Off the Books

Today Bethann and Samantha come to you with their own picks for this week! Relax with them as they talk about what books they choose for this special opportunity and why. You may see some historical fiction and you may see some romance; don't forget to stop to find out what books they review and let them know what you're reading!

Fantasy meets horror in this gripping read by Erin Craig; "Early town settlers fought off monstrous creatures in the woods, and whispers that the creatures still exist keep the Downings and their neighbors from venturing too far. When some townsfolk go missing on a trip to fetch supplies, a heavy unease settles over the Falls." As we slip into a world of monsters, come along for the ride to see if this story is for you!

Warning: this episode is exclusively for listeners that are 18+. Today B&S are exploring the world of nonfiction with The Last Victim by Jason Moss. The twisted, but fascinating, mind of a serial killer is revealed with terrifying consequences in this astonishing and shocking exploration. We finally go from fiction into the world of truth. Are we fans of true crime? Join us today and find out!

Welcome to the episode where we reveal what YOU chose for us to read! In this episode we will be reviewing your pick from 4 books posted in a poll through our social media. The winner was The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Put on your black, white and red and join us for the discussion of the magical duel between fated rivals and all things Night Circus!

Imagine a world where you might disappear any minute, only to find yourself alone in a grey sickly land, with more horrors in it than you would ever wish to know about. And then you hear a horn and you know that whoever lives in this hell has got your scent and the hunt has already begun. Could you survive the Call?

Today we come with books that we raided from our bookshelves at home! These books have been on our to be read lists for an un-admittable length of time! Join us and see if any of these peek your interest to add to your never-ending To-Be-Read at home!

Today Bethann & Samantha will be reviewing All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. Read the synopsis and tell us what you think: "It's been ten years since Nicolette Farrell left her rural hometown after her best friend, Corinne, disappeared without trace. Then a letter from her father arrives - 'I need to talk to you. That girl. I saw that girl.' Has her father's dementia worsened, or has he really seen Corinne? Returning home, Nicolette must finally face what happened on that terrible night all those years ago. Then, another young woman goes missing, almost to the day of the anniversary of when Corinne vanished. And like ten years ago, the whole town is a suspect. Told backwards - Day 15 to Day 1 - Nicolette works to unravel the truth, revealing shocking secrets about her friends, her family, and what really happened to Corinne. Like nothing you've ever read before, All the Missing Girls is a brilliantly plotted debut thriller that will leave you breathless.

Today Bethann & Samantha will be continuing on with their obsession with Jennifer Lyn Barnes and review book 2 of The Inheritance Games Series. The Hawthorne Legacy is next. Spoilers! See for yourself, "Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she’s not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, two of the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture—by any means necessary."

Today Bethann & Samantha will be reviewing "Behind Closed Doors" by B.A. Paris. Read the synopsis and tell us what you think : "Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He’s a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You’re hopelessly charmed by the ease and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You’d like to get to know Grace better. But it’s difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are inseparable. Some might call this true love. Others might wonder why Grace never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn’t work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. Or why she never seems to take anything with her when she leaves the house, not even a pen. Or why there are such high-security metal shutters on all the downstairs windows. Some might wonder what’s really going on once the dinner party is over, and the front door has closed."

For our final episode of 2021, we decided to get together with some very special guests and have another episode of Book Swapsies! Each of us drew each other randomly and secretly suggested a book based on our secret partners reading likes. We read our books and are now here to talk about the books and how well each of us did on our recommendations! Join us and try a book swapsie with your reading circle!