Books With Your Besties

Emily and Ashley
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Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.  In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”Click the heart to support our patreon and get extra content, bonus episodes and behind the scenes footage. Check patreon for our current book of the month pick and other behind the scenes mayhem. 

  1. Jun 22

    Catch Up With Us

    Send us Fan Mail Hiya besties! We are back. Today we chat what we are reading, what we have been up to, what we plan to read and then we yell for a bit about education and everything that is wrong with our priorities around education today.  Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    53 min

  2. Jun 19

    Rachel Hansen Press conference

    Send us Fan Mail Hi Book Besties! We will have another episode for you available this week but felt like this was important to share here as well as on Reconsidered:Unsolved Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    33 min
  3. Author Interview - Emily Listfield Reasons to Lie interview

    May 29

    Author Interview - Emily Listfield Reasons to Lie interview

    Send us Fan Mail FULL spoiler interview with Emily Listfield -  We usually keep our author interviews on Patreon only but this interview felt like a great one to share here with all of you! Emily and I get into caretaking, grief, power, privilege and parenting teens. Find her books and more information about the author here.  https://www.emilylistfield.com/ Follow her here - https://www.instagram.com/emilylistfield/ Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    29 min

  4. Season 1, Episode 45 Trailer

    Miranda Smith Author Interview

    Send us Fan Mail A preview of our interview with Miranda Smith - The entire interview can be found on Patreon.  Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    2 min

  5. May 15

    Smile For The Cameras by Miranda Smith

    Send us Fan Mail Today we chat Smile For The Cameras by Miranda Smith and chat our 1990s nostalgia, an idea for an epic movie night and what to do if someone tries to attack us with an axe.  Find her book here - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782930/smile-for-the-cameras-by-miranda-smith/ Scream Murder documentary here - https://www.hulu.com/series/the-scream-murder-a-true-teen-horror-story-11ffe09a-2619-4124-8b83-b5b453f56434 Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    33 min
  6. Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams

    May 1

    Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams

    Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams. We also discuss female friendship, how boring we are and how we would NEVER go caving.  https://tayloradamsauthor.com/ Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    30 min
  7. This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

    Apr 17

    This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

    Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum with FULL spoilers.  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250395238/thisstorymightsaveyourlife/ https://tmtk.com/learning-library/videos?cid=PPC-accountype:-campaign:-searchterm:-adgroup:-keywordid:&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3Sf_283Rg-t0J-26gpnl9_d_xbUh_Ufl0nVCc3WxpvK4SWu48z2Rm8aAr6XEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22750400326&gbraid=0AAAAABfxptJaeiT4MSdMXLcRN8_T8lcO7 https://truecrimenews.com/ https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/one-minute-to-nine/umc.cmc.1aq9cocb6lbot0y8a4kkq2aa9 https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/every-fing-day-of-my-life/umc.cmc.1aq9cocb6lbot0y8a4kkq2aa9 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dale_Harrell https://abcnews.com/US/ariz-womans-murder-trial-harkens-back-jodi-arias/story?id=23139252 https://www.aimatmelanoma.org/the-grieving-brain-the-science-of-love-and-loss/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22168127401&gbraid=0AAAAAD0n44HrcUncME81NpUaiQBCjmc4U&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3T9BbHI86iHeQARjScdZUiXaKr8oyZMaAKNXiL5xoH6EzrJo7XDZuAaAnlCEALw_wcB Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    37 min

  8. Apr 3

    The Push by Ashley Audrain

    Send us Fan Mail FULL spoiler discussion of the book The Push by Ashley Audrain. What's nature? What's nurture? Can kids be born "bad?"  https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html The article was in the WSJ and can be found here -  https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-always-knew-i-was-different-i-just-didnt-know-i-was-a-sociopath-68ebe08b?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfwpEx3OLdCcQvsfIqUTeXpxiapP24vcFE_gH1xcm78gmYVH9iq_zmcThLBN8Y%3D&gaa_ts=69cf3124&gaa_sig=ZD7pDPw4yr-Tz_GOYhngp2TIOKr-G9nkJUPrZg7Puj6Map5VX9dfoMfR4tmaTL6KVW3ivLKsCvzqElIxCHPxJA%3D%3D Buy her book here - https://www.powells.com/book/the-push-9781984881687?condition=New&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23231155612&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gE3MuGmoNcEKC0GygpF5Qcz_nK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp7jOBhDGARIsABe7C4ftLxztdm3HiaZedAaBqPG16g1Giy_Y9dhycaagiwrclgOGpe9JGjUaAkQlEALw_wcB Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

    32 min
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Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.  In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”Click the heart to support our patreon and get extra content, bonus episodes and behind the scenes footage. Check patreon for our current book of the month pick and other behind the scenes mayhem. 

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  • Creator
    Emily and Ashley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Books With Your Besties
  • Show Website
    Books With Your Besties

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