This week we talk about library frustrations, eat popcorn, and wear the same shirt for multiple days.
Brianna finds a soup she likes, Nikki has a TikTok resurgence, and we learn about the Omegaverse.
Featured books include: Crescent City: House Of Flame And Shadow by Sarah J Maas, The Curse Of The Dragon (Southern Shifter Royals #1) by Eliza Gayle, The Soul Of The Dragon (Southern Shifter Royals #2) by Eliza Gayle, To Kiss A Thief by Susanna Craig, Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Trigger Warning: Death and Grief talk 27:00- 44:30

Sarah J Maasiverse spoilers: 1:05:50-1:29:00

This week we talk about the Loblaw change, being uncomfortable, and Brianna's vacation. We discuss terminal diagnoses, how to make a good thriller, and annotating books.

Featured books include: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner, The Psychology Of Money by Morgan Housel, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, Crown Of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, Heir Of Fire by Sarah J Maas

Sarah J Maasiverse Spoilers at 24:40 - 42:30

This week we talk about Nikki's new set-up, our intentions for the year, and releasing grief. We talk about trying therapy, capitalism, and agoraphobia.

Featured books include: Throne of Glass and Crown Of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay, The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner, Anna O by Matthew Blake

Maasiverse Spoilers at 48:30 - 1:07:30

This week we talk about the chaos of December, the difficulty of self promoting, and Brianna apologizes. We delve into Doctor Who, SpoilerMaas begins, and we talk about fictional world maps.

Featured books include: Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes by Suzanne Collins, The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay, Throne Of Glass by Sarah J Maas.

This week we talk about coffee, shopping cart etiquette, and construction in Halifax. We prefer paperbacks to hardcovers, Brianna buys SJM, and we talk book taxes.

Featured books include: Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander, Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

This week we talk about non-alcoholic gin, free cake, and bookseller events. We lament traffic, stores after a closure, and a change in meat paste egg rolls.

Check out @bethanylouisebooks on TikTok!

Featured books include: Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander, Hunt On Dark Waters by Katee Robert, Romance Rules For Werewolves (Charming Cove 3) by Linsey Hall

Spoilers: For The Sarah J Maas Universe: 13:50 to 18:30, Spoilers for I See You In My Dreams: 19:20 to 24:10

This week we talk about show makeup, play SJM This-or-That, and Brianna spoils many things. We talk about the Blanchard Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy case, and Nikki recommends the movie, Chained (2012).

Featured books include: I See You In My Dreams by Laura May (@lauramayauthor), Assistant To The Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (@hannahnicolemae), Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander, Harmony by Whitney Hanson (@whitnesyhansonpoetry)

This week the microphone malfunctions, we talk about Halloween, and the first snow. Brianna refuses to read popular books and struggles to read this week, and Nikki is so close to finishing Lost.

Spoilers for ACOTAR @23 - 23:30

Featured books include: Water Under The Bridge by Kels and Denise Stone.

This week we talk about rude theatre goers, bad TV, and Taylor Swift (again). Brianna hates stupid breakups, Nikki is watching Lost again, and we consider guests.

Featured books include: Murder In The Family by Cara Hunter, Madame (Salacious Players Club #6) by Sara Cate, Berries And Greed by Lily Mayne

This week we talk about podcasts, bad weeks at work, and hating change. We talk Thanksgiving, inflation, and the seminal TV show, Lost.

Featured books include: Hunting By Stars by Cherie Dimaline, Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, Murder In The Family by Cara Hunter

This week we watch live theatre, Nikki goes to a writing retreat, and we talk about the changing retail landscape. We love Fall, talk anniversaries, and Tristan goes back to work!

Featured books include: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, The Cabin At The End Of The World by Paul Tremblay, The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn, See Me After Class by Meghan Quinn

This week we talk about Hurricane Lee, cigarettes, and treats. We discuss the age old asker vs guesser debate, Brianna has major feels about the read order of the Maas-iverse, and Nikki tries a new app.

Featured books include: Charming Cove Series (The Modern Girls Guide To Magic, How To Fake Date A Vampire) by Linsey Hall

This week we talk about neck injuries, grief, and IBS. Nikki sees local theatre, Brianna (understandably) doesn't read, and we talk about Clowning.

Featured books include: The Takeover by T.L. Swan, The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

This week we talk about clothes, our favourite apartments, and Ikea. We talk about mundane magic, SJM re-reads, and running.

Featured books include: Stay A Spell Series (Don't Hex And Drive, Witches Get Stitches) by Juliette Cross, Crescent City: House Of Sky And Breath by Sarah J Maas

TW: Talk of eating disorders (43:15 - 45:40)

This week we talk video games, the importance of natural light, and Brianna's Birthday! Brianna explains Girl Maths, goes a little too deep into her own psyche, and tells Nikki about "Tism Rizz".

Special guest star: Jetters

Featured books include: Wolf Gone Wild (Stay A Spell #1) by Juliette Cross, Don't Hex And Drive (Stay A Spell #2) by Juliette Cross, Crescent City: House of Sky And Breath by Sarah J Maas

This week Brianna is grumpy, we drink mocktails, and Nikki goes cod jigging. There's a pen conspiracy, Brianna introduces Nikki to H20: Just Add Water, and we talk the Lizzo situation.

Featured books include: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Flirting With Disater (Calico Cove) by Hailey Shore, Can't Take The Heat (Calico Cove) by Haliey Shore, Right Time, The Vancouver Agitators (Kiss And Don't Tell, Those Three Little Words, Right Man, Right Time) by Meghan Quinn, The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert, The 2000s Made Me Gay by Grace Perry.

This week we talk about Tide-To-Go sticks, gush over The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz, and phone cameras. We love on Ikea, The Spare Room (again), and SJM.

Featured books include: The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz, The Gargoyle's Captive by Katee Robert