March 25, 2025

Ep 54 “now WE are the A HOLES!” Our Bookish HOT TAKES!

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We’ve responded to the internet’s bookish hot takes… we responded to YOUR hot takes… and now it’s finally time for you guys to be mad at US! Today’s episode is all about Ashley and Liz’s bookish hot takes. Maybe you’ll agree, maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll nod your head, maybe you’ll scream at us. But either way, we’re here with OPINIONS.

We cover everything from overdone sprayed edges to unnecessary celebrity memoirs; from what’s considered a book spoiler to hockey romance in general. Was Fourth Wing a one hit wonder? Does spice written by men that’s actually good exist? What do we think about book subscription services running 6 months behind? Or romance books being assigned in school?

Stick around to hear us spill all this tea, and more! And don’t worry, we have a faves and fails current reads edition and a smash or pass involving the men of Star Wars and a tattooed demigod.

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Check out these author interviews? ⬇️
We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4
Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk! https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM
Watch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6

Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!
Ashley is wearing: “Fireheart” Throne of Glass Tee by @thebeanworkshop | Use Code: BOOKBESTIES10 to save! | https://thebeanworkshop.store/discount/BOOKBESTIES10?dt_id=1636083
Liz is wearing: A Clash Tee she bought on our journey to @thelastbookstoreLA

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