This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Besties, 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.

Rounding 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.

This 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.

This 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.

It’s spooky season again, Besties, and we are kicking it off with Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle. Listen in as the Besties talk about what makes a book horror, trying to figure out who Chuck Tingle is, and can a narrator really make or break an audiobook?

This week both Besties are back in the studio with what might be their biggest book fight yet as they discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. Join us to decide if you are Team April or Team Molly for this episode. Debate the use of period blood for blood magic, spice in YA books, and originality of text.

This week, Nurse Katie is subbing in for April as we cover Death of a Fairy Tale by Emily Fluke. Join the duo as they talk about using Grimm’s tales to influence your work, when a writer is trying too hard, and is motherhood for everyone? 

This week, the Besties talk about the viral sensation Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh. Join them as they talk about book length, book trauma, and the rugby of it all. Will the Besties like this booktok YA drama?

Besties join us this week as we take on another #booktok favorite, Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas. Listen in as the besties talk about story structure, if this book should be labelled spicy, and discuss the intricacies of using Mythology as your base.

We’re back, Besties!!! Season 9 is here, and we are starting it off with author Kristy Boyce to talk about her book Dungeons and Drama. Join us as we chat about THE Ohio State University, D&D, and musical theater. There’s also some talk about this fantastic YA book in there somewhere.

For the Season 8 finale, Bestie April is joined by author Mary E. Roach to talk about her upcoming book We Are the Match. Join them as they talk about this updated take on the Helen of Troy myth with a sapphic twist. This episode talks about updating a classic, the importance of sapphic stories, and making the truly best choice to fall for your enemy.

Take a trip through time to London in the 1700s. This week the Besties sit down with author A.J. West to discuss his absolutely moving book The Betrayal of Thomas True. Join us as we discuss queer historical fiction, developing a story for an American release, and why authentic representation matters.

Besties, join us today as we talk about one of the most anticipated historical fiction books of the summer: Before Dorothy. We were lucky enough to have Hazel Gaynor, the author, join us.

Besties, let’s take a trip back in time today with Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. Join us this episode as we discuss what makes relevant historical fiction, why LGBTQ stories matter, and, of course, Molly makes promises to tackle Matt Dinniman.

Strap in, Besties, we’re headed on a space adventure! This week the Besties are joined by author Beth Revis to chat about her series Chaotic Orbits. Join us as we talk about sex in space, pop culture inspirations, and outlining Star Wars Books.

This week, the Besties read the alt-history, feminist novel When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Join them as they talk about sibling relationships, societal norms of the 1950s, and decide if this book is worth the hype.

On this week's episode of Book Besties, we talk about An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson. Join us as we talk about the difference in magic and persuasion, when morality comes into play with magic, and consent at Drayton College.