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This week your book besties are completely obsessed with Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. After putting it off for months, we finally picked it up... and immediately wanted book two.
We break down the biggest twists (without spoiling everything), compare it to Fourth Wing, Quicksilver, and ACOTAR, debate who the real villain might be, and share our completely unhinged dragon theories. Then we tackle a surprisingly heated question: What actually is the difference between romantasy and fantasy romance?
Buddy Read ChatShield of Sparrows by Devney PerryThis week we're talking:
Plot twists and betrayalsRomantasy vs. fantasy romanceDragon theoriesFavorite revealsWho the real villain might beWhy this deserves more hypeBook two predictionsâ Kat: 5 stars
â Amanda: 5 stars
What's On Our ShelfThe Someday Garden by Ashley PostonThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageCarl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanThe Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt DinnimanWasp's Nest by Kat StoddardPen Pal by J.T. GeissingerNew Releases We're Adding to our TBREverything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves (our next buddy read!)Man Overboard! by Kathleen RooneyFabulous Bodies by Chuck TingleThe MASH Up by Laura Marie MeyersThe Memory Bookshop by Song Yu-jeongBookish NewsThis week we're talking about:
The controversy surrounding an AI accusation after a major literary prizeWhether writing contests should require authors to submit outlines and draftsThe growing challenge of AI in publishing and educationWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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This week your book besties celebrate Amanda's birthday by diving into Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy. And, let's just say we did not have the same reading experience.
Amanda fell for the Nantucket setting, second-chance romance, and emotional family dynamics, while Kat couldn't get past the miscommunication, immature characters, and the "Gilmore Girls meets Jane Austen" comparison. We debate whether the marketing set impossible expectations, unpack the Persuasion inspiration behind the title, and somehow end up talking about Christopher from Gilmore Girls.
Buddy Read ChatWorse Than Strangers by Kyleigh LeddyThis week we're talking:
Gilmore Girls comparisonsJane Austen's PersuasionMother-daughter relationshipsSecond-chance romanceMiscommunication as a plot deviceSmall-town charm (or lack thereof)Whether marketing can hurt a bookâ Kat: 2.5 stars
â Amanda: 5 stars
What's On Our ShelfCarl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanI'll Tell You in Person by Chloe CaldwellBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Someday Garden by Ashley PostonThis Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRWasp's Nest by Kat StoddardDead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul TremblayThe Top of the World by Ethan JoellaMoss'd in Space by Rebecca ThorneSongbird in the Gallows by Alta HensleyRules for Aging and Larceny by Julia LondonBookish NewsThis week we're talking about:
Newly announced book-to-screen adaptationsWhether upside-down bookshelves are genius or a disasterThe debate over "easy words" in books and whether readers should look up unfamiliar vocabularyGilmore Girls leaving NetflixWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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This week your book besties are diving into Tropesick by Lauren Okie, a romance built around every trope imaginable. Did it work? Well... let's just say Amanda and Kat didn't exactly have the same reading experience.
We discuss grief, second chances, childhood friends-to-lovers, ghostwriting, magical realism (or was it?), and whether a book can become a victim of its own premise. Along the way, Kat develops an unexpected vendetta against excessive description, Amanda defends the romance, and we both try to make sense of that ending.
Buddy Read ChatTropesick by Lauren OkieThis week we're talking:
Friends-to-lovers romanceWriting about writersGrumpy sunshine dynamicsExcessive descriptionMagical realism expectationsFamily grief and healingWhether the ending actually workedâ Kat: 3 stars
â Amanda: 5 stars
What's On Our ShelfCarl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanThe Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt DinnimanLet's Not Go Overboard Here by Erica HendryThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1 by Beth BrowerThis Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRRetro by Jessica M. GoldsteinChase Me If You Can by Heather FrancesThe Very Definition of Love by Sophia BenoitThrilling Tales of Modern Men by Danny McBrideWorse Than Strangers by Kyleigh LeddyBookish NewsThis week we're talking about:
Modernized editions of older books and whether classic references should be updatedThe return of Pizza Hut's Book It! reading programThe newly announced Dungeon Crawler Carl animated adaptation coming to PeacockWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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This week your book besties are diving into Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver, the second installment in the Cape Carnage series. And, we have thoughts.
Lots of thoughts!
We discuss shocking reveals, serial killer theories, Arthur's fate, Harper and Nolan's relationship, and whether that ending was genuinely shocking or just frustrating. Along the way, we speculate about who might secretly be a murderer, debate the future of Cape Carnage, and accidentally turn part of the episode into a public service announcement.
Spoiler alert: we are not fans of the miscommunication trope.
Buddy Read ChatHarvest Season by Brynne WeaverThis week we're talking:
Cape Carnage theoriesArthur's storylineHarper and NolanYates and his mysterious motivesCliffhangers we didn't ask forSpice ratingsWhy communication solves most problemsThe possibility that everyone in this town is a serial killerâ Kat: 3 stars
â Amanda: 4 stars
What's On Our ShelfCarl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanDown with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell MoorePhoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke AverickHeather by Caitlin MullenNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRPlay It Again by Georgia ClarkThe Someday Garden by Ashley PostonTropesick by Lauren OkieLeave and Come Back by Lavanya LakshmiWest of Forever by Corinne MichaelsWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back, and this week we're discussing a book that asks an important question:
What happens when the high-achieving ad executive who's built his entire identity around success suddenly... opts out?
This week's Buddy Read Chat is Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum, a sharp, funny satire about consumerism, ambition, family, status, and what really matters when life doesn't go according to plan.
We discuss talking-to-animals children, secret social clubs, doomsday communities, surprise betrayals, and why every member of this family desperately needed therapy (and maybe a hug).
Buddy Read ChatAlan Opts Out by Courtney MaumThis week we're talking:
consumerism and keeping up with the Jonesescareer burnout and work-life balancefamily dysfunctionsuburban social politicssecret clubs and status symbolstalking-to-animals childrenand one betrayal we absolutely did not see comingâ Kat: 4.5 stars
â Amanda: 5 stars
What's On Our ShelfWhen Sparks Fly by Monica MurphyHoney. by Imani ThompsonMadame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist by Jennifer WrightThe Wedding People by Alison EspachCostalegre by Courtney MaumThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerCarl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRHeather by Caitlin MullenVilla Coco by Andrew Sean GreerDaughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa SeeCat Love by Tomas Q. MorinLost in the Summer of '69 by Eliza KnightHarvest Season by Brynne WeaverBookish News and Other TangentsThis week we're discussing the internet meltdown surrounding the attempted trademarking of the phrase "Hot Girls Read," the backlash from readers and small businesses, and the surprisingly long list of bookish phrases that are already trademarked.
Spoiler: we have opinions.
Plus! A... fun?! soda spiral!
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This week, your book besties are wrapping up The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker, and we have thoughts.
We're talking favorite characters, heartbreaking moments, confusing plot twists, dragon lore, family trees, theories for book three, and the many questions we're still trying to untangle. Plus, we discuss whether this series is best experienced in audio, ebook, or physical format, and why some fantasy books practically require a dedicated study guide.
Then we shift into some book world news, including a viral discussion about Libby, libraries, and author compensation, why library users should never feel guilty about borrowing books, and a Goodreads post that has us questioning whether book covers and titles are all starting to look the same.
Buddy Read ChatThe Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker(Chapters 50-book completion)â ïž This episode contains spoilers forhe Ballad of Falling Dragons and When the Moon Hatched
What's On Our ShelfCredence by Penelope DouglasTill Summer Do Us Part by Meghan QuinnThe Soulmate by Sally HepworthOn Looking by Alexandra HorowitzA Cute Little Murder by Molly HarperNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRDown with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell MooreGirlâs Girl by Sonia Feldman Letâs Not Go Overboard Here by Erica HendryMarion by Leah RowanAlan Opts Out by Courtney MaumWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre diving into dragons, moon shards, complicated fantasy politics⊠and one VERY spicy river scene.
Weâre talking theories, cliffhangers, emotional support dragons, confusing timelines, and why fantasy books apparently require a glossary, a map, and a support group.
And because this book is approximately the size of a small weapon, weâre splitting this Buddy Read Chat into TWO parts.
Buddy Read ChatThe Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker(Chapters 1â49)This week weâre talking:
why rereading When the Moon Hatched might actually be necessaryworldbuilding that hurts your brain a littledragon lore and moon shardsour theories about âthe Otherâ and Kaan Vaegor becoming everyoneâs favorite consent kingPlus:
emotional support dragonsfantasy timelines that make absolutely no sensesparkle poop discourseand Amanda and Kat accidentally turning the episode into a spice analysis podcast đâ ïž This episode contains spoilers for chapters 1â49 of The Ballad of Falling Dragons
What's On Our ShelfDom-Com by Adriana AndersTill Summer Do Us Part by Meghan QuinnIs This a Cry for Help? by Emily AustinThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerNew Releases We're Adding to our TBRThe Fortune of Sand by Ruta SepetysPhoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke AverickThe Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi IshiguroWhen Sparks Fly by Monica MurphyOde to the Half-Broken by Suzanne PalmerThe Last Book Club by Joanne RockBookish ConversationsThis week also includes:
audiobook vs. physical fantasy readingwhy some books absolutely require a physical copyKindle Unlimited discourseand whether fantasy glossaries are actually mandatory readingWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre diving into messy families, beach houses, sister dynamics, and one fictional mother that we absolutely could not stand.
Weâre talking time jumps, family trauma, pacing issues, and whether The May House really needed to be quite that long⊠plus book-to-screen adaptations, upcoming releases, and romance tropes we would absolutely not survive in real life.
Buddy Read ChatThe May House by Jillian CantorThis week weâre talking:
sister dynamics and family dysfunctionmultiple timelines (and whether there were maybe too many)pacing issues and plot holesemotionally unavailable parentsand characters we struggled to fully connect withIncluding:
Ocean Avenue/Yellowcard discourseaudiobook narration strugglesand Amandaâs conspiracy theory about Veronicaâs actual fatherFinal ratings:âïž Kat: 3.5 starsâïž Amanda: 4 stars
What's On Our ShelfWreck by Catherine NewmanDom-Com by Adriana AndersOn Looking by Alexandra HorowitzThe Inn at Thistledown Hollow by Devon YatesThinky Thoughts by Gwenda BondTill Summer Do Us Part by Meghan QuinnIs This a Cry for Help? by Emily AustinThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahNew Releases This WeekFever Dream by Elsie SilverMurder at the Hotel Orient by Alessandra RanelliA Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel LindenScore by Kennedy RyanThe Shippers by Katherine CenterThe Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. ParkerThe Playerâs Club by Rachel MillsThe Burning Side by Sarah DamoffSafari Murder Party by Rachel MooreBookish News & AdaptationsThis week weâre also talking about:
Margotâs Got Money Troubles getting renewed for season twoour thoughts on the Remarkably Bright Creatures adaptationNetflix vs theatrical releasesand one adaptation that actually did the book justiceA Fun Question For the WeekWhich romance trope would you absolutely not survive in real life?
Because apparently:
Kat would cry if grumpy/sunshine were her IRLand Amanda says âtouch her and dieâ sounds significantly less romantic outside of fictionWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre talking about cryptid romance, queer representation, emotional sea monsters⊠and whatever the hell was happening with Skate God.
So yeah... Things got weird.
Buddy Read ChatMothman Is My Boyfriend by McKayla CoyleMothman Is My Daddy bonus novellaThis week weâre talking:
cryptid romance as a genre (apparently this is our life now)our favorite and least favorite storiesemotional support frog women and sea monsterswhy Skate God felt weirdly out of placeand whether this entire collection is secretly an allegoryPlus:
Mothman logisticsFlatwoods discourseâhow would this relationship actually work?âand, we like our coffee with a side of what...?!What's On Our ShelfCredence by Penelope DouglasHoney by Imani ThompsonThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahThe Inn at Thistledown Hollow by Devon YatesThinky Thoughts by Gwenda BondNew Releases This WeekA Parade of Horribles by Matt DinnimanElectric Shamans at the Festival of the Sun by Monica OjedaTake Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter by Neil deGrasse TysonThe Anniversary by Alex FinlayBurnout Summer by Jenna RamirezFirst and Forever by Lynn PainterThe Last Page by Katie HoltThe Forgotten Midwife by Laura AnthonySeek the Traitorâs Son by Veronica RothFemme Feral by Sam BackbessingerThe May House by Jillian CantorBookish ConversationsAudible's story house pop-upHoopla loveweird girl lit discourseAnd, whether or not book cons and events should have dedicated reading spaces and sensory relief zones (They should!)Whether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre talking about a book that wrecked us emotionally⊠but, like, in a meaningful way.
This weekâs Buddy Read Chat dives into We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune- a quieter, deeply emotional end-of-the-world story about love, grief, humanity, and what matters most when time is running out.
And somehow⊠there are still hippies, flower crowns, and edible-fueled wedding ceremonies.
Buddy Read ChatWe Burned So Bright by TJ KluneThis week weâre talking:
black holes and the literal end of the worldwhy TJ Klune keeps making us crythe difference between hopeful sadness and devastating sadnessfound family, grief, and surviving impossible thingsand all the strange people Don and Rodney meet on their final road tripIncluding:
creepy apocalypse familieshippies with edibles and flower crownslightning balls (apparently real??)and one storyline that genuinely haunted usâ ïž This episode contains discussion of grief, suicide, death, and end-of-life themes.
What's On Our ShelfCredence by Penelope DouglasH Is for Hawk by Helen MacdonaldThe River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarThe Inn at Thistledown Hollow by Devon YatesThinky Thoughts by Gwenda BondNew Releases This WeekEnormous Wings by Laurie FrankelHoney. by Imani ThompsonHow the Story Goes by Andrew ForresterNot Quite Dead Yet by Holly JacksonOur Perfect Storm by Carley FortunePayback by Elizabeth Rose QuinnRules for the Summer by Meghan QuinnThe Author Weekend by Laura ZigmanThe Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie GilmoreMothman Is My Boyfriend: Ten Tales of Cryptid Love and Lust by McKayla CoyleWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâve got a five-star buddy read that completely surprised us- plus cozy reads, new releases, and some very chaotic bookish news.
Buddy Read ChatMad Mabel by Sally HepworthThis week weâre talking:
a story thatâs not what you think it isfound family, second chances, and lonelinesspast vs. present timelines that actually workand a main character we fully supported⊠even when we maybe shouldnât havePlus: plot twists we almost saw coming, imaginary friends theories, and an ending we loved.
What's On Our ShelfCredence by Penelope DouglasThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte KnightleyThe River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarThe Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth DurstThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonThinky Thoughts by Gwenda BondNew Releases This WeekBreakroom by Miye LeeMs. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. SutantoDeath Meets Cute by J. PennerAn Accident of Dragons by Cheri RadkeThe Duke by Anna CowanThe Story of Birds by Steve BrusatteWe Burned So Bright by TJ KluneBookish News & ConversationsRebecca Yarros dropping a surprise Fourth Wing novella đShield of Sparrows suddenly taking over everyoneâs TBRPractical Magic 2 and our skepticism around sequelsthe very weird (and very concerning) Bookstagram trend you need to know aboutand the ongoing debate around DNF cultureWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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We didnât plan for this to be a Hump Day episode⊠but after this book, it kind of had to be.
Your book besties are back⊠just a day late đ
Kat was down for the count this week, but weâre back with a very special (and very fitting) Hump Day edition and, honestly... after this buddy read⊠it feels appropriate.
Buddy Read ChatThe Auction by Sadie KincaidThis week weâre talking:
Beauty and the Beast vibes⊠but make it darkerpacing issues and a story that maybe couldâve been shortercharacters we liked (and ones we absolutely did not)and a cliffhanger that left us with thoughtsPlus: age gap dynamics, character consistency, and whether this one really delivered on what it promised.
What's On Our ShelfCareless People by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte KnightleyWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerThe Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth DurstThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonBookish News & Conversationsthe Goodreads DNF feature and how readers (and authors) feel about itwhen itâs okay to quit a book (and ask for your credit back?!)BookCon chaos- overcrowding, long lines, and whether itâs worth itSome self-publishing platforms are starting to charge just to upload your book, in an effort to cut down on AI content⊠and yeah, weâre here for it.Whether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre diving into a buddy read that had us⊠thinking, questioning, and maybe wanting just a little bit more.
From cruise ship chaos and 90s boy band energy to character growth, pacing issues, and âis this a romance or not?â â weâre breaking down all our thoughts.
And then⊠we get into it.
New releases, bookish trends, and some real conversations about whatâs happening in the reading community right now- from âbiblical convictionâ discourse to audiobook narrator controversy and where we draw the line as readers.
What Weâve Been ReadingRyder by Jessica PetersonCan't Stop by Lauren BielWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerThe Astral Library by Kate QuinnSo Happy Together by Olivia WorleyBuddy Read ChatAmerican Fantasy by Emma StraubThis weekâs BRC has us talking:
multiple POVs (and when they donât quite work)pacing that doesnât always grab youcharacter arcs vs. underdeveloped storylinesand whether this was romance⊠or something else entirelyNew Releases This WeekCherry Baby by Rainbow RowellGo Gentle by Maria SempleI Could Give You the Moon by Ann LiangStranger Things Have Happened by Kasie WestWife Shaped Bodies by Laura CranehillDear Monica Lewinsky by Julia LangbeinCleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai NguyenLeave Your Mess At Home by Tolani AkinolaBookish Trends & ConversationThis week weâre talking about:
âBiblical convictionâ posts and what theyâre really sayingreligion, reading, and where people cross the linethe role of politics in the book spaceaudiobook narrator controversy and accountabilityWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâve got a little bit of everything- a spicy Buddy Read Chat, and some very strong opinions about plot vs. smut.
What Weâve Been ReadingRight Number, Wrong Man by I.M. WraithHeretical Fishing by Haylock JobsonNero by S.J. TillyThe Astral Library by Kate QuinnSo Happy Together by Olivia WorleyThe Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth DurstBuddy Read ChatGame On by Navessa AllenThis weekâs BRC has us talking:
audiobook vs. reading experience (and speed-running a book in one day đ )steamy scenes vs. actual plot⊠and where the line isbonus chapters that maybe shouldâve just been in the bookand whether this one lives up to the rest of the seriesWhat Weâre Still Thinking AboutCan a book be too focused on spice?When does a âbonus chapterâ stop feeling like a bonus?And why do some books feel rushed?Plus: Kat gets called out for trying to pull a fast one on Amanda... AGAIN⊠and the chaos continues.
Whether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back and this week weâre diving into a buddy read that gave us feelings⊠and also sparked a full-blown texting game.
What Weâve Been ReadingThe List of Suspicious Things by Jennie GodfreyHeretical Fishing by Haylock JobsonThe Astral Library by Kate QuinnSo Happy Together by Olivia WorleyWomen Living Deliciously by Florence GivenBuddy Read ChatThe Night We Met by Abby JimenezThis weekâs BRC has us talking:
audiobook vs. reading experiencecharacters we love⊠and ones weâre not sure aboutemotionally messy relationshipsand the looming feeling that something bad is about to happen the entire timePlus: Amanda unknowingly participates in Kat's quote-texting game, and honestly⊠it might be our new favorite tradition, well not Amanda's, not that she'll remember.
New Releases This WeekHow to be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny LawsonThe Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth DurstSon of Nobody by Yann MartelNothing Tastes as Good: A NovelThe Governessâs Guide to Spells and Managing Misfit Marquesses by Amy Rose BennetA Good Person by Kirsten KingA Widowâs Charm by Caitlyn PaxsonMothers and Other Strangers by Corey Ann HayduGame On by Navessa AllenWhat Weâre Still Thinking Aboutcomplicated friendships and loyaltymother/daughter dynamicshow Abby Jimenez balances humor with heavy topicsand what we think is coming next in the seriesWhether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the accidental games- weâre glad youâre here.
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Your book besties are back, and this week weâve got a little bit of everything for you! Current reads, a chaotic (and heartfelt) Buddy Read Chat, new releases, and some very strong opinions about whatâs happening in the book world right now.
What Weâve Been ReadingWe Need Your Art by Amee McNeeHeretical Fishing by Haylock JobsonThe Astral Library by Kate QuinnSo Happy Together by Olivia WorleyBuddy Read ChatProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirAudiobook vs. physical book, science overload (or not?), our undying love for Rocky, and whether the movie actually did the book justice.
New Releases This WeekThe Night We Met by Abby JimenezHunt the Villain by Rina KentBeneath by Ariel SullivanWolf Worm by T. KingfisherDaughter of Egypt by Marie BenedictHoneysuckle by Bar Fridman-TellThis Will Be Interesting by E.B. AsherSeasons of Glass & Iron by Amal El MohtarRobbie McNeilâs Hit List by Brianna HeathBook-to-Screen Adaptations Weâre WatchingProject Hail Mary (in theaters now)Margoâs Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)The Devil Wears Prada 2Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)Off-Campus series adaptation (Prime Video)Bookish Trends & ControversyThis week weâre diving into:
The Shy Girl / Mia Ballard situationAI in publishing (and where we draw the line)Authors openly using AI vs. not disclosing itAnd the bigger question⊠what does this mean for readers?Whether youâre here for the books, the chaos, or the commentary- weâre glad youâre here. Have you watched Project Hail Mary? What did you think? Did you like it better than the book? We'd love to hear from you.
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Your book besties are back this week with a brand new episode format (and, of course, plenty of opinions).
This week, weâre sharing what weâve been reading lately, diving into our first Buddy Read Chat (BRC) of the season, and catching up on new releases and bookish trends that have us feeling⊠some type of way.
What Weâve Been ReadingFundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy & Sierra SimoneWitches Get Stuff Done by Molly HarperBack to Me by Katie DugganThe Astro Library by Kate QuinnIt's Not Her by Mary KubicaHow to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates by Shailee ThompsonSap and Secrets by Daphne ElliotBuddy Read ChatDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Princess Donut supremacy. Thatâs it. Thatâs the segment.(But also: conspiracy theories, boss battles, and⊠feet?)
New Releases This Week (March 17)Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin StevensonLove Song by Elle KennedyYou Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. DrewsInnamorata by Ava ReidFinlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle CosimanoStakeouts and Strollers by Rob PhillipsMayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. WaggonerA Latte Like Love by Michelle C. HarrisDarling Daffodils Farm by Brittanee NicoleBookish Trends Weâre Talking AboutTargetâs âblind date with a bookâ situation
Coach X Penguin Random House. Do we really need teeny tiny $100 book keychains???
âš If youâve read Dungeon Crawler Carl (or the rest of the series), we want to hear your thoughts!
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Your book besties are back with a deep dive into God of the Woods by Liz Moore- a twisty mystery packed with old money drama, missing children, and a whole lot of questionable family dynamics.
In this episode, Kat and Amanda break down the layered story set around a summer camp for the ultra-wealthy, where the daughter of the family who owns the land disappears⊠echoing the earlier disappearance of her brother years before. With multiple timelines, multiple narrators, and plenty of secrets hiding beneath the surface, this one definitely kept us thinking.
We talk about the many POVs, the shifting timelines, and why this book feels like solving a puzzle while you read. We also discuss the characters we loved, the characters we loved to hate (looking at you, Van Laar family), and which storyline ended up being our favorite. And yes, we absolutely get into the messy family dynamics, the class divide between the camp owners and the town, and the themes around power, privilege, and who gets away with what.
Along the way we also chat about:
The joys of a Silent Book Club and how we stumbled across this book
Audiobook vs. physical reading experiences
Our current reading stats and why Kat has given zero five-star ratings this year
Why multiple POV mysteries can either totally work⊠or totally lose readers
If you enjoy character-driven mysteries with lots of moving pieces and a story that slowly reveals its secrets, this one might be worth adding to your TBR.
We also mentioned a couple things in this episode, so be sure to check them out here:
đ Silent Book Club Tampa: @silentbookclubtampaâ Our episode about our star rating system: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cKYk4Ldoo2bPzFEFJmIKK?si=c53bfa6f8e45499b
Have you read God of the Woods? Let us know your thoughts!
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Itâs time for another Bestie Book Swap Extravaganza- because apparently, four books in one episode is our personality now.
If youâre new here, Kat and Amanda do "bestie book swaps" where we each assign one book per month for the other to read.
In this round, we break down:
Why we chose the books we did
Whether we understood the assignment
What surprised us (good and bad)
How well we actually know each other as readers
And which picks felt like love⊠versus a mild attack
Thereâs laughter, gentle dragging, honest reactions, and the kind of bookish chaos only long-term friendship allows.
This format might be unhinged. But itâs our unhinged.
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This week, your book besties dive into Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy, and⊠whew. We have thoughts.
Told from the perspective of 17-year-old Waldo, the novel follows her relationship with her much older, married teacher- and nothing about it is comfortable. Kat and Amanda unpack the audiobook experience (yes, we have narrator opinions), the pacing differences between audio and print, and whether this book feels âfloweryâ or sharply direct.
We talk:
Teacher/student dynamics and why that trope hits different when itâs not romanticized
Whether the story glorifies the relationship, or intentionally makes it grotesque
Waldo as a cry for help
The role of neglectful parents and failed adults
That closet scene (if you know, you know)
And why Mr. Korgy being âMr. Korgyâ the entire time matters
This one is uncomfortable. Itâs messy. Itâs layered. And it sparked a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about agency, power, trauma, and perspective.
Final ratings? We didnât fully agree, but we did have a lot to say.
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