As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the ARCs we read in 2025.

Think of this episode as a Goodreads wrap-up, but just for ARCs, featuring the books each of the Book Besties read. From wholesome love stories to immersive fantasy worlds and thought-provoking works of literary fiction, this episode highlights our honest reactions to the early releases we had the chance to read.

Some of the books we discuss are:

And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison

House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk

In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams

The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent

Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross

... and much more!

Whether you’re curious about upcoming releases, how to get ARCs, or just want to hear our honest thoughts, this episode is for you.

✨ Let us know which release you’re most excited for!

Join us for another book club discussion as we review I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.

In this episode, we unpack our personal interpretations of the novel, explore its themes, and tackle the ongoing debate around whether it truly qualifies as a feminist book.

📚 Tune in, reflect with us, and let us know your take!

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Part 2 is here! We continue the discussion on books we love, but with a twist: we're reading and reacting to their 1 star reviews. Who dealt better with the criticism? Have you ever gotten defensive about negative reviews? Do you agree with these 1 star reviews?Books that we discuss:• The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky• For the Fans by Nyla K• Atomic Habits by James Clear• The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman• Wild and Wrangled Lyla Sage• Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson