Book Besties

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 6- It Ends With UsThis week, on a shorter than planned episode, the Besties attempt to tackle It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover. Join them as they talk about the dark and light of this book, talk about crying in the shower, and cliché character names.This book covers domestic violence, rape and homelessness so we are putting up a heavy TRIGGER WARNING. We understand that this might be a touchy episode for listeners, so it is okay to skip this episode.If you or you know of someone who needs help:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1(800)799-7233https://www.thehotline.org/ has an emergency out red x that helps you quickly leave the websiteThings talked about in this episode:Movie: https://the-bibliofile.com/it-ends-with-us-movie-release-cast-trailer-film/#:~:text=It%20Ends%20With%20Us%20Movie%20Development%20Timeline&text=December%2012%2C%202020%20Justin%20Baldoni,the%20screenplay%20is%20being%20written.Colleen Hoover website: https://www.colleenhoover.com/portfolio/it-ends-with-us/Bonus Chapter Love Hypothosis: https://alihazelwood.com/books/the-love-hypothesis/bonus/ Charities: https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-domestic-violence/ 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 5- Turtles All the Way DownThis week on Book Besties Molly and April continue to manifest John Green every season until he comes on. Join them as they discuss mental health issues, discuss the complexity of high school friendships, and find hope in Aza’s story. This episode includes trigger warnings for self harm and anxious thoughts. Things talked about in this episode:VlogBrothers video where John Green interviews Isabela Merced: https://youtu.be/fEXi6HPlbFU Tuatara: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/reptiles-and-frogs/tuatara/ Interview with John Green from Reader’s Notes in book is not available online. It can be found in the paperback edition of the book. Banana Splits: https://www.bananasplitsresourcecenter.org/ Book that inspired John Green is I Contain Multitudes by Ed Young: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213168-i-contain-multitudes?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=C9X1Z3PnqZ&rank=1 Turtles All the Way Down Expression: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtles_all_the_way_down#:~:text=%22Turtles%20all%20the%20way%20down,flat%20Earth%20on%20its%20back. 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 4- The House in the Cerulean SeaThis week on Book Besties Molly and April gush about how good, The House in the Cerulean Sea is by TJ Klune. Listen in as they talk about how much they love this book to the point they forget how to pod, magical beings and their place in this world, and hidden meanings in text.Things talked about in this episode:Character Breakdown: http://www.startsateight.com/house-in-the-cerulean-sea-character-mapping/Dead People music playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JVAbD8XhGGNFVHfy6QC5P?si=a202a2474db24cdfhttps://sweetlittlevampire.tumblr.com/post/660780405510832128/dont-you-wish-you-were-here-a-house-in-theHow to say Gazebo: https://youtu.be/KkllBVZgKB4Correction from last week: Author of Night circus is Erin Morgenstern.Alexa is coming in September, not August.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 3- It Happened One SummerThis week on Book Besties we talk about It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. Join us as we talk about awkwardly written dialogue, reading porn poolside, and attempt to find substance in a book full of smut. This episode is laugh-out-loud funny and full of lots of spicy talk. Things talked about in this episode:The Real Story of Paris Hilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOg0TY1jG3wCorrection: April’s Good Reads rating was a 3.5/5.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 2- The Matchmaker’s ListThis week on Book Besties we talk about The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli. Join them as they listen to Molly struggle to get through the synopsis, April is disappointed with the lack of spice, and the besties talk about the difference between bad writing and bad storytelling. Things talked about in this episode:“The Peppiest Kids” Lyrics (shoutout to Hidden Hollow Camp in Ohio: The peppiest kids I ever saw, they never come a pokin’. If I would to tell you the pep they have, you’d think I was a jokin’. It’s not the pep in the pepper pot or the pep in the popcorn pooper. It’s not the pep in the mustard jar or the pep in the vinegar stopper. It’s good ole fashioned “P-E-P”. The pep you can’t knock down. Hidden Hollow, Hidden Hollow. The peppiest kids around.The Imitation Game was based on the biography Alan Turning: The Enigma: https://time.com/3609585/the-true-story-of-the-imitation-game/ Henna Tattoo: https://thehennarealm.com/blog/4-henna-aftercare-tips#:~:text=The%20minimum%20amount%20of%20time,can%20sleep%20the%20hours%20away..Grandfather in Indian Nana: https://www.rd.com/list/grandma-grandpa-different-languages/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIn%20our%20Indian%20culture%2C%20',two%20kids%20of%20her%20own.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 1- Beach ReadFor the season 3 premiere, the Besties discuss Beach Read by Emily Henry as part of their summer poolside reads series. Join them as they talk about literary foreplay, the definition of women’s fiction, and the beauty of the slow burn. Things talked about in this episode:Correction: Gus was too years older than January, but they were in the same year in college. Gus dropped out of high school and started college later. Molly claims this means we were both right. April disagrees. They’ve agreed to remain friends.The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break: https://friends.fandom.com/wiki/The_One_Where_Ross_And_Rachel_Take_A_BreakWhat Do We Mean When We Say Women’s Fiction: https://lithub.com/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-womens-fiction/ Maggie’s Blue Punch: Vodka, Coconut rum, blue curacao, tequila, pineapple juice and a splash of regular rumMolly Blue Punch: ¼ cup of: Blue Curacao, regular rum. ½ Cup: Vodka, Coconut rum, Tequila. 46oz Pineapple Juice and 1 liter sprite. Upcoming guests: Alexa (@cozyblanketreads), Kendra Thomas (@kendrathomasauthor), Maddy (@bookislybouv), and Francesca Zappia (@chessiezappia).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.

