We’re getting into Bones at the Crossroads by LaDarrion Williams, and trust us—there was PLENTY to talk about.The Bookfest Club breaks down the story, the characters, the choices that had us questioning everything, and some of the moments that definitely had us looking at the book sideways. And yes…we HAVE to talk about Savon and the way he treated Malik at Homecoming, because Malik did not deserve all that!We’re sharing what worked for us, what didn’t, our thoughts on the character relationships, and how we felt about the story overall.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This is a Review recap and so, we’re talking about everything!If you’ve read Bones at the Crossroads, drop your thoughts in the comments. Were you feeling Savon’s choices? How did you feel about Malik? And what was the moment that had YOU talking?

LaDarrion joins The Bookfest Club to talk about Blood at the Root, Bones at the Crossroads, and the world of Caiman University. We get into the characters, the magic, the inspiration behind the series, and what it was like creating a story centered on Black characters in a magical world that feels completely its own.We also talk about LaDarrion’s journey as a writer, how the story has grown from one book to the next, some of the choices he made along the way, and what readers can look forward to from him next.And since this is The Bookfest Club, you already know we had to ask some of the questions we’ve been debating after reading the books ourselves.If you’ve read Blood at the Root or Bones at the Crossroads, come join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. And if you haven’t started the series yet, this might be your sign to pick it up.His next novel Ashes at the Altar Releases on September 15th 2026!Subscribe to The Bookfest Club for more author interviews, book reviews, recommendations, and real conversations about the books we’re reading.

Welcome back to The Bookfest Club’s Weekly Bookish News, where we catch you up on what’s happening across the book world!From new releases and upcoming adaptations to author news, BookTok conversations, publishing updates, controversies, and everything the bookish community is talking about, Joolz and the crew are breaking it all down.Grab your current read and join the conversation as we talk about the stories making noise in the book community this week.💬 What bookish news caught YOUR attention this week? Drop it in the comments!📚 Subscribe to The Bookfest Club for book reviews, author interviews, bookish debates, recommendations, and our weekly book news.

The Bookfest Club is heading to Caiman University! 🩸✨In this episode, Joolz and the Jay dive into Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams, a Black fantasy that takes us into a hidden magical HBCU filled with ancestral power, family secrets, rivalries, forbidden knowledge, and a whole lot of drama.We’re talking about Malik’s journey, the mystery surrounding his mother, the magic system, Caiman University, the characters we loved (and the ones we definitely had some questions about 👀), and how we felt about the story overall.Did the HBCU setting live up to the hype? Was the magic system easy to follow? Did the characters deliver? And most importantly… are we continuing the series with Bones at the Crossroads?⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We’re getting into the BOOK, so if you haven’t read it yet, proceed at your own risk!Drop your rating for Blood at the Root in the comments and tell us: Would YOU enroll at Caiman University? 👀🪄📚 Book: Blood at the Root✍🏾 Author: LaDarrion Williams🎙️ The Bookfest Club

The Bookfest Club is back with another book review, and this time we’re getting into The Inmate by Freida McFadden! 📚🔒Brooke Sullivan takes a job as a nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, only to find herself face-to-face with Shane Nelson — her high school boyfriend and the man she helped put behind bars for murder.But if you know Freida McFadden, you already know NOTHING is going to be that simple. 😂We’re talking about Brooke’s decisions, Shane, Tim, the flashbacks, all the secrets and lies, the twists, THAT ending, and whether The Inmate actually delivered for us.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We’re discussing the entire book, including the ending!Did you figure out what was really going on, or did Freida get you with the twists? 👀 Let us know in the comments, and tell us what you rated The Inmate!Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more book reviews, author conversations, and bookish discussions with The Bookfest Club.#TheBookfestClub #TheInmate #FreidaMcFadden #BookReview #BookTube #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #BookClub #Blackbooktube #booktube

This week on The Bookfest Club, we’re sitting down with BookTube content creator Loc’d Booktician! 📚🎥We’re talking about where her love for reading started, what inspired her to bring that passion to BookTube, and what it’s really like creating book content as a Black creator in a space where the algorithm doesn’t always show the same love.We also get into her favorite genres, building a community around books, and the story behind Blackoween—how the idea came together and what it means for Black readers and creators.If you love BookTube, Black literature, and conversations about the people helping keep book culture alive online, this is one you don’t want to miss.💬 Tell us in the comments: Who are some of your favorite Black BookTubers?👍🏾 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe to The Bookfest Club for more book talk, author interviews, creator conversations, and reviews.#TheBookfestClub #LocdBooktician #BookTube #BlackBookTube #BlackBookTubers #BlackReaders #BookCommunity #BookPodcast #Blackoween #BookContentCreator #Blackbooktube

This week on The Bookfest Club, we’re talking all things audiobooks with voice actor Midnite Michael! 🎙️📚We get into what it really takes to bring a book to life through audio, how he approaches different characters and voices, and the work that happens behind the mic.If you’re an audiobook lover, an author thinking about turning your book into an audiobook, or you’ve ever wondered how voice actors do what they do, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!🎧 Tune in and meet the voice behind the story!#TheBookfestClub #MidniteMichael #Audiobooks #VoiceActor #AudiobookNarrator #BookPodcast #Bookish #BehindTheMic #booktube #bookpodcast #books

When does honest criticism cross the line—and should book reviewers ever hold back?In this episode of The Bookfest Club, we’re talking about author criticism, negative reviews, and the responsibility reviewers have to their audience. If we genuinely didn’t enjoy a book, do we owe our audience the truth? Can criticism of an author’s work go too far? And should authors expect criticism once their work is released to the public?We’re getting into the difference between critiquing the work and attacking the author, whether reviewers should soften their opinions, and why honest reviews matter—even when they aren’t positive.📚 Do reviewers owe readers honesty?👀 Is some author criticism unfair?🔥 And where should the line be drawn?Drop your thoughts in the comments because we KNOW the book community has opinions on this one.#TheBookfestClub #BookTube #BookReview #BookCommunity #Authors #BookCriticism #BookDiscussion #BookPodcast

We finally made it to Capri 3.5 by Jahquel J., and The Bookfest Club is ready to talk about EVERYTHING!

Capri and Quameer have been through a lot, but now we’re at the end of their story—and of course, the Delgado family couldn't go out quietly. 😂 From family drama and relationships to redemption, love, and some decisions that had us questioning everybody, we’re breaking down our thoughts on how Jahquel J. wrapped up Capri’s journey.

Did Capri get the ending she deserved? Did we get enough of Capri and Meer? And after everything that happened throughout this series, were we satisfied with the finale?

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We’re getting into the whole book, so read Capri 3.5 first!

Let us know in the comments: How would you rate Capri 3.5, and was this the ending you wanted for Capri?

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The Empyrean universe is expanding! 🐉🔥

Rebecca Yarros is taking us back to Threshing Day with 13 stories featuring some of our favorite characters and their dragons—but whose stories are we getting, and what could they reveal?

The Bookfest Club is breaking down our predictions for Threshing Day, from the characters we NEED to hear from to the dragon bonds we want to see and the secrets we think Rebecca Yarros may be getting ready to uncover.

Could these stories change how we look at moments from Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm? And more importantly… is Rebecca about to casually drop information that becomes VERY important in Book 4? 👀

Join us as we give our theories, predictions, and wish list for Threshing Day before it releases!

💬 Who do YOU think will be included in the 13 stories?

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