Book Besties

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.

Book Besties Season 4, Bonus Episode: Nicole Sodoma, author of Please Don’t Say You’re SorryIn this special bonus episode, April sits down with marriage-loving divorce attorney and author of Please Don’t Say You’re Sorry, Nicole Sodoma. April and Nicole talk about Nicole’s book, her career as a divorce attorney, and get personal about their own marriage journeys. They also talk about the upcoming Annapolis Book Festival on April 29th, where Nicole will be a guest author and the Book Besties will be livestreaming author interviews! Things talked about in this episode:Nicole’s website: https://nicolesodoma.com/Order Please Don’t Say You’re Sorry: https://nicolesodoma.com/order/Please Don’t Say You’re Sorry audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Please-Dont-Youre-Sorry-Marriage-Loving/dp/B0B239RW64/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival Nicole’s panel at ABF (4pm-5pm, Science & Library Center): https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival/festival-panels 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 4, Episode 23: Heartstopper SeriesThis week on Book Besties the Besties DNF Loveless by Alice Oseman not willing to give up on her as an author they swapped over to The Heartstopper Series. Listen in as they gush about how proud they are of their littles; consent is the word of the day and as always remember We are here to help.Things talked about in this episode: Alice Oseman website: https://aliceoseman.com/Drama BB episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/273564/ Alice Oseman Books in order: https://www.mostrecommendedbooks.com/series/alice-oseman-books-in-orderWebcomic: https://heartstoppercomic.tumblr.com/Nick Miller Surfboard: https://youtu.be/M-Z7eEZGIkUNetflix Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10638036/?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 4, Episode 22: Love & Other Disasters:In this week's episode both Besties are back for the second read for Pride month, Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly. This is the first book either Bestie has read with a non-binary main character. Join them as they discuss gender pronoun usage in text, a well-written spice scene, and how a lack of setting can cause true frustration. Things talked about in this episode: Gender pronouns: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtqMicrodosing testosterone: https://www.genderconfirmation.com/non-binary/microdosing-testosterone/ 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 4, Episode 21: Home Field Advantage:In this week's episode, Molly is joined by special guest Leslie from Texas. Join them this week as they dive into Dahlia Adler’s Home Field advantage and talk about southern living, small towns, and football. Things talked about in this episode: Dahlia Adler: https://www.dahliaadler.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 4, Episode 20: Well MetThis week the Besties talk about the romance at a Ren Fest novel Well Met by Jen DeLuca. Join them as they discuss important topics like would you bang a pirate. This episode contains discussions of Ren Fests, D&D, and April’s continuous love of grump sunshine, slow burns.Things talked about in this episode:Handfasting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handfasting 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 4, Episode 19: Legends and LattesJoin the Besties as they talk about Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. Join them as they talk about DnD, skirts and possibly Legends and Lattes. Please tell us why we liked this book… we still don’t know. Things talked about in this episode:NANOWRIMO: https://nanowrimo.org Traditional vs Indie publishing: https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/17-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-publishing-vs-self-publishing Born series by Tara Brown: https://bit.ly/3MO0rMH Travis Baldree: https://travisbaldree.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 4, Episode 18: Crazy Rich AsiansThis week the Besties are back to the normal format with a discussion of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Join them as they talk about movies that are better than the book, the mechanics of bjs underwater, and how dumb some men can be. Things talked about in this episode: Kevin Kwan military dodge: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45267437Singapore Wealth: https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/article/hsbc-wealth/island-of-opportunity-singapore-riding-the-wave-of-asian-wealth Second movie: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/crazy-rich-asians-sequel-everything-to-know-so-far/ Game Theory: https://www.britannica.com/science/game-theory 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 4, Episode 17: Annapolis Book Festival at The Key SchoolDo you really want to know where the Besties were on April 29th? This Tuesday join the Besties as they chat with the authors from the Annapolis Book Festival. Join them as they take a moment to shift in their seats with Nikki Payne for Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice. Editor Thom gets pulled in as they talk about Moth Man with Susan Coll, and discuss Jurassic Park with Anthony Marra. Things talked about in this episode:The Key School History: https://www.keyschool.org/about/head-of-school-welcomeNikki Payne: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/Susan Coll: https://susancoll.com/Acceptance IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1359551/Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/Addison Armstrong: https://addisonarmstrong.com/National Library