In this special Season 2 Bonus Episode, our editor Thom reviews the highlights of season 2 and offers a peek at season 3.

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 24- The GuncleOn the final episode of season 2 the Besties cover The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Join them as they talk about their favorite Guncle Rules, how we all grieve and is a love story always necessary in a book.Things talked about in this episode:Author and Audiobook narrator: https://www.stevenrowley.com/Guncle Movie: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-guncle-movie-lionsgate-1234962095/The Guncle setting and inspiration: https://www.palmspringslife.com/steven-rowley-books/ Petition: https://www.change.org/p/federal-drug-administration-end-the-discriminatory-deferral-policy-allow-gay-men-to-donate-bloodFrancesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/Shout out to Forest Hill College Library. Find them at @fhclibrary on Instagram.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 2, Episode 23- Boyfriend MaterialThis week our Book Besties are reunited after Molly’s hiatus. Join them as they discuss Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. Join them as they gush about this book and its hilarious jokes, send Dick Pics to Nurse Katie and only ring the bell twice.Things talked about in this episode:Katie Trevor project: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3193520990893287/10222315410413940/Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Boyfriend Material Narrator Joe Jameson: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/articles/narrator-joe-jameson-on-boyfriend-material/Study of Bugs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EntomologyDax Shepard IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1009277/BDSM community on Fifty Shades: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2015/02/consent-isnt-enough-in-fifty-shades-of-grey/385267/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 2, Episode 22- One Last StopOn today’s episode April is joined by Nurse Katie while Molly is out sick. The Besties discuss One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston to kick off Pride Month and our two month summer read series. Join us as we talk about sex on a subway, bad plot twists, and lots of LGBTQ history. Special thanks to our Honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie for filling in this week for Molly.Things talked about in this episode:Correction: Stonewall was in NYC, not San Francisco. You can find out more about the Stonewall Riots here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots#:~:text=The%20Stonewall%20riots%20(also%20known,in%20the%20Greenwich%20Village%20neighborhood Link to donate to Katie’s bike fundraiser for the Trevor Project: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3193520990893287/?fundraiser_source=external_url Casey McQuiston’s new book is I Kissed Shara Wheeler: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58756420-i-kissed-shara-wheeler Columbus Pride 2022: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/pride/ Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Q Line in NYC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_(New_York_City_Subway_service) Subversive Cross Stitch: https://www.amazon.com/Subversive-Cross-Stitch-Clever-Designs/dp/1576877558 UpStairs Lounge Arson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UpStairs_Lounge_arson_attack#:~:text=The%20UpStairs%20Lounge%20arson%20attack,Louisiana%2C%20in%20the%20United%20States.NYC Blackout 1977: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_blackout_of_1977 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 2, Episode 21- Circe and Black and PinkOn today’s episode the Besties give a quick take on Circe by Madeline Miller and hear a reading of a Molly Biggs original short story “Black and Pink”. This episode is weird because Molly has COVID, and we picked a weird book for the pod. There was a lot of pivoting this episode, but we hope you like it anyway. Things talked about in this episode:Correction: Circe was on the island Aeaea, Sappho: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SapphoMeet 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 2, Episode 20- Opposite of AlwaysOn today’s episode, the Besties talk about Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds. Join us as we talk about expectations from book cover design, unnecessary cliches, and meet-cutes gone wrong. This episode goes off the rails, as all the best Book Besties episodes do. Things talked about in this episode:Sickle Cell info: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Medicine/sickle/patient/ All Our Wrong Todays: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27405006-all-our-wrong-todays Enterprise is the ship from Star Trek. 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 2, Episode 19- Nine Perfect StrangersOn today’s episode the Besties talk about Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. Join us as the Besties discuss why they didn’t actually like this trending book. From an unrealistic ending to “pussy power”, this episode is a deep loathing of a book we had high expectations for.Things talked about in this episode:California Microdosing: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/pyschedelic-mushrooms-microdosing-medical-treatment-1235076616/ Nine Perfect Strangers Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760932/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Australia’s Emu War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_WarDrinking with Kangaroos: https://ab.co/3NhlBQI 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 2, Episode 18- The Royal WeOn today’s episode the Besties talk about The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. Join us as we discuss British tabloids, the Royal Family, amazing cliffhangers, and April finally gives a book five stars. Things talked about in this episode:Interview with Authors: https://pagesix.com/2020/07/07/fug-girls-jessica-morgan-and-heather-cocks-have-royal-esp/People Magazine’s Dream Casting: https://people.com/royals/the-royal-we-movie-dream-cast/ Adam Henry Instagram (April’s pick for Gaz): instagram.com/thisbe_adamhenry/?hl=en 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.

On today’s episode the Besties talk about Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. Join us as we discuss wishing we could change endings of books with each read, the besties get real talking about death with dignity, comment on the rotation of British actors, and talk about the movie adaptation.Things talked about in this episode:April’s Goodreads Account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34980639-april RAINN Sexual Assault Statistics: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/criminal-justice-systemPhysician-Assisted Suicide Fast Facts: https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/us/physician-assisted-suicide-fast-facts/index.html Me Before You Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2674426/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 The Leading Lady Part Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpDHNbjGivo 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 2, Episode 16- Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxyOn today’s episode the Besties are joined by our editor (and April’s husband) Thomas Watkins as we talk about Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Join them as Molly and Thomas embarrass April, we laugh the entire episode, and Molly tries to kill off Thom and April. This episode is great for fans of Adams and fans of Book Besties alike. Things talked about in this episode:Douglas Adams answered “Why 42?” on a fan forum: https://groups.google.com/g/alt.fan.douglas-adams/c/595nPukE-Jo/m/koaAJ3tPBtEJ Beeblebears are stuffed teddy bears in the shape of Zephodbeeblebrox by the zz9 plural z Alpha organization. They also have teeshirts and stuff. The bears are 30 pounds, cause this whole thing is british AF: https://zz9.org/zz9-shop-bears/ Because interplanetary towel day is totally a thing here is a link. There is nothing there but a half hearted plea, asking you to remember your towel: http://towelday.org Douglas Adams’ Dr. Who episodes: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Douglas_Adams Albatrosses are seabirds (April wins): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlbatrossKoi are freshwater fish (Thomas wins): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koi Whose team are you on? Comment below.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 2, Episode 15- Jurassic ParkOn today’s episode the Besties talk about Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Join them as they talk about the difference between book and film, Molly struggles with basic English, and April finally likes a book Molly picked.Things talked about in this episode:Dolly the Sheep: https://dolly.roslin.ed.ac.uk/facts/the-life-of-dolly/index.htmlCheetah artificial insemination: https://phys.org/news/2020-02-world-vitro-cheetah-cubs-born.htmlMichael Crichton: https://www.michaelcrichton.com/Bone reconstruction April talked about: https://www.boredpanda.com/skull-how-aliens-would-reconstruct-animal-meme/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic&fbclid=IwAR2sn6Y2Rr5AU1JU8vOfoN_QqfBG-eBPok7bWmWu6N7JmDoTvY1J56kYY3UDinosaurs may have feathers: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs-among-us/feathers#:~:text=Some%20scientists%20think%20all%20dinosaurs,to%20be%20preserved%20in%20fossils. Jurassic Park IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/April Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34980639-april 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 2, Episode 14- Good OmensIn today’s episode of Book Besties, we talk about Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The Besties discuss their favorite Doctor Who, A LOT about Michael Sheen and David Tennant, and a little bit about Good Omens. Things talked about in this episode: Full cast audiobook production: https://www.audible.com/pd/Good-Omens-Audiobook/0062896954Regular audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Good-Omens-Audiobook/B0036KV7Y4*CORRECTION: Neil Gaiman doesn’t voice God in the original audiobook.Neil Gaiman IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/Why all the Queen: https://literature.stackexchange.com/questions/3718/whats-the-joke-with-best-of-queen-in-good-omensCharacters in Good Omens: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/good-omens/charactersArticle talked about: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/good-omens-neil-gaiman-reveals-what-he-and-terry-pratchett-shared-20190603-p51u1y.htmlStaged: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12369754/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 2, Episode 13- The Fault in Our Stars with Special Guest Nurse KatieOn today’s episode, the besties talk about The Fault in our Stars by John Green. We are joined by a special guest, our friend Nurse Katie. Join us as we discuss good work-life balance, kids with cancer, books with unclear endings, book boyfriends, and debate how appropriate it is to kiss in the Anne Frank House.Things talked about in this episode:Awesome Socks Club: https://awesomesocks.club/Foundation to Decrease World Suck: https://www.projectforawesome.com/Esther Earl: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2014/03/05/esther-earl-starJohn Green remembers Esther: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj96HM9kDTQJohn Green reflects on TFIOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XywnjKNyQAAerogramme Writers’ Studio: https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2018/10/09/how-to-apply-for-the-amsterdam-writers-residency/The Fault in Our Stars movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582846/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Grey’s Scene: https://youtu.be/LNVKsqcDdtAPET scan: positron emission tomography scanNurse Katie bio: Katie Alexander graduated from North Central State College with an associate degree in Nursing in 2003. She began working as staff nursing the surgical/trauma ICU. She returned to complete her Bachelor of Nursing at The Ohio State University in 2012. After realizing she wanted a higher level of knowledge and more impact on the care delivery of patients, she completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Mount Carmel College of Nursing with a specialization in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2014.Katie is a Board-certified nurse practitioner with active memberships in The Oncology Society of Nurses, The American Cannabis Nurses Association and The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is passionate about advocating for the healthcare and cancer needs of the LGBTQAI population. She currently practices with a team of 11 medical oncologists, 1 gynecology oncologist and 3 other APRN’s at the Mark Zangmeister Cancer Center inColumbus, Ohio.In her spare time, Katie enjoys baking, gardening, reading and spending time with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and 9 chickens. Her ultimate retirement goal is to own a donut truck.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 2, Episode 12- Revisit Twilight by Stephenie MeyerIn this episode the Book Besties were supposed to be discussing their one star review of the Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Alas, that book is the curse that keeps giving and the entire episode was lost when our normal recording platform was down and our alternate platform failed to record the episode. Since that book was dreadful, we made the decision to not re-record, and are today giving you a revisit of a fan favorite episode from season 1, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, with a new intro by April where you can hear a short review of The Lost Apothecary. Join us as April and Molly, talk about everything from sparkly vampires to the movie adaptation. Things talked about in this episode:TikTok: @RadNasty for hilarious Twilight content.The Try Guys Video: https://youtu.be/wNusKQL6zdoRobert Pattinson Movie about the twin towers was called Remember Me IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403981/?ref=extshr_lnkMeet 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 2, Episode 11- The Hunger Games SeriesOn today’s episode the besties talk about April’s favorite series, the Hunger Game by Suzanne Collins. Join us as we discuss dystopian world building, favorite characters in each book, and have a book fight to rival all book fights. This is an episode for all the Hunger Game Fans out there. This episode explores all three books in the Hunger Games series and the movies based on them. Things talked about in this episode:Hunger Games fandom maps and other things: https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Panem Madniss Ship: https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Madniss#:~:text=Advertisement-,Canon,implying%20that%20Katniss%20respected%20her. Suzanne Collins interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/18/books/suzanne-collins-talks-about-the-hunger-games-the-books-and-the-movies.html Catching Fire Costumer: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/11/hunger-games-fashion-trish-summerville Hunger Games movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Catching Fire movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951264/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Mockingjay Part 1: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951265/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 Mockingjay Part 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951266/?ref_=vp_vi_tt Original audiobook narrator: https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Carolyn_McCormick#:~:text=Carolyn%20McCormick%20is%20an%20American,the%20The%20Hunger%20Games%20trilogy. Tatiana Maslany audiobooks: https://ew.com/books/2018/09/20/tatiana-maslany-hunger-games-audiobook/#:~:text=That's%20right%3A%20The%20Emmy%2Dwinning,at%20EW%20back%20in%20April. 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 2, Episode 10- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoOn today’s episode, the besties talk about the very popular book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join them as they circle back to Grey’s Anatomy, Molly tries to explain red dawn and they have an honest conversation about this historical fiction.Things talked about in this episode:Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2012/report-marilyn-monroe-was-bisexual-seduced-elizabeth-taylor-0726/Red Dawn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087985/Evelyn Hugo Movie: https://twitter.com/filmupdates/status/1400004961090613250?lang=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 2, Episode 9- Katzenjammer with Special Guest Francesca ZappiaOn today’s special edition of Book Besties, we are joined by author of Eliza and Her Monsters and forthcoming Katzenjammer Francesca Zappia. Join us Chessie gives us a synopsis of her new book, we revisit a Bestie’s favorite Eliza and Her Monsters, and Chessie and Molly bond over all things writing. This episode is truly one for the fans of Francesca Zappia and all the worlds she’s created. Things talked about in this episode:For more information about Francesca Zappia and to preorder her newest book follow her on social media, or visit https://www.francescazappia.com/ “The Yellow Wall-Paper” by Charlotte Parkins Stetson: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/theliteratureofprescription/exhibitionAssets/digitalDocs/The-Yellow-Wall-Paper.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1GEVl_EdKUPpXp55QgkoqzZODJk2dxGdlv_aQGjIsC6S2_4-wGWMLBxiA NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/ For the Book Besties full discussion of Eliza and Her Monsters listen to Season 1, Episode 25 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPiUeamRgek Scheduling mix-up: Next week (March 15th) the Besties will cover The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and March 22nd will be the Hunger Games series. Sorry for the confusion.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 2, Episode 8- Invisible Life of Addie LaRueOn today’s episode, the besties talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. Laughing at inside jokes, talking about time travel, and more on today’s episode.Please note that this was filmed before the violence and terror that is going on in Ukraine, no offense was meant. April and Molly wish for peace and safety for all of Ukraine.Things talked about in this episode:- Saint Joseph: https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/home-selling/st-joseph-selling-house?fbclid=IwAR1cEdyQG7RN__kNUksYFwD1EuDPNSCcuU3wlSaGzNnoVB1WpjB0jhDKytI- Check stories for Alien book cover- Kanya West, Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson drama: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-pete-davidson-kanye-west-relationship-timeline- Addie LaRue Movie: https://variety.com/2021/film/news/augustine-frizzell-invisible-life-of-addie-larue-movie-1235113462/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 2, Episode 7- Eleanor & ParkOn today’s episode, the besties talk about Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell to wrap up their month of romantic reads. Join us as we discuss a romance wrapped in trauma, speculate what happens to the characters after the book ends, and even revisit our own first loves. This episode is full of tears, really quote book quotes, and surprisingly no bells. Things talked about in this episode:Publication date for E&P- 2012; publication date for Fangirl 2013National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233Meet 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 2, Episode 6- The Love HypothesisOn today’s episode, the besties talk about the hugely popular book, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. The besties talk about spicy scenes in books, cliché’s they love and hate, dream casting, and more. Things talked about in this episode:LGBTQ+ breakdown: · https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/style/lgbtq-gender-language.html· https://ok2bme.ca/resources/kids-teens/what-does-lgbtq-mean/· https://www.verywellmind.com/what-does-lgbtq-mean-5069804Fast and Furious movies: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/fast-furious-movies-in-order/Thom’s favorite: First film, “It's just all downhill from there.”Hank Green video on Copyright: TikTok took it down 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 2, Episode 5- The Kiss QuotientOn today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties discuss their second romantic book of the month: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Join us as we talk about authentic representation in romance novels, spicy sex scenes, and cliches found in romance novels. This episode is the second of four romantic books we will discuss in February. Things talked about in this episode:Helen Hoang discussing her Autisim diagnosis: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/07/30/173838620/author-helen-hoang-talks-sex-autism-and-freedom Potential movie: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-kiss-quotient-savion-einstein-adapting-helen-hoang-novel-kristin-burr-1234730740/ Asperger’s Syndrome: https://www.autism-society.org/what-is/aspergers-syndrome/ Law about prostitutions vs escorting: https://www.cwsdefense.com/blog/2020/january/escorting-vs-prostitution-what-s-the-difference-/#:~:text=Prostitution%2C%20described%20as%20exchanging%20sexual,someone's%20time%2C%20is%20not%20illegal. 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 2, Episode 4- The Wedding DateOn today’s episode of Book Besties, the besties dive into February romance reads with Jasmine Guillory’s first novel The Wedding Date. Molly and April discuss favorite snacks, long-distance relationships, and what they love and hate about romance novels. This episode is the first of four romantic books we will discuss in February. Things talked about in this episode:Reese Book Club pick: https://www.amazon.com/Proposal-feel-good-romance-make-smile-ebook/dp/B0786QP4HGhttps://www.jasmineguillory.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 2, Episode 3- They Both Die at the EndIn episode 3, the Besties talk about They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Join us as we discuss a love story in one day, books that make you cry, and whether we would want to know the time of our death. This book and episode will destroy you. The Besties also make a super exciting announcement about an upcoming episode. Things talked about in this episode:A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25480342-a-monster-calls?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=my7SxyCKyJ&rank=1 The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28763485-the-sun-is-also-a-star?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SqI5nwJYZ3&rank=1 Move April mentions- Terms of Endearment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086425/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 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 2, Episode 2- Starship TroopersIn episode 2 the Besties have another fun crossover episode for you with Isaac from the Master of None Podcast. This week is Isaac’s pick, Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein, a favorite ofIsaac’s. See what Molly and April think as they dive into the future where space bugs are the enemy, and you need to serve to vote. Things talked about in this episode:Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 on January 11 & 18): https://www.masterofnonepodcast.com/listennow Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120201/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do youdo when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out withApril and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 1- Ready Player OneWelcome back, Besties. In the first episode of season 2, we welcome our special guest Isaac Gordan, Master of None podcast, for part one of a two-episode crossover. In this episode, we discuss Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Listen as we discuss what defines a book as YA, if tech companies can be altruistic in today’s world, and our experience with 80s pop culture as older millennials. Things talked about in this episode:Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 on January 11 & 18): https://www.masterofnonepodcast.com/listennow What defines YA: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2012/04/what-does-young-adult-mean/329105/ What defines NA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_adult_fiction Movie IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 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 1: BONUS EPISODE This bonus episode is created by our editor extraordinaire, Thomas Watkins, just for you, our fans. Thank you for joining us for season 1 and see you January 11th where we kick off with special guest Isaac from Master of None Podcast.Season Two Starter Kit:Isaac at Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 on January 11 & 18): https://www.masterofnonepodcast.com/listennow Re-listen to your favorite episode from season 1 now: https://media.rss.com/bookbesties/feed.xmlMeet 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 1, Episode 26- City of GirlsOn today’s episode Molly and April discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s book City of Girls. The besties talk lovingly about their grandmothers, discuss their different viewpoints on sexuality and explain why this is their least favorite book of season 1. Things talked about in this episode:Master of None Podcast (our special guest Isaac Gordon for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 on January 11 & 18): https://www.masterofnonepodcast.com/listennow City of Girls Narrator: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/blog/pulling-back-the-curtain-of-city-of-girls-with-narrator-blair-brown-and-director-may-wuthrich/USS Franklin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Franklin_(CV-13)Officer from USS Franklin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_E._GehresApril wanted you all to know that her favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird, forever and always, despite the audio glitch in this episode.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 1, Episode 25- Eliza and Her MonstersToday the Book Besties talk about Eliza and Her Monsters by Francessca Zappia. Join us as we discuss the innocence of first love, cliche pitfalls of YA romances, and April tries to reign in Molly’s ADHD. Things talked about in this episode:Sarah Scribbles- https://sarahcandersen.com/ (Comic April mentioned)Master of None Podcast (our special guest in January for Season 2 episodes 1 & 2): https://www.masterofnonepodcast.com/listennow 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 1, Episode 24- Harry Potter Books 5-7Join the Book Besties today as they dive into the last three books in the Harry Potter series. Laugh along with them as April rants about plot holes and Molly rambles on about fan theories, they both fangirl over Neville Longbottom, head cannon, and fanfiction.Things talked about in this episode:Pottermore house quiz: https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/discover-your-hogwarts-house-on-wizarding-world Full cast list from movies: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Harry_Potter_cast_members Tiktoker McGonagall: https://www.tiktok.com/@chanwills0?lang=enTorture scene article: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/harry-potter-emma-watson-torture-scene-disturbing-crew.html/ Fred and Hermione: https://www.tiktok.com/@smythology/video/7035362484102024494?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7040870762970023429&is_from_webapp=v1&is_copy_url=0 Neville FanFic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4022742/1/Neville-Longbottom-and-Dumbledore-s-Army?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=tIlJGEd6FxHTPSRCtEJ2qantFSF7Xp3qeaRogDxsVjY-1639330939-0-gaNycGzNCOU Luna Lovegood & Snape: see our Instagram & Facebook stories on tuesday December 14th.Alan Rickman Clips: https://youtu.be/paZUct9OmAQ https://youtu.be/z9TJmFmuPu0 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 1, Episode 23- Harry Potter Books 1-4On today’s episode, Molly and April(reluctantly)travel to Hogwarts as they dive into this series. Ranting about Dumbledore, sharing their mutual love for Molly Weasley, Molly makes weird sounds, April yells a bit (and a bit more) and they talk about all things Harry Potter.Things talked about in this episode:Pottermore house quiz: https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/discover-your-hogwarts-house-on-wizarding-worldFull cast list from movies: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Harry_Potter_cast_membersTiktoker McGonagall : https://www.tiktok.com/@chanwills0?lang=enWinky the house elf: https://www.deviantart.com/vivalavida/art/Winky-the-House-Elf-37366917Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and becameBook Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start apodcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 1, Episode 22- Instructions for DancingIn today’s episode we discuss Nicola Yoon’s disappointing third book Instructions for Dancing. Join us as we talk about cliches of YA romance, debate affairs in books, and discuss the future visions troupe. Things talked about in this episode:Narrator for audiobook: Bahni Turprin https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878034/ 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 1, Episode 21- The MartianIn today’s episode, we blast into space with Andy Weir’s first novel The Martian. Join us as we talk about space pirates, NASA, a few side stories, and how we feel about the movie. Also not sponsored.Things talked about in this episode: Andy Weir website: https://www.andyweirauthor.com/Astronaut Application process: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/application-procedures-for-astronaut-candidate-program/ Mars Maps:https://www.google.com/mars/https://www.planetary.org/space-images/map-mars-major-featureshttps://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/where-is-the-rover/ Coitus in space:https://www.dw.com/en/lets-talk-about-sex-in-space/a-59202194https://www.theguardian.com/science/2000/feb/24/spaceexploration.internationalnews1Audible drama(not sponsored): https://www.space.com/wil-wheaton-narrates-the-martian-audiobook.htmlMovie IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkPBS Great American Read: https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/results/ 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 1, Episode 20- The Poet XIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly & April talk about the Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Join us as we talk about books in verse, body positivity, and the impact of religious and family trauma.Things talked about in this episode:Carnegie Medal Win- https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jun/18/carnegie-medal-first-writer-of-colour-elizabeth-acevedo-the-poet-xElizabeth Acevedo’s Instagram- @acevedowritesTim Gunn PBS essay: https://youtu.be/TiJX-AwzPkA 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 1, Episode 19- Yes PleaseIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly & April talk all things Amy Poehler and her book Yes Please. They talk about how weird it is to analyze a person’s life on paper, if they are Amy or Leslie, and all they love, hate, and in between about Yes Please.Things talked about in this episode:Netflix Movie Moxie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432466/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkUpright Citizen Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com/Sarah Palin rap: https://youtu.be/dQlgkq_EW64Amy Poehler’s Smart girls: https://amysmartgirls.comArticle about Amy Poehler and Anastasia Somoza : https://people.com/tv/amy-poehler-saturday-night-live-skit-on-cerebral-palsy-hurt-then-empowered Mike Schur new show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11058054/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Last chapter live audience. https://youtu.be/Ab6APNHcKh8 Closing of UCB: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upright_Citizens_BrigadeMeet 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 1, Episode 18- An Absolutely Remarkable ThingIn this episode of Book Besties, the Besties head back to the typical format of swapping hosts. This week April hosts, as we discuss An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Join us as we talk about rereading books to prep for sequels, the tragedy of the name April May, cliche pitfalls of first time authors, and creating an online persona.Things talked about in this episode:Storytime with Miss April- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqCYCLXvOZi0Ri6QZf2NJQA/featuredVlogbrothers Info (founded in 2007):https://store.dftba.com/ Audiobook Narrator Kristen Sieh: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/229074/kristen-sieh/ Correction- Hank Green is part of the full-cast audiobook for A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor. 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 1, Episode 17- The Bone GardenIn our fourth and final episode for Spooky Season, April and Molly cover The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen. Join them as they talk about changing timelines, icky medical stuff, and if reincarnation was really needed in this book. Things talked about in this episode:Tess Gerritsen Website: https://www.tessgerritsen.com/Audiobook Narrator: Susan DenakerChildbed fever article: https://dartmed.dartmouth.edu/winter09/html/most_unspeakable_terror.php April Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/craftylibrarian10 Music Halloween Pumpkin from Purple-planet.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 1, Episode 16- The Graveyard BookOur third episode for Spooky Season Molly & April cover The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Your book besties talk wibbly wobbly timey wimey things, the orphan trope, and have lots of feelings as they try to stay on track.Things talked about in this episode:Neil Gaiman IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/Full Cast production link (not sponsored): https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Graveyard-Book-Full-Cast-Production-Audiobook/B00LXHQO22Danse Macabre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danse_MacabreSong Molly wouldn’t shut up about: https://youtu.be/BVT78LkPKS8Link to about Movie Molly & April talked about: https://lrmonline.com/news/neil-gaimans-the-graveyard-book-was-shut-down-at-pixar/Banning of the graphic novel: https://bannedbooksweek.org/11-challenged-and-banned-comics/Music Halloween Pumpkin from Purple-planet.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 1, Episode 15- Mexican GothicIn the second episode of Spooky Season Molly and April talk about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Magic mushrooms, incest, what is modern horror, and weird-ass houses are just a few things Molly and April talk about this week. Please don’t forget to leave us a rating and review.Things talked about in this episode:Hulu show: https://ew.com/books/author-interviews/silvia-moreno-garcia-mexican-gothic-hulu/Correction: Will Trent series is by Karin SlaughterMusic Halloween Pumpkin from Purple-planet.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 1, Episode 14- FrankensteinIn the first episode of Spooky Season, April and Molly talk about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Listen as Molly and April talk about Hank Green on TikTok, have a conversation about sexuality and monsters, and decide what makes a book horror. Also, they are both overall just unsure about Frankenstein. Things talked about in this episode:YouTube crash course Frankenstein: Part 1: https://youtu.be/SyyrwoCec1kPart 2: https://youtu.be/hRDjmyEvmBIHank Green TikTok: https://youtu.be/hRDjmyEvmBIFilms inspired by Frankenstein: https://romantic-circles.org/editions/frankenstein/Pop/filmlistClassic Frankenstein clip: https://youtu.be/v5FtI472Q6IMusic is Halloween Pumpkin from: https://www.purple-planet.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 1, Episode 13- Thirteen Reasons WhyIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Join them as they talk about teenage hormones, mental health, and why we hate “boys will be boys”. This episode is part of our Banned Books series for the month of September 2021. Trigger warnings for this episode: suicide and sexual assault.Things talked about in this episode:No Thank You, Evil board game: http://www.nothankyouevil.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 1, Episode 12- All American BoysIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Join them as they talk about important books that make you uncomfortable, police brutality, and double standards. This episode is part of our Banned Books series for the month of September 2021.Things talked about in this episode:Jason Reynolds’ Books: https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/ New York Times article All American Boys: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/books/review/all-american-boys-by-jason-reynolds-and-brendan-kiely.html 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 1, Episode 11- DramaIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Join them as they talk about graphic novels, seeing two boys kissing, and the process of banning books and how you can fight against it. We invite you to help us fight the good fight against book banning.Things talked about in this episode:Graphic Novels April recommends:Maus by Art Spiegelman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15195.The_Complete_MausThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/991197.The_Complete_Persepolis?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=vXWUDwIdae&rank=2 Generations info link: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/?fbclid=IwAR1qHn6L9KYsojUz3VsVSauta3WIcJY4V3hZZvMp14dM7nryCRqQqipF7xg American Libraries Association’s Banned Books List 2021: https://bannedbooksweek.org/banned-books-week-2021-books-unite-us/ALA Bill of Rights: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill 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 1, Episode 10- Looking for Alaska In this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about Looking for Alaska by John Green. Join them as they talk about our Great Perhapses, escaping the labyrinth, and all things John Green. This episode contains a trigger of suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.Things talked about in this episode:VlogBrothers “I Am Not a Pornographer”: https://youtu.be/fHMPtYvZ8tMVlogBrothers “On the Banning of Looking for Alaska”: https://youtu.be/69rd-7vEF3sVlogBrothers “The Looking for Alaska Thing”: https://youtu.be/jVdyfnss-ys The conference John and Hank Green started is called VidCon. More info can be found here: https://www.vidcon.com/ IMDB for Looking for Alaska Hulu series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3829868/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 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 1, Episode 9- To Kill a MockingbirdIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly and April will be talking about April’s favorite book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Join them as they talk about banning books, systemic racism, and small-town prejudices. This episode has heart and depth, much like the novel discussed.Things talked about in this episode:Banned Books 2021https://bannedbooksweek.org/banned-books-week-2021-books-unite-us/IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056592/?ref=nvsrsrsg0Books Molly Mentioned:Consent: The New Rules of Sex Education: Every Teen's Guide to Healthy Sexual Relationships by: Jennifer Lang MDhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641522801/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health by: Robie H. Harrishttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536207217/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Meet 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.