Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. Featuring special monthly guests and spoiler free reviews.
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14. February Recap + Book Chats - Romantasy With Maria
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my friend Maria. We deep dive her favorite genre and talk all things Romantasy, starting with A Court Of Thorns And Roses. I then review my February reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in March.
Books in this episode:
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros
With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson
The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha
The Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass
Fair Play by Tove Jansson
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
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7 Feb 2025
13. January Recap + Book Chats With Martyr
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my friend Martyr. We talk about vampires, Twilight, RuPaul, works of nonfiction and memoirs, and then do a deep analysis of The Great Gatsby. We also chat about Martyr’s podcast, drag career and archival project. I then review my January reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in February.
Books in this episode:
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
It Was Beautiful And It Was Vulgar by Jack Lowery
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
The Really Dead Wives Of New Jersey by Astrid Dahl
The Three Lives Of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
A Serial Killer’s Guide To Marriage by Asia Mackay
The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
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21 Jan 2025
12. Author Interview: Francesca Lia Block
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we've read, are currently reading, and what's next on our lists. In this episode as part of our ongoing author series, I am delighted to interview Francesca Lia Block.
Francesca has published over thirty titles during her award winning career including Weetzie Bat, and most recently House Of Hearts. In this chat we learn all about her inspiration for House Of Hearts. We chat about fairy tales and mythology, her creative process, as well as a few of her favorite books and what she's working on next!
Featured book in this episode:
House Of Hearts by Francesca Lia Block
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30 Dec 2024
11. December Recap + 2024 Favorites + Book Chats with Tom
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my husband Tom. We start with some of his recent reads and favorite books. We also analyse slow burns and action/adventure books. We then recap our favorite books from 2024, review my December reading list, and talk about some exciting new releases for 2025!
Books in this episode:
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
My Year Of Rest And Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Hogfather (Discworld #20) by Terry Pratchett
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson
Woo Woo by Ella Baxter
Role Play by Clara Drummond
Ghosts of Waikiki by Jennifer K. Morita
I Might Be In Trouble by Daniel Aleman
Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
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7 Dec 2024
10. November Recap + Book Chats with Cheryl from Rebel Reads
Hosts discuss book clubs with Cheryl from Rebel Reads, sharing insights on running independent clubs and recapping popular series and November reading lists.
25 Nov 2024
9. Author Interview: Charlotte Vassell
Charlotte Vassell, author of The Other Half and The In Crowd, shares her inspiration and creative process in a spoiler-free chat about her latest works.
7 Nov 2024
8. October Spooky Season Recap + Book Chats with Laura Dapito from Booksarebutters
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with Laura Dapito from the Booksarebutters Instagram. We chat about Bookstagram, short stories, audiobooks, and recap some of Laura’s recent reads and favorite books. I then recap our October 2024 spooky season reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases new in November .
Books in this episode:
Frighten The Horses: A Memoir by Oliver Radclyffe
Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell
In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
In Tongues by Thomas Grattan
Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn
The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
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7 Oct 2024
7. September Recap + Book Chats + The Return Of Julian Rose
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I welcome back our guest from Episode 1- Julian Rose from Letters To Bands Podcast. We do a deep dive on all of her favorite books ranging from classics to the esoteric to y2k literary fiction. We then recap our September 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases this spooky season in October.
Books in this episode:
Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson
The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson
House Of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Glamorama by Brett Easton Ellis
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
1984 by George Orwell
Devil In The White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
Pink Glass Houses by Asha Elias
Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman
Where Are You Echo Blue by Hayley Krischer
It Had To Be You by Eliza Jane Brazier
The Confidence Games by Tess Amy
The Most Famous Girl In The World by Iman Hariri-Kia
The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell
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7 Sept 2024
6. August Recap + Book Chats With Sadie from Dot The i Edit
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I talk with indie editor Sadie from Dot The i Edit. We chat about her path to becoming an editor and learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to edit books. We then recap our August 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases this September.
Books in this episode:
Knot Giving Up: Pack Hart Olympic Omegaverse by Thea Masen & Jenny Peck
Starting Line by Michae Marie
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson
Look In The Mirror by Catherine Steadman
You May Now Kill The Bride by Kate Weston
The Most by Jessica Anthony
We Love The Nightlife by Rachel Koller Kroft
Thanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com (mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com) or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod (http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod)
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5 Aug 2024
5. July Recap + Book Chats With Meredith Kasian
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I talk with indie author Meredith Kasian. We chat about her debut fantasy novel The Wielder’s Discovery and learn all about her creative process and what it takes to self publish a novel. We then recap our July 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases in August.
Books in this episode:
The Wielder’s Discovery by Meredith Kasian
Dream Walker by Brittany Gossin
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Darkness Comes Again by K.M. Davidson
Vesselless by Cortney L. Wynn
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
The Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling
The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb
The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore
Lo Fi by Liz Riggs
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3 Jul 2024
4. June Recap + Book Chats With Megan Carver
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I go behind the scenes with industry insider Megan Carver who works as a professional storyteller and audiobook narrator. We learn what it takes to make an audiobook and chat about the buzzy genre of Romantasy. We then recap our June 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases in July.
Books in this episode:
Leade Park Series by Allie Samberts
A Swift And Sudden Exit by Nico Vincenty
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes
The Return Of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
A Good Life by Virginie Grimaldi
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Because I Don’t Know What You Mean And What You Don’t by Josie Long
Such A Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter
Honey by Isabel Banta
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3 Jun 2024
3. May Recap + Book Chats With Michael - Horrorween in June
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I sit down with my friend Michael aka Miskytoe. We recap our May 2024 reading lists, chat about all things horror, and talk about what’s coming up next for June.
Books in this episode:
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Tender Is The Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
Playground by Aron Beauregard
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
The Murder After The Night Before by Katy Brent
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Swiped by L.M. Chilton
Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum
Bite By Bite: Nourishments And Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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3 May 2024
2. April Recap + Book Chats With C. Tepper
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A new book podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I sit down with C. Tepper from Wigging Out Podcast and author of The State Of Drag. We recap our April 2024 reading lists, talk about Bridgerton, YA series, reminisce about the 2009 Twilight craze, and talk about what’s coming up next for May.
Books in this episode:
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice
Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Bridgertons series by Julia Quinn
The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The State Of Drag by C. Tepper
The New Couple In 5B by Lisa Unger
Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez
The Vacancy In Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass
Women Of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
Table For Two by Amor Towles
Thanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com (mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com) or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod (http://instagram.com/babesreadbookspod)
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3 Apr 2024
1. March Recap + Book Chats With Julian Rose
Welcome to Babes Read Books. A new book podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In our first episode I sit down with Julian Rose from Letters To Bands while we recap our March 2024 reading lists, do a mini deep dive into Holly Madison’s memoirs, and talk about what’s coming up next for April.
Books in this episode:
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
Dreaming In French by Vanessa McCausland
Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
Leonie- A Woman Ahead Of Her Time by Leonie von Zesch
Down The Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison
The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice, and the Road to Reinvention by Holly Madison
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