In this episode, we’re chatting with romance author Jillian Meadows about her upcoming release, "No Place Like You", the second book in the Oak Sisters series that’s all about love, family, and finding yourself.

We talk about the series, writing romance that feels like home, and even a few sneak peaks into book 3! Jillian also shares her inspiration for this universe, some specific scenes, and what readers can expect next.

No Place Like You releases March 10th and if you haven't, don't forget to read her other books!

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What's your hottest take when it comes to reading? In today’s episode, we’re reacting to bookish Reddit hot takes and sharing our honest opinions.

From trope culture to debates in the book community, we are reading real Reddit posts and breaking down what we agree with, what we don’t, and everything in between.

If you love bookish drama, reader discussions, and unfiltered takes, this one’s for you.

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It’s a double-feature book club episode! Whoop whoop! Join us for double the fun with this book club discussion episode as we review both Give Me Butterflies and Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows. We talk about tropes, our favorite scenes, and what stood out from these contemporary romances, from found family and the heartwarming Christmas vibes to book boyfriends and spice.

And stay tuned: we’ll be chatting with Jillian Meadows in an upcoming interview episode about her writing and upcoming second book of the Oak Sisters series, No Place Like You!

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Ever wonder what makes us tick as readers? In this episode, we’re letting you get to know us better! We answer bookish questions and dive into the stories that have stayed with us, the books that shaped who we are, and the reads that continue to influence our lives.We’re sharing the books that hold a special place on our shelves, and in our hearts. If you are curious, this episode is all about connecting over the stories that define us.✨ We’d love to hear from you - which book has left the biggest mark on your life?

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Our month of romantasy reading led us to A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson, but does it really belong in the romantasy genre?

In this episode, we unpack our book club pick, talk about our reading experience, explore its themes of love, power, and manipulation, and share our honest reactions.

Have you read it? Do you think it counts as romantasy?

Join the conversation and read along with us in our book club on Fable!

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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