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Hello Bes-tea! is a podcast centered around two friends having candid conversations on the couch. Reddit stories are shared along with personal experiences involving parenting, relationships, home organization, and life in general. Kick back and get cozy on the couch with us to think, laugh, or cry. It’s friend therapy, bes-tea style!

  1. 5d ago

    Hello Bestea Tea Time Book Club: 13 Reads Were Recommending + Our TBR Haul Picks | Ep. 123

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  Hello bestea! ☕ Welcome back to Tea Time, where we sip, spill, and stack our TBRs. In today’s video we're sharing 13 book recommendations—from twisty psychological thrillers and dark domestic suspense to sharp essays, sci‑fi, and mystery—plus what’s currently on our TBR and why these picks made the cut. Books mentioned (in order): One Little Mistake – Lucinda Berry The Dinner Party – Freida McFadden The Devil You Know – Freida McFadden One Little Mistake – Lucinda Berry This Is a Safe Space – Lucinda Berry I Feel Bad About My Neck – Nora Ephron Trapped – James Patterson Gone Before Goodbye – Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben Binti – Nnedi Okorafor The Couple at the Lake House – James Caine How It Ends – Rachel Howzell Hall Nobody Knows You’re Here – Bryn Greenwood The Three Lives of Cate Kay – Kate Fagan   What you’ll get in this video: Quick, spoiler‑free mini reviews and why each book is worth your time Pairings for fans of Freida McFadden, Lucinda Berry, and Harlan Coben A mix of domestic thrillers, psychological suspense, crime/mystery, memoir/essays, and Afrofuturist sci‑fi so there’s something for every mood   Perfect for: BookTok/BookTube fans, cozy reading vloggers, and anyone building their next TBR stack with page‑turning thrillers and smart, voice‑driven stories.   Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 – Hello bestea + tea time vibes 0:30 – The Devil You Know (Freida McFadden) – Dr. Jane McGill, exes, and medical drama 1:08– The Dinner Party (Freida McFadden) – interactive choose‑your‑poison thriller 1:54 – One Little Mistake (Lucinda Berry) – why this domestic thriller hits 2:00 – This Is a Safe Space (Lucinda Berry) – therapist, trust, and a dangerous secret 3:34 – I Feel Bad About My Neck (Nora Ephron) – essays on aging, womanhood, and wit 4:17 – Trapped (James Patterson) – high‑stakes hostage thriller 7:45 – Gone Before Goodbye (Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben) – surgeon, conspiracy, global stakes 9:18 – Binti (Nnedi Okorafor) – award‑winning Afrofuturist coming‑of‑age 11:34 – The Couple at the Lake House (James Caine) – lake weekend, paranoia, twists 13:10 – What we're reading next 13:19 – How It Ends (Rachel Howzell Hall) – post‑divorce suspense and survival 13:42 – Nobody Knows You’re Here (Bryn Greenwood) – captivity, moral compromise, escape 14:31– The Three Lives of Cate Kay (Kate Fagan) – hidden identity, memoir‑style reveal 15:27 – Your turn: drop your recs in the comments!   CTA If you love book recommendations, TBR videos, and cozy tea time reading chats, hit Subscribe and tap the bell so you never miss a new upload. Comment your current TBR or the next book you’re grabbing—let’s swap recs!   #BookRecommendations #TBR #BookTube #BookRecs #PsychologicalThriller #DomesticThriller #FreidaMcFadden #WhatToReadNext #ThrillerBooks #CozyReading

  2. Jul 31

    Book Recs for Your Next Obsession | Hello Bestea Tea Time: Mini Reviews | Ep. 122

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  ☕ Welcome to Hello Bestea Tea Time! In this video we're sharing our latest book recommendations with timestamps so you can jump to the books you care about most.   👇 Let’s chat: Which book are you adding to your TBR first? What’s one book you’re currently obsessed with? Any recs we need to read next? 📚   Books in this video: 1:36 – The Devil Wears Scrubs – Freida McFadden 2:43 – Mondays Not Coming – Tiffany D. Jackson 4:53 – Count My Lies – Sophie Stava 8:40 – The Wife Before – Shanora Williams 13:46 – Game of Nines – James Patterson & Max DiLallo   ✨ If you enjoyed this, tell us your favorite book in the comments and we might feature it in the next tea time! Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more bookish content. 🫖   📱 Follow Me for More Book Tea TikTok: @hellobesteas Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast Lemon8: @hellobestea Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast   #BookReview #ReadingList #BookLovers #CozyBookChat #BookishContent #YTBookCommunity#BookTube

  3. Jul 17

    Hello Bestea Book Club: Tea Time | What We Read, DNF’d & Our TBR | Dark Romance, Thrillers | Ep. 121

    In this episode of the Hello Bestea Podcast, we’re spilling all the bookish tea — from the books we couldn’t put down to the ones we had to DNF (and why). If you love honest book reviews, dark romance, thrillers, and aesthetic reads, this one’s for you. We dive into everything we’ve been reading lately, including psychological thrillers, dark academia vibes, and trending BookTok favorites. Plus, we break down Nancy Pearl’s famous rule for DNFing books — and whether we actually follow it. Books we discuss in this episode: The Perfect Son The Housemaid Is Watching Dark Matter Lake County On Sundays She Picks Flowers Mayhem and the Mortal God of Malice Hooked Becoming   We also share what’s currently on our TBR and what we’re excited (and nervous) to read next. If you’re looking for your next read — or wondering which books to skip — this episode has you covered. Subscribe for more book discussions, reading wrap-ups, and aesthetic literary content.   Let us know in the comments: what book have you recently DNF’d… and do you regret it?   #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingWrapUp #DNFBooks #TBRList #DarkRomanceBooks #ThrillerBooks #BooksToRead #NancyPearl ___________________________ 👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! 📺 ___________________________________________________ 🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts ________________________ --------------------------------------- 🤳🏾F0LloW Us oN: TikTok: @hellobesteas Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast Lemon8: @hellobestea Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast

  4. Jul 3

    Two Lives, One Escape, and a Crash That Changes Everything | The Last Flight | HBP Summary | Ep. 120

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  The Last Flight by Julie Clark is a dark thriller book summary about two women, one desperate escape, and the dangerous choice that changes everything. If you’re looking for a The Last Flight book review, plot explanation, or thriller summary, this video breaks it all down. In this video, we cover the chilling twists, emotional tension, and gripping storyline that make The Last Flight such a suspenseful and unforgettable read. If you enjoy dark thriller books, psychological suspense, mystery books, and book summaries with high-stakes drama, this one is for you. If you enjoyed this video, like, comment, and subscribe for more book summaries, thriller reviews, and plot breakdowns.   Checkout  @YaHamRightPodcast    #TheLastFlight #JulieClark #BookSummary #BookReview #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #MysteryBooks #BookTube #BookTok #PlotExplained #DarkThriller #SuspenseBooks

  5. Jun 5

    Books, Secrets, and Lies… | The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin | Chapter Summary | Ep. 118

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  There is something quietly intoxicating about stories that revolve around books, secrets, and the people who guard them. The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin invites you into a world of hidden gatherings, whispered conversations, and the subtle power of literature to connect—and conceal.   In this video, we explore the atmosphere, themes, and emotional undercurrents of this novel, and whether it truly captures that elusive dark academia feeling: intellect, mystery, and a sense of belonging just out of reach.   Expect: A thoughtful chapter by chapter summary Themes of secrecy, identity, and literary escape The mood, tone, and immersive qualities Recommendations for similar reads   Perfect for lovers of: quiet libraries, annotated pages, secret societies, and stories that feel like autumn.   #DarkAcademia #BookAesthetic #BookReview #TheSecretBookSociety #MadelineMartin #ReadingVlog #BookTube #BooksAboutBooks

  6. May 15

    Anxious People Chapter Summary 📖 | Book Club Breakdown + Hidden Meanings You Missed | Ep. 117

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  Dive into Anxious People by Fredrik Backman with this engaging chapter-by-chapter breakdown designed for book lovers, overthinkers, and deep feelers 🤍 In this video, we unpack the key moments, characters, and emotional layers behind each chapter—without the fluff. Whether you’re reading along, reviewing for book club, or just want a deeper understanding of the story’s hidden meaning, this summary will help you connect the dots and see what makes this novel so unforgettable. Expect: Clear chapter summaries Character insights and themes Subtle details you may have missed A cozy, thoughtful book club vibe   If you love books like The Midnight Library or The Night Circus, you’re in the right place. 📚   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments—what part of Anxious People hit you the hardest?   #AnxiousPeople #BookSummary #BookClub #FredrikBackman #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookLovers #ChapterSummary #CozyReads

  7. Apr 28

    Hello Bestea Book Club: Tea Time | 📚✨ Current Reads + Honest First Impressions | Ep. 116

    @HelloBesteaPodcast  Curious what’s on our current reading list? 👀 In today’s video, we're sharing all the books we're reading right now—from cozy reads to page-turners we can’t put down. Expect honest first impressions, aesthetic vibes, and a peek into our current reading mood 📖🕯️ If you’re looking for your next read or just love seeing what others are reading, you’re in the right place. ✨ Books mentioned -Credence by Penelope Douglas -Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe -Quicksilver by CALLIE HART -The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah -Flock by Kate Stewart -The Last Flight by Julie Clark -S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams -Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home Book by Martha Stewart ✨ Current reading vibes ✨ Mini reviews & thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us what YOU’re currently reading in the comments 💬 #currentlyreading #booktube #readingvlog #bookrecommendations #tbr #booklover #readinglist   📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________ 👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! ___________________________________________________ 🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts ________________________ --------------------------------------- 🤳🏾F0LloW Us oN: TikTok: @hellobesteas Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast Lemon8: @hellobestea Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast

  8. Apr 17

    Hello Bestea Book Club: Tea Time | Current Reads | Cozy, Chaotic, & So Addictive | Ep. 115

    Curl up with a cup of tea and join us as we share what’s currently on our reading list — from dark academia favorites to swoon-worthy romance reads. In today’s video, we chat about why we picked these books, what’s keeping us hooked, and which ones might just become new all-time favorites.   📚 Mentioned Books: Slewfoot by Brom Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick Moonshine & Magic by Bella Falls The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan Seven Days in June by Tia Williams   💬 Tell us in the comments: what are you currently reading? #CurrentlyReading #BookTube #ReadingVlog #BookRecommendations #DarkAcademia 📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________ 👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! ___________________________________________________ 🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts ________________________ --------------------------------------- 🤳🏾F0LloW Us oN: TikTok: @hellobesteas Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast Lemon8: @hellobestea Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast _____________________________________________ 📚Check Out Our Goodreads: Tashima: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/181760074-always-sunshyne ______________________________________________

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Hello Bes-tea! is a podcast centered around two friends having candid conversations on the couch. Reddit stories are shared along with personal experiences involving parenting, relationships, home organization, and life in general. Kick back and get cozy on the couch with us to think, laugh, or cry. It’s friend therapy, bes-tea style!

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    hellobesteas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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