In Bed With Books
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<p>A bookish podcast for bookish babes.</p><p>Hosted by Melissa, a former academic and long-time lover of fantasy, romance, and literature.</p><p>Join me every Monday for new episodes!</p><p></p><p>Where to find the pod >></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/inbedwithbookspod">https://instagram.com/inbedwithbookspod</a></p><p>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod">https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com">inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Writer vs Reader: The Role of Interactivity in Fiction Storytelling with Michael Pons
<p>This week I’m joined by my friend Dr Michael Pons. He recently received his PhD in English Literature, and I was lucky enough to sit in on his dissertation defense. The question Dr Pons set to answering was “What is interactivity in storytelling?” focusing on video games. Michael and I dive into an hour long conversation connecting his findings on the limitations of interactivity to literature and television. Who are the participants involved? What is the role of the audience and the creator? What do they owe each other? Where does desire play into all of this?</p><p>This is the first part of a 2-part conversation.</p><p>You can find Michael on IG @mackerel_prawns</p><p>If you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs on Instagram or shoot me an email!</p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest podcast happenings: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51">https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51</a></p><p>Where else to find me:</p><p>IG: @inbedwithbookspod</p><p>YT:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod"> https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod</a></p><p>EM: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com">inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com </a></p>
June 10, 2026
Epic Cosmologies and the Revolutionary Power of Love: Interview with Author Lauren Kate
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Lauren Kate to discuss her latest release, White Lights. Falling back into a world of angels, romance, and millennia-old feuds, Kate brings us back into the world of Fallen, after Luce and Daniel’s happily ever after to see the effects their choice had on heaven. What does heaven look like when love is suddenly on the menu for the angels?</p><p>White Lights follows Dez to Acheron, an elite film school no one’s ever heard of before, but has resources she never dreamed would be available to her. The only catch: she has to leave behind everyone she loves, and someone she might have grown to love. As she learns more about Acheron and some of her fellow students, Dez fears she’s made the wrong decision. But her connection with her mentor, Rafe, is undeniable, bringing her back to her love of filmmaking every time she questions herself.</p><p>We discussed the influences on the creation of this universe, and the decision to continue the story, with Kate referencing dreams, higher education, and apocryphal texts. Her inspiration dates back as far as 500 BC, and the feminist themes that exist then, and that we look for now. We look at some of the bigger questions that Kate is exploring in these series, like what and who love has the power to change, and how one positive choice can radiate out and effect change on a larger scale.</p><p>As a fan of Lauren Kate and her work, I truly did not have enough time to cover everything I wanted to, but for a look at how she explores the theme of love, grab White Lights now! </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/a/54661/9781538776773">https://bookshop.org/a/54661/9781538776773</a></p><p>Learn more about Lauren Kate here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://laurenkatebooks.net">laurenkatebooks.net</a></p><p>And you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok @LaurenKateBooks </p><p>If you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs or shoot me an email!</p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest podcast happenings: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51">https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51</a></p><p>Where else to find me:</p><p>IG: @inbedwithbookspod</p><p>YT:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod"> https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod</a></p><p>EM: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com">inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com</a></p>
June 5, 2026
Fate & Freewill in Why Choose Romance: Interview with author Kait Ballenger
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Kait Ballenger, once again, as she rounds out the Original Sinner trilogy with Beautiful Redeemer. Charlotte and Lucifer have come a long way since their fake engagement in book one - now they have to contend with the apocalypse, timeless battles between angels and demons, an absent Father, and a meddling mother. As identities are revealed and powers are discovered, Charlotte and Lucifer question their worth in the battles to come. In the midst of all this, Charlotte’s connection with Death is growing but will his and Lucifer’s past get in the way of her why-choose happy ending?</p><p>It was great having Kait back on to talk about the conclusion of her Original Sinner trilogy. We start the conversation with a gentle reminder of what happened in books one and two, including some major spoilers, so listen at your own discretion if you haven’t read Original Sinner or Wicked Believer yet! After realizing that Lucifer and her were destined by forces grander than either of them could control, Charlotte begins to realize that she is more powerful than they could have anticipated. Kait talks about how she knew their story wasn’t over, the process of bringing in Death to help balance out their dynamic, and the questions that Charlotte faces when confronted with the reality that she hasn’t had nearly as much freewill as she thought. I get the scoop on upcoming books, as Kait plans to extend the universe by exploring the love stories of other seven deadly sin siblings!</p><p>You can buy Beautiful Redeemer now: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/a/54661/9781662528903">https://bookshop.org/a/54661/9781662528903</a></p><p>You can learn more about Kait Ballenger here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.kaitballenger.com">www.kaitballenger.com</a></p><p>Art mentioned in this episode: Cabanel, Alexandre. The Fallen Angel. 1847, Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France.</p><p>If you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs on Instagram or shoot me an email!</p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest podcast happenings: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51">https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51</a></p><p>Where else to find me:</p><p>IG: @inbedwithbookspod</p><p>YT:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod"> https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod</a></p><p>EM: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com">inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>A bookish podcast for bookish babes.</p><p>Hosted by Melissa, a former academic and long-time lover of fantasy, romance, and literature.</p><p>Join me every Monday for new episodes!</p><p></p><p>Where to find the pod >></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/inbedwithbookspod">https://instagram.com/inbedwithbookspod</a></p><p>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod">https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPod</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com">inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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