WE’RE BACK!! Season six, Besties, and we are starting this season off with a BANG by going right into romance month! This week the Besties talk about Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. We call Abby out for being what we all are #greysfans, we talk about how we looove baby animals and of course we talk about all things romance in this novel.

TRIGGER WARNING: for this episode, there are talks about domestic violences, physical and emotional listener discretion is advised.

On this week's episode Nurse Katie is hosting, and our book is In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Join the ladies as they talk about forced togetherness, family traditions and what is really needed in a “Groundhog’s Day book trope.

This week, the Besties talk about One Day in December by Josie Silver. This book has all the winter romance vibes of a good holiday rom-com. Join us as we chat about a decade’s long story, handling awkward situations with grace, and finding your 100%.

This Week on Book Besties start on thin ice as Molly brings Jasmine Guillory back to Pod with Royal Holiday. Join the Besties in a giggle over genital puns, Molly rambling about a river, and April losing her bell.

This Week on Book Besties the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie, Nurse Katie to (finally) discuss the literary phenomenon Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Join us as we decide if this book meets the hype, talk representation, and debate which character actually has our hearts. In true Besties fashion, this episode goes off the rails, but we reign it in enough to gush over this book.

This Week on Book Besties our book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Listen in as the Besties talk about Travis and Taylor, Molly wanting pets that are not appropriate for Maryland, and what books are meant for TikTok and which aren’t.

This week, the Besties are joined by author Addison Armstrong to discuss her novel, The Light of Luna Park. Join us as we talk about eugenics, saving babies, and exceptional research.

Trigger Warning this week Besties. We are the Light talks about, gun violence, mass shootings, suicide, mental health breaks and more. Please skip this episode if any of these things can be triggering. Sounding a-little NPR-ish this week the Besties talk about twists that truly surprise, therapy as a plot point and the soft and hard sides of We are the Light.

Happy Halloween, Besties! This week both Besties are back to talk about their final spooky read: Wilder Girls by Rory Power. Join them as they talk about underdeveloped storylines, go down a Hunger Games rabbit hole, and debate when it is and is not appropriate to include a love story (hint- this wasn’t it)

This week Nurse Katie fills in while April takes a much needed and deserved break. This week’s book is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. Listen in as Molly forgets her meds, Katie gives us great medical advice, and Chloe Brown, we are sorry but you can’t be our doctor. And remember kids do not drink with Valium.

This week the Besties are joined by honorary Book Bestie Francesca Zappia to talk about What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. Join them as they discuss the appeal of the woods, the dynamics of girl friends in small towns, and Chessie’s next project.

This week the Besties dive into Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh. Continuing with the spooky season this book is full of drama, murder, and lots of mystery. In this sleepy episode, the besties gab about group chat, Katie’s favorite part of her profession, and the book.

On this week's episode the Besties talk about fan suggested The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. Join them as they talk about how much they wanted to like this, chat about classic rom-coms, and our love for Carrie Fisher.

On this week's episode the Besties talk about No One Left to Come Looking For You by Sam Lipsyte. In an attempt to keep the podcast afloat this episode, they try to pull together content about this novel. Join them as they attempt to see value in this book.

On this week's episode the Besties talk about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Join them as they discuss the found family trope, the afterlife, and authors meeting expectations with their second novel. Trigger Warnings for this episode- death, sudden death, death of a parent, death of a child, death of a loved one, death of a pet, and suicide.

On this week's episode, the Besties talk about Jeneva Rose’s Debut novel, The Perfect Marriage. Spoilers throughout the episode. (You’ve been warned!) In this episode we get to hear about the Besties’ summer, how much they love The Twilight Series (no surprise there), and join them as they speculate about fictional characters in a fictional world.

The Besties are back! For the season 5 premiere, the Besties are joined by special guest Heather, better known as Bookables, to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Listen as they talk about this masterclass of story weaving, effortlessly adding science to a story, and what we hope for a sequel. Content Warnings: rape, suicide, sexual assault, sexual harrasment. This episode is dedicated to Diane Watkins, chemist, wife, mother, and Nana. You are missed.

This week on Book Besties the Besties DNF Loveless by Alice Oseman not willing to give up on her as an author they swapped over to The Heartstopper Series. Listen in as they gush about how proud they are of their littles; consent is the word of the day and as always remember We are here to help.

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.

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.