Book Besties Season 7 Episode 13: IcebreakerIn this episode, the Besties are back together to start a month of holiday romances, starting with Icebreaker by Hanna Grace. Join us as we debate substance vs. spice, question the length of this book, and decide they’re too old for this book. Listen April goes into an English nerd rant and Molly makes all words plural. Things talked about in this episode:Josh Harris about I Kissed Dating Goodbye: https://joshharris.com/a-statement-on/LeBron James: https://bit.ly/493ON9P A Merry Little Meet Cute: https://bit.ly/3BaZsmq Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 12: Cinderella Is DeadIn this episode, the Bestie April is joined by Nurse Katie to chat about Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. Join them as they chat about fairy tale retellings, critique the ending, and evaluate plot twists. Watch as April spirals and reconsiders her rating stay for an updated reading list for December.Things talked about in this episode:Nikki S. (Librarian April mentioned) can be found on Tiktok as @takemeaway02 Saved!: https://imdb.to/3UWTo7V The Grace Year Episode: https://bit.ly/4hPB7TV Scott Hamilton (not Hamill): https://bit.ly/3ATW6nK Mexican Gothic Episode: https://bit.ly/3Zdtn6Z Original Grimm’ Cinderella: https://bit.ly/3Z92AbS Black Forest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 11: The Medicine Women of GalvestonBesties, we are joined this week by the brilliant Amanda Skenandore author of The Medicine Women of Galveston. Join the Besties as they chat with Amanda all things traveling medicine, hurricanes, and of course lots of research. Things talked about in this episode:Purple Eyes: https://www.livescience.com/33149-did-elizabeth-taylor-really-have-violet-eyes.html https://www.visioncenter.org/conditions/purple-eyes/ Tallest man & smallest women married (not bearded lady): https://hccfl.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/hccfl%3A1757 Traveling Medicine shows: https://aihp.omeka.net/exhibits/show/heritagemarker/medicine-shows The Native tribes in NYS: https://www.nysed.gov/indigenous-education/tribal-nations-new-york-state Galveston Hurricane: https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/research/1900-storm Galveston Ghost tours: https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/dare-to-visit-the-haunted-side-of-galveston/ Amanda Skenandore : https://www.amandaskenandore.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 10: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie BanksIn this episode, the Besties take on The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson. Listen as they talk about wibbly wobbly, timey wimey recording schedules, modern takes on classic literature, and debate the use of the word “banned” in the context of this book. Come for the book decision, stay for April’s edible kicking in. Things talked about in this episode:The real Edward Bell: https://bit.ly/4fywL1BClarification: The fictional article about the controversial authors cited was from The Guardian (as April said)Literary Canon explained: https://www.tckpublishing.com/the-literary-canon/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 9: How to Sell a Haunted HouseWrapping up spooky season, the Besties take on the horror novel How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. Join them as they talk about creepy ass puppets, ghosts vs. demons, and family secrets. Things talked about in this episode:Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras: https://bit.ly/4ho8fC0 Geo’s Tiktok: https://bit.ly/3UlOVLSGrady Hendrix: https://www.gradyhendrix.com/Are You Afraid of the Dark The Tale of the Frozen Ghost: https://bit.ly/3YfjVhC Katzenjammer episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/411124/ Mexican Gothic episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/293493/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 8: Listen for the Lie with Francesca ZappiaThis week the Besties are joined by the one and only Francesca Zappia. Join them as they jump back into the spooky season with Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Listen in as they talk about AI and writing, why you should NEVER sleep with the podcaster, and of course lots of Neurospicy moments. Things talked about in this episode:The Intiial Insult: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53487133-the-initial-insult Chessie Substack: https://francescazappia.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Michele Harris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Michele_Anne_Harris League City Texas : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_City,_Texas Serial: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one Francesca Zappia : https://www.francescazappia.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 7: Bad Reputation LiveThis week the Besties take a rom-com detour from spooky season to talk to author Emma Barry about her newest book Bad Reputation. This episode was filmed live at Novel Grounds in Chesapeake, Virginia. Join us all as we chat about our favorite reads; consent in Hollywood; and get a crowd of answers to the best question: Do vampires have sperm? This was such a fun episode to film. Special thanks to Novel Grounds owner Megan for hosting us and to Emma Barry for answering all our weird questions. Things talked about in this episode:Emma Barry: https://authoremmabarry.com/ Novel Grounds: https://novelgrounds.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 6: Butcher & BlackbirdSpooky season continues this week as we take a stab at Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. Join the Besties as they talk boobs, what makes a book gross, and what is an acceptable amount of body fluid in a conversation.Things talked about in this episode:Novel Grounds & Emma Berry Event: https://novelgrounds.com/collections/shop-events/products/emma-berry-signing-event-ticket-october-12th-3-5pmRowan Kane Fine Print novel: https://lauren-asher-universe.fandom.com/wiki/Rowan_KaneThe Most Dangerous game: https://americanliterature.com/author/richard-connell/short-story/the-most-dangerous-game/DIY lobotomy: https://nihrecord.nih.gov/2019/11/01/when-faces-made-case-lobotomyArmie Hammer: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/karla-rodriguez/armie-hammer-cannibalism-abuse-controversyArt from Cannibal's house: Night shadows: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/366206Fulton Oculus #2: https://andrewprokos.com/photo/fulton-transit-center-interior-bw-3499/John Singer Sargent painting: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jan/30/how-john-singer-sargent-made-a-sceneThe Waltz by Felix Vallotton: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-waltz-f%C3%A9lix-vallotton/0AEWlc7Sh0QDhQ?hl=enMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 5: Anatomy a love storyThis week the Besties kick off this spooky season with Anatomy: a Love Story, by Dana Schwartz. Join the Besties as they talk about what makes a gothic romance, doing something just for the love of it, and what the Regency era would be like for them. Things talked about in this episode:· “I love it when you quote me”, Ruin & Rising, book 3 Shadow and Bone series.· Gilmore Girls scenes:o https://youtu.be/t5Abuw-atX8?si=oG_Hkahamj6OofXyo https://youtu.be/kZChjkUtgN4?si=nUDdQnrbTS08ArBh· Cousin marrying: https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-cousins-marrying-cousins/· Body Farms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_farm · Dr. Suzie Edge : https://suzieedge.com/· Childbed Fever: https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/11/1-11/childbed-fever-major-cause-maternal-mortality/· Bone Garden Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/303827/Katie Bouman (black hole reference): https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47891902 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 4: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic This week the Besties dive into the fall, witchy vibes of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall. Join them to chat about cozy fantasy vibes, cliches of witchy books, and awesome book titles with lackluster text.Things talked about in this episode:Live filming with Emma Barry: https://bit.ly/47ldIVj The Bone Garden episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/303827/ Spells for Forgetting episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/1478116/ Histrionics: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/histrionics Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 3: The Light PirateOn this week's episode the Besties talk about The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Join the Besties as they talk about how the world will end, the ever-evolving life we live in, and kids getting eaten by gators at Disney. Things talked about in this episode:Station Eleven Episode: https://bit.ly/4grZN3X The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst: https://bit.ly/3XGPFgy Kids getting eaten at Disney: https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/15/us/alligator-attacks-child-disney-floridaClimate Change in Everglades: https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/post/climate-change-and-everglades-restorationPangea: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-was-pangea#:~:text=At%20the%20beginning%20of%20the,this%20supercontinent%20slowly%20broke%20apart.Still Alice: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2153405.Still_AliceNovel Grounds Bad Reputations Event : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-author-emma-barry-tickets-956338432997?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 2: In the Lives of PuppetsThis week the Besties are joined by Bonus Bestie Nurse Katie to chat about pod favorite TJ Klune’s newest book In the Lives of Puppets. Join them as they talk about disappointing follow-ups, fairy tale retellings, and queer sci-fi. Things talked about in this episode:House on the Cerulean Sea episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/ Under the Whispering Door episode: https://bit.ly/3zaLTm6 Alan Tudyk: https://bit.ly/47jEldq Robot Molly mentions was from the 1985 movie Return to Oz: https://imdb.to/47i2n8A Daniel Henning (audiobook narrator): https://www.danielhenning.net/ Short Circuit: https://imdb.to/3AWBhb2 Klune’s Inspiration for House on the Cerulean Sea: https://bit.ly/3XfRP5f Klune on Rowling: https://bit.ly/4ecLmis Live filming at Novel Grounds with Emma Barry: https://bit.ly/47ldIVj Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 7 Episode 1: PowerlessSEASON 7! Besties, we are back with the YA Romantasy Powerless by Lauren Roberts. Catch up with April and Molly about their summers and join them as they talk about when YA writers get a little too inspired, love triangles we love, and all things Powerless. Things talked about in this episode: Season 1, Episode 4- The Selection: https://bit.ly/3X74xn2 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 19: The CelebrantsWelcome to the final episode of season six, Besties! This week the books revisit a pod favorite author Steven Rowley with the Celebrants. Join us as we get a punchy, talk about the happy-sad, and end the season on a happy note. Things talked about in this episode:The Guncle episode: https://bit.ly/4bboXzXThe Big Chill: https://imdb.to/3zcwdhICourtney Thorne-Smith was in Melrose Place: https://bit.ly/3VHOFI4 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 18: Big SwissThis week the Besties talk Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Join them as they talk weird books, mood reading, and what makes a story good or not. Things talked about in this episode:The Princess and the Grilled Cheese: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60656848-the-princess-and-the-grilled-cheese-sandwichBig Swiss GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60701439-big-swiss HBO adaptation: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jodie-comer-adam-mckay-hbo-drama-big-swiss-1235206955/ Jen Beagin: https://www.jenbeagin.com/ The Metamorphosis : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/485894.The_Metamorphosis The Yellow Wallpaper: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/theliteratureofprescription/exhibitionAssets/digitalDocs/The-Yellow-Wall-Paper.pdf Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 17: 10 Things That Never HappenedThis week the Besties kick off Pride with 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall. Join them as they talk about this lost in translation book, including fake amnesia (in the 2024?!?!?), forced proximity romance, and our queen Taylor Swift. Things talked about in this episode:Boyfriend Material episode: https://bit.ly/3Vp0x1fAlexis Hall: https://quicunquevult.com/Correction: A Lady for a Duke features a trans character: https://bit.ly/3RbI3ij In a Holidaze episode: https://bit.ly/3V5rV3gNarrator Will Watt: https://willmwatt.com/ Correction: Alexis Hall does not have a preferred pronounLegends and Lattes Episode: https://bit.ly/3V5kg4Q Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 16: Once More with Feeling by Elissa SussmanThis week the Besties are in their Y2K finest as they talk about Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman. Join them as they reminisce about TRL, boy bands, and the awful beauty standards of the 00s.Things talked about in this episode:Smash: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825133/ Britney Book: https://www.britneybook.com/Jessica Simpson Ryan Gosling/ Justin Timberlake: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a30714829/jessica-simpson-justin-ryan-gosling/ TRL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Request_Live Lady GaGa College: New York University Tisch School of the Arts https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lady-Gaga Mickey Mouse Club: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mickey_Mouse_Club Kids Incorporated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_Incorporated Britney /Justin timeline: https://time.com/6325780/britney-spears-justin-timberlake-relationship-timeline/ Leave Britney alone!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqSTXuJeTks The Hollywood Complex: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754351/?ref_=tt_urv Show Biz Kids: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3197274/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 15: Get a Life, Chloe Brown with special guest BookablesBookables Heather is back again to talk about a favorite rom-com of hers: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. Join them as they discuss British accents, representation in romance novels, and the merits of a miscommunication trope. Things talked about in this episode:Bookables: https://www.youtube.com/@BookablesFibromyalgia: https://bit.ly/3wEGHps Adjoa Andoh: https://imdb.to/4bnPsTU Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 14: Spells for ForgettingThe Besties are back from the Annapolis Book Festival and ready to talk about Andrienne Young’s Spells for Forgetting. Let’s go to the orchard and talk all things Saoirse Island, getting off track, and Olivia Dade.Things talked about in this episode: Adrienne Young: https://www.adrienneyoungbooks.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 13: Annapolis Book Festival at The Key SchoolWhat a day and what an event are you ready for 3 hours of pure fun? Join the Besties as they talk to Heather Webb, Meg Egen Kuyatt, Stephanie Dray, Terah Shelton Harris & Kate Myers.Things talked about in this episode:Apologies in the beginning of episode for tapping we were learning our mic locations.The Key School : https://www.keyschool.org Heather Webb: https://heatherwebbauthor.com/site/ Meg Eden Kuyatt: https://www.megedenbooks.com/ Stephanie Dray: https://www.stephaniedray.com/ Terah Shelton Harris: https://www.stephaniedray.com/ Kate Myers: https://katemyersisanauthor.com/Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode BONUS Annapolis Book Festival PreviewThis Week the Besties are joined by special guest Trish Gallant, Special Events Director at The Key School, to talk about this weekend’s AnnapolisBook Festival. We hope you enjoy this preview of this weekend's events! Things talked about in this episode: Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalLiv Constantine: https://livconstantine.com/Liv Constantine Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties Meet Mollyand April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you dowhen you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with Apriland Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 12: Liv Constantine & The Senator’s WifeThis Week the Besties are joined by very special Guests writing duo Liv Constantine. Join them as they talk about the writing process, how two people can have the same idea and run with it, and book twists you don’t see coming. Things talked about in this episode:Liv Constantine: https://livconstantine.com/L.C. Shaw: http://lcshawauthor.com/Illuminae: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/802477/ThrillerFest: https://thrillerfest.