Babes Read Books

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 MeyerIt Was Beautiful And It Was Vulgar by Jack LoweryThe House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaulThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldA Novel Love Story by Ashley PostonThe Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisGhosts by Dolly AldertonThe Really Dead Wives Of New Jersey by Astrid DahlThe Three Lives Of Cate Kay by Kate FaganA Serial Killer’s Guide To Marriage by Asia MackayThe Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth WareThe Favorites by Layne FargoThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod

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 BlockThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod

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 MoshfeghMy Year Of Rest And Relaxation by Ottessa MoshfeghPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeHogfather (Discworld #20) by Terry PratchettI’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahFirst Lie Wins by Ashley ElstonGood Material by Dolly AldertonThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterThe Christmas Guest by Peter SwansonWoo Woo by Ella BaxterRole Play by Clara DrummondGhosts of Waikiki by Jennifer K. MoritaI Might Be In Trouble by Daniel AlemanRoland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha AllenThe Last One at the Wedding by Jason RekulakThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod

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 AsherListen For The Lie by Amy TinteraThe Lightning Bottles by Marissa StapleyThe Debutantes by Olivia WorleyThe Secret History by Donna TarttScrap by Calla HenkelThe Lake Of Lost Girls by Katherine GreeneSwimming In Paris by Colombe SchneckThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod

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 VassellThe In Crowd by Charlotte VassellThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod

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 RadclyffeOrange World and Other Stories by Karen RussellIn The Dream House by Carmen Maria MachadoIn Tongues by Thomas GrattanPerfume & Pain by Anna DornThe Mesmerist by Caroline WoodsSociety of Lies by Lauren Ling BrownGuillotine by Delilah S. DawsonWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmanThanks for listening! Send us a message at babesreadbookspod@gmail.com or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod