Episodes

  • The Knight and The Moth – Book Club Discussion with Shadow Daddies
    Aug 17 2025

    In this special book club episode, we’re joined by our book besties from the Daggers and Shadow Daddies Podcast to dive deep into The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. We share our honest thoughts, favorite (and least favorite) characters, and how this book kept us hooked (or not). Expect laughs, and a whole lot of different opinions.


    Whether you’ve read the book already or are just curious if it’s worth adding to your TBR, this spoiler-filled chat is for you. Grab your drink, sit back, relax and join our book club. Let’s talk The Knight and the Moth.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Before the Podcast: The Book Club Reads That Started It All
    Jul 27 2025

    Before we had a podcast, we had a book club!

    In this episode, we are going down memory lane to revisit the books we read together before we hit record: the ones we loved, the ones we didn’t, and the ones we still argue about until today.

    Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our club, this episode is perfect if you're looking for your next read (or want to avoid a few).

    📚 Featuring books like Happy Place by Emily Henry, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Recursion by Blake Crouch, The Invisible Life of Addie la Rue by V.E. Schwab, Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver and And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.

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    19 mins
  • Are we the problem, or are these books just overrated?
    Jul 13 2025

    In this episode we talk about super hyped books that were not for us, this means the bestsellers, booktok favorites and 5-star reads for everyone else. We’re sharing the books that disappointed us and asking: are we the problem, or are these books just overrated?

    Expect some unpopular opinions, a few spicy takes, and maybe a little guilt.


    Some of the books we mention:

    Powerless by Lauren Roberts

    Fearless by Lauren Roberts

    Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros


    Got a book you didn’t love that everyone else raves about? DM us @BookBestieSaid we want to hear it!

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    28 mins
  • Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Our Honest Book Review
    Jun 29 2025

    After a long wait, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is back with her first novel in over a decade; but did it live up to expectations? In this episode we discuss Dream Count, explore its powerful themes around the struggles of Black women, and share our honest reviews.

    Have you read it? What did you think?

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    33 mins
  • Our Favorite Five-Star Books 🌟
    Jun 15 2025

    In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite five-star books, the must-read titles that left a lasting impact on us. Either because of their fantastic writing, exceptional plot, immersive world-building or just the feels we were left with after.

    Join us as we reflect on what makes a book truly exceptional and answer the question: What defines a five-star read?

    Share your favorite five-star reads and tell us what makes them unforgettable!

    These are the five-star reads we had to share with you:

    Baltasar and Blimunda by José Saramago,

    The Crimson Moth duology by Kristen Ciccarelli,

    Zoo Station by Christiane V. Felscherinow,

    The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni, Kokoschka's Doll by Afonso Cruz,

    The Last Hour of Gann vy R. Lee Smith,

    In Five Years by Rebecca Serle,

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon,

    The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller,

    1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell.

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

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    37 mins
  • Inside "Passion Project" with London Sperry: Author Interview + ‘This or That’ Game”
    Jun 1 2025

    Get ready! 💘 In this episode, we sit down with Passion Project author, London Sperry, to talk all things romance and the inspiration behind her debut novel, from behind-the-scenes stories to how she created those unforgettable characters. Plus, we end the episode with a fun “This or That: Passion Discover” game!


    If you’ve read Passion Project, this episode is for you. Tune in for a fun and cozy convo, and some book bestie vibes. 💬📚


    🎧 Let us know your favorite part, and don’t forget to follow us for more author chats and bookish fun!

    Support London and the Podcast: buy her book here.

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    39 mins
  • Red Rising by Pierce Brown 📚 Honest Book Review, Different Opinions, and Mixed Feelings
    May 18 2025

    We read and discussed Red Rising by Pierce Brown in our Book Club (join us!) and this might have been our most polarized review ever 👀

    Don’t miss our honest opinions on this bestseller 📖 And let us know what you thought about it!

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    41 mins
  • My Book Bestie Said It’s Good - But Was It Really? 💯
    May 4 2025

    In this episode of My Book Bestie Said It’s Good, we’re chatting all about the books we recommended to each other - with no spoilers.

    From surprising favorites to unexpected misses, we’re sharing honest takes, hot tea, and a few TBR-worthy gems. Cozy up and get ready for the ultimate book bestie review session!

    List of books mentioned in the episode:

    • Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries – Heather Fawcett

    • Practice Makes Perfect – Sarah Adams

    • Lights Out – Navessa Allen

    • God of Malice – Rina Kent

    • Divine Rivals – Rebecca Ross

    • The Seven Year Slip – Ashley Poston

    • Milking Farm – C.M. Nascosta

    • 1984 – George Orwell

    • Unhinged – Vera Valentine

    • Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros

    • The Bridge Kingdom – Danielle L. Jensen

    • The Lord of the Rings series – J.R.R. Tolkien

    • Powerless – Lauren Roberts

    • Quicksilver – Callie Hart

    • Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen

    • Ms. Nash’s Ashes – Sarah Adler

    • Ice Planet Barbarians – Ruby Dixon

    • A Court of Thorns and Roses series – Sarah J. Maas

    • The Deep End – Ali Hazelwood

    • Harry Potter – J.K. Rowling

    • The Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien

    • The Truth According to Ember – Danica Nava

    • Mistborn series – Brandon Sanderson

    • Phantasma – Kaylie Smith

    • Heartless Hunter – Kristen Ciccarelli

    • The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde

    • Brave New World – Aldous Huxley

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    33 mins