Join The Book Carriers as they wrap up Season 1 and dive into their very different Summer TBR's. What does your Summer TBR look like? Is it ambitious? Do able? Let us know if you have any recommendations!
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We swooned, we critiqued, and we got sentimental! In this episode, we dive deep into our book club pick of the month: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Join us as we unpack our thoughts on the characters, explore Abby’s heartfelt writing style, and debate our (one too many?!) critiques.Carry us with you 🫶 Our socials here:https://linktr.ee/thebookcarriersShare this episode with a fellow book carrier in your life and tag us on social media as you listen to help our community grow! Happy reading! -Angela, Becca, and Cassandra
Did you know this about Abby Jimenez?! We dive into her career before becoming a bestselling author, plus more as we introduce this month’s book club pick—Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez!
Sound bites:
“He has been poppin’ off on my FYP.”
“Contemporary Romance is my jam.”
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Chapters
00:00 Intro + Personal Tidbits
2:27 What else are we reading? (Tom Felton’s Biography-Beyond the Wand)
6:50 We continue to swoon over Tom Felton
10:45 To be watched rec (Wizards of Baking on HBO Max)
12:25 INTRODUCING SAY YOU’LL REMEMBER ME
13:44 Thoughts on reading contemporary romance
16:00 Who is Abby Jimenez? (FIVE facts we bet you didn’tknow!)
31:55 Thoughts on the cover
41:00 Reading the dedication
42:50 Trigger Warnings
45:00 Wrap up—FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS PLZ
45:50 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)
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Reviewing writing style, plot twists, character development, casting choices and more! Join The Book Carriers as we dive deep in The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Did we see the twists coming? Would we read another one of McFadden’s books? What is our final rating? Listen now!
Sound bite: “She is unhinged. She is crazy."
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Chapters
00:00 Intro + Personal Tidbits
3:14 Diving into the Review
3:55 First Impression of the Thriller Genre
7:30 Thoughts on Writing Style
11:40 Did you see the twists coming?
26:34 What’s in the Water?
34:05 The Creepiest Scene for Cassandra
37:14 Thoughts on Enzo and Cece
41:40 Casting Choices
45:28 Our Signature Rating Question
48:36 Podcast Episode Scheduling Changes
49:45 Announcing Our Next Book Club Pick
50:19 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)
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The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. If you think you know Frieda McFadden, I'm sorry to say you DON'T! Or at least we didn't. And let me tell you, it's a thrill. Pun Intended. Are you a McFan?
NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!
The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—catch up on what shows they are watching and then delve into a BOOKTOK CONTROVERSY!
Join the discussion on the complexities of giving book reviews, the challenges authors face with criticism, and how everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN when hearing different opinions.
Sound bite: “It’s a tough world out there. A mad world.”
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Chapters
00:00 Intro and TV shows we are watching (Severance, The Diplomat, Bridgerton, White Lotus)
12:21 BookTok Controversy
17:17 Navigating criticism
21:01 Embracing feedback; How Freida McFadden views negative reviews
26:09 Balance critique with respect; Everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN
31:50 Why do people get offended when people don’t like their faves?
41:44 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!!)
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The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—dive into and review this weeks read…Quicksilver!
We heard this one had mixed reviews so we knew we had to jump on it.
What are your thoughts on Quicksilver? Did you love it? Did you hate it? We must know!
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The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce Quicksilver by Callie Hart, discussing its synopsis and the author's background. They share their HOT TAKES on the cover art, analyze the dedication, and explore the theme of dark romance. NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!
Sound bite: “I hate it.”
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:04 Quicksilver Synopsis
06:13 Callie Hart: The Author's Journey
12:50 Cover Art: HOT TAKES
23:04 Exploring the Dedication of Quicksilver
25:23 What is Dark Romance?
34:30 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)
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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra dive into what tv shows their into these days outside of books as well as the topic of how fictional romance can create unrealistic expectations for a relationship. Let's get into it!
Let us know your thoughts on this!
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TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of physical abuse, trauma, bullying, and brief mention of miscarriage. Please advise.
The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—deep dive into a full review of Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh.They discuss their experience reading a young adult, non-fantasy book, as well as the author’s writing style, characters, and major plot points. They also play a brief game of “Date, Teammate, and Sin Bin.” (Sin bin is a rugby term referring to an area off the field where a player sits out for a set amount of time after receiving a yellow card.)
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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra dive into all things sports romance and an introduction to Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh. Learn why sports romances are Becca’s jam and hear discussion over the author, cover, and dedication of Binding 13 as they prepare for a full review of the book next week.
Sound Bite: “If you want to get emotionally destroyed,please read this book with us this week.”
Chapters
00:00 Excitement for a new genre
03:41 Binding 13 Synopsis and Themes
09:10 Chloe Walsh: The Author and Her Style
11:30 The Power of Music in Storytelling
12:23 Authenticity in Writing and Mental Health Advocacy
13:45 Exploring the Sports Romance Genre
21:35 Cover Art and First Impressions
28:20 Dedication and Its Significance
30:33 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!)
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TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of Sexual Assault in this episode as well as some gore. Please advise.
The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra take a deep dive into Manacled. A Dramione fanfiction by SenLinYu. They wrap up the episode with their signature rating question of would they carry this book, keep it in their bag or give it away.
What is your verdict of Manacled? Would you carry it in your arms, keep it in your bag, or give it away? Send us a DM on Tiktok or send us an email at: hello@thebookcarrierspodcast.com
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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra delve into their shared love for Harry Potter and the impact and evolution of the HP community. They also have a fun conversation of which house they would be sorted into and who they would Kiss Marry and 'Avada' from the HP world.
ALSO, they explore the significance of fan fiction, specifically, Dramione including MANACLED as they prepare for their review of the fanfic NEXT WEEK.
Beware, minor SPOILERS for Manacled in this episode.
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Includes our link to our ‘Manacled Deep Dive’ Spotify playlist!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:40 Personal connections to Harry Potter
07:36 Sorting ourselves into the HP houses
16:12 Our favorite HP book and movie
23:55 Kiss~Marry~Avada Kedavra
41:06 Introducing Manacled and the author
50:40 What is the draw to fanfics, specifically to Dramione
57:53 Outro (CASSANDRA'S VOCALS!!)
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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra discuss their experience at the ‘Onyx Storm’ Barnes and Noble midnight release party, controversy with social media and the fandom, and their final thoughts on Onyx Storm with a game of Kiss Marry Malek. They wrap up the episode with their signature rating question of would they carry this book,keep it in their bag or give it away.
What is your verdict of Onyx Storm? Would you carry it inyour arms, keep it in your bag, or give it away? Send us a DM on Tiktok or send us an email at: hello@thebookcarrierspodcast.com
Chapters
00:00 Experience at the Barnes and Noble midnight release
04:40 BookTok’s impact on the reading community
06:23 The Impact of Fame on Writing
10:59 Kiss, Marry, Malek
16:44 Book Review: Carry it, keep it in your bag, or give itaway?
21:20 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!)
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In this episode, The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, andCassandra review Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in its entirety. Beware of SPOILERS for all of Onyx Storm!
They discussed the immense character development, world building, theories and all the new information that answered many questions, such as what is Violet’s second signet!Not to mention the development of Violet and Xaden’s relationship. SWOON.
Chapters
00:00 Diving into the Book's Cover and Dedication andWorldbuilding
11:01 Character Development and Relationships
30:13 The Rhi and Imogen POV Chapters
39:06 Second Signets
41:43 Theories and Predictions
57:32 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!)
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In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on how our friendship started and what’s kept us glued together all these years. From our first steps into the world of books to how reading shaped who we are, we’re sharing our personal reading journeys.
You’ll also get to hear why we define ourselves as thelogical, sentimental, and hopeless romantic book carriers—each bringing our unique bookish personalities to the table. And, of course, we couldn’t resist wrappingthings up with a fun chat about our dream book boyfriends—because what’s a book chat without a little romance? Guess whose book boyfriend is Draco Malfoy from Manacled, Darius Acrux from Zodiac Academy, and Jesse de Silva from The Mediator series🤭
Chapters
00:00 All About our Friendship
06:50 Core Memories of Growing Up Together
14:28 Our Reading Journeys
26:13 Why We Are The Logical, Sentimental, and HopelessRomantic Book Carriers
35:50 Our Dream Book Boyfriends
44:37 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!)
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In this episode, The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra discuss their excitement for the upcoming release of 'Onyx Storm' while reflecting on the previous books 'Fourth Wing' and 'Iron Flame'. They delve into fan theories, character dynamics, and personal connections to the story, particularly focusing on Xaden and Violet's relationship.
The conversation also touches on the significance of bonus chapters, the representation of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in the narrative, and the emotional impact of the series, especially in memory of a loved one. SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SERIES INCLUDED.
Chapters
00:00 Countdown to Onyx Storm
02:32 Fandom Theories and Speculations
05:10 If you lived in The Empyrean world, which quadrant would you be in? Rider, flier, healer, scribe, or infantry?
10:41 Character Analysis: Xaden Riorson's