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Get ready for an epic sci-fi/fantasy book chat! 📚 Kristen and I are joined by 4 incredible BookTok creators who traveled to Indiana for an unforgettable weekend. Together, we’re sharing our ultimate favorite books of 2022, 2023, and 2024—18 top-tier recommendations you don’t want to miss. PLUS, we’re predicting our favorite books of 2025! This episode is packed with amazing recs, tons of laughs, and the magic of friendship through books. Don’t miss this special collab with our favorite creators!
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BOOKS MENTIONED
A Court of Mist and Fury (Book #2 in A Court of Thorns and Roses series)
By Sarah J. Maas
Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse
By rizzlewrites
(Available for download on A03: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28137807)
The Fifth Season
By N.K. Jemisin
Circe
By Madeline Miller
Jade Legacy (Book #3 in The Green Bone Saga)
By Fonda Lee
Queen of Shadows (Book #5 in Throne of Glass series)
By Sarah J. Maas
Manacled
By Senlinyu
(No longer available on A03, releasing as a traditionally published novel titled Alchemized in 2025)
Tress of the Emerald Sea
By Brandon Sanderson
The Will of the Many
By James Islington
A River Enchanted
By Rebecca Ross
The Lost Queen
By Signe Pike
Assassin's Fate (Book #16 in The Realm of the Elderlings)
By Robin Hobb
Lightbringer (Book #6 in The Red Rising Saga)
By Pierce Brown
Blood Over Bright Haven
By M.L. Wang
A Dowry of Blood
By S.T. Gibson
The Spear Cuts Through Water
By Simon Jimenez
The Liar's Knot (Book #2 in The Rook and Rose trilogy)
By M.A. Carrick
Speaking Bones (Book #4 in the Dandelion Dynasty)
By Ken Liu
The Sword of Kaigen
By M.L. Wang
Red God (anticipated release)
By Pierce Brown
Strength of the Few (anticipated release)
By James Islington
Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom
By Leigh Bardugo
Dark Age (Book #5 in The Red Rising series)
By Pierce Brown
The Blade Itself
By Joe Abercrombie
Deep End (anticipated release)
By Ali Hazelwood
The Knight and the Moth (anticipated release)
By Rachel Gillig
Alchemized (anticipated release)
By Senlinyu
Rose and Chains (anticipated release)
By Julie Soto
The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy (anticipated release)
By Brigitte Knightley
Rebel Witch (anticipated release)
By Kristin Cicerelli
Reign and Ruin
By J.D. Evans
Ship of Magic
By Robin Hobb
Farseer Trilogy
By Robin Hobb
Wheel of Time series
By Robert Jordan
Malazan
By Steven Erikson
Wars of Light and Shadow series
By Janny Wurts
The Expanse
By James S.A. Corey
Join us for another episode as we build our epic 2025 TBR lists! From Maddie tackling The Wheel of Time and A Song of Ice and Fire (yes, really) to Kristen’s cozy fantasy era with The House on the Cerulean Sea and Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, we’re sharing all the books we can’t wait to dive into. Plus, we dish on viral sensations like Quicksilver and Flawless, classics we’re finally picking up (Six of Crows, anyone?), and our most anticipated new releases from Olivie Blake and Rachel Gillig.
We each brought our top 12 books of the year (one from each month) and threw them into a head-to-head bracket battle to find the ultimate book of 2024. From emotional rollercoasters to epic fantasy, no genre is safe in this showdown. Which book will survive the final cut? Grab your TBR and join us to see which monthly favorites made it to the top!
🚨 WARNING! This one includes SPOILERS 🚨 Who reigns supreme in the world of epic stories? We teamed up with Rich and Austin from 2 to Ramble to defend our top picks – Lord of the Rings, Red Rising, Dune, and The Sword of Kaigen. From legendary characters to mind-blowing worlds, things got heated as we battled over which tale truly deserves the crown. Who won? Hit play to find out – and let us know if we got it right! 👀🔥
Check out @2ToRamble and the episode we did with them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A4AtPj97jk&t=89s
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In this episode, we sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake, the mastermind behind The Atlas Six, Masters of Death, Alone With You in the Ether, and more. We discuss everything from her transition from indie to traditional publishing, her signature writing style, and the complex psychology woven into her characters. She shares her thoughts on the power of storytelling, why she loves writing about messy yet hopeful characters, and gives us an exclusive sneak peek at her upcoming books: Gifted and Talented (April 2025) and Girl Dinner (October 2025). Plus, find out two truths and a lie about Olivie!
Looking for your next favorite book? 📚 Join us and fellow content creator @Smitty1423 as we recommend 9 incredible books and dive into our top secret priority TBR lists! From epic fantasy and sci-fi adventures to thought-provoking reads, this episode has something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the Q&A we did with our live audience at the end of the episode where share even more bookish insights, including cosmere reading orders, audiobook tips, horror recs, and more! 🔥 Let us know which of these you're adding to your TBR!
In this episode, we’re sharing our mindful reading goals for 2025 and why we’re embracing a slower, more intentional approach to our TBRs. Maddie is setting a 100-book reading limit to focus on quality over quantity, while Kristen is incorporating cozy fantasy, nostalgic rereads, and expanding her home library. From rating systems to physical TBRs, we’re breaking down how we plan to read more thoughtfully, track our progress, and enjoy the journey. Plus, we’re diving into the impact of audiobooks vs. physical books, finding our own influences, and prioritizing movies and TV. Tune in for all the details and get inspired to set your own 2025 reading goals!
What do you get when you mix a shocking (and oddly funny) kidnapping story with insights on becoming a full-time content creator? This episode with Michael Kist! 🎉
You can find Michael's content here: @KistReadsBooks and around the web: https://linktr.ee/michaelkist
📚 Are you wondering how we manage to read so many books every month? In this episode, we spill all our secrets! From our favorite reading spots to how we build our TBRs, track our reading progress, and decide between physical books, audiobooks, and Kindle, we cover it all. 📖✨
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