In a bonus book club episode based on Katey’s unwavering insistence, Abigail and Katey chat about “The Dead Romantics” by Ashley Poston, a love story about a ghostwriter and an actual ghost. It also features the worst man to ever exist, a very cute and furry mayor, Waffle House visits, and poignant writings about grief and all types of love. 

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In this August book club episode, Abigail and Katey talk about Bolu Babalola’s "Honey & Spice," a fake-dating story between two college students set in England. There’s plenty to talk about in this book, including collegiate political drama, friend break-ups, Kiki’s exceptional insult ability, fantasy cosplay, and the unrealistic communication expectations Malakai gives to 20-year-old men everywhere. 

Show notes:

Katey and Abigail discuss how they got into reading romance (including their friendship origin story, which features Christina Lauren), their favorite romance tropes (ONLY ONE BED!), instant-buy authors, the merits of rereading and a speed round with debates on BookTok vs. Bookstagram, ebooks vs. physical books and when a book becomes a DNF.

For their July Book Club episode, Katey and Abigail talk about Tessa Bailey’s latest, “My Killer Vacation,” which promises twists, turns and *~spicy scenes~*. It also inspires discussions about wood grain, slippery bathrooms, antacid, and the question: Is he truly a hot man on a motorcycle if the motorcycle is a Harley? 

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Abigail and Katey offer some of their favorite summer reads prime for the pool or wallowing on the couch with when it’s way too hot. Chuy’s margaritas, wedding drama, and Katey’s recent “study abroad” also get honorary shoutouts as they ponder what makes a good summer read.

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In the very first episode of Fifty Percent, Katey and Abigail discuss “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry, including its prevalent use of Bigfoot erotica, sisterly conflict, Pilot G2 pens, romantic scenes in bookstores and libraries, and whether Emily Henry is a “Gilmore Girls” fan.

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