Babes Read Books

14. February Recap + Book Chats - Romantasy With Maria

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:58:13 GMT

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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13. January Recap + Book Chats With Martyr

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:36 GMT

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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12. Author Interview: Francesca Lia Block

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:25:01 GMT

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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11. December Recap + 2024 Favorites + Book Chats With Tom

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:44 GMT

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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10. November Recap + Book Chats With Cheryl From Rebel Reads

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:42:08 GMT

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 Cheryl from Rebel Reads and Book Club For Fun. We chat about all things Bookclubs! We learn what it takes to independently run a bookclub, and learn all about Cheryl’s two book clubs based out of the Hudson Valley in New York. We then recap the popular series that Cheryl recently read. I also recap my November 2024 reading list, and then talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in December.

Books in this episode:

Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher

Listen For The Lie by Amy Tintera

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

The Debutantes by Olivia Worley

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Scrap by Calla Henkel

The Lake Of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene

Swimming In Paris by Colombe Schneck

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9. Author Interview: Charlotte Vassell

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:33 GMT

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 bonus episode I am delighted to interview Charlotte Vassell, author of The Other Half and The In Crowd. In our spoiler free chat we learn all about her inspiration and creative process and hear about what she’s working on next!

Books featured in this episode:

The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell

The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell

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8. October Spooky Season Recap + Book Chats With Laura Dapito From Booksarebutters

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:02:48 GMT

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. September Recap + Book Chats + The Return Of Julian Rose

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:13:29 GMT

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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6. August Recap + Book Chats With Sadie From Dot The i Edit

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:00:49 GMT

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

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5. July Recap + Book Chats With Meredith Kasian

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:31:01 GMT

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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4. June Recap + Book Chats With Megan Carver

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:02:08 GMT

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. May Recap + Book Chats With Michael - Horrorween In June

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:23:03 GMT

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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2. April Recap + Book Chats With C. Tepper

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:02:43 GMT

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

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1. March Recap + Book Chats With Julian Rose

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:42 GMT

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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