Week: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweekC.C. Harrington: https://www.christinaharrington.com/Christian the Lion: https://youtu.be/EZ-da0AZcRUAdopt a snow leopard: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/Snow-LeopardAnthony Marra: https://sites.prh.com/anthonymarraJurassic Park BB Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/458470/ 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 4, Episode 16: American Royals By Katharine McGeeThis week the Besties dive into a genre they love with American Royals by Katharine McGee. Join them as they gush over how excited they are to see each other, ramble on about their favorite Bush family members and possibly talk about the book. Things talked about in this episode:Royal We: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/480095/Red, White, and Royal Blue: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/247837/Audible Narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/American-Royals-Audiobook/0593104692?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpAmerican Royals Series: https://katharinemcgee.com/books/american-royals/ 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 4, Episode 15: The Last Chance Library by Freya SampsonMolly is back! This week the Besties are back together to talk about The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson in honor of National Library. Week. Join us as we talk about the relevance of public libraries today, an unnecessary romance, and unlikely friendships formed between characters. Things talked about in this episode:ALA National Library Week: https://bit.ly/3L5naBA Helen Hall Library Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenhalllibrary/?hl=enHelen Hall Library TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenhalllibrary?lang=enSir Ian and Sir Patrick: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/patrick-stewart-ian-mckellens-sweetest-friendship-moments/ Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival 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 4, Episode 14: The Nature of Witches Thom's TakeThis week, April is joined by her husband and our editor Thom to hear his quick take on The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin. Join Thom and April as they banter about their marriage, books, and their shared love of romance novels. Things talked about in this episode:The Nature of Witches, Season 4, Episode 12: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/episodes/djs7tzjrkfbpa8e-2rnn5-aplht-anbhm-tzjl2-pp8ha-5dp6g-f4hfw Libriohexer: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59363213 Survive the Monsters and Breed: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59688427-survive-the-monsters-and-breed?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_25 Correction: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s book was Born of Night from the League series: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2992061-born-of-night 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 4, Episode 13: The Dead RomanticsThis week, April is joined by honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie to chat about The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Join us we chat about paranormal romance, debate the existence of ghosts, and criticize the inclusion of minority characters without valid story arcs. Things talked about in this episode:Etsy Shop where April got her shirt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LydianCustomTee?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1035257634 Laura Hales (ASD Advocate): https://www.instagram.com/laurahales/?hl=en Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalParanormal Romance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_romance Ghostwriting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostwriter Talking to plants: https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-does-talking-plants-help-them-grow/ 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 4, Episode 12: The Nature of WitchesWe’re Back!! Besties, we are talking about The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin this week. Listen in as Molly gives an April approved synopsis, April finally loves historical fiction, and the Besties suggest that authors do your research. Things talked about in this episode:Buy Chessie’s book: https://www.francescazappia.com/greymist-fairSolar Eclipses: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/about-eclipses/types/Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival Anthony Marra New Book: https://sites.prh.com/anthonymarra 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 4, Episode 11: Greymist Fair W/ Special Guest Francesca ZappiaOn this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by our honorary Book Bestie, author Francesca Zappia to discuss her newest book Greymist Fair. Join us as we catch up with our friend Chessie, talk about the worst way to organize books, and Chessie reveals the inspiration for Greymist Fair. This episode is spoiler free, so listen now and read the book on release day March 28, 2023!Things talked about in this episode:Hank Green explains copyright: https://www.tiktok.com/@hankgreen1/video/7050611314795826438?lang=en John Green talks about An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green: https://youtu.be/H5tK00zL6EQ Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival April’s Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/ More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/ Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: 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 4, Episode 10: Oh My god, What a Complete Aisling W/ Special Guest Hillary in IrelandOn this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by Molly’s other Bestie Hillary in Ireland. Join us as we discuss Molly just finding new red-headed best friends, potato land and (kind of) discuss this very Irish book.Things talked about in this episode:Saint Patrick’s Day History: https://time.com/4261456/st-patrick-day-2016-history-real-saint/Oh Honey HIMYM : https://youtu.be/3g-yUnZdfAgAnnapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalApril’s Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: 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 4, Episode 9 An Abundance of KatherinesOn this week's episode of Book Besties talk about An Abundance of Katherines by John Green, because John Green every season until he comes on. Join us as we talk about child prodigies and other neurodivergents, the proper way to undress for outdoor romantic activities, and small, southern characters.Things talked about in this episode:Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalC.C. Harrington and all her awards: https://www.christinaharrington.com/Spoiler FAQs about Katherines: https://www.johngreenbooks.com/an-abundance-of-katherines-faqVlogBrothers video April referenced: https://youtu.be/33ofywjinl0How tampons are made (still unclear if the pieces are made in different factories first): https://youtu.be/TzLvrgmw-VkApril’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/craftylibrarian10April’s Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: 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 4, Episode 8 The Fine PrintOn this week's episode of Book Besties talk about Lauren Asher’s The Fine Print, the first novel in the Dreamland Billionaires series. Join them as they talk about the alpha-male trope, favorite viral sounds, and Disney adults.Things talked about in this episode:April’s Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/ More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/ Lauren Asher Website: https://laurenasher.com/Epic Reading App: https://www.getepic.com/Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Fine-Print-Audiobook/B0BRLDWYSGRoxanne(Film) 1987: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxanne_(film) The Wicked Witch of the east, Bro! : https://youtu.be/uznUlgpKBzEPre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: 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 4, Episode 7 Book LoversOn this week's episode of Book Besties we dive into Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Join us as we talk Bigfoot erotica, sexy nicknames, and Roy Kent. Things talked about in this episode:Emily Henry’s website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Correction: Thom was watching jets when he was having April’s ring set. She thought he meant the Jets. April has no idea why she said the Eagles. Major 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 4, Episode 6 Delilah Green Doesn’t Care On this week's episode of Book Besties we dive into Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake. The Besties get side tracked a lot, dive into when tropes are needed, and talk about lessons learned from romance books. Things talked about in this episode:Winston’s Pranks from New Girl(for context): https://youtu.be/4npwBRIt8k0Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival 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 4, Episode 5 Love on the BrainThis week the Besties discuss Ali Hazlewood’s second novel, Love on the Brain as they launch a month-long celebration of contemporary romance. Join them as they gripe about the inaccuracy of walking to NASA, romance troupes that work, and the perfect mix of humor and spice.Things talked about in this episode:Distance from Houston to NASA: https://goo.gl/maps/uLWkHaDgAiwwo6D59Midnight Barbar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alu8eUGR97oBP Oil Spill: https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/deepwater-horizon-bp-gulf-mexico-oil-spill?fbclid=IwAR02zgDKooJYX2OBD0adnB-6bQ7snF2L8F57gevfhM9KScibNMHNP-D5K2EAubrey Plaza Drew Barrymore Interview: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_ys8BeNfeokHow I Met Your Mother, Bangity Bang: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8DFPZhjId60Apollo: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50332041-apolloThe Astronaut Wives Club: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16131193-the-astronaut-wives-club?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_12Devil in the White City: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/397483.The_Devil_in_the_White_City?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18NASA Centers: https://science.nasa.gov/about-us/nasa-centersAnnapolis 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 4, Episode 4 IlluminaeThis week the Besties are rolling with laughter before they even start. Listen in to this freaky Friday episode where Molly keeps everything on track and April gets distracted by shiny things and they talk about the book Illuminae. Things talked about in this episode:Gilmore girls scene: https://youtu.be/821hMXdxfpo Daisy Jones and the Six: https://www.audible.com/pd/Daisy-Jones-The-Six-Audiobook/1984845306?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpMidnight Library Podcast episode and Audiobook:https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/782361/https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Midnight-Library-Audiobook/059334023X?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpCharacters: https://illuminae-files.fandom.com/wiki/CharactersIlluminae Homeschooling readers link: https://www.state.lib.la.us/files/LYRC/Illuminae_Guide.pdfBorn Series:https://a.co/d/5i57gdxhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/93110-born 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 4, Episode 3- Luckiest Girl AliveThis week the Besties are joined by Honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie as they discuss the controversial book Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. Join them as they talk about difficult scenes to read, unsatisfying plot twists, and how addictive this story becomes. Enter an episode that unfolds like our shit show of a group chat. Trigger Warnings: gang rape, school shooting, depression, alcohol abuse, teen drinking, eating disordersThings talked about in this episode:Poo Chart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_stool_scale Luckiest Girl Alive Wikipedia entry Katie references: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luckiest_Girl_Alive Netflix Adaptation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4595186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Meet 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.This week the Besties are joined by Honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie as they discuss the controversial book Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. Join them as they talk about difficult scenes to read, unsatisfying plot twists, and how addictive this story becomes. Enter an episode that unfolds like our shit show of a group chat. Trigger Warnings: gang rape, school shooting, depression, alcohol abuse, teen drinking, eating disordersThings talked about in this episode:Poo Chart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_stool_scale Luckiest Girl Alive Wikipedia entry Katie references: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luckiest_Girl_Alive Netflix Adaptation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4595186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Meet 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 4, Episode 2- The Midnight LibraryJoin the Besties this week as they talk about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This episode the besties do talk about a Suicide so if that is triggering for you just skip, we get it. Please enjoy the Besties talk about what their in-betweens could look like for them, when books are not what you thought, and we get more chaotic.Suicide Hotline: 988Things talked about in this episode:British Cover of All Souls Trilogy:https://deborahharkness.com/all-souls-world-home/foreign-editions-all-souls-trilogy/ New Quantum Leap: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17043230/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.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.If you or someone you know is in need of help please call or visit: 988 &https://988lifeline.org/

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 1- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Besties are BACK for season 4!!! This week the Besties discuss fan suggested Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Join us as we discuss pretentious books, intimate, platonic relationships, and share the episode bell ringers/ screaming goats. Trigger warning: mass shootingThings talked about in this episode:PlayFirst Games (publisher of Choclatier): https://playfirst.com/ Ready Player One Episode: bit.ly/3Xfc6X7 Oregon Trail Game History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Trail_(series)Molly mix-up: Nabisco had a candy game-themed game website called “candystand.com” this website is now owned by the Publisher Clearing House.Trolley Problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problemBook Besties Instagram for official contest entry: https://www.instagram.com/bookbestiespod/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 3, Episode 24.5 – Thom’s ACOTAR ReviewThom had some very “pointed” things to say about Sarah J Mass’ A Court Of Thorns And Roses. Come, let us explore the verbose lexicon of an illiterate human hunter. In this episode Thom discusses relationship advice for both men and women, He shares his thoughts on the dark hidden side of the “blessed” and their true purpose while subjecting the listeners to some of his own fairy porn. This and other musings are what make this a truly terrible book. There are some serious plot holes and other issues, so why did Thom rate this book a 4.5 out of 5? Things mildly referenced in this episode:Plain White T’s: 1, 2, 3, 4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYp0GVzmLgYMen will practice to become better https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/21/63percent-of-men-use-dates-to-become-a-better-version-of-themselves.html Team work in relationshipshttps://www.fatherly.com/love-money/7-signs-you-and-your-wife-are-truly-a-team Please email us at:[email protected] don’t forget to use this seasons secret code: #PeeingInStarlight at our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok: bookbestiespodcastEmail: [email protected]: bookbestiespodcast.comMeet 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 3, Episode 24- Season 3 RecapAs the Besties discussed in the beginning of the episode we are not covering Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond. But instead, please enjoy them discussing some of their favorite things from this past year in this final episode of season 3.Things talked about in this episode:Team America World Police IMDB & Theme Song:https://youtu.be/KtJJC0nWs9shttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372588/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkFrancesca Zappia Episodes:https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/411124/https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/694209/Hood Feminist:https://www.amazon.com/Hood-Feminism-Notes-Movement-Forgot/dp/0525560548Heartstopper series:https://a.co/d/hwjZTvxMeet 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 3, Episode 23-Spoiler AlertThis week the Besties discuss a book full of meet-cute magic, Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. Join them as Molly explains fanfiction, they talk about plus size representation and when the legos just match up right.Things talked about in this episode:Fangirl Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/255870/ How to write fanfiction: https://bookriot.com/how-to-write-fan-fiction/ Peaky Blinders IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442560/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Game of Thrones FanFiction: https://www.fanfiction.net/tv/Game-of-Thrones/ Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335559/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk ACOTAR: Book 2 chapter 55Sex and the City Episode NSFW: https://youtu.be/KG-Kr9qtvGoTypes of Dyslexia : https://neurohealthah.com/blog/types-of-dyslexia/#:~:text=Dyslexia%20can%20be%20developmental%20(genetic,surface%20dyslexia%2C%20and%20visual%20dyslexia. Learn more about dyslexia: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-10-resources-dyslexia 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 Besties Season 3, Episode 22-Ice Planet Barbarians This week the Besties talk about Ruby Dixon’s first book Ice Planet Barbarians from her viral series. Join them as they talk pen names, going viral, what a greeting is on an Ice planet and uterus pancakes. And of course, April reminds us that it’s never as bad as 50 Shades of Grey or The Lost Apothecary. Things talked about in this episode: Ruby Dixon website New coverFans on Ruby DixonBlue by Eiffel 65 lyricNSFW Rabbit Vibrator infoWhat We Do in the ShadowsMeet 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 3, Episode 21-Before I FallThis week the Besties discuss a favorite of April’s Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. The Besties get a big sidetracked this week, as they often do. But, in the end, they manage to successfully break down all seven days, the privilege and pain of popularity, and reveal our bell ringers for this YA novel. Trigger Warnings: suicide, eating disordersThings talked about in this episode:Molly’s friend’s book Bodies of Water: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLQYNNZ8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3D8EWGHV06SRQB2R6K4H&fbclid=IwAR216BfOcVKFKZSRG8qioqVfkAL-l7nFJPaSs38aDaDLCfgHVhpJzDbc6_U&pldnSite=1Sarah Drew Audiobooks: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Sarah+DrewComedian April referenced: Fortune Feimster https://www.fortunefeimster.com/Afterworlds by Scott Westerfield: https://scottwesterfeld.com/books/afterworlds/Groundhog Day scene: https://youtu.be/1jvcNrjM_F4HarperCollins Strike: https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135741557/workers-at-harpercollins-publishers-begin-strike?fbclid=IwAR0Gu8jCc3ujUa6Fw6OYNL7EZwdfkpEecSuvj_y3zR9kOtDflCfvvJrcF0QMeet 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 3, Episode 20- When You Get the ChanceThe Besties are back together! This week they jump into When you get the Chance by Emma Lord. Listen in as they talk about Broadway dreams, plot-holes, boy best friends, and if all the characters are needed.Things talked about in this episode:Francesca Zappia Episodes:Season 2, Episode 9: http://bit.ly/3tsjJMQSeason 3, Episode 19: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/694209/Baby by Justin Bieber: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_(Justin_Bieber_song)Was Farrah on the census for 1979-1983: first of the Social Security website only shows from 1980 and up and Molly needs to eat her words, it wasn’t popular. April was right.Geocaching: https://www.geekwire.com/2022/no-hiding-from-its-popularity-at-20-geocaching-still-seeks-to-turn-players-on-to-worldwide-game/#:~:text=The%20game%2C%20which%20combines%20GPS,in%20more%20than%20190%20countries.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 3, Episode 19- Station ElevenThis week April is joined by special guest host and author Francesca Zappia to discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, while Molly is still recovering. Join April and Chessie as they discuss the masterclass writing of this book, what it’s like to read this book pre and post-pandemic, and Chessie previews her new book. Things talked about in this episode:Chessie’s website where you can pre-order Greymist Fair: https://www.francescazappia.com/Station Eleven Mini Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10574236/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 PBS The Great American Read (Fifty Shades of Grey was #86): https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/ Emily St. John Mandel on COVID: https://www.macleans.ca/longforms/emily-st-john-mandel-cant-stop-writing-about-pandemics/ NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/ Season 2, Episode 9 featuring Francesca Zappia: http://bit.ly/3tsjJMQ 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 3, Episode 18- The Duke and IThis week April is joined by special guest host Nurse Katie Alexander to discuss the Duke and I, while Molly is out sick. Join April and Katie as they discuss classic bodice rippers, the complete and disappointing lack of dragons, and compare the novel to the steamy Netflix series. Things talked about in this episode:The Midnight Bargain episode: https://bit.ly/themidnigtbargain Royal rank breakdown: http://bit.ly/3NAPIUxBridgerton cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Polly Fry (British scandal): http://bit.ly/3FPGdyS Article April referenced about Indian women in Regency: http://bit.ly/3fDNg2Y Vitamin String Quartet: https://www.vitaminstringquartet.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.

This week the Besties take on the Booktok favorite A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This is the first reading of ACOTAR for the Besties. Join them as they discuss fairies vs. fae, the parallels between this story and some of their other favorites, and decide if this series is worth finishing. Things talked about in this episode:ACOTAR TV show in the works: https://ew.com/tv/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-hulu-ron-moore/ 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 3, Episode 16- The Mary Shelley ClubThis week the Besties finish their “spooky season” with Goldy Moldavsky’s, The Mary Shelley Club. Join them as they talk about what makes a book scary, predicting the ending, and plot holes. This book is a good wrap-up to spooky season.Things talked about in this episode:Goldy Moldavsky website: https://goldymoldavsky.com/Audible #notsponsored: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Mary-Shelley-Club-Audiobook/0593402715Gilmore girls The Puffs: https://gilmoregirls.fandom.com/wiki/The_PuffsScream: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117571/Correction the Therapist horror is called the 4th Kind: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220198/Francesca Zappia Episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/411124/https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/344710/ 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 3, Episode 15- We Were LiarsThis week the Besties discuss the YA mystery, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This episode features a book April picked for spooky season that is outside her normal genre of choice, that she knew Molly would love. Turns out, she was right. Join us as we talk about our love of unreliable narrators, problems of wealthy white people, and family secrets. Things talked about in this episode:Eat, Poop, Sleep: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811128-eat-sleep-poop?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JaUmSEXj0h&rank=1 Paperback edition with additional content: https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Liars-Lockhart/dp/0385741278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=we+were+liars&qid=1665859266&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjE1IiwicXNhIjoiMS40MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=we+were+l%2Caps%2C469&sr=8-1 Audiobook narrator Ariadne Meyers: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/44415/ariadne-meyers/We Were Liars potential movie: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/44415/ariadne-meyers/ Cruel Intentions: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139134/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 Family of Liars: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59586261-family-of-liars?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=lNoY0VWaYh&rank=1 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 3, Episode 14- The Midnight BargainThis week the Besties dive into The Midnight Bargain by C. L. Polk. A story full of magic, world building, and struggles gives the Besties a lot to talk about. Join them as they bring out OG questions from season 1, feminism in fantasy books, and when a book needs a series.Things talked about in this episode:C. L. Polk Website: https://clpolk.com/Season 3 Episode 13: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/640577/Audiobook narrator: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13596726Interview with C. L. Polk: https://www.cbc.ca/books/c-l-polk-s-fantasy-novel-the-midnight-bargain-is-about-feminism-identity-capitalism-magic-adventure-1.5889660?fbclid=IwAR2DOYP8rTXYmaj6BuN-vxYoL9jGHZVyLL4X8GfPJk8VYt2PsIdZ49TOvl0Meet 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 3, Episode 13- GrantedThis week the Besties are joined by author of the Granted series Kendra Thomas. Join us as we ask Kendra our burning questions about her four book series, gush over a map in a book, and talk about independent publishing. Things talked about in this episode:Granted Series by Kendra Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BRLGH8V?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1663544158&sr=8-1 Author website (buy signed copies here!): https://www.kendrathomasbooks.com/ Correction: C.L. Polk is nonbianary. They describe themselves as a Black person. They are also from Canada. In this episode April misgendered them and mislabeled them as African American. The Book Besties apologizes for this oversight. You can find more information about C.L. Polk here: https://clpolk.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 3, Episode 12- TripTychThis week the Besties are talking about Karin Slaughter’s first book in the Will Trent series, Triptych. On Today’s episode the Besties struggle to keep on task, talk about unreliable narrators, good writing even when it isn’t your genre, and TV shows. Things talked about in this episode:Karin Slaughter Website: https://www.karinslaughter.com/Will Trent TV Show info: https://deadline.com/2022/08/will-trent-drama-ramon-rodriguez-abc-series-order-1235087383/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17543592/April’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/craftylibrarian10 Granted Series by Kendra Thomas (our guest October 4): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BRLGH8V?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1663544158&sr=8-1 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 3, Episode 11- The Astonishing Color of AfterThis week the Besties are talking about The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan. Join the Besties as they talk about mental health issues, synesthesia and seeing all the colors, and how writing with an MFA differs from other writing. This episode has a trigger warning for severe depression and death by suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Things talked about in this episode:John Green’s video about banning his book: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cii95DBgoW0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Synesthesia by Andrew McMahon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfm1Gvlz12U China’s Ghost Festival: https://oftaiwan.org/culture/ghost-festival/Ghost Bride: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-37103447 Updated Suicide statistics: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/Suicide and Crisis Life Line: https://988lifeline.org/ Carrie Fisher: https://carriefisher.com/mental-health-resources/More About Carrie Fisher: https://slate.com/technology/2016/12/carrie-fisher-was-a-pioneer-in-mental-health-advocacy.html Electroconvulsive Therapy: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/about/pac-20393894 April’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/craftylibrarian10 Granted Series by Kendra Thomas (our guest October 4): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BRLGH8V?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1663544158&sr=8-1 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 3, Episode 10- Project Hail MaryThis week the Besties are talking about Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This is the second of his books the Besties have covered, and they agreed it does not disappoint. The science is really science-ing in this book, join them as they talk aliens, serenade you, and talk about what makes an ending good.Things talked about in this episode:Website: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/Banned Book Week September 18th-24th: https://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/bbw#:~:text=Banned%20Books%20Week%20(September%2018,books%20in%20libraries%20and%20schools. Nora Roberts Story: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/nora-roberts-michigan-library-donation?fbclid=IwAR2RuYINZPdv4G4m71LuJd38D3dmMF2aI_Ogsw0bkMv_z1n0gs5_wKjlrAE DND instagramer and tiktoker: Jay Foster @swoleinitiativeAndy Weir talking about audiobook and movie: https://youtu.be/G1WJHTy2HJ0Season 2 Episode 2 Starship Troopers: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/363516/Audible link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Project-Hail-Mary-Audiobook/B08G9PRS1K?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShareMeet 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 3, Episode 9- A Good Girl's Guide to MurderThis week the Besties are joined by Bookstagrammer @cozyblanketreads Alexa to discuss A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Join us as we discuss Alexa’s journey as a Bookstagrammer, poorly written parents in YA novels, and debate the precocious teen girl cliche. This episode contains lots of spoilers for the series as a whole. Things talked about in this episode:Twilight episode from season 1: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/episodes/season01-episode-02-first-book-fight-ljjn7 Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/ You can find Alexa on Instagram and TikTok. Her handle is @cozyblanketreads. 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 3, Episode 8- The Book of Lost NamesThis week the Besties discuss The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. Join them as they talk about cliches in historical fiction when it comes to the World War II genre, bells are rung, and April agrees to refilm the lost episode if we have 1,000 followers by season 5. Things talked about in this episode:Surfers Healing: https://www.surfershealing.org/The Alice Network: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32051912-the-alice-networkBased on true story: .https://getliterary.com/the-book-of-lost-names-excerpt-a-gifted-forger-joins-the-resistance-in-wwii-france/Night by Elie Wiesel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1617.Night Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/ Picture of Elie Wiesel in Auschwitz: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/photo/former-prisoners-of-the-little-camp-in-buchenwald Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/Chessie Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/411124/ 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 3, Episode 7- The Night CircusThis week, April attempts to convince Molly that she can read and enjoy a book that is historical fantasy: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Listen as the Besties try to decide if they even like this book, try to understand the fandom surrounding this standalone book, and make terrible attempts at Boston accents.Things talked about in this episode:More info about the fandom: https://thenightcircus.fandom.com/wiki/The_Night_Circus_Wiki Erin Morgenstern’s website: https://erinmorgenstern.com/ Why this book is not YA: https://erinmorgenstern.com/2011/04/circusy-things/ Reddit Thread:https://www.reddit.com/r/bookclub/comments/s415i/discussion_the_night_circus_by_erin_morgenstern/ Hyundai Super Bowl Commercial “Smaht Pahk”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBmW sYc The Martian episode from season 1: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/323292/ 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.