Your Best Friend’s Bookshelf

Your Best Friend’s Bookshelf

By Sadie and IzzieArtsBooks
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Your Best Friend’s Bookshelf episodes

  • Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum; rich people on their worst behavior

    This month, Sadie and Izzie round out beach read season with Emma Rosenblum's debut novel, Bad Summer People. As a blend of White Lotus, Big Little Lies, and Desperate Housewives, the girls debate who could possibly be the protagonist and the lesser of many, many evils. Sadie and Izzie also discuss more of their recent reads including The Perfect Couple and Where the Crawdads Sing and of course their high, low, and buffalo of the month which includes quite a bit of wild life... maybe even an actual buffalo?! Grab a glass a wine and listen now for another episode with Your Best Friend's Bookshelf!!

    1 hr 5 min
  • This Summer Will be Different; Carley is BACK

    This month, Sadie and Izzie continue beach read season with Carley Fortune's third beach read "This Summer Will be Different." As big fans of Carley's debut novel "Every Summer After," Sadie and Izzie discuss if this new summer romance lives up to the hype. Listen now for their conversation around vacation romances, crushes on friend's brothers, and whether or not it's a good idea to move for a boyfriend.


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    1 hr 17 min
  • Funny Story by Emily Henry; a forgettable beach read

    This month, Sadie and Izzie kick off a summer of mindless romance with Emily Henry's newest beach read, "Funny Story." While the book was nothing special, the girls reflect on many of the plot points during the book and how they would handle them in their own lives which often is much much different from how the characters of the book handled them. Listen now for some giggles and announcement of the book of the month for August, September, and October!


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    1 hr 10 min
  • The Women by Kristin Hannah; We venture into historical fiction!

    This month, Sadie and Izzie dive into Kristin Hannah's newest historical fiction novel, "The Women" and reflect on a subject they knew absolutely nothing about prior to reading this book, the Vietnam war. The hosts also discuss the various love interests in the book and their casting choices for the inevitable movie.


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    1 hr 32 min
  • Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros; Signet theories & Xaden Slander

    This month, Sadie and Izzie dive back into the Empyrean series and reflect on arguably the biggest release of 2023, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. The hosts also discuss their rebrand and the exciting future of the pod now that it is back in action this Spring.


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    1 hr 25 min
  • Fourth Wing Ch 37-39; Season 3 finale!!!! w/ special guest Michelle!
    Rebecca Yarros did us dirty with this cliff hanger!! In the final episode of season 3, friend and special guest, Michelle, returns to GOT to join Sadie and Izzie in recapping the final three chapters of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing. Listen for all of the gals' reactions and predictions for Iron Flame as well as discussion questions submitted by listeners!
    Thank you to everyone for another great season! We will see you in one month for Iron Flame on Valentine's Day! xoxo
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    1 hr 37 min
  • Fourth Wing Ch 34-36; Dain is in Fact, a Bitch

    In this episode, Sadie and Izzie cover chapters 34-36 of Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing including Xaden’s secrets revealed, the truth about venin, and a heartbreaking death. Discussion topics include Christmas break recaps, movies to watch, and predictions for the finale! 


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    1 hr 22 min
  • Fourth Wing Ch 31-33; Help! We lost the plot!
    In this episode, Sadie and Izzie cover chapters 31-33 of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing including Violet's reckless acts of "love," the anniversary of reunification day, and our love for Liam. Discussion topics include our weekly recap, Christmas plans, and love of whales.
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    1 hr 16 min
  • Fourth Wing Ch 28-30; Lightening strikes! Repeatedly! With Special Guest, Serin
    In this episode, Sadie and Izzie cover chapters 28-30 of Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing including the extremely eventful war games, violet taking her frustration out on Xaden, and whether we think Professor Carr is good or bad. Discussion topics include Serin’s reading journey, who we think should play Violet in the TV show, and why we have trust issues with Rhiannon. 
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    1 hr 20 min
  • Fourth Wing Ch 25-27; Give me a signet or give me death w/ special guest Emily!
    In this episode, Sadie, Izzie, and special guest Emily cover chapters 22-24 of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing including the anticlimactic squad battles, Violet's reunion with Mira, and a new layer in Xaden and Violet's connection. We try out a new "what's your signet?" quiz and discuss topics including our Spotify wrapped, Emily's thoughts on Iron Flame, and what Xaden's shadows actually look like!
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    1 hr 25 min

About Your Best Friend’s Bookshelf

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Welcome to your soon to be favorite book club - and then some!