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Book Besties Season 4, Episode 22: Love & Other Disasters:In this week's episode both Besties are back for the second read for Pride month, Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly. This is the first book either Bestie has read with a non-binary main character. Join them as they discuss gender pronoun usage in text, a well-written spice scene, and how a lack of setting can cause true frustration. Things talked about in this episode: Gender pronouns: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtqMicrodosing testosterone: https://www.genderconfirmation.com/non-binary/microdosing-testosterone/ 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 21: Home Field Advantage:In this week's episode, Molly is joined by special guest Leslie from Texas. Join them this week as they dive into Dahlia Adler’s Home Field advantage and talk about southern living, small towns, and football. Things talked about in this episode: Dahlia Adler: https://www.dahliaadler.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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 20: Well MetThis week the Besties talk about the romance at a Ren Fest novel Well Met by Jen DeLuca. Join them as they discuss important topics like would you bang a pirate. This episode contains discussions of Ren Fests, D&D, and April’s continuous love of grump sunshine, slow burns.Things talked about in this episode:Handfasting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handfasting 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 19: Legends and LattesJoin the Besties as they talk about Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. Join them as they talk about DnD, skirts and possibly Legends and Lattes. Please tell us why we liked this book… we still don’t know. Things talked about in this episode:NANOWRIMO: https://nanowrimo.org Traditional vs Indie publishing: https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/17-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-publishing-vs-self-publishing Born series by Tara Brown: https://bit.ly/3MO0rMH Travis Baldree: https://travisbaldree.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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 18: Crazy Rich AsiansThis week the Besties are back to the normal format with a discussion of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Join them as they talk about movies that are better than the book, the mechanics of bjs underwater, and how dumb some men can be. Things talked about in this episode: Kevin Kwan military dodge: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45267437Singapore Wealth: https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/article/hsbc-wealth/island-of-opportunity-singapore-riding-the-wave-of-asian-wealth Second movie: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/crazy-rich-asians-sequel-everything-to-know-so-far/ Game Theory: https://www.britannica.com/science/game-theory 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 17: Annapolis Book Festival at The Key SchoolDo you really want to know where the Besties were on April 29th? This Tuesday join the Besties as they chat with the authors from the Annapolis Book Festival. Join them as they take a moment to shift in their seats with Nikki Payne for Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice. Editor Thom gets pulled in as they talk about Moth Man with Susan Coll, and discuss Jurassic Park with Anthony Marra. Things talked about in this episode:The Key School History: https://www.keyschool.org/about/head-of-school-welcomeNikki Payne: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/Susan Coll: https://susancoll.com/Acceptance IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1359551/Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/Addison Armstrong: https://addisonarmstrong.com/National Library Week: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweekC.C. Harrington: https://www.christinaharrington.com/Christian the Lion: https://youtu.be/EZ-da0AZcRUAdopt a snow leopard: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/Snow-LeopardAnthony Marra: https://sites.prh.com/anthonymarraJurassic Park BB Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/458470/ 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 16: American Royals By Katharine McGeeThis week the Besties dive into a genre they love with American Royals by Katharine McGee. Join them as they gush over how excited they are to see each other, ramble on about their favorite Bush family members and possibly talk about the book. Things talked about in this episode:Royal We: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/480095/Red, White, and Royal Blue: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/247837/Audible Narrator: https://www.audible.com/pd/American-Royals-Audiobook/0593104692?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpAmerican Royals Series: https://katharinemcgee.com/books/american-royals/ 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 15: The Last Chance Library by Freya SampsonMolly is back! This week the Besties are back together to talk about The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson in honor of National Library. Week. Join us as we talk about the relevance of public libraries today, an unnecessary romance, and unlikely friendships formed between characters. Things talked about in this episode:ALA National Library Week: https://bit.ly/3L5naBA Helen Hall Library Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenhalllibrary/?hl=enHelen Hall Library TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenhalllibrary?lang=enSir Ian and Sir Patrick: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/patrick-stewart-ian-mckellens-sweetest-friendship-moments/ Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 14: The Nature of Witches Thom's TakeThis week, April is joined by her husband and our editor Thom to hear his quick take on The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin. Join Thom and April as they banter about their marriage, books, and their shared love of romance novels. Things talked about in this episode:The Nature of Witches, Season 4, Episode 12: https://www.bookbestiespodcast.com/episodes/djs7tzjrkfbpa8e-2rnn5-aplht-anbhm-tzjl2-pp8ha-5dp6g-f4hfw Libriohexer: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59363213 Survive the Monsters and Breed: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59688427-survive-the-monsters-and-breed?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_25 Correction: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s book was Born of Night from the League series: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2992061-born-of-night 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.
Book Besties Season 4, Episode 13: The Dead RomanticsThis week, April is joined by honorary Book Bestie Nurse Katie to chat about The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Join us we chat about paranormal romance, debate the existence of ghosts, and criticize the inclusion of minority characters without valid story arcs. Things talked about in this episode:Etsy Shop where April got her shirt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LydianCustomTee?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1035257634 Laura Hales (ASD Advocate): https://www.instagram.com/laurahales/?hl=en Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalParanormal Romance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_romance Ghostwriting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostwriter Talking to plants: https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-does-talking-plants-help-them-grow/ 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.