Book Besties

Book Besties
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What do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. We are April and Molly, The Book Besties. We talk about everything we love and hate about book, life, and sometimes ramble, please join us.

  1. 4D AGO

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 4: Slewfoot

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 4: Slewfoot This week the Besties are joined by the one and only Francesca Zappia as we talk about the dark and twisty Slewfoot. Join the Besties and Chessie as they talk about this witchy historical horror, April makes it clear Molly forced her to read this, and somehow everyone has a desk sword but Molly. Things talked about in this episode: Bunny Shifter Books : https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/bunny-shifterThe Lost City of Roanoke: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/discover/resource-hub/trend-tradition-magazine/trend-tradition-spring-2025/lost-colony/All things Chessie: https://www.francescazappia.com/Slewfoot artwork: https://www.bromart.com/novelsMeet 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com

    1h 24m

  2. FEB 17

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 3: Beartown

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 3: Beartown This week tackle Fredrik Backman for the first time with his book Beartown. Join them as they talk about herd mentality, loyalty, and the worst parts of humanity. Trigger Warning for this episode: rape on page, bullying, violence, gun violence, child abuse, alcohol abuse, body dysmorphia. Things talked about in this episode: Madison on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmadisonreadingnow The Lottery: https://bit.ly/4ayOKDU Steubenville Rape Case: https://bit.ly/3OjTciyOpenly gay NFL Player: https://bit.ly/4aOdFot This episode was filmed prior to the death of James Van Der Beek. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 30m

  3. FEB 10

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 2: Atmosphere

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 2: Atmosphere Did someone say historic sapphic space fiction? This week the Besties talk about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Listen as they talk about 100 tampons, women in military service, and finding unexpected love. Will this viral historical fiction hit the mark for the Besties? Things talked about in this episode: NASA never lost anyone in space: https://www.nasa.gov/history/ Medical emergency in space: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c205r8n0276o 100 Tampons: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1102635355 Hidden Figures (Book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25953369-hidden-figures Hidden Figures (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Paris Geller CSPAN : https://youtu.be/821hMXdxfpo?si=PDGLH_gV_iyhvR9Y Astronauts that have never been to space: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/they-also-serve-why-astronauts-who-never-fly-arent-disappointed/ Addison Armstrong : https://www.instagram.com/addison.armstrong.author/?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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 15m

  4. FEB 3

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 1: Truth or Beard

    Book Besties Season 10 Episode 1: Truth or Beard Welcome back, Besties! Season 10 kicks off with the indie romance novel Truth or Beard by Penny Reid. Join us as we talk about small town romance cliches, dubious consent, and when character connections make absolutely zero sense. Things talked about in this episode: Season 2, Episode 11: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/427914/ Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille: https://bit.ly/4c0p5GD Madison on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmadisonreadingnow StoryGraph Challenge: https://bit.ly/45HxECx 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 10m

  5. 12/23/2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ Authors

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ Authors This week we are joined by the authors of The Crimson Throne Sarah Raasch & Beth Revis. Join us as we talk about research when it comes to historical fiction, using historical fiction in fantasy writing, and don’t forget this book is YA. Things talked about in this episode: Beth Revis: https://www.sararaaschbooks.com/Sara Raasch: https://www.sararaaschbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 13m

  6. 12/16/2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark Window

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark Window This week, Nurse Katie takes the lead with Bestie April to talk about One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Join them as they talk about their love of romantasy, when audiobook works and when it really doesn’t, and the perfect comfort of a duology. Things talked about in this episode: Abby Jimenez’s audiobook narrated referenced is Zachary Webber: https://www.zachary-webber.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 14m

  7. 12/09/2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch Queen

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch Queen This week, Bestie April is joined by author Alexandria Arden to talk about the first book in her series The Witch Queen. Join them as they talk about Tiktok drama, what we love about romantasy, and why inclusion in spicy books brings us joy. Things talked about in this episode: IMLS Refunded: https://bit.ly/4iJ9w7x Alexandria Arden: https://www.instagram.com/alexandriaardenauthor/https://www.instagram.com/alleycatsandbooks/ https://www.alexandriaarden.com/ Romantasy Readers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Romantasyreaders 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 42m

  8. 11/25/2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen River

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen River This week, the Besties are going back in time with the winter-themed historical fiction, The Frozen River. Join the Besties as they talk about feminism in post-revolutionary America, practicing medicine in a small town, and women’s roles in the past. Things talked about in this episode: All things Martha Ballard: https://historichallowell.mainememory.net/page/1495/display.htmlhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/181591/a-midwifes-tale-by-laurel-thatcher-ulrich/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/midwife-gallery-diary/ Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

    1h 3m
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What do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. We are April and Molly, The Book Besties. We talk about everything we love and hate about book, life, and sometimes ramble, please join us.

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  • Creator
    Book Besties
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © BookBestiesPod
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