Book Talk Babes

The Babes got to chat with another local Austin author, Ashley Peters! Ashley’s debut novel, In Stasis, comes out on January 12, 2026. In Stasis is a lyrically written dystopian, survival story following Jessi and her dog Janus on their journey into a mountain forest to avoid arrest. Pre-order your copy today! (Signed copies available on Ashley’s website linked below)Author Website:https://www.ashleypetersauthor.com/Author Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashley_peters_author?igsh=Y2ZocHQwcjBnM3o1Author Linktree:https://linktr.ee/ashleypetersauthorATX?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=aedb9a13-298e-4b84-827f-113486b472ffIn Stasis Launch Party RSVP:https://withfriends.co/event/27120385/ashley_peters_in_stasis?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAOwMXRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacDl9w1JXtCAj-7sN8YpEtkfRCof0WtLU7q6jNBKQ6mF1RSZ15jkEYL2RaEeA_aem_XOMJsywMXqUYM0maUpeK4AEmail us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes give a recap of their two day adventure at the 30th Annual Texas Book Festival. Organized by BookPeople, the largest independent bookstore in Texas, located in Austin. This episode will contain explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Join the Babes for their conversation with Debby Show, author of Paper Roses. This is Debby's debut novel inspired by real history and deeply personal experiences. We talk about generational trauma among the women in this story and discuss some of the real life events from the book. Here is Debby’s website where you can sign up for her newsletter and purchase the book. https://www.debbyshow.com/ Extra content warnings: Family trauma, Eating Disorder is mentionedEmail us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 7-12.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 1- 6.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Join the Babes and take these Buzzfeed Quizzes! This episode will contain explicit language. https://www.buzzfeed.com/kirbybeaton/fantasy-books-zodiachttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/best-new-book-quiz-junehttps://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelstrolle/personality-book-rec-quizhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/overniew/this-book-versus-movie-quiz-will-reveal-your-true-wl3z5hhgqhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/ya-book-cover-quiz-remixEmail us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes get to chat with Diandra about her new debut memoir, Red Bird! This episode will contain explicit language, discussions about death of family members (including a parent), mental health, and suicide. Where you can find Diandra and purchase her new book: https://www.booksbydiandra.com/https://www.instagram.com/diandrafordwing/?hl=enSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.https://www.nami.org/Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes have a general discussion about the online book space. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes are bringing you Holy Knit! A Handspun Happily Ever After by Deborah Alexander. The episode will contain explicit language and spoilers. Some book warnings: death of a grandparent and Ideations of suicide.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes introduce their special guests Magda and Lindsay, from Literally Books, to monster romance! The group has a fun book discussion about The Orc from the Office by Kate Prior, book two in the Claws & Cubicles series. This episode contains explicit language, lots of laughs, and spoilers.Literally Books WebsiteLiterally Books InstagramMagda's InstagramLindsay's InstagramLiterally Books YouTubeLiterally Books TikTokEmail us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Magda and Lindsay are on the mic this week to convince you that smut is not a dirty word!They discuss the history of smut and romance literature through the ages and its deep roots in art. And, of course, to keep things spicy, they add in some recommendations in the genre. Tune in (with headphones).*content warning: This week’s episode includes discussions of sexuality and is not suitable for younger ears.Email us! Literally Books WebsiteLiterally Books InstagramMagda's InstagramLindsay's InstagramLiterally Books YouTubeLiterally Books TikTok

The Babes are back with their favorite aliens! This is a book discussion for the latest book in the Clecanian series, Bewitching Rhaego by Victoria Aveline. This episode contains explicit language and spoilers for the book mentioned above. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Almost everyone has read a book they’d love to reread as if it were the first time. The Babes have made their lists and are sharing them for this week's episode. This episode contains explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes take the Read Your Color Test! Let us know what color you get! ReadYourColor.com   This episode contains explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes are discussing new authors on their radar from the Monsterotica Book Convention. This episode may contain explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are chatting about their opinions on books with cliffhangers and multiple points of view. Also trigger and content warnings for books. This episode may contain explicit language. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes chat about their most anticipated summer releases and a few books they plan on reading.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are home from Monsterotica! This episode contains explicit language. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are going to Baltimore for Monsterotica Book Con! This episode contains explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

In preparation for Monsterotica Book Con, the Babes discuss A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are talking about the books they’ve read so far this year. This episode contains explicit language and some spoilers.Books discussed: The Will of the Many by James IslingtonEngineering Fate by Alexis B. OsborneDeep End by Ali HazelwoodHow to Woo a Warrior Orc by January BellHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixI’m in Love with Mothman by Paige LavoieLove Bites by B. Perkins & Aimee VanceI Married a Lizardman by Regine AbelDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanAgnarr’s Teacher by Jenifer WoodSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsTitan by Jillian GravesBlood Moon by Jillian GravesStarter Villain by John ScalziMuscles & Monsters by Ashley BennettMy Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna LevineEmail us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodTikTok: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes are chatting about annotating books, mean people on the internet, and going on more tangents. This episode contains explicit language.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Our socials:Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This episode the Babes are talking about current reads, what we are watching, and listening to. Of course we go off track and discuss upcoming plans for the podcast and an upcoming trip to our first book convention! Minor spoilers and book descriptions for Agnarr’s Teacher by Jenifer Wood, Albatross by Karlee Berrios, Love Bites by B. Perkins and Aimee Vance, and Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes are talking about the latest Kindle and A Court of Thorns and Roses news.  This episode contains explicit language and spoilers for Rake by Nicole Parker, Light Me Up by Sabrina Cross, and some minor spoilers/minor details for Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes discuss January wrap-ups and book journal updates. Also our gripes with special and exclusive editions. This episode will contain explicit language.  Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials.Instagram: @booktalkbabespodGoodreads:goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠StoryGraph: booktalkbabes⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

“I like that boulder, that is a nice boulder.” This week the Babes are bringing you Get In My Swamp: An Ogre Love Story by G. M. Fairy, there will be spoilers. This episode will also contain explicit language. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes talk all about their recent reads. This episode contains lots of explicit language and major spoilers for The Heiress and the Orc by Finley Fenn. Minor spoilers for Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson, The Will of the Many by James Islington, A Spark of Trouble by Lucy Limón, and Gagged by the Gherkin by Biblio Barbie. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Join the Babes as they talk about book journals, 2025 goals and hopes, and of course other randomness. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

It’s been an exciting year, join the babes for a 2024 recap. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are returning, for the last time this year, to our favorite alien planet, Clecania to talk about Maxu and Sikthand. Books six and seven in the Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers for Resisting Maxu and Ruling Sikthand. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes discuss First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers.  Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes⁠

Now listen, these are very tentative lists but we will do our best to stick to them. Join the Babes as they plan out some books to read in the new year. This episode does contain explicit language and no spoilers this time. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

No full length episode today babes, but there are a few updates. Happy Thanksgiving! We appreciate each and every one of you! Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes give a recap of their two day adventure at the 29th Annual Texas Book Festival. Organized by BookPeople, the largest independent bookstore in Texas, located in Austin. This episode will contain explicit language and no spoilers this time. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

As monster romance lovers, we knew Your Monster would be the perfect movie to discuss and we weren’t wrong. This episode contains explicit language and spoilers for the movie Your Monster. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Enjoy three good friends just shooin’ the sh*t. This week the Babes are  having a chat about books, reading slumps, and other random things. This episode will contain explicit language.  Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Elaine’s October book pick is up for discussion in this episode, Her Favorite Jack-O-Lantern by Rebecca Rennick. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

Vampires, Dragons, Zombies and Wizard Warlocks in Chicago 1892. The Babes discuss a new favorite, Not Another Vampire Book by Cassandra Gannon. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

You may or may not feel weird about corn after this episode. This week the Babes are bringing you a Fall themed Smutty Special with all of the spoilers for Corn Daddy: A Steamed Short by Helena Woodcock and Hayseed by Vera Valentine. This episode will contain explicit language. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes are getting into the spooky season with a book discussion on Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw and My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. This episode contains explicit language (Ashley loves the “F” word) and spoilers for the two books listed above. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week we are feeling starstruck while getting the privilege to chat with our Alien Romance Queen, Victoria Aveline! Victoria is the author of the Clecanian series that we gush about often. This episode contains explicit language and some minor spoilers for the Clecanian series.  Please follow and check out Victoria on Instagram at VictoriaAvelineAuthor ( here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaavelineauthor/ ) TikTok: VictoriaAveline and TheClecanianSeries Website: https://victoriaaveline.com/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victoriaavelineauthor Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

It’s banned book month and more specifically it's banned book week, so of course that’s the topic for this episode. As always, there are a few tangents, we wouldn’t be us without them. This episode contains explicit language and spoilers for Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Links to where we got our information: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/us-literacy-rates-by-state https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/this-is-the-most-banned-book-in-texas/ https://www.ala.org/search/site?keys=the+bluest+eye https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 https://www.ala.org/bbooks/banned-books-qa Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week we have our first guest on the podcast! We had the honor and pleasure to talk to Zan (Alexandra) Romanoff, author of Big Fan. Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff is the first book released by a new romantic fiction company, 831 Stories. This episode contains explicit language and very minor details about Big Fan.  Where to find Zan Romanoff: all socials- Zanopticon, Podcast- On the Bleachers, website- https://zanromanoff.com/  831 Stories Instagram: @831Storieshq  Purchase Big Fan: https://831stories.com/products/big-fan Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes answered some more random book and reading related questions. This episode contains explicit language. ** Books bound in human skin and tattooed skin preservation is discussed near the end of the episode. Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes list off 10 books we each hope to read by the end of the year. This episode contains explicit language and no books were spoiled but some book descriptions are discussed.  Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

We know the halfway point of the year has come and gone but we wanted to share some of our favorite books so far in 2024. We’ve done our best to list the books that we may have spoiled but apologize if there were any we missed. Some spoilers were small and most were just book descriptions. *Spoilers: Deadlights Cove Series by B. Perkins and Aimee Vance/ Halfling by S.E. Wendel/ Bride by Ali Hazelwood/ Seducing the Sheriff of Nottingham by Cassandra Gannon/ Ghost Walk by Cassandra Gannon/ Ensnared by the Werewolf by Lillian Lark/ Found by the Lake Monster by Lillian Lark/ Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon/ Initiation: Sex Wizards by Alethea Faust/ Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver/ A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley/ The Undetectables by Courtney Smyth/ Alias Emma by Ava Glass Episodes release on Thursdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes discuss A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers.  Episodes release on Tuesdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

This week the Babes are discussing their auto-read authors. Plus the first book they read vs their favorite books by those authors. This episode contains explicit language. Episodes release on Tuesdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes return to their favorite alien planet, Clecania to talk about Fejo and Maladek. Books five and five and a half in the Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers for Using Fejo and Releasing Maladek. Episodes release on Tuesdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes

The Babes discuss the books we DNF’d (Did Not Finish) and the ones we wish we DNF’d. There were also some NRN’s (Not Right Now). This episode contains explicit language and some spoilers. ** Spoilers or book descriptions: Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings, Love is an Illusion by Fargo, Games We Play by Dana Isaly, The Ever King by L. J. Andrews, The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas, The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid, Slayer by Kiersten White Apologies if we missed any. Episodes release on Tuesdays. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you’d like the link to our Discord send us an email or DM. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod TikTok: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: booktalkbabes  ⁠http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes