The Babes got to chat with another local Austin author, Ashley Peters! Ashley’s debut novel, In Stasis, comes out on January 12, 2026. In Stasis is a lyrically written dystopian, survival story following Jessi and her dog Janus on their journey into a mountain forest to avoid arrest. Pre-order your copy today! (Signed copies available on Ashley’s website linked below)

Author Website:https://www.ashleypetersauthor.com/

Author Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ashley_peters_author?igsh=Y2ZocHQwcjBnM3o1

Author Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/ashleypetersauthorATX?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=aedb9a13-298e-4b84-827f-113486b472ff

In Stasis Launch Party RSVP:

https://withfriends.co/event/27120385/ashley_peters_in_stasis?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAOwMXRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacDl9w1JXtCAj-7sN8YpEtkfRCof0WtLU7q6jNBKQ6mF1RSZ15jkEYL2RaEeA_aem_XOMJsywMXqUYM0maUpeK4A

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The Babes give a recap of their two day adventure at the 30th Annual Texas Book Festival. Organized by BookPeople, the largest independent bookstore in Texas, located in Austin. This episode will contain explicit language.

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Join the Babes for their conversation with Debby Show, author of Paper Roses. This is Debby's debut novel inspired by real history and deeply personal experiences. We talk about generational trauma among the women in this story and discuss some of the real life events from the book. Here is Debby’s website where you can sign up for her newsletter and purchase the book. https://www.debbyshow.com/ 

Extra content warnings: Family trauma, Eating Disorder is mentioned

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To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 7-12.

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To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 1- 6.

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Join the Babes and take these Buzzfeed Quizzes! This episode will contain explicit language.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/kirbybeaton/fantasy-books-zodiac

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/best-new-book-quiz-june

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelstrolle/personality-book-rec-quiz

https://www.buzzfeed.com/overniew/this-book-versus-movie-quiz-will-reveal-your-true-wl3z5hhgq

https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/ya-book-cover-quiz-remix

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The Babes get to chat with Diandra about her new debut memoir, Red Bird! This episode will contain explicit language, discussions about death of family members (including a parent), mental health, and suicide. 

Where you can find Diandra and purchase her new book: 

https://www.booksbydiandra.com/

https://www.instagram.com/diandrafordwing/?hl=en

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.https://www.nami.org/

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The Babes have a general discussion about the online book space.

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This week the Babes are bringing you Holy Knit! A Handspun Happily Ever After by Deborah Alexander. The episode will contain explicit language and spoilers. Some book warnings: death of a grandparent and Ideations of suicide.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.

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The Babes introduce their special guests Magda and Lindsay, from Literally Books, to monster romance! The group has a fun book discussion about The Orc from the Office by Kate Prior, book two in the Claws & Cubicles series. This episode contains explicit language, lots of laughs, and spoilers.

Literally Books Website

Literally Books Instagram

Magda's Instagram

Lindsay's Instagram

Literally Books YouTube

Literally Books TikTok

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