Episodes

  • 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
  • Author Interview: Lois Miller on Writing, Publishing & YA Romantasy ✨
    Apr 20 2025

    In this episode, we chat with debut YA romantasy author Lois Miller, whose novel Don't Fear the Fire came out March 25th. Lois takes us behind the scenes of her writing journey, from first draft to publishing, and shares how she approached querying agents, building an audience, and crafting a villain who definitely thinks he's the main character (looking at you, Claude 👀).


    Whether you're a reader, writer, or just romantasy-obsessed, this one’s for you.


    Get Lois book here.

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    42 mins
  • First-Time Caller by B. K. Borison: Review, Honest Opinion, and Book Discussion 📚
    Apr 6 2025

    In this episode, we review First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, a romance novel that’s been all over Booktok and on the top of the TBRs of many romance readers. If you just finished reading B.K. Borison’s newest book and want to hear what other readers think, this review will give you all the insights you need. Tune in for a detailed discussion on First-Time Caller to find out if your book besties Ana, Rina, and Trisha said it’s good!


    Get First-Time Caller on Amazon! ☎️💗

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    38 mins
  • TBR Shame: What’s Been Sitting on Our Shelves Too Long?
    Mar 23 2025

    Is your TBR pile growing out of control? Ours certainly is! In this episode, we get honest about the books that have been on our shelves for too long and explore strategies for tackling those piles.

    Whether you’re struggling with TBR shame or just want to hear some relatable thoughts about reading, this episode is for you.


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    35 mins
  • Fake It Like You Mean It by Megan Murphy: Interview & Spoiler-Free Review 📚
    Mar 16 2025

    Love romance books? 📚✨ In this episode, we chat with debut author Megan Murphy about her debut novel Fake It Like You Mean It ! She tells us about her writing process, and publishing journey.


    🎙️ Topics we cover:

    ✔️ Megan's writing & publishing journey

    ✔️ The magic of romance (and her favorites!)

    ✔️ Advice for aspiring authors


    Hit play for a fun bookish chat! 🎧💘


    Megan's debut will be available on March 18! Go grab your copy! 📚 Available on Amazon, and wherever you get your books!

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    46 mins
  • What You’re Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama 📚
    Mar 9 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into What You’re Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, a beautiful and cozy read that celebrates the magic of libraries, books, and those unexpected moments that change our lives.


    Grab a cup of tea and join us! 📚✨

    Also, don’t forget to follows us so you never miss an episode of our bookish conversations!

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    30 mins
  • How to start writing: Writing tips from TeaTimeTales
    Feb 23 2025

    In this episode, we chat with TeaTimeTales about getting started as a writer! 🖊️ Alexa, the person behind TeaTimeTales, shares her experience writing short stories and working on her first book. If you’re thinking about starting your own writing adventure, this one’s for you!


    (ℹ️ We had some minor audio issues—thanks for your patience!)

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    33 mins