The Book Carriers

Angela, Cassandra, and Becca
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Three best friends who love to read join together to discuss, debate, laugh and sometimes cry over our monthly book club picks. Follow along as we balance our books in our arms along with our diaper bags and cups of coffee. Welcome to The Book Carriers!

  1. 06/02/2025

    Ep. 25 - Summer TBRs, Wrap Ups, and What's Next?

    Join The Book Carriers as they wrap up Season 1 and dive into their very different Summer TBR's. What does your Summer TBR look like? Is it ambitious? Do able? Let us know if you have any recommendations! Carry us with you! 🫶 Talk to us, we love it! Socials here: https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading! -Angela, Becca, and Cassandra

    47 min
  2. Ep. 24 - "Say You'll Remember Me" Deep Dive: The Witty Samantha and Mr. Perfect Xavier

    05/19/2025

    Ep. 24 - "Say You'll Remember Me" Deep Dive: The Witty Samantha and Mr. Perfect Xavier

    We swooned, we critiqued, and we got sentimental! In this episode, we dive deep into our book club pick of the month: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Join us as we unpack our thoughts on the characters, explore Abby’s heartfelt writing style, and debate our (one too many?!) critiques.Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here:https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriersShare this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading! -Angela, Becca, and Cassandra

    1h 30m
  3. Ep. 23 - Say You’ll Remember Me Intro: Abby Jimenez, Books, and Bakes

    05/05/2025

    Ep. 23 - Say You’ll Remember Me Intro: Abby Jimenez, Books, and Bakes

    Did you know this about Abby Jimenez?! We dive into her career before becoming a bestselling author, plus more as we introduce this month’s book club pick—Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez!   Sound bites: “He has been poppin’ off on my FYP.” “Contemporary Romance is my jam.”   Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here: https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers   Chapters 00:00 Intro + Personal Tidbits 2:27 What else are we reading? (Tom Felton’s Biography-Beyond the Wand) 6:50 We continue to swoon over Tom Felton 10:45 To be watched rec (Wizards of Baking on HBO Max) 12:25 INTRODUCING SAY YOU’LL REMEMBER ME 13:44 Thoughts on reading contemporary romance 16:00 Who is Abby Jimenez? (FIVE facts we bet you didn’tknow!) 31:55 Thoughts on the cover 41:00 Reading the dedication 42:50 Trigger Warnings 45:00 Wrap up—FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS PLZ 45:50 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)   Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading! -Angela, Becca, and Cassandra

    47 min
  4. Ep. 22 - The Housemaid Deep Dive: What's in the Water?

    04/21/2025

    Ep. 22 - The Housemaid Deep Dive: What's in the Water?

    Reviewing writing style, plot twists, character development, casting choices and more! Join The Book Carriers as we dive deep in The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Did we see the twists coming? Would we read another one of McFadden’s books? What is our final rating? Listen now! Full review, so full of SPOILERS!! Sound bite: “She is unhinged. She is crazy." Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here: https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers Chapters 00:00 Intro + Personal Tidbits 3:14 Diving into the Review 3:55 First Impression of the Thriller Genre 7:30 Thoughts on Writing Style 11:40 Did you see the twists coming? 26:34 What’s in the Water? 34:05 The Creepiest Scene for Cassandra 37:14 Thoughts on Enzo and Cece 41:40 Casting Choices 45:28 Our Signature Rating Question 48:36 Podcast Episode Scheduling Changes 49:45 Announcing Our Next Book Club Pick 50:19 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS) Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading! -Angela, Becca, and Cassandra

    52 min
  5. Ep. 21 - The Housemaid Intro: Freida McFadden Secrets + Why You Should Read

    04/14/2025

    Ep. 21 - The Housemaid Intro: Freida McFadden Secrets + Why You Should Read

    The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. If you think you know Frieda McFadden, I'm sorry to say you DON'T! Or at least we didn't. And let me tell you, it's a thrill. Pun Intended. Are you a McFan? NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!

    42 min

  6. 04/07/2025

    Ep. 20 - Book Yap: Can We Still Be Friends If You Trashed My Fave?

    The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—catch up on what shows they are watching and then delve into a BOOKTOK CONTROVERSY! Join the discussion on the complexities of giving book reviews, the challenges authors face with criticism, and how everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN when hearing different opinions. Sound bite: “It’s a tough world out there. A mad world.”   Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here: https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers   Chapters 00:00 Intro and TV shows we are watching (Severance, The Diplomat, Bridgerton, White Lotus) 12:21 BookTok Controversy 17:17 Navigating criticism 21:01 Embracing feedback; How Freida McFadden views negative reviews 26:09 Balance critique with respect; Everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN 31:50 Why do people get offended when people don’t like their faves? 41:44 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!!)   Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading!

    43 min
  7. Ep. 19 - Quicksilver Deep Dive: Humans + Vampires + Fae, Oh My!

    04/01/2025

    Ep. 19 - Quicksilver Deep Dive: Humans + Vampires + Fae, Oh My!

    The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—dive into and review this weeks read…Quicksilver!    We heard this one had mixed reviews so we knew we had to jump on it.  What are your thoughts on Quicksilver? Did you love it? Did you hate it? We must know!   Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers⁠     Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our small community grow! Happy reading!

    1h 3m
  8. Ep. 18 - Quicksilver Intro: Dark Romance + Callie Hart, the Poet?

    03/24/2025

    Ep. 18 - Quicksilver Intro: Dark Romance + Callie Hart, the Poet?

    The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce Quicksilver by Callie Hart, discussing its synopsis and the author's background. They share their HOT TAKES on the cover art, analyze the dedication, and explore the theme of dark romance. NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!   Sound bite: “I hate it.”   Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here: https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriers   Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:04 Quicksilver Synopsis 06:13 Callie Hart: The Author's Journey 12:50 Cover Art: HOT TAKES 23:04 Exploring the Dedication of Quicksilver 25:23 What is Dark Romance? 34:30 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)   Share this episode with a fellow book carrier in your lifeand tag us on social media as you listen to help our small community grow! Happy reading!

    36 min
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Three best friends who love to read join together to discuss, debate, laugh and sometimes cry over our monthly book club picks. Follow along as we balance our books in our arms along with our diaper bags and cups of coffee. Welcome to The Book Carriers!

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    Angela, Cassandra, and Becca
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