Episodes

  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ Authors
    Dec 23 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark Window
    Dec 16 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch Queen
    Dec 9 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen River
    Nov 25 2025

    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.html

    https://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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 12: Kelsey Navarro Foster
    Nov 18 2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 12: Kelsey Navarro Foster

    This week the Besties are joined by award-nominated, SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator Kelsey Navarro Foster to talk about her decade-long career! Join them as April fangirls, Kelsey shares tips for a career in narration, and Molly asks our favorite question.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Kelsey Navarro Foster: https://kelseynavarrofoster.com/
    • C.C. Harrington: https://www.christinaharrington.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.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted Torment
    Nov 11 2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted Torment

    This week the Besties are joined by indie author E.L. Valentine to talk about her book Frosted Torment, which is the first book in the Marked Mortals Saga. Join us as we talk about this epic first book in a dark urban romantasy with fallen angels, demons, and reluctant heroes.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • E.L. Valentine: https://erinvalentine.com/
    • Artists mentioned: https://bit.ly/3JTejq3 & https://bit.ly/4p7fnWx
    • 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.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: Weyward
    Nov 4 2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: Weyward

    Besties, we are keeping the fall vibes going today with Weyward. Listen in as we talk family lines, when a historical fiction hits just right, and female rage in novel form.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Meg Xuemei X : https://megxuemeix.com/
    • 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 on any order over $40. The code is good for November and December.

    https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The Housemaid
    Oct 28 2025

    Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The Housemaid

    Rounding out our month of spooky reads, the Besties discuss the viral sensation and fan recommendation The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join them as they debate the popularity of this book, when twists don’t hit, and yap about the overall cliches in this book.

    Things talked about in this episode:

    • Amy Award: https://authoramyaward.com/
    • 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 bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com.

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    56 mins