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In the world of entertainment...Someone has to write it first.Kendra and Jess take you in between the pages of a book.Love or hate it. This podcast covers both sides in an epic book battle. Pick a corner and decide who won.

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Episodes

  1. The Vacation Shift: Lily Chu Interview

    What if your next great vacation was a book? ✈️📚 Join the Westcoast Booksters Podcast for a spoiler-free author interview with Lily Chu, author of The Vacation Shift—a fun young adult romance that takes readers on a journey through Japan while exploring first love, friendship, family, mental...

  2. The Gods Will Sing Our Song: Autumn Krause

    In this episode of Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking with Autumn Krause about The Gods Will Sing Our Song, a powerful story that brings together Japanese mythology, romance, history, and the often-overlooked story of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Autumn uses her...

  3. The Mortal Enemy Murder Club: Gloria Chao Interview

    The Mortal Enemy Murder Club by Gloria Chao | Westcoast Booksters Podcast Get ready for another hilarious murder mystery with Gloria Chao, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club! In this episode of Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking about The Mortal Enemy Murder…

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  4. To Drown a Witch: Lindsey Olsson Interview

    What happens when a thief who can sense magic is forced to join the hunt for the most dangerous witch in the kingdom? In this episode of the Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we sit down with debut author Lindsey Olsson to talk about To Drown a Witch, a YA romantasy filled with magic, danger, secrets,...

  5. Our Wicked Gifts: Kathryn Foxfield Interview

    What happens when a powerful family makes a deal with the devil—and the price is their souls? In this episode of the Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking with Kathryn Foxfield, bestselling author of Good Girls Die First, about her new YA fantasy debut, Our Wicked Gifts. We dive into dark...

  6. Lies Between Us: Jessica Goodman Interview

    Love YA thrillers and Jessica Goodman? In this spoiler-free interview,best-seller author Jessica Goodman takes us behind the scenes of Lies Between Us. Fans of 90210 don't want to miss this one! Whether you're already a Jessica Goodman fan or searching for your next mystery read, this episode is...

  7. Shadow Reaper: Lynette Noni Interview

    Bestselling fantasy author Lynette Noni joins the Westcoast Booksters Podcast to discuss her newest novel, Shadow Reaper. In this exclusive author interview, Lynette shares what readers can expect from her latest fantasy adventure. Whether you've been a longtime fan of Lynette Noni or you're...

  8. The Romance Rewind: Sarah Everett Interview

    Bestselling author Sarah Everett joins the Westcoast Booksters Podcast to discuss her heartfelt new novel, The Romance Rewind. Whether you're already a fan of The Romance Rewind, love contemporary romance with an emotional twist, or enjoy hearing authors talk about their books, this interview is...

  9. Love and Other Words VS Every Summer After final

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  10. Love and Other Words VS Every Summer After dos

    In Episode 2, I'm diving into the ultimate contemporary romance showdown: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren versus Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. I compare the emotional damage, the childhood friends-to-lovers tension, the heartbreaking miscommunication, and the nostalgic summer...

  11. Love and Other Words VS Every Summer After

    If you're looking for your next emotional romance obsession, this episode is for you. I'm diving into two popular contemporary romance books Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren and Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. I break down the nostalgic summer settings, childhood friendships and…

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  12. Last Kiss of Summer: Jessica M. Felleman Interview

    All the summer vibes you need. Just remmeber to bring some tissues. Jessica M. Felleman joins me on this episode for a heart-filled love story that makes you want to root for the characters and give them a hug. This young adult book is perfect for people who need Summer I turned Pretty vibes but...

  13. Her Hidden Fire: Cliodhna O'Sullivan Interview

    Step into a new world with us. We're traveling to an island and fighting the most powerful people that aren't as great as people say they are. We're getting the stories that inspire the book with Cliodhna O'Sullivan and just how much of it comes from her real world expeirence.

  14. Carnival Fantastico: Angela Montoya Interview

    A magical time is limited to a few days before the carnival leaves for the next town. Nothing is as it seems, almost like the moment you step past the gate, you're enchanted. This is one opportunity you can't miss! Angela Montoya is on the podcast to tell us all about her newest book Carnival...

  15. Room To Breathe: Kasie West Interview

    Young Love always takes you to the weirdest places. Kasie West is telling us about her newest young adult book, Room to Breathe as she reminisces about her high school days? All of her young adult romance is sweet, but she also has an adult romance on the way!

  16. The Last Mrs. Parrish VS Housemaid final

    Are you ready for the final episode of The Last Mrs. Parish VS Housemaid? What happens to these toxic husbands? Do the wives escape? We're comparing these two, thriller books and giving you all details about these relationships from hell.

  17. The Last Mrs. Parrish VS Housemaid cuatro

    Get ready to find out how the wives were caught in the monsterous husbands' web of abuse. We're diving back into The Last Mrs. Parish and Housemaid. This mini series will make you think twice about who you let in your life.

  18. The Last Mrs. Parrish VS Housemaid tres

    Are you ready to start an affair in 2026? In The Last Mrs. Parrish and Housemaid, our main characters are! Let's watch these characters burn these marriages to the ground. Will the wives pick up the pieces are throw gasoline on the fire?

  19. The Last Mrs. Parrish VS Housemaid dos

    Let's start from the beginning. Because every monster has an orgin story. You just have to decide who the monster is. We're talking about Housemaid by Frieda McFadden and The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine, comparing the two books. These two thriller books have twists you won't see coming.

  20. The Last Mrs. Parrish VS Housemaid uno

    It's a new beginning of trouble lead by Kendra and her guest, Fazlin. We're diving into The Last Mrs. Parrish and Housemaid to play the little game I like to call is one like the other! Come get to know the twisted tales that grabbed our attention. Get ready for whip lash and gasps.

  21. A Cruel Thirst: Angela Montoya Interview

    Fangs but in the 1800s. Let's see those sharp teeth poke through all those layers of clothing. Angela Montoya is talking about her book A Cruel Thirst and we find out who inspired her for this book...honestly best inspiration story ever.

  22. Keep Your Friends Close: Cynthia Murphy Interview

    1900s here we come! That's right! BURN! (Only some of you will get that joke) We're using 90s lingo in this episode. Does that make this book historical fiction...we'll put a pin in it. Cynthis Murphy joins me for a little stabby fun, just between us girls with her newest book Keep Your Friends...

  23. Red Queen VS Powerless Final

    We've reached all we can take from this book battle. The end is here! The battle was bloody, and everyone needs to suffer, just like I did while reading these two books. Let's tear them apart together. We'll call it reading trauma bonding.

  24. Red Queen VS Powerless cuatro

    Why are fantasy books so extra? This is episode four of Red Queen VS Powerless! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Since its a fantasy batte, we'll call the light, a blaze come forth of magical wisps. This is a battle you can't miss...especially if you're in my corner.

  25. Red Queen VS Powerless tres

    Are we in the soggy middle? Come find out why no one likes cereal that sits out in milk! Are we still talking about books? Yes! The thrid episode of diving into Red Queen and Powerless is finally here and you can't miss it.

  26. Red Queen VS Powerless dos

    Let's dive back into both Red Queen and Powerless and see double. Is one like the other? I guess we'll find out together. This is episode 2 in thise series!

  27. Red Queen VS Powerless uno

    It only takes one accusation but this one had toooo many. I'm diving into Red Queen and Powerless to see how similar they are. A thief, a prince and a seamstress enter a kingdom, what trouble can they get into?

  28. Kill Creature: Rory Power Interview

    There's a lot of questions when the dead comes back to haunt you. Rory Power is on the podcast to talk all about Kill Creature, her newest book, a young adult thriller. Sometimes the dead don't stay dead, and the killer needs to figure out why.

  29. The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club: Gloria Chao Interview

    We're all getting revenge on the man who cheated. Come hang out with us and the three women who need our help solving a crime of passion! Even after he dies, the ex is causing problems. But we're on the case! Disguises are necessary.

  30. Murder Between Friends: Liz Lawson Interview

    Liz Lawson joins the podcast to talk all about her newest book Murder Between Friends. Come put the clues together with them and see who the suspects are, and if it ends with everyone alive...

  31. Verity VS The Wife Upstairs Final

    Final episode! Are the rumors true? Find out in this episode with your host Kendra. The thrilling ending to the question readers claim in the reviews, is Verity and The Wife Upstairs the same?

  32. Verity VS The Wife Upstairs Dos

    I've introduced the characters. Now we get into the nitty gritty details. What makes everyone say these two books are exactly alike? Let's go over it! Bring a snack. This is episode dos in this series

  33. Verity VS The Wife Upstairs

    These two books have been fighting for dominance for years now. But are they really as alike as everyone claims them to be? Let's find out...together.

  34. Ex Marks the Spot: Gloria Chao Interview

    We have a new adventure that opens up worlds for the bashful introvert. Explore Taiwan with Gloria and Kendra and all the new characters you're about to meet. The main characer, Gemma, is learning about her culture and family she never got to meet, while her pesky ex finds a way to insert himself...

  35. Caraval VS Phantasma Final

    The FINAL episode to the Carval VS Phantasma showdown. Let's end this! Is the accusation correct? Find out in this episode. We spill all the tea.

  36. Caraval VS Phantasma Dos

    Let's begin! It's time to investigate every nook and cranny of these 2 books. Carnival VS Mansion. We can compare magical notes or lack thereof...

  37. Caraval VS Phantasma

    Time to meet the characters! We introduce all the sisters and their roles in the books. Which sister was your favorite? You'll figure out which one is mine in this episode. But fair warning...I'm here to cause a lot of trouble.

  38. Greetings Book vs Book

    Kendrama is back! But what does she have up her sleeve...fun times with books. But only better, because she's here to stir up trouble. A new battle had formed. And the only way to win is to get in between the pages.

  39. Guns, Rations, Rigs and the Undead: K.E. Radke Interview

    We talk zombies and vampires and romance! Oh my! We celebrate our 100th episode with Jessica interviewing Kendra about her published books. It's a behind the scenes of Kendra's chaotic mind and how she got started. It's gonna be a riot...

  40. Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli

    There's three tests to find out who the Sun Queen will be! Kendra only needs one to figure out if she wants to read the book...find out if Jessica convinces her to to pick it up. Meet us in jail, where it all begins.

  41. Master of Death by Olivie Blake

    Let me explain, Death is a person and he has a Godson. There is terrible trouble, and the reaper and the angel are the guardians. A ghost and a vampire want to help but don't know they're crucial for one tiny moment, to make sure the story flows. And if you can't understand that, maybe Jessica…

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  42. In a Not so Perfect World: Neely Tubati Alexander Interview

    Squish the sand between your toes and enjoy the sun because we're all on vacation...or almost. One of us is working--or she planned to work--she might be falling in love instead. Join us with Neely Tubati Alexander for her new book In a Not so Perfect World!

  43. The Cursed Rose: Leslie Vedder Interview

    Let's all follow Cinzel on our last journey with all of Leslie Vedder's characters in The Bone Spindle series! Cry and laugh with us through all the fairytales she manages to cram into the book before THE END!

  44. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    We're getting eaten by dragons becasue we're going to your favortire dragon college to join the riders. It's that time of year again! Who loved it more? There's a clear winner to this battle. Listen to find out who...

  45. American Royals by Katharine McGee

    Get ready for Royalty! American royalty! That's right we went back in time and gave George Washington a crown, and his family still runs the country. Secrets are the key to everything and we go over all of them to see who will survive by the end of the book...

  46. The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

    Enter the world of invisibility. Or so we thought. Addie Larue ghosts through life trying to leave her mark. Is it a gift or a curse? Kendra and Jess discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and everyone's going to remeber this battle.

  47. Rot and Ruin: Jonathan Maberry Interview

    We speak zombie. And we're here to tell you all their secrets in the Rot and Ruin series with Jonathan Maberry. FYI, katanas are mentioned. This is more than zombies, it's a journey and you're invited to the undead party.

  48. The Star and the Strange Moon: Constance Sayers Interview

    We're goig to France with Constance Sayers to stay in a magnificent villa. But everything is not as it seems. Come solve a decades long mystery with us and go on a spooky adventure.

  49. Realm of Wonders: Alexandra Monir Interview

    Come have a blast from the past with us and Alexandra Monir as we go back to Agrabah and the beloved characters in the Disney movie Aladdin. Only this time the main character is Princess Jasmine! Its time to find out what happened after the movie ended.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In the world of entertainment...Someone has to write it first.Kendra and Jess take you in between the pages of a book.Love or hate it. This podcast covers both sides in an epic book battle. Pick a corner and decide who won.

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In the world of entertainment...Someone has to write it first.Kendra and Jess take you in between the pages of a book.Love or hate it. This podcast covers both sides in an epic book battle. Pick a corner and decide who won.

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