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Join Marisa and Kayla as they sit down with a glass of wine and discuss their favorite books. Feel free to send questions and discussion topics to @booktalkspodcast on Instagram!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 97: April Reading Wrap-Up + May TBR | 1-Star Books, Book Club Drama

    In this episode, we’re sharing our April reading wrap-up and everything on our May TBR! We discuss all the books we read this month, including How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates, Unsteady, Unloved, Unbound, The Art of Catching Feels, Never Been Shipped, Promise Me Sunshine, Golden Son, In Every Possible Way, The Night We Met, Project Hail Mary, and Love Letter to a Serial Killer. From five-star favorites to books that completely missed the mark, this month had a little bit of everything—including a controversial one-star read from an entire book club. We also dive into trends in romance and thriller genres, audiobook vs physical reading, and our ever-growing TBR lists. If you love honest book reviews, reading wrap-ups, and discussions on romance, fantasy, and thrillers, this episode is for you. Make sure to follow along for more episodes!

    48 min

  2. 30 APR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 96: The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez | Book Club Review & Discussion

    In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, we’re discussing our April Book of the Month: The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez. This romance completely took over our lives—and we’re breaking down everything from the emotional love triangle to the character dynamics, messy relationships, and whether this story actually works. We dive into: The Mike vs. Chris debateWhether the relationship crosses into emotional cheatingWhy this book is so addictiveOur favorite (and least favorite) momentsHow it compares to other Abby Jimenez books⚠️ Full spoilers included We also announce our next Book of the Month—so be sure to join our Fable book club and read along with us! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @BookTalksPodcast

    40 min

  3. 25 APR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 95: BookCon 2026 Recap | Our Honest Thoughts + The Chaos & Drama

    Welcome back to Booktalks Podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing our full honest recap of BookCon 2026 — from buying tickets and planning the weekend to attending both Saturday and Sunday of the event. There’s been a LOT of conversation surrounding BookCon this year, and we wanted to give our balanced, real experience after seeing it all firsthand. We break down the highs, the lows, the organization, the crowds, the panels, and the biggest moments that had the book community talking. We also discuss the controversy surrounding author placement, including our thoughts on major authors being placed in basement areas rather than the main stage, and whether BookCon delivered the experience readers were hoping for. If you’ve been wondering: Was BookCon 2026 worth attending? What was the actual experience like? Was the drama online accurate? Would we go back? …this episode covers everything. Whether you attended BookCon, skipped it, or are planning future book conventions, we hope this honest recap helps you decide what these events are really like behind the scenes. Did you attend BookCon 2026? Let us know your experience in the comments. Chapters 00:00 BookCon 2026 Overview and Ticketing Challenges 02:55 Expectations vs. Reality: The BookCon Experience 05:31 Reservation System and Communication Issues 08:26 Day One Highlights: Panels and Author Interactions 11:25 Crowd Management and Vendor Experiences 14:08 Food Options and Attendee Needs 17:28 Reflections and Suggestions for Improvement 26:43 The Overwhelming Experience at BookCon 35:02 The Need for Diversity in Panels 47:01 Reflections on BookCon's Structure and Future 50:34 Concluding Thoughts and Suggestions for Improvement Subscribe for weekly BookTube content, podcast episodes, reading vlogs, book reviews, and honest discussions about the book community. #BookCon #BookCon2026 #BookTube #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #BookCommunity #BookishPodcast #BookConvention #BookEvent #BooksBooksBooks

    52 min

  4. 11 APR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 94: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (FULL SPOILER REVIEW)

    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir completely blew us away. In this episode of Booktalks Podcast, we dive into our full spoiler review, why we LOVED this sci-fi masterpiece, and how it somehow still has 1 star reviews?! We talk all things Rocky (our favorite character), the emotional moments we didn’t expect, and our personal reading experiences with this unforgettable story. If you’re a fan of Project Hail Mary, The Martian, or character-driven sci-fi, this episode is for you! Let us know in the comments: Did you love Project Hail Mary as much as we did? And WHAT are those 1-star reviews about?! Booktalks Podcast Book Club - join us on Fable! We read a new book every month, so join us and read along! Currently we're reading The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Initial thoughts 08:40 Rocky appreciation segment 18:20 Breaking down 1-star reviews 30:10 Final ratings & wrap-up #ProjectHailMary #AndyWeir #BookPodcast #BookTube #SciFiBooks #RockyDeservesBetter

    41 min

  5. 5 APR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 93: March Reading Wrap Up | 18 Books, 5-Star Reads & Our Honest Reviews

    In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, we’re diving into our March Reading Wrap Up—where we somehow read 18 books between us. We’re breaking down our favorite reads, biggest disappointments, and the books we can’t stop thinking about. From thrillers to romance (and a few chaotic reads in between), this month had everything. We also talk about reading habits, book-to-screen adaptations, and how we’re planning our April TBR. If you love honest book reviews and unfiltered reader opinions, this episode is for you.

    53 min

  6. 14 MAR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 92: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Book Club Discussion (FULL SPOILER REVIEW)

    In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, Kayla and Marisa celebrate reaching 100 subscribers and discuss their February Book Club pick: Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Red Rising. They break down Darrow’s journey from a Red miner on Mars to infiltrating the elite Gold society, discuss the brutal trials at the Institute, and share thoughts on memorable characters like Sevro, Mustang, and Cassius. The discussion covers: • The Red Rising world and color hierarchy • Darrow’s transformation and mission • The Institute trials and strategy • Favorite characters and heartbreaking moments • The Jackal twist and ending reveal • Predictions for the rest of the series The episode also includes their final ratings and the reveal of the next book club pick.

    50 min

  7. 6 MAR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 91: Sarah J Maas Interview BREAKDOWN + ACOTAR 6 Release Date

    Sarah J Maas gave a rare interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast on March 4, 2026. Kayla and I break down EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW plus give our thoughts and insights into the fan theories she confirmed and denied. We discuss Nesta's journey (a highly controversial topic), the debate around Feyre's pregnancy, and the breaking news about the ACOTAR 6 and 7 release dates.   If you love Sarah J Maas, ACOTAR, TOG, and Crescent City, this video is for you.

    34 min

  8. 1 MAR

    Booktalks Podcast Episode 90: February Reading Wrap Up: TOG Rankings, Wuthering Heights Review

    SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Wuthering Heights. In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, Kayla and Marisa share their February Reading Wrap Up and March TBR while surviving busy season as tax accountants. We discuss DNF’ing Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, reviewing Wuthering Heights (and debating whether it’s even a romance), finishing our Throne of Glass reread, starting Red Rising, and announcing our March Book Club pick: How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates. We also rank the entire Throne of Glass series, play rapid-fire character questions, and talk about fantasy vs romance reading slumps. If you love Sarah J. Maas, fantasy books, romance novels, controversial classic takes, and monthly reading wrap ups — this episode is for you.

    52 min
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Join Marisa and Kayla as they sit down with a glass of wine and discuss their favorite books. Feel free to send questions and discussion topics to @booktalkspodcast on Instagram!

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  • Creator
    @booktalkspodcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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