78. 2025 Texas Book Festival Recap

79. Author Chat with Ashley Peters

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/ [https://www.ashleypetersauthor.com/] Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_peters_author?igsh=Y2ZocHQwcjBnM3o1 [https://www.instagram.com/ashley_peters_author?igsh=Y2ZocHQwcjBnM3o1] Author Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ashleypetersauthorATX?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=aedb9a13-298e-4b84-827f-113486b472ff [https://linktr.ee/ashleypetersauthorATX?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=aedb9a13-298e-4b84-827f-113486b472ff] In 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_XOMJsywMXqUYM0maUpeK4A [https://withfriends.co/event/27120385/ashley_peters_in_stasis?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAOwMXRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacDl9w1JXtCAj-7sN8YpEtkfRCof0WtLU7q6jNBKQ6mF1RSZ15jkEYL2RaEeA_aem_XOMJsywMXqUYM0maUpeK4A] Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠booktalkbabespod@gmail.com [booktalkbabespod@gmail.com]⁠. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ [http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes] StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes]

78. 2025 Texas Book Festival Recap

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 ⁠booktalkbabespod@gmail.com [booktalkbabespod@gmail.com]⁠. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ [http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes] StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes]

77. Author Chat with Debby Show

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/ [https://www.debbyshow.com/]  Extra content warnings: Family trauma, Eating Disorder is mentioned Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at ⁠booktalkbabespod@gmail.com [booktalkbabespod@gmail.com]⁠. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ [http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes] StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes]

76. Twilight Part II

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 ⁠booktalkbabespod@gmail.com [booktalkbabespod@gmail.com]⁠. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ [http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes] StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes]

75. Twilight Part I

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 ⁠booktalkbabespod@gmail.com [booktalkbabespod@gmail.com]⁠. Follow our socials. Instagram: @booktalkbabespod Goodreads: goodread.com/booktalkbabes⁠ [http://www.goodread.com/booktalkbabes] StoryGraph: booktalkbabes ⁠https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/booktalkbabes]