Chapter 37 - The Mollys Play Ball

Chapter 41 - The Mollys Don't Want to Bang This Billionaire

In this week’s book club, the Mollys talk about How to Bang a Billionaire by Alexis Hall! The Mollys had a lot to catch up on in this episode, including a lot of five-star reads and Molly B’s experience with a new sub-genre of romance. What do you think the next big sentient romance will be?? The Mollys have some ideas! All that and more in Chapter 41 of the pod!  P.S. - The Mollys talk about a spoiler for A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander in this episode (Timestamp: 11:00 - 12:24) Books mentioned: - A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander  - A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell  - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins - Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett  - Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson - Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson - First Time Caller by B.K. Borison - Puckboys series by Eden Finley & Saxon James  - Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman  - Sucker Punch by Scaachi Koul - The Book of Embraces by Eduardo Galeano - Pounded by Produce by G.M. Fairy - Pushin’ Cushions by Vera Valentine  - Arden St. Ives series by Alexis Hall

Chapter 40 - The Mollys Lock In

In this week’s book club, the Mollys try to talk about A Taste of Red by Stephanie Lee! Join the Mollys as they catch up on the books they’ve been reading and loving lately, check in on their updated reading goals, and discuss some of their thoughts on fanfiction! The good, the bad, the Dramione! Which Molly DNFd this book? The answer is SURE to surprise you. All that and more in Chapter 40 of the pod!  P.S. - This episode was supposed to come out last week during the 2025 Trans Rights Read-a-thon (which you’ll hear us talk about in the ep), but unfortunately we weren’t able to publish it as scheduled because (and say it with us friends) LIFE. This is a friendly reminder that even though the read-a-thon is technically over, we should ALWAYS be reading trans books, celebrating trans authors, supporting local and national charities and nonprofits, and advocating for trans rights!  Books mentioned: - The Pairing by Casey McQuiston - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe - Literally any book by Anita Kelly - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas - Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender - Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender - Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender - All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson - Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known by George M. Johnson - Bitten and Bound series by Amy Pennza - I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming  - The Radiant Emperor duology by Shelley Parker-Chan - The Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig  - The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton  - Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall  - A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander  - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins  - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins  - Sucker Punch by Scaachi Koul - Alchemised by SenLin Yu (being released September 30, 2025) - Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (being released July 8, 2025) - The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley (being released July 8, 2025) - A Taste of Red by Stephanie Lee

Chapter 39 - The Mollys Hit the Road

In this week’s book club, the Mollys gush about how much they loved You, With a View by Jessica Joyce! The Mollys catch up on their (very similar) reading updates, discuss some changes to their reading goals, and tackle a question about MM romances written by women. Join the Mollys as they talk about everything they loved about this book and discuss another gross edition of anatomy class! All that and more in Chapter 39 of the pod!  P.S. - The Mollys discuss some ACOTAR spoilers (Timestamp: 15:14 - 18:26) Books mentioned: - Change of Heart by Kate Canterbary  - Forever Wild by Rebecca Jenshak - The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren  - Rose Hill series by Elsie Silver - The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O’Roark  - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn  - Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby - The Pairing by Casey McQuiston  - You, With a View by Jessica Joyce

Chapter 38 - The Mollys Become Rivals

In this week’s book club, the Mollys discuss Outdrawn by Deanna Grey! Join the Mollys as they chat about the very specific reading mood Molly Read has been in, Molly B’s reading slump, and how they rate books. Stick around to hear all of the Mollys’ thoughts on this enemies-to-lovers romance and another edition of anatomy class! All that and more in Chapter 38 of the pod! Books mentioned: - The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri - Failure to Match by Kyra Parsi - Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese - Collide by Bal Khabra - Hail Mary by Kandi Steiner - A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark - The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O’Roark - The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O’Roark - The Devil Gets His Due by Elizabeth O’Roark - This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez  - The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O’Roark - Experienced by Kate Young - Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young - Deep End by Ali Hazelwood  - First Time Caller by B.K. Borison - I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming - Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer  - Outdrawn by Deanna Grey

Chapter 37 - The Mollys Play Ball

In this week’s book club, the Mollys talk about an absolute home run of a book - The Prospects by KT Hoffman! Join the Mollys as they chat about their first 5 star reads of the year, Molly B’s potentially controversial opinion on a popular series, and their thoughts on recent book-related drama. Also stick around for a brand new segment checking in on their 2025 reading goals! All that and more in Chapter 37 of the pod! Books mentioned: - Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams - Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese - Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas  - Brutal Titan by E.V. Olsen - Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson  - Failure to Match by Kyra Parsi - A Deal with the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi - A Heart that Works by Rob Delaney  - Try This at Home by Frank Turner  - A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon - This Boy’s Life by Tobias Wolff - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros  - The Prospects by KT Hoffman