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Join us as we chat with Annie and Eliza, the duo behind Sable Sorensen! The 2nd book in the Wolves of Ruin Series, Fury Bound, is now here and we have been ITCHING to talk about it. WARNING: This interview contains spoilers for both Dire Bound and Fury Bound, so please finish reading both books before listening if you don't want to hear spoilers!Our Fury Bound deep dive coverage starts Friday, May 8 and will include 10 episodes!

We had the chance to talk to the incredible best selling author Nisha Tuli, author of the Artifacts of Ouranos, Not Safe For Work, and more! Her next book, Stormbreaker, releases on May 5, 2026, and is a highly anticipated YA Dystopian Romantasy that we CANNOT WAIT to read.Come escape reality with us and let's talk about books!

This is our FINAL episode of our deep dive of Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry.Be sure to like, comment, and follow wherever you are listening!Want more banter? Come join us on Patreon! Membership starts at $5/month and includes access to monthly live book club (often featuring the book author), private discord, merchandise discounts, early access to special episodes, and more! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BanterandBookmarksPodcast

This is a quick, 24 minute FULL book detailed recap of Dire Bound.Love the Dire Bound Merch we are wearing?? Check out @littleshopromantasy on instagram to check out the store!

This is episode 6 of our 7 episode series covering Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry.Follow, rate, and comment on our podcast- It helps us more than you know!Connect with us on social media @banterandbookmarks and check out banterandbookmarks.com for links to our merch store and our Patreon channel

This is episode 5 of our 7 episode deep dive on Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. There will be spoilers for all of book 1 ONLY.

This is episode 4 of a 7 episode series covering Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. There will be spoilers for all of book 1, but no spoilers for book 2, Rites of the Starling.Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe wherever you are listening!Want more banter? Come join our patreon for only $5/month. HAPPY READING

This is a full book, chapter by chapter summary of Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. It does not contain plot analysis - Check out our deep dive episodes for our thoughts and theories!If you need a quick reminder of the plot before Rites of the Starling, we've got you covered! Be sure to check out our World Building guide, posted to Instagram!

Chapters 12-23: Episode 3 of our 7 episode series covering Shield Of Sparrows by Devney Perry.Come escape reality with us and let's talk about booksLike, comment, and follow us here and on social media @banterandbookmarksWant more? Join us on Patreon for a monthly bookclub (often featuring the book author!), private Discord, live events, merch discounts, and more! visit http://banterandbookmarks.com for access to all of our platforms.

JR Cathers has revealed the cover and Title for her next book, 1.5 in her Veils of Terr series- Beast of Brax! She sat down with the Banter girls to answer your questions and you DO NOT want to miss this.Stay tuned for more Beast of Brax content, including our full book DEEP DIVE series, which will drop right alongside the book release.

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we begin our deep dive of Shield of Sparrows with the first set of chapters (1-11).Be sure to like, follow, and comment to tell us what you think!COME ESCAPE REALITY WITH US AND LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOKS

This is episode 1 of a 7 episode deep dive of Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry! This episode is all about the WORLD- characters, lore, major concepts- to serve as a refresher before we get into the chapter by chapter analysis episodes!Be sure to like, follow, and comment on this episode to let us know what you think. We love hearing from you.We also have a Patreon- where we host monthly book clubs (often featuring the author as a guest!!), private discord. merch discounts, extra live events, and more!

Join the Banter Girls as they chat about one of their top reads of all time- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Let's lean into our sci-fi era, chat about the incredible writing and narration, and get pumped for the MOVIE coming out 3/20/2026!Follow us on social media @banterandbookmarks and check out our website for links to our Patreon, Merch, and more!

We had the incredible chance to chat LIVE with Sable Sorensen (Annie & Eliza) at Romantasy Con in LA, hosted by Fabled Fantasy Events. The energy was HIGH, the vibes were STRONG, and the microphone feedback was....questionable ;)We hope you enjoy a peak into our incredible convo, and tune in again soon for our in-studio interview with Sable Sorensen before we dive into our Fury Bound coverage this spring!Happy Listening.Follow us on socials @banterandbookmarks

IT'S HERE!!!! The Vakesh Bonus Chapter has been released to the masses by fabulous author friend JR Cathers, and it is time for Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine to DEEP DIVE. Join us as we connect ALL THINGS Veils of Terr and help dissect what is happening, our running theories, and predictions for the rest of book 2.Please note: this episode will include spoilers for everything currently published for the Veils of Terr (as of Feb 2026), including Child of Shivay, Xeyvian's bonus chapter, and Vakesh's POV Chapter, so be sure to read everything before jumping in to this episode.Follow us on socials to stay connected. We are most active on Instagram @banterandbookmarks.Want to be a Banter Book Dragon and get access to episodes a full day early, a monthly book club that AUTHORS join most months, merch discounts, private discord, exclusive events, and MORE? Join our patreon for more fun :) bit.ly/BanterPatreon

