BookTalks Podcast

Did Amazon stay true to Carly Fortune's bestselling romance? In this spoiler-filled episode, we compare Every Year After to Every Summer After, discussing the biggest changes, what worked, what didn't, and why so many fans are disappointed with the adaptation.

We also chat about One Golden Summer, successful adaptations like Off Campus, and finish with a recommendation for Maggie Gates' Beaufort Poker Club series. Follow BookTalks Podcast for weekly book reviews, adaptation discussions, and romance recommendations.

In Booktalks Podcast Episode 108, we're sharing everything we read in June and the books we're hoping to tackle in July!

Kayla wraps up an incredible month of reading 11 books, including a deep dive into Maggie Gates' romance universe, while Marisa gives an update on her physical TBR challenge and shares her latest thriller and romance reads.

We also discuss Every Summer After, The Deal, The Someday Garden, The Silent Patient, Deep End, upcoming ARCs, Kindle Unlimited favorites, and the books we're most excited to read this month.

Whether you're looking for your next romance, thriller, fantasy, or beach read, we've got plenty of recommendations to add to your TBR.

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Booktalks Podcast Episode 107 reviews Every Summer After by Carley Fortune before watching the TV adaptation.

This is Part 1 of our Every Summer After series! We discuss Percy and Sam's relationship, Charlie, the alternating timelines, our favorite moments, what worked, what didn't, and whether the TV show has a chance of living up to the book.

⚠️ Full spoilers for the novel.

Next week we'll be back with Part 2 after we've watched the TV adaptation to compare the show with the book.

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We watched Amazon’s Off Campus series… and we have THOUGHTS.

In this episode of Booktalks Podcast, we’re comparing the Off Campus TV show to Elle Kennedy’s book The Deal! We break down what changed, what was left out, the biggest storyline differences, and whether the adaptation actually improved the original story.

Did the show stay true to the book? Did the changes work? Were there moments we missed from the novel? We discuss it all!

Plus, we end with a hilarious hockey romance game where we draft our perfect hockey boyfriend… and discover Kayla is looking for a golden retriever friends-to-lovers hero while Marisa apparently needs a brooding, moody enemies-to-lovers man

Let us know:

Did you prefer the book or the show?

Who would be your perfect hockey boyfriend?

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Booktalks Podcast Episode 105 is our full spoiler review of Someday Garden by Ashley Poston!

After catching up on our latest reads, Kindle purchases, summer reading plans, and the Off-Campus series, we dive into Ashley Poston's newest novel to discuss everything from the magical realism and emotional storytelling to the romance, grief, symbolism, and whether this book is actually a romance at all.

We also debate:

• Gus vs. Oliver

• Whether the romance felt rushed

• Ashley Poston's writing compared to The Dead Romantics

• Our favorite magical realism books

• Our final ratings

We wrap up with a fun game of Plant It, Prune It, or Compost It, where we rank popular romance and fantasy tropes.

⚠️ This episode contains full spoilers for Someday Garden.

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Book Talks Podcast Episode 104: The Deal by Elle Kennedy Review (Part 1 of Our Off Campus Series)

This week we're kicking off our two-part Off Campus series with a full review of The Deal by Elle Kennedy. Before diving into the new TV adaptation, we wanted to revisit the hockey romance that started it all.

We discuss Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells, the fake dating trope, college romance dynamics, character development, our favorite moments, and whether this beloved romance still lives up to the hype.

If you're planning to watch Off Campus or you're looking for your next hockey romance read, this episode is for you.

Next week we'll return with Part 2, where we review the Off Campus TV show and compare it to the book.

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In this episode of Booktalks Podcast, we sit down with author Alicia Thompson to talk about her writing journey, creating memorable characters, and the inspiration behind her books.

Alicia shares her thoughts on storytelling, romance, character development, and what goes into bringing a book from an idea to the page.

Whether you’re a longtime Alicia Thompson reader or discovering her work for the first time, this conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at the author and the stories readers love.

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In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, we're sharing everything we read in May and what we're hoping to read in June!

We discuss our thoughts on Shield of Sparrows, Golden Son, The Shippers, and the surprise books that completely took over Kayla's reading month. Kayla dives into her newfound obsession with Maggie Gates, why Our Perfect Storm might be her favorite book of the year, and why she's ready to reread some all-time favorite romances. Meanwhile, Marisa shares her honest thoughts on The Nightingale, discusses a disappointing thriller read, and talks about balancing a never-ending TBR.

We also chat about:
✨ The pregnancy trope debate
✨ Why some authors become auto-buy authors
✨ June reading goals and anticipated releases
✨ Off Campus and Elle Kennedy obsession
✨ Morning Star predictions and Red Rising theories
✨ Summer reading plans and Kindle Unlimited recommendations

Books Mentioned:

• Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
• The Shippers by E.J. Schultz
• Golden Son by Pierce Brown
• Dust Storm by Maggie Gates
• Fire Line by Maggie Gates
• Poker Face by Maggie Gates
• Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Cold World by Alicia Thompson
• On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn
• Bonds That Burn by Briar Boleyn
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• It's Not Her by Mary Kubica
• The Deal by Elle Kennedy
• Morning Star by Pierce Brown
• Blue Jeans Summer by Maggie Gates
• First and Forever by Eve Dangerfield
• Fever Dream by Elsie Silver

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In today's BookTalks Podcast episode, we're reviewing Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry and discussing whether this new fantasy romance has what it takes to become the next massive fantasy series.

From the worldbuilding and characters to the romance, plot twists, and overall reading experience, we're breaking down everything we loved, what surprised us, and whether we think Shield of Sparrows deserves all the attention it's been getting.

Could this be the next fantasy obsession for readers who loved Fourth Wing, romantasy, and epic fantasy adventures? Join us as we share our full thoughts and recommendations.

Have you read Shield of Sparrows? Let us know your rating in the comments!

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This week on Book Talks Podcast, we’re discussing The Shippers by Katherine Center — one of the biggest romance releases of 2026!

We dive into JoJo and Cooper’s friends-to-lovers story, the cruise ship setting, hilarious rom-com moments, emotional depth (or lack of it), and whether this book lived up to our expectations as longtime Katherine Center readers.

We also rank our favorite Katherine Center books, compare The Shippers to other recent romance releases, and talk about why this story feels perfect for a summer beach read or movie adaptation.

If you love romance books, BookTok favorites, spoiler-filled book discussions, and honest reading conversations, this episode is for you.

Books mentioned:
📖 The Shippers
📖 The Rom-Commers
📖 The Love Haters
📖 How to Walk Away
📖 The Night We Met
📖 Our Perfect Storm
📖 Shield of Sparrows

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