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 11: Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesThis week the Besties are completely off track as they make their way to Nowhere House and talk about this week's book, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Join them as they talk about cozy fantasy, orphan witches, and a witch in love. Things talked about in this episode:Bookables: https://www.youtube.com/@BookablesSangu Mandanna: https://sangumandanna.com/Meg’s Tea Room: https://www.tiktok.com/@megstearoom?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAltamira Cave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Altamira Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 10: BrideThis week the Besties talk about Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Join them as they discuss their third Hazelwood novel, chatting about scientifically accurate Werewolf sex, world building, and hypothesize the plot of a potential sequel. Things talked about in this episode:Actor Molly pictured as Misery’s dad: Denis O’Hare, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641354/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkKnotting: https://bit.ly/3TP8s6j Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 9: This is How You Lose the Time WarThis week the Besties talk This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. Listen in as they talk about this wildly popular book and discuss symbolism in time travel, multiple writers, and when books need to be longer. Things talked about in this episode:Justin Bieber Song: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_(Justin_Bieber_song)Molly wrong usher wasn’t a writer on it. Max Gladstone: https://www.maxgladstone.com/Amal El-Mohtar: https://amalelmohtar.com/Chatterton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_ChattertonAll our Wrong Todays: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27405006-all-our-wrong-todaysQuiet on the Set: https://bit.ly/4acDJH6 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 8: The Grace YearEpisode Note- Due to technical errors, our guest does not appear on screen for the first 30mins. We apologize to our viewers and our guests for this inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.This week the Besties are joined by author Francesca Zappia to talk about the YA dystopian book The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. Join them as they discuss religious trauma and feminism in YA, pointless subplots, and girl on girl crime. Content Warnings: violence, death, religious trauma, suicide, PTSD, forced marriage, hanging, bullying, scalping, prostitution, sexual assault, castration. Listener discretion is advised.Things talked about in this episode:Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/Kim Liggett: https://www.kimliggett.com/ Ishana Night Shyamalan movie: https://bit.ly/3TyRfOp IUDs for men: https://bit.ly/3Vxrbpb The Chosen One video referenced is original content by @stacebookspace on Instagrams and TikTok Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 7: Divine RivalsApril is back and our Book Besties are whole again. This week the Besties discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Join the Besties as they talk world building, what makes a book YA, and discovering an instant favorite.Things talked about in this episode: Cher Mermaid’s: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100140/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about book

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 6: Killers of a Certain AgeNurse Katie is back with us this week Besties as the pod dives into, Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Listen in as Molly and Katie try to figure out who Geneva Davis is, talk stinky fur coats, and all things Killers of a Certain Age.Things talked about in this episode: NOT WIL WHEATON: Molly meant Joss Whedon; WE LOVE WIL WHEATONAudiobook Narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/Killers-of-a-Certain-Age-Audiobook/B09RXW44JY?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpAnnapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 5: How To Be EatenContent Warnings: weird shit, scary shit, gross shit. Now the real one Content Warnings: abuse, assault, rape, and murder in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. This week the group chat is unsupervised, and Molly and Katie are talking about How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann.  They talk excessive symbolism, thank their lucky stars April didn’t read this one, and go off track a lot. (After watching episode, April is also super glad she didn’t read it.)Things talked about in this episode:Audiobook narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Be-Eaten-Audiobook/B09S51HF4W?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpOriginal Grimm Fairy tales: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~spok/grimmtmp/Teeth in literature and symbolism: https://interestingliterature.com/2021/07/teeth-symbolism-in-literature-religion-myth-meaning-analysis/Greymist Fair: https://www.francescazappia.com/greymist-fairAnnapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 4: The Wall of Winnipeg and MeThis week the Besties wrap up a month of romance reads with The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata. Join them while April fights the hiccups, they rant about the length of this novel, and dive into the icks of this book.Content Warnings: domestic violence, child abandonment, violence, vehicular violence, child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Things talked about in this episode:Ron Swanson quote: Never half-ass two things. Whole ass one thing.Football player who suffered a traumatic heart attack on the field: https://bit.ly/3uCS3cD Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 3 Sex, Lies, and Sensibility W/ Nikki Payne:  This week we are joined by the fabulous Nikki Payne as we talk about her new novel Sex, Lies, and Sensibility.  We talk about all things writing, what it's like to research as an anthropologist, and of course mythical wiener sizes.Things talked about in this episode:Nikki Payne: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival Sickle Cell: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/index.html#:~:text=Sickle%20cell%20disease%20(SCD)%20is,activities%20that%20other%20people%20do.Drapetomania: https://www.masshist.org/events/strange-history-and-career-drapetomania-mania-caused-enslaved-blacks-escape-and-man-behindBone Garden Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/303827/Character Art: Space Jam CamWe Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/ . Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 2 My Roommate Is a Vampire:  In this episode, the Besties continue their month of romance reads with the paranormal romance My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Lavine. Join us as we chat about CraigsList, when open door is entirely unwelcome, and the venomous potency of vampire sperm. Things talked about in this episode:Bookables YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Bookables Cryptozoology: https://bit.ly/3UC9l42 Pre-order Nikki Payne’s new book Sex, Lies, and Sensibility here: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/  Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 1 Part of Your World:  WE’RE BACK!! Season six, Besties, and we are starting this season off with a BANG by going right into romance month! This week the Besties talk about Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. We call Abby out for being what we all are #greysfans, we talk about how we looove baby animals and of course we talk about all things romance in this novel.TRIGGER WARNING: for this episode, there are talks about domestic violences, physical and emotional listener discretion is advised.**If you or someone you know needs help please call 1-800-799-7233 or visit the hotline.orgThis website has a catch safe for quick exit, there is always help.***Things talked about in this episode:Fish in a Tree: https://lyndamullalyhunt.com/books/fish-in-a-tree/April’s Disney Planner :  https://www.facebook.com/cherylelmorekttwAbby Jimenez website:  https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/  Annapolis Book Festival Episode:  https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/941327/April StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/craftylibrarian10Audiobook narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/Part-of-Your-World-Audiobook/B09NF42ZYV Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 16: In a HolidazeOn this week's episode Nurse Katie is hosting, and our book is In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Join the ladies as they talk about forced togetherness, family traditions and what is really needed in a “Groundhog’s Day book trope.Things talked about in this episode:John Green Co Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6567017-will-grayson-will-graysonBook Besties Dead Romantics: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/episodes/djs7tzjrkfbpa8e-2rnn5-aplht-anbhm-tzjl2-pp8ha-5dp6g-f4hfw-l6dwwMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 15: One Day in DecemberThis week, the Besties talk about One Day in December by Josie Silver. This book has all the winter romance vibes of a good holiday rom-com. Join us as we chat about a decade’s long story, handling awkward situations with grace, and finding your 100%.Things talked about in this episode:Josie Silver: https://josiesilver.com/Justin Chambers as Marlon Brando: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_actAnnapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 14: Royal HolidayThis Week on Book Besties start on thin ice as Molly brings Jasmine Guillory back to Pod with Royal Holiday. Join the Besties in a giggle over genital puns, Molly rambling about a river, and April losing her bell.Things talked about in this episode:Susquehanna River statue of liberty : https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-liberty-harrisburg?fbclid=IwAR2m_1FPHkCcGWtNuykGykt52ThYOMVVipSYUD4XtHj0w3TitErufKJFbkcFish in a Tree: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22402972-fish-in-a-tree Tandom Throne of Glass reading sheet: https://www.tlbranson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Throne-of-Glass-Reading-Guide.pdf Link about Megan’s mom: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/royal-holiday-author-jasmine-guillory-on-her-new-book-based-on-meghan-markle-s-mom-doria-ragland-a4250386.htmlJasmine Guillory: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/royal-holiday Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 13: Fourth WingThis Week on Book Besties the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie, Nurse Katie to (finally) discuss the literary phenomenon Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Join us as we decide if this book meets the hype, talk representation, and debate which character actually has our hearts. In true Besties fashion, this episode goes off the rails, but we reign it in enough to gush over this book.Things talked about in this episode:Red Tower Books: https://www.entangledpublishing.com/featured-books/new-red-tower-books Rebecca Yarros: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20362125#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20different%20types,pain%20and%20dislocations%20are%20common. Dragon series Katie mentioned is the Deliciously Dark Fairytales: https://goodreads.com/series/324790-deliciously-dark-fairytales Pronunciation Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7243851766578646299?lang=en Andarna Tiktok referenced: https://www.tiktok.com/@acegamergirl1/video/7302805513698430215?_r=1&_t=8hgu5WgUQaU Gaelic Usage Controversy Update: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottish.bookworm/video/7300197390429048097?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7231723939716777518 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 12: Remarkably Bright CreaturesThis Week on Book Besties our book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Listen in as the Besties talk about Travis and Taylor, Molly wanting pets that are not appropriate for Maryland, and what books are meant for Tiktok and which aren’t.Things talked about in this episode:Everything you need to know about Octopi: https://www.livescience.com/55478-octopus-facts.html#:~:text=Octopuses%20are%20ocean%20 creatures%20that,have%20been%20observed%20using%20tools.Correction: The main character in the Divergent series is Tris, not Tess. (April facepalm)Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 11: The Light of Luna ParkThis week, the Besties are joined by author Addison Armstrong to discuss her novel, The Light of Luna Park. Join us as we talk about eugenics, saving babies, and exceptional research.Things talked about in this episode:Dr. Couney: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-pretended-be-doctor-ran-worlds-fair-attraction-saved-lives-thousands-premature-babies-180960200/Addison Armstrong: https://addisonarmstrong.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 10: We Are the LightTrigger Warning this week Besties. We are the Light talks about, gun violence, mass shootings, suicide, mental health breaks and more. Please skip this episode if any of these things can be triggering. Sounding a-little NPR-ish this week the Besties talk about twists that truly surprise, therapy as a plot point and the soft and hard sides of We are the Light.Things talked about in this episode:East City Bookshop: https://www.eastcitybookshop.com/NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/Aglet Phineas & Ferb: https://youtu.be/r_DuY0CQUz4?si=Y_C8zzAd3F-DMFldMatthew Quick: https://matthewquickwriter.com/Jungian Analysis: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/jungian-therapy/Ginny & Georgia: The character name Molly was thinking of Cynthia Fuller. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10813940/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 9: Wilder GirlsHappy Halloween, Besties! This week both Besties are back to talk about their final spooky read: Wilder Girls by Rory Power. Join them as they talk about underdeveloped storylines, go down a Hunger Games rabbit hole, and debate when it is and is not appropriate to include a love story (hint- this wasn’t it).Things talked about in this episode:Olivia Dade episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/740022/Deborah Harkness episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/252109/ Hunger Games episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/427914/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 8: A Flicker in the DarkThis week Nurse Katie fills in while April takes a much needed and deserved break. This week’s book is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. Listen in as Molly forgets her meds, Katie gives us great medical advice, and Chloe Brown, we are sorry but you can’t be our doctor. And remember kids do not drink with Valium.Things talked about in this episode:Casper 1995: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112642/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkCasper Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifuldaybeautybar/video/7289101692258422062Stacy Willingham : https://www.stacywillingham.com/a-flicker-in-the-darkLouisiana Script law: https://www.verywellmind.com/can-psychologists-prescribe-medications-2795756#:~:text=Where%20Can%20Psychologists%20Prescribe%20Medications,Illinois%2C%20Iowa%2C%20and%20Idaho.Drug Rep Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11816814/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkD.I.D.: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9792-dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorderMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/386187.Midnight_in_the_Garden_of_Good_and_EvilMeet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 7: What Lies in the WoodsThis week the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie Francesca Zappia to talk about What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. Join them as they discuss the appeal of the woods, the dynamics of girl friends in small towns, and Chessie’s next project.Things talked about in this episode:Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Audiobook Narrator: https://www.karissavacker.com/ Eliza and Her Monsters Audiobook Narrators: https://www.caitlinkellyvo.com/, https://www.kateruddreads.com/ Eliza and Her Monsters episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/344710/ Annapolis Book Festival 2024: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival Resident Alien: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8690918/Slender Man Stabbing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing Libby: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libbyHoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 6: Th1rt3enThis week the Besties dive into Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh. Continuing with the spooky season this book is full of drama, murder, and lots of mystery. In this sleepy episode, the besties gab about group chat, Katie’s favorite part of her profession, and the book. Things talked about in this episode: The Da Vinci Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Da_Vinci_CodeCongenital Insensitivity to Pain and Anhidrosis: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/congenital-insensitivity-to-pain-with-anhidrosis/Greys Scene: https://youtu.be/vZF6WuyriL8?si=wePG-zgKUD7biGmGABA therapy: https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis Correction: ABA was developed by Ivar Lovvas who did not create conversion therapy, but has ties to it: https://nsadvocate.org/2018/07/11/treating-autism-as-a-problem-the-connection-between-gay-conversion-therapy-and-aba/?fbclid=IwAR1v4zmHU5IchckQTJGBkclxH-QcWZftso1exKYf7Kvt0pA5DX6v8vkuHds Congenital Insensitivity to Pain occurs in 1 and 125 million people: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3564101/?fbclid=IwAR0sxsMXOzEv6kGc5i5UOmhetRGUDhxc_7aODoIJRb0PJOXupKrgEUgprVQ#:~:text=Congenital%20insensitivity%20to%20pain%20and%20anhydrosis%20(CIPA)%20is%20a%20very,that%20receive%20the%20pain%20messages Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 5: The Undertaking of Hart and MercyOn this week's episode the Besties talk about fan-suggested The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. Join them as they talk about how much they wanted to like this, chat about classic rom-coms, and our love for Carrie Fisher. Things talked about in this episode:Ghoul: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoul?fbclid=IwAR2E-EkWiIhD3hACR0gwXyz4jIMfzJTxnLIXPswELsE_Kh2WpwHjv1deJRoMegan Bannen: https://www.meganbannen.com/ Duck vehicle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_tour Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 4: No One Left To Come Looking For YouOn this week's episode the Besties talk about No One Left to Come Looking For You by Sam Lipsyte. In an attempt to keep the podcast afloat this episode, they try to pull together content about this novel. Join them as they attempt to see value in this book. Things talked about in this episode:Sam Lipsyte movie: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3650643/ Sam Lipsyte website: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Sam-Lipsyte/2093006845 Jesse Camp MTV: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Camp Empire Records: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112950/ Bookable Heather Author’s I don’t read: https://youtu.be/RKZNxqybako?si=D0eqLXXqjRh98zhY Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 3: Under the Whispering DoorOn this week's episode the Besties talk about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Join them as they discuss the found family trope, the afterlife, and authors meeting expectations with their second novel. Trigger Warnings for this episode- death, sudden death, death of a parent, death of a child, death of a loved one, death of a pet, and suicide.Things talked about in this episode: TJ Klune: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/ House of the Cerulean Sea episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/569870/ Correction: Molly mentioned the Husks reminded her of Jabberwokeez. She meant Babadook. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Babadook Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 2: The Perfect MarriageOn this week's episode, the Besties talk about Jeneva Rose’s Debut novel, The Perfect Marriage. Spoilers throughout the episode(You’ve been warned!). In this episode we get to hear about the Besties’ summer, how much they love The Twilight Series (no surprise there), and join them as they speculate about fictional characters in a fictional world.Things talked about in this episode: Jeneva Rose Books: https://www.jenevarose.com/new-pageJeneva’s Tiktok handle: @jenevaroseauthor Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 1: Lessons in ChemistryThe Besties are back! For the season 5 premiere, the Besties are joined by special guest Heather, better known as Bookables, to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Listen as they talk about this masterclass of story weaving, effortlessly adding science to a story, and what we hope for a sequel. Content Warnings: rape, suicide, sexual assault, sexual harrasment. This episode is dedicated to Diane Watkins, chemist, wife, mother, and Nana. You are missed.Things talked about in this episode:Albert Einstein: https://greatspeech.com/what-is-einstein-syndrome/?fbclid=IwAR2tsAFzBRgPb0XnhsLProgVXt-i72DkmUab2cR1Ddu7CPbMy0vYhXmY4Ig Apple TV adaptation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13911628/ Station Eleven episode featuring Francesca Zappia: https://bit.ly/45XRxTc https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/694209/ Bonnie Garmus: https://www.bonniegarmus.com/ The House in the Cerulean Sea episode: https://bit.ly/3Polq9Z https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/569870/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.