Join us to chat with Demi Winters about the first 2 books in the Ashen Series. Want to join LIVE in the future? Join our Patreon for exclusive access to monthly live bookclubs, private discord, merch discounts, and more!Thanks for listening! Please follow, like, and comment wherever you listen, and find us on instagram for all updates @banterandbookmarks

The final episode of our Brimstone coverage is here!! Join us to analyze the final chapters, talk final theories & overall thought on the book, and what we are hoping comes next.Follow, rate, and comment here and join us on instagram @banterandbookmarksWant even more Banter? Come join our monthly Patreon for book club, merch discounts, and more

Join the Banter girls as they deep dive chapters 39045 of Brimstone by Callie Hart, book 2 in the Fae and Alchemy series.Want access to this episode a day earlier- plus a monthly bookclub (where the AUTHOR usually joins), a private discord community, banter merch discounts, and more? Join the Banter & Bookmarks Patreon! $5 per month gets you access to the Banter Dragon membership- we'd love to see you there!Follow us on Instagram @banterandbookmarks for all content and updates!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we deep dive chapters 30-38 of Brimstone, book 2 of the Fae and Alchemy Series by Callie Hart. We're talking stargazers, a very public disavowment, a welcome change in Foley, and also much more...Including the wine soiree we would all like an invite to.Happy Listening.Get your episode a day earlier by joining the Banter & Bookmarks Patreon, which also includes a monthly bookclub (with authors often attending!), merch discounts, a private discord, and more.

The Tria Prima, dream cuddles, and alot of stuff we JUST DON'T EFFING KNOW. Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for Episode 3 of the Banter & Bookmarks coverage for Brimstone by Callie Hart.Happy listening!

Come escape reality with us as we dive into chapters 9-19 of Brimstone by Callie Hart. The rot is spreading, Kingfisher and Carrion's friendship is blossoming, and there are WAY too many scorpions for our liking.Be sure to follow, like, and comment on our episodes!Happy listening!

THE GIRLS ARE BACK TOGETHER. Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they sit down with the incredible Con and Lauren of Between Pages & Friends for a GIRLS NIGHT! What are our top reads, biggest "pinch me" moments, new book boyfriends...and who the heck is Christmas Pig?!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dive back into the Fae and Alchemy Series. This is episode 1 of a 6 episode deep dive series for Brimstone by Callie Hart. If you missed our Quicksilver coverage, go back and listen!Please like, follow, and RATE our podcast to help us reach a wider audience.HAPPY LISTENING

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dissect the Xeyvian POV Bonus Chapter! This chapter is available on smuttybuddies.com under BONUS CONTENT!Let's spiral together.Thanks for listening .Please rate our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen! It helps us SO MUCH.

This is part 2 of the final episode of the Child of Shivay deep dove! Be sure to listen to Episode 6 part 1 before starting!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for part 1 of the final episode of Child of Shivay by JR Cathers

Child of Shivay by JR Cathers

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we continue our deep dive of the incredible Child of Shivay by JR Cathers with Chapters 18-25. Like, follow, and comment here and on social media (Instagram @Banterandbookmarks) so we can continue to reach more people and build this incredible community.Pour yourself a drink, come escape reality with us, and let's talk about books!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they continue their deep dive of Child of Shivay by JR Cathers.Check out our instagram post for more details about the giveaway with Vudora Marie.Check out Bookishwine.com/collab/banterandbookmarks to subscribe and receive your quarterly Bookish Wine box.Thank you for following and commenting!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we deep dive chapters 1-8 of Child of Shivay!Child of Shivay is JR Cathers debut novel, and is available now from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and smuttybuddies.com/jrcathers (where you can also find the gorgeous hardcover special edition!)Follow us on instagram @banterandbookmarks

Join Kelly and Jac as they sit down to chat about Souls in Ruin, the incredible DARK romantasy debut that is breaking bookstagram.Part 1 of this episode is spoiler free. If you haven't read the book, you can watch the first part and then we will warn you when we switch into the spoiler zone!Souls in Ruin releases on October 30- BUY IT TODAY. (Check your trigger warnings, please!)

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for the start of the Child of Shivay deep dive series, with special guest JR Cathers!This episode primes listeners with a reminder of the world, characters, and major plot lines- with some hints of unhinged theories thrown around. Also, hear from the author herself about where we should pay special attention in our re-read.Child of Shivay is JR Cathers debut novel, and is available now from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and smuttybuddies.com/jrcathers (where you can also find the gorgeous hardcover special edition!)Follow us on instagram @banterandbookmarks

Join us to chat with Meg LaForge, author of Choke and Burn. We talk her books, indie author life, QUICKSILVER, and more!

Episode 3 of our Romantasy BookCon author highlight series- The Foxglove by Hannah Whitten!Like, Comment, and Follow us here and on socials- It helps our reach! We appreciate you :)

Join Lindsey, Kelly and Katharine for episode 2 of a 3-part Romantasy BookCon prep series. In this episode, we discuss Broken Souls and Bones by LJ Andrews. Come escape reality with us.Follow, like, and comment to help more people find our podcast. Find us on instagram @banterandbookmarks or at banterandbookmarks.com

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for this standalone episode of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith! This is episode 1 in our 3-episode series covering some authors we will meet at Romantasy BookCon in October!

Join us for our first ever AUTHOR INTERVIEW! We are honored to have met Jess on Bookstagram and read an advanced copy of her upcoming debut, Child of Shivay. It immediately became one of our favorite books OF ALL TIME and we are so excited to be able to share it with our listeners. Listen in as we chat about what inspires Jess as an author, how she handles criticism, and get some hints about what we should look out for in our re-read.Child of Shivay releases on October 16, 2025 and is available for pre-order now on Kindle (for only $.99 until release day!) or you can purchase the standard or special edition copies from Jess directly on smuttybuddies.comFollow jess on Instagram @JRCathersAnd as always, like, comment, and rate our podcast! It helps us reach even more feral readers, like you :)Happy Reading!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we round our our coverage of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen with chapters 45-58.After Meryn's mother’s funeral brings the pack together, she discovers hidden journals that hint at a long-forgotten legacy...and put Anassa on HIGH ALERT! But these buried secrets begin to surface when she finds evidence linking her mother’s drawings to the lost Sturmfrost Queens, the original rulers of Nocturna. With the Unity Trial looming, and whispers of betrayal growing louder, Meryn must navigate friendships, blood oaths, and an increasingly unstable bond with Killian (that she just cannot see deteriorating!)The final trial turns deadly, ending in Meryn’s public beheading of King Cyril and Killian’s betrayal. Imprisoned and silenced, Meryn uncovers the full truth... she is Meryn Sturmfrost, true heir to the throne. With the ancient crown reclaimed and her destiny revealed, she races to expose a centuries-old blood curse, free imprisoned children beneath the castle (Including her sister!), and confront a new enemy: Alistair Brightbane, the Siphon who now wears Killian’s skin (super gross).Truths unravel, her friends SHOW UP when she needs them, and she is left with some very unwanted gifts. As the story ends, Meryn must face her greatest heartbreak yet and she vows vengeance against Killian with the full force of her bloodline behind her. THE QUEEN IS BACK, Y'ALL

Join us to continue our deep dive of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen.In this set of chapters, Meryn survives the brutal Purge Trial and earns a new tattoo (or 2) from Stark. A heartwarming visit to her mother turns bittersweet, a royal ball ends with a public (and kind of cringey...) declaration of love, and an unexpected tragedy leads to an even more shocking promotion: Meryn and Anassa are named Alpha of the Strategos pack. As she juggles Alpha training, uncovering palace secrets, and a dangerous mission to find the missing children, Meryn is pushed to her limits. Just when she thinks she can breathe, devastating news hits—and Killian picks the worst possible moment to pop the question. COME ON!If you like this episode, like and comment! It helps us reach more viewers and build our community :)Check us out on social media @Banterandbookmarks

The cross-over of our dreams is here. Join us for a night of laughs, theories, unanswered questions, and predictions for Brimstone with Con and Lauren.Thank you for listening. Please like and comment on our episodes- it helps us reach even more romantasy obsessed humans like you!www.banterandbookmarks.comFollow us on socials @Banterandbookmarks

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dive into chapters 16-30 of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. The episode begins after the shocking revelation that shakes Meryn’s world—Prince Killian is actually Lee, the love she thought she left behind. As she reels from this discovery, King Cyril unleashes the first deadly trial with the terrifying Diren Blaed, putting Meryn and her direwolf Anassa to the test.But the trials aren't just physical—after killing a man in self defense, Meryn faces the weight of taking a life, and is marked permanently by a tattoo from Stark Therion (yes, there's licking involved). She’s granted a private room for her safety, but privacy is short-lived when Killian reveals a secret passage connecting their chambers.As Meryn begins bonding more deeply with her Anassa and trains for survival, she receives what she thinks is a promising update about the Nabbers. When one is captured, her search for answers about her sister Saela leads to a brutal confrontation, and Meryn crosses another line she can’t come back from- another life taken.We’ll break down her growing bond with Anassa, the complications of her secret relationship with Killian, and the chilling buildup to The Purge—a ruthless trial where only the strong survive. Plus, the suspicious gaze of Stark reminds us that nothing stays hidden for long...and this man HAS TO KNOW SOME THINGS.Join us as we dissect the betrayals, brutal choices, and quiet moments of hope in Meryn’s journey. This episode is packed with secrets, steamy tension, and dire consequences. COME ESCAPE REALITY WITH US.

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they deep dive chapters 1 through 15 of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. We start off meeting our FMC Meryn Cooper...a badass street fighter just trying to survive, support her family, and maybe punch a few people along the way for money. But when her little sister gets kidnapped by creepy child-snatching Nabbers, Meryn joins the army to try to find her and get as close to enemy territory as possible.Only catch? The bonding trials are happening, which means recruits are competing to bond with giant, deadly direwolves. We’ll chat about Meryn’s climb up the deadly Mount Wolfsbane, her surprise bond with the ancient wolf Anassa, and what happens when she accidentally becomes part of the elite Rawbounds. Oh, and did we mention her boyfriend Lee is actually the freaking crown prince?! Get ready for fights, wolves, secrets,and some shocking twists we did NOT see coming. Come escape reality with us!

Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine chat with Sarah and Natalie of Fabled Fantasy Events to discuss all things LOGISTICS for Romantasy BookCon in October, 2025. Want to know what to expect, how to sign up for panels, workshops, and signings, and what to wear? We've got you covered!

Join Lindsey, Kelly & Katharine as they chat with special guest ROMAN- Lindsey's 11 year old who HATES reading. BUT when his dad brought up an idea to podcast about a book to help his summer reading goals, he was VERY excited to try. Listen is through the end, where we have a special message for parents who may also have kiddos who struggle to get into reading. From this group of moms and some former educators, we hope it can help inspire some out-of-the-box thinking!

Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they kick off their deep dive series on Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. This episode focuses on world building- think characters, setting, magic system, pack dynamics, and major plot point reminders that will help bring you back into the world of Nocturna and the Bonded City of Sturmfrost. Come escape reality with us!

In this special edition of Banter & Bookmarks, Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine sit down with Fabled Fantasy Events, the incredible founders of Romantasy BookCon, to uncover the behind-the-scenes magic of building a community-first convention where literature, creativity, and inclusivity take center stage.From planning logistics to costume inspiration, meaningful author connections to can't-miss workshops — this mini-series has it all! The founders share their personal journeys, pro tips for navigating the con (hello, Guidebook app!), and why fostering authentic connections is at the heart of everything they do.Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned con-goer, get ready for survival tips, heartwarming stories, and a sneak peek into the spellbinding world of Romantasy BookCon. ✨ Come for the books, stay for the community — and don’t forget your best costume!Be sure to tune in to episode 2 in July, which will be ALL about logistics and FAQs. Follow Banter and Bookmarks Podcast to escape reality and enter into Romantasy worlds instead (it's better there, TBH)www.banterandbookmarks.comFind us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, and wherever you get your podcasts :)

Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine discuss some last theories and questions from Quicksilver, including their final thoughts on the voice of the Quicksilver, guesses about the "big bad" and Malcolm's fate, possible betrayals, and debates about favorite side characters.Thank you so much for joining us on our deep dive journey of Quicksilver!

Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine FINALLY get to dive in to the Kingfisher bonus chapters from Quicksilver. We see the battle of Ajun Gate, the gifting of Nimirelle to Kingfisher, the death of Omnamshacry (along with other devastating deaths!), and get so many additional nuggets that are truly CANNON to this story. Some of our theories actually CHANGED after reading these chapters, so you will not want to miss this discussion.Come escape reality with us!

It's here...Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine discuss the FINAL 3 chapters of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. The downfall of Malcolm (Maybe?!), tidbits on Edina that have us asking SO MANY QUESTIONS about what else she knew, the full(er) Carrion story, and ZARETH! So many lose ends are tied up in these final chapters and somehow brand new lose ends appear that have us wishing it was November 18th already. Come escape reality with us!

The triumvirate, releasing kingfisher from his oath, the labyrinth, CARRION EFFIN SWIFT...Need we say more?! Come escape reality with Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they inch closer to the final chapters of Quicksilver. There's lots of screaming, lots of cheering, and a few near-vomits (have you READ the description of Morthil?!). Happy Fantasy Friday!