Episode 9: Hot Girl Books

Episode 9: Hot Girl Books

In this episode we define hot girl books, our trifecta of hot girl reads, and some general recommendations. Books Mentioned: Dad Boss Dragon by Ava Ross The Audacity by Ryan Chapman Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm by Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein Birds Art Life: a Year of Observation by Kyo Maclear Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein Crying in the Bathroom by Erika Sanchez The Bride Test by Helen Hoang When Life Gives You Lemons by Lauren Weisberger Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Our Little Secret by Jenna Ellis Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire by Tracy Clark-Flory Connect With Us  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookbabesbanter] | Website [https://bookbabesbanter.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: Astology Signs as Books

This episode we're shooting for the planets and getting into the parallels of astrology and books. As we go over the basics of each sign, we're giving you even more, with book pairings to match each sign. Whether you're fire, earth, air, or water, there's a book that mirrors the complexity (or simplicity) of your sign. So hit play and get ready to discover your next favorite read through the lens of zodiac signs. Books Mentioned: Monsters in Love: Lost in the Fire by Evangeline Priest, Vivienne Hart, Karla Doyle (and more) Behold Her by Emily Antoinette Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris Audubon, on the Wings of the World by Fabien Grolleau & Jeremie Royer Date with a Demon by Maggie Mayhem Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn Vicious by V.E. Schwab Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen Assouline - Ultimate Collection books The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green  Greek Myth of King Midas My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Secret by Rhonda Byrne The Maid by Nita Prose Perfume by Patrick Suskind The Bella Jar by Sylvia Plath Ariel by Sylvia Plath a Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Connect With Us  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookbabesbanter] | Website [https://bookbabesbanter.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7: Books That Made Us Scream, Cry, and Throw Up

In this episode we’re getting super candid about the emotional roller coasters our books drag us through. We go into the titles and authors that had us screaming, crying, and throwing up. Grab a tissue or a bucket, and join us as we explore these incredible stories and the emotional roller coasters they take us on.  If you want to cry along, all of the titles mentioned are listed below. We love crying too, so let us know what made you cry so we can join in too! Books Mentioned: 1. His Human Neighbor by Michelle Mills 2. Soul of a Monster by Andy Pentecile 3. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado 4. Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori 5. Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman 6. The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbury 7. Dr Stanton by T.L. Swan 8. On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 9. Between Love & Loathing by Shain Rose  10. Corrupted Chaos by Shain Rose 11. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 12. Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abbey 13. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 14. One True Love by Taylor Jenkins Reid But literally any book by Taylor Jenkins Reid!! Connect With Us  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookbabesbanter] | Website [https://bookbabesbanter.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 6: How to Read Better

In this episode, we're discussing strategies and resources on how you can read better. This episode is for new, returning, and avid readers.  You can expect to learn about setting goals that work for you, reading doorways, and reader wheelhouses and dog houses. We'll also introduce you to some of our favorite resources, like booktubers, podcasts and sites.  Remember, reading better doesn’t have to be complicated and there’s no goal that you have to reach outside of enjoying yourself.  Happy reading Book Babes! Resources Mentioned: Bookpods: * Reading Glasses [https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/reading-glasses/] * What Should I Read Next [https://modernmrsdarcy.com/welcome-wsirn/] Booktubers: * Pages of Hayley [https://www.youtube.com/c/HaydenBooks] * My Name is Marines  [https://www.youtube.com/c/mynameismarines] * PeruseProject [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6Qlkv2hif7KPtmMmNUGUw] * A Clockwork Reader [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYejuNiTTA3yCxVSOTyj7yA] Others: * Goodreads [https://open.acast.com/networks/658b5809b17f790017a8adfb/shows/658b58e66fa7630016f78d16/episodes/Goodreads%20%7C%20Meet%20your%20next%20favorite%20book%20%20Goodreads%20https://www.goodreads.com] * Reddit forums, /RomanceBooks [https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/] and /DarkRomance [https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkRomance/] * Other authors recommendations * Kindle Unlimited personalized suggestions * Romance.io  Books Mentioned:  Manticore Madness by Maggie Mayhe Sweet Tentacles by May Fly Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe Molly by H.D. Carlton Cat & Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton  CONNECT WITH US  INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bookbabesbanter] | WEBSITE [https://bookbabesbanter.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 5: Bookish Icks and Pet Peeves

Not all books are written alike and not all readers have the same rights. While we love reading and anything bookish there are just some things that are on the opposite end which we call - the ick pile. Listen to this episode to hear us banter about bookish things that makes us go from yay to yuck, how they influence our reading choices, and even decide on who to trust in our lives. You'll also find comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone with slamming the pages shut or looking away when that bookish thing hits that your pet peeves. And we couldn't end this episode without handing the mic over to you, our listener. If you have been harmed, maimed, or just completely turned off by a bookish ick we want to know! You can vent about your bookish icks with the Book Babes using our contact information below. Happy reading! Books Mentioned: Heart of Stone by Sam Hall Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue Valentine for My Vampire by Honey Phillips Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Primal Pursuit by Bella J. Connect with us  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookbabesbanter] | Website [https://bookbabesbanter.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.