Episodes

  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 16: Chaotic Orbits with Author Beth Revis
    May 20 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 16: Chaotic Orbits with Author Beth Revis

    Strap in, Besties, we’re headed on a space adventure! This week the Besties are joined by author Beth Revis to chat about her series Chaotic Orbits. Join us as we talk about sex in space, pop culture inspirations, and outlining Star Wars Books.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Beth Revis: https://www.bethrevis.com/
    • Hedy Lamarr: https://bit.ly/43BaooQ
    • Resident Alien Clip: https://bit.ly/45dIhxd
    • Columbus Book Festival: https://www.columbusbookfestival.org/
    • Patreon: https://bit.ly/4jQIqes

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 15: When Women Were Dragons
    May 13 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 15: When Women Were Dragons

    This week, the Besties read the alt-history, feminist novel When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Join them as they talk about sibling relationships, societal norms of the 1950s, and decide if this book is worth the hype.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Correction: Dr. Carla Hayden was a public library prior to being appointed as Librarian of Congress: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carla_Hayden
    • Knot Tying: https://bit.ly/4d9fNGW
    • Child Protective Services History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_protective_services
    • Kinsey Scale: https://bit.ly/43pFMXh
    • Columbus Book Festival: https://www.columbusbookfestival.org/
    • Patreon: https://bit.ly/4jQIqes

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 14: An Academy for Liars
    May 6 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 14: An Academy for Liars

    On this week's episode of Book Besties, we talk about An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson. Join us as we talk about the difference in magic and persuasion, when morality comes into play with magic, and consent at Drayton College.

    CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we talk about suicidal thoughts, suicide, murder, abuse, and other awful things that come with the human condition. Please understand that we here at Book Besties understand that this can be a sensitive topic, you can skip this episode, and we will understand.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Book Bestie Bundles: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookbestiebundles?_t=ZT-8w6cCwbefJT&_r=1
    • Illumicrate special edition: https://illumicrate.com/products/an-academy-for-liars-alexis-henderson-evernight-exclusive?variant=49558138290521
    • People Need Other People: https://twloha.com/blog/people-need-other-people/

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    52 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 13: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
    Apr 29 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 13: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

    This week the Besties are joined by Editor Thom to discuss the book A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher. This episode, much like the book, goes off the rails as April tries to reign her husband in. Join them as they discuss gingerbread soldier boys, attempt to unravel the magic system, and listen to sea stories from Thom and Molly.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Brock Turner Case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_v._Turner
    • The American Cathedral in Paris: https://amcathparis.com/
    • Molly’s Award: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Guard_Unit_Commendation
    • There are 45K members of the United States Coast Guard: https://bit.ly/4cPcxAk

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 12: The God of the Woods
    Apr 22 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 12: The God of the Woods

    Besties, grab your bug spray, we are heading to summer camp in the Adirondacks. Join us as we talk about the historical mystery The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, including when writers highlight the truth about the times, and (of course), the Besties get off track.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Drugging housewives: https://www.historyhit.com/mothers-little-helper-the-history-of-valium/
    • What’s Your Name Meme: https://youtu.be/tSrH-6YUf1g?si=KpWEXqvi_b0ozgqf
    • Book Besties Patreon: patreon.com/BookBestiesPodcast

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    50 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 11: The Wedding People
    Apr 15 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 11: The Wedding People

    It’s time for a wedding at a fancy inn.. This week the Besties talk about the Wedding People by Alison Espach. Join us as we talk about rich people at a wedding, belonging to a group of strangers, and how an uncomfortable ending can actually be perfect. Trigger warning for this episode: suicide, depression. Listener discretion is advised.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/
    • IMLS Updates from ALA: https://www.ala.org/faq-executive-order-targeting-imls
    • ‘night, Mother: https://bit.ly/42fDwSc
    • Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137330/

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 10: The Ministry of Time
    Apr 8 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 10: The Ministry of Time

    Besties, this week we talk about a book we couldn’t wait to read, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Join us as we talk about when the hype is bigger than the book, time travel rules, and (of course) Doctor Who.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Shark Heart Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/1966876/
    • Book Besties Patreon: patreon.com/BookBestiesPodcast

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Book Besties Season 8 Episode 9: Shark Heart
    Apr 1 2025

    Book Besties Season 8 Episode 9: Shark Heart

    April Fool’s, Besties. This week, the Besties take a backseat while our Honorary Book Besties Francesca Zappia and Nurse Katie talk about Shark Heart by Emily Habeck. Join them as they talk about metaphors for death, generational trauma, and shark penises.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/
    • Emily Habeck: https://www.emilyhabeck.com/
    • Count of Monte Cristo Adaptation: https://bit.ly/3E8PDXG

    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. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

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    1 hr and 3 mins