Books & Banter with Les & Co.

It's all for the THRILL of it!

This is the one for the thrill seekers and psychological or mystery lovers. Join Kiana and I as we talk thrillers. We also take a deep dive into the novel, The Quiet Tenant, by Clémence Michallon – so you don’t want to miss this one! If you have not read the Quiet Tenant and you plan to – you can skip this one. Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books! You can shoot us an email to booksnbanterpodcast@gmail.com No matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together. Don't follow us on social media: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia

... and that's a MINDF*CK!

Join us while we talk about the Mindfuck Series written by S.T. Abby. If you haven’t read the series and you are planning to, maybe skip this one. If you have, I hope you have some of the same opinions as we do. This one is more a discussion and less banter -  but nonetheless, so much fun. Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books! You can shoot us an email to booksnbanterpodcast@gmail.com No matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together. Don't follow us on social media: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia

The Genre Evolution

This week, I’m joined by Jasmyne as we look back at how my reading tastes have changed over time. We trace my genre timeline—from early romance and fantasy to dark romance, sports romance, and the high-spice romantic era—and how each shift has reflected my own growth. We also dig into the biggest romance trends heading into 2025, including STEM rom-coms, the resurgence of sports romance, neurodivergent slow burns, dark-academia love stories, and the ongoing dominance of grumpy/sunshine. It’s a conversation about how exploring new genres can reveal new sides of us and keep the joy of reading alive. Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books! You can shoot us an email to booksnbanterpodcast@gmail.com No matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together. Don't follow us on social media: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia

Podcast Rediscovering Self Through Reading in Motherhood

In this episode, Jasmyne and I dive into how reading helped her find herself again in motherhood—because let’s be honest, she’s doing the parenting and I’m just here with my TBR pile and opinions. She shares how books rebuilt her confidence, gave her a purpose outside of mom life, and reminded her she’s more than a snack provider-in-chief. We also talk about how the book community helped her feel less isolated and how escaping into stories sometimes feels like the only “me time” she gets. Lots of laughs, a little chaos, and a whole lot of love for the power of reading. Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books! You can shoot us an email to booksnbanterpodcast@gmail.com No matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together. Don't follow us on social media: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia

The Book Signing Experience

Alanna is back, and we’re diving into The Book Signing Experience—aka the thrilling sport of standing in line to say three words to an author while clutching seventeen books and a friendship bracelet. We chat about swag chaos, trading cards, social anxiety, time management, and how reading somehow turned into a full-contact fandom event. It’s funny, quirky, and painfully relatable for anyone who has ever panicked about what to say while getting a signature. Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books! You can shoot us an email to booksnbanterpodcast@gmail.com No matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together. Don't follow us on social media: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia