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.&nbsp; 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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

14. February Recap + Book Chats - Romantasy With Maria

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.&nbsp; 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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

13. January Recap + Book Chats With Martyr

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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

12. Author Interview: Francesca Lia Block

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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

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

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.&nbsp; 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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

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

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 Vassell Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

9. Author Interview: Charlotte Vassell

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 .&nbsp; 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 &amp; Pain by Anna DornThe Mesmerist by Caroline WoodsSociety of Lies by Lauren Ling BrownGuillotine by Delilah S. DawsonWe Solve Murders by Richard Osman Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

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

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.&nbsp; 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 &amp; 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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod </a>

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

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.&nbsp; Books in this episode: Knot Giving Up: Pack Hart Olympic Omegaverse by Thea Masen &amp; 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 Thanks for listening! Send us a message at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:babesreadbookspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">babesreadbookspod@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/babesreadbookspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@babesreadbookspod</a>

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

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