Bookmergency

No expectations… and somehow still disappointed? 😅 In this episode, Leah and Bela dive into The Primal of Blood and Bone by Jennifer L. Armentrout, narrated by Stina Neilson, Tim Campbell, and Dane Williams.

We break down the sprawling world of Primals, Fates, and ancient gods, unpack all the wild identity reveals, and wrestle with some of the choices made in this book.

It’s not our favorite in the series, but we’re still asking the big questions like whether there’s hope left for this world (and for us as readers 👀). Plus, we pull a tarot card (the Nine of Pentacles!) to see if the universe has any wisdom for where things might go next.

💬 Tune in for a candid, spoiler-filled chat that’s equal parts analysis, catharsis, and a touch of chaos.

It's finally time to talk about the book that had us in knots in anticipation: Mate by Ali Hazelwood! And the wait was SO worth it! Ali Hazelwood delivered more paranormal romance, political intrigue, and banter banter banter.

We had a great time recording, even had a little friendship check in of our own inspired in Misery and Serena, and of course we had a great time suggesting next possible stories for this Bride-Mate universe. May the gods and Ali hear us cause we need more!

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This week, we’re completely captivated by Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport, a fierce, romantic fantasy pulsing with power, politics, and passion. We unpack what makes this story impossible to put down: a heroine who refuses to yield, a rival who’s just as dangerous as he is magnetic, and a world that keeps raising the stakes.

We also talk about the powerhouse narration by Jeanette Illidge and Morris Kellswater, pull a Tarot card that hits a little too close to home, and highlight the quotes that stopped us in our tracks.

And if you haven’t yet — check out our interview with Nia Davenport herself for a behind-the-scenes peek at how this epic story came together.

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We’re back with in the This Woven Kingdom universe, talking about Every Spiral of Fate, the fourth book in this awesome series by Tahereh Mafi and narrated by Kate Reading.

Tahereh delivered a Spiral alright, we were tripping hard over this book and we don't know what to do with ourselves while we wait for the next one.

Book 4 was full of yearning, frustration, and some answers we were dying to get! We talk favorite irritations, wild theories, and what we hope to see next which is a long list.

Join us and let us know your thoughts about this book and what you think will come next!

This week we talked with someone who is usually the one asking questions in panels: Christine Bollow, co-owner and Director of Programs at Loyalty Bookstore located at Petworth DC and at the DC Pop Up at Walter Reed.

Christine is an all around book champion and it was our pleasure to get to know more about all the ways she's speaking up and speaking out against the issues in the bookselling world.

Loyalty Bookstore has reached its 5 year milestone under the amazing leadership of Hannah Oliver Depp and Christine, and we were so happy to hear all about this black, queer, Asian owned indie bookstore which is such a safe and welcoming space to so many in the DC book community.

Christine went into details about her role as a book consultant for Awesome Con and Rose City Con, her favorite books, authors, audiobook narrators and even some great bookstagrammers.

This interview is delicious! Enjoy it, and get ready to add to your TBR!

Are you obsessed with Cemetery Boys? If not, go read it and join our club!

In this episode of Bookmergency, Bela and Leah are joined by our returning guest Maddie Burg to gush over Aiden Thomas’s unforgettable debut Cemetery Boys, brought to life in audiobook form by the incredible Avi Roque. We dive into the tender romance, the power of found family, and the very real struggles this story reflects, while celebrating the joy, resilience, and transvisibility woven through every page.

On top of gushing hard on Cemetery Boys with us, Maddie also shared her anticipation for The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia which is out now (so go check it out!!), her love for Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, and her perspective on supporting youth mental health as a public school social worker.

We also look ahead to the sequel, Cemetery Boys: Espiritu, coming September 2026 (we’re counting down the days already!). Tune in for laughs, tears, and plenty of literary chaos because as this book reminds us: it's a doggy dog world and you don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself.

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This week on Bookmergency we were joined by the one and only Nia Davenport, author of The Blood Trials duology, Out of Body, the newly released Love Spells Trouble and the amazing romantasy Our Vicious Oaths coming out on October 28.

We had a blast talking about Nia's writing process, ideas for future projects, book recommendations, and we discussed the way she weaves so many themes of our real world into her stories.

Nia has an infectious laugh and a wonderful storytelling power, you will finish this interview feeling inspired to dive into one of her books for sure.

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What happens when a vampire walks down the aisle to marry a werewolf? In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about Bride by Ali Hazelwood—a paranormal romance full of sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and bigger-than-life themes of love, identity, and belonging.

We also chat about Ali’s writing journey (from fanfic roots to bestselling powerhouse), and spotlight the incredible audiobook performances by Thérèse Plummer and Will Damron. And yes—Bela may have lost her cool when we found out Teddy Hamilton will be narrating the sequel Mate (out on October 5!)

If you’re into vampires, werewolves, or just a romance that bites back, grab your bookmarks or headphones, read it then hit play and hang out wiht us!

This week on Bookmergency we’re talking with the multi-talented Daniel Henning! 🎙️ Daniel is a New York Times bestselling audiobook narrator best known for bringing TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea and Somewhere Beyond the Sea to magical, unforgettable life. With more than 300 audiobooks under his belt, Daniel’s voice has carried us through fantasy, sci-fi, memoir, business, and beyond.

But narration is the most recent part of his career. Daniel has been busy! He is the founder of The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles, where he spent over 30 years championing young talent, including a teenage Leigh Bardugo (what?!). He’s a three-time Audie Award finalist, a multi–AudioFile Earphones Award winner, and has been recognized by the California Legislature for his LGBTQIA+ advocacy .

Join us as we dive into his creative process, the impact of storytelling, and the unforgettable moments from his journey in theater and audiobooks.

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In this week’s episode of Bookmergency, we’re diving headfirst into Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, narrated by Em Eldridge. This third (not last) book in the series takes us deeper into Rennedawn, where curses, prophecies, and tangled relationships keep our favorite characters constantly on edge.

We talk about everything from Kingsley’s POV and the complicated family dynamics to betrayals, budding romances, and the never-ending chaos at Massacre Manor. Along the way, we unpack the book’s themes of agency, sexism, and the fawn trauma response, as we love connecting book to the real world.

Of course, we couldn’t resist a little (or a lot) theorizing, some laughs over the outrageous moments, and plenty of swooning over our favorite character dynamics. Whether you’re here for the villains, the romance, or the prophecy puzzles, we’ve got you covered.

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