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Book Besties Season 10 Episode 15: Heavenly Bodies
May 19, 2026
1h 08m 03s
Book Besties Season 10 Episode 14: Shield of Sparrows
May 12, 2026
1h 11m 09s
Book Besties Season 10 Episode 13: Variation
Apr 28, 2026
1h 04m 06s
Book Besties Season 10 Episode 12: Cinnamon Bun
Apr 21, 2026
59m 57s
Book Besties Season 10 Episode 11: Red Rising
Apr 14, 2026
43m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/19/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 15: Heavenly Bodies✨ | time travelbook discussion+3 | — | Book BestiesHeavenly Bodies+1 | — | Heavenly BodiesImani Erriu+3 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 1h 08m 03s | |
| 5/12/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 14: Shield of Sparrows✨ | romantasybook discussion+3 | — | Book BestiesJ. Penner+1 | — | Shield of SparrowsDevney Perry+3 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 1h 11m 09s | |
| 4/28/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 13: Variation✨ | contemporary romanceBookCon experience+3 | — | Book BestiesVariation | Coast Guard | Rebecca YarrosVariation+5 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 1h 04m 06s | |
| 4/21/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 12: Cinnamon Bun✨ | LitRPGparody in literature+3 | AprilMolly | RavensDaggerBook Con+4 | — | Cinnamon BunLitRPG+5 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 59m 57s | |
| 4/14/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 11: Red Rising✨ | dystopian literaturebook discussions+3 | — | Book BestiesMarvel+1 | — | Red RisingPierce Brown+3 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 43m 32s | |
| 4/7/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 10: My Sister, The Serial Killer✨ | My Sister, The Serial KillerEldest Daughter's responsibility+3 | — | Bookish Things for Bookish PeopleBookCon+1 | — | My Sister, The Serial KillerOyinkan Braithwaite+3 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 47m 13s | |
| 3/31/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 9: Morning Glory Milking Farm with Nurse Katie✨ | sex with a Minotaurbull semen+3 | — | BookConOlivia Dade+1 | — | Morning Glory Milking FarmC. M. Nascosta+7 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 1h 05m 10s | |
| 3/24/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 8: Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea✨ | cozy fantasyworld building+3 | — | NEWTHINGS2026BookCon+2 | — | cozy fantasyworld building+3 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 52m 25s | |
| 3/17/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 7: Soulmatch✨ | YA dystopian novelsBook discussions+3 | — | BookConSoulmatch+3 | — | SoulmatchRebecca Danzenbaker+5 | Carpe LibriumNEWTHINGS2026 | 1h 03m 03s | |
| 3/10/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 6: The Lilac People✨ | queer life in Berlinqueer history+3 | — | The Institute for Sexual ScienceBook Besties+1 | — | Milo ToddThe Lilac People+6 | — | 58m 35s | |
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| 3/3/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 5: The Grimoire Grammar School PTA | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 5: The Grimoire Grammar School PTAThis week, the Besties are back with the cozy fantasy The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis. This book follows the parents of kindergartners at a magical school, including Vivian who is a complete fish out of water, since her daughter was a mundane, like her, until she is bitten by a werewolf. Join them as they discuss autism coded stories, relatable fantasy books, and the mean moms of the PTA.Things talked about in this episode: Caitlin Rozakis: https://www.caitlinrozakis.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code NEWTHINGS2026 to save $5 off of your order of $25 or more at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 57m 40s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 4: Slewfoot | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 4: SlewfootThis week the Besties are joined by the one and only Francesca Zappia as we talk about the dark and twisty Slewfoot. Join the Besties and Chessie as they talk about this witchy historical horror, April makes it clear Molly forced her to read this, and somehow everyone has a desk sword but Molly.Things talked about in this episode:Bunny Shifter Books : https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/bunny-shifterThe Lost City of Roanoke: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/discover/resource-hub/trend-tradition-magazine/trend-tradition-spring-2025/lost-colony/All things Chessie: https://www.francescazappia.com/Slewfoot artwork: https://www.bromart.com/novelsMeet 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com | 1h 23m 41s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 3: Beartown | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 3: BeartownThis week tackle Fredrik Backman for the first time with his book Beartown. Join them as they talk about herd mentality, loyalty, and the worst parts of humanity. Trigger Warning for this episode: rape on page, bullying, violence, gun violence, child abuse, alcohol abuse, body dysmorphia. Things talked about in this episode: Madison on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmadisonreadingnow The Lottery: https://bit.ly/4ayOKDU Steubenville Rape Case: https://bit.ly/3OjTciyOpenly gay NFL Player: https://bit.ly/4aOdFot This episode was filmed prior to the death of James Van Der Beek. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 30m 05s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 2: Atmosphere | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 2: AtmosphereDid someone say historic sapphic space fiction? This week the Besties talk about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Listen as they talk about 100 tampons, women in military service, and finding unexpected love. Will this viral historical fiction hit the mark for the Besties? Things talked about in this episode: NASA never lost anyone in space: https://www.nasa.gov/history/ Medical emergency in space: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c205r8n0276o 100 Tampons: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1102635355 Hidden Figures (Book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25953369-hidden-figures Hidden Figures (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Paris Geller CSPAN : https://youtu.be/821hMXdxfpo?si=PDGLH_gV_iyhvR9Y Astronauts that have never been to space: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/they-also-serve-why-astronauts-who-never-fly-arent-disappointed/ Addison Armstrong : https://www.instagram.com/addison.armstrong.author/?hl=en 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 14m 58s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 1: Truth or Beard | Book Besties Season 10 Episode 1: Truth or BeardWelcome back, Besties! Season 10 kicks off with the indie romance novel Truth or Beard by Penny Reid. Join us as we talk about small town romance cliches, dubious consent, and when character connections make absolutely zero sense. Things talked about in this episode: Season 2, Episode 11: https://rss.com/podcasts/bookbesties/427914/ Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille: https://bit.ly/4c0p5GD Madison on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmadisonreadingnow StoryGraph Challenge: https://bit.ly/45HxECx 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code besties10 to save 10% off your total order through February at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 10m 17s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ Authors | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 16: The Crimson Throne w/ AuthorsThis week we are joined by the authors of The Crimson Throne Sarah Raasch & Beth Revis. Join us as we talk about research when it comes to historical fiction, using historical fiction in fantasy writing, and don’t forget this book is YA. Things talked about in this episode: Beth Revis: https://www.sararaaschbooks.com/Sara Raasch: https://www.sararaaschbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 13m 09s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark Window | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 15: One Dark WindowThis week, Nurse Katie takes the lead with Bestie April to talk about One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Join them as they talk about their love of romantasy, when audiobook works and when it really doesn’t, and the perfect comfort of a duology.Things talked about in this episode: Abby Jimenez’s audiobook narrated referenced is Zachary Webber: https://www.zachary-webber.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 14m 02s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch Queen | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 14: The Witch QueenThis week, Bestie April is joined by author Alexandria Arden to talk about the first book in her series The Witch Queen. Join them as they talk about Tiktok drama, what we love about romantasy, and why inclusion in spicy books brings us joy. Things talked about in this episode: IMLS Refunded: https://bit.ly/4iJ9w7x Alexandria Arden: https://www.instagram.com/alexandriaardenauthor/https://www.instagram.com/alleycatsandbooks/ https://www.alexandriaarden.com/ Romantasy Readers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Romantasyreaders 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 41m 55s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen River | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 13: The Frozen RiverThis week, the Besties are going back in time with the winter-themed historical fiction, The Frozen River. Join the Besties as they talk about feminism in post-revolutionary America, practicing medicine in a small town, and women’s roles in the past.Things talked about in this episode: All things Martha Ballard: https://historichallowell.mainememory.net/page/1495/display.htmlhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/181591/a-midwifes-tale-by-laurel-thatcher-ulrich/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/midwife-gallery-diary/Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 03m 14s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 12: Kelsey Navarro Foster | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 12: Kelsey Navarro FosterThis week the Besties are joined by award-nominated, SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator Kelsey Navarro Foster to talk about her decade-long career! Join them as April fangirls, Kelsey shares tips for a career in narration, and Molly asks our favorite question.Things talked about in this episode: Kelsey Navarro Foster: https://kelseynavarrofoster.com/ C.C. Harrington: https://www.christinaharrington.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 42m 58s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted Torment | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 11: Frosted TormentThis week the Besties are joined by indie author E.L. Valentine to talk about her book Frosted Torment, which is the first book in the Marked Mortals Saga. Join us as we talk about this epic first book in a dark urban romantasy with fallen angels, demons, and reluctant heroes.Things talked about in this episode:E.L. Valentine: https://erinvalentine.com/Artists mentioned: https://bit.ly/3JTejq3 & https://bit.ly/4p7fnWxStorygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7wCarpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.comMeet 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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code holiday10 to save $10 off any order over $40 from now until the end of December at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 24m 52s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: Weyward | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 10: WeywardBesties, we are keeping the fall vibes going today with Weyward. Listen in as we talk family lines, when a historical fiction hits just right, and female rage in novel form.Things talked about in this episode: Meg Xuemei X : https://megxuemeix.com/Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code Holiday10 to save $10 on any order over $40. The code is good for November and December. https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 05m 00s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The Housemaid | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 9: The HousemaidRounding out our month of spooky reads, the Besties discuss the viral sensation and fan recommendation The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join them as they debate the popularity of this book, when twists don’t hit, and yap about the overall cliches in this book. Things talked about in this episode: Amy Award: https://authoramyaward.com/ Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 56m 21s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 8: None of This Is True | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 8: None of This Is TrueThis week the Besties keep spooky season going by diving into Lisa Jewell’s thriller None of This Is True. Join the Besties as they talk true crime in real life, storylines that make you question what you actually have read, and (of course) the importance of Libraries.Things talked about in this episode: Baker & Taylor Shutting Down: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.htmlSingle White Female: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105414/Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 55m 36s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 7: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | Book Besties Season 9 Episode 7: Witchcraft for Wayward GirlsThis week the Besties are joined by our good friend author Francesca Zappia for her third spooky season with us. The three discuss the newest Grady Hendrix book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Join them as they talk about Big Lady Magic, cozy horror, and men writing the struggles of women well. Come for the spooky vibes, stay for the vibes of a pod favorite author. Things talked about in this episode: Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/ NPR Interview with Grady Hendrix: https://bit.ly/4nXsCbZ Storygraph Season 9 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3VqOj7w Carpe Librium: https://beawesomereadbooks.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. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by Carpe Librium: Bookish Things for Bookish People. Use the code bestiesrule to get a free magnetic bookmark with the purchase of a t-shirt at https://beawesomereadbooks.com. | 1h 34m 44s | ||||||
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