday/
• Tamar Meisels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuJivkKGc5GB7X0Z2FBMmg?sub_confirmation=1
• Yiddish: https://www.yivo.org/cimages/basic_facts_about_yiddish_2014.pdf

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 7 Episode 13: Icebreaker

In this episode, the Besties are back together to start a month of holiday romances, starting with Icebreaker by Hanna Grace. Join us as we debate substance vs. spice, question the length of this book, and decide they’re too old for this book. Listen April goes into an English nerd rant and Molly makes all words plural.

Things talked about in this episode:

• Josh Harris about I Kissed Dating Goodbye: https://joshharris.com/a-statement-on/
• LeBron James: https://bit.ly/493ON9P
• A Merry Little Meet Cute: https://bit.ly/3BaZsmq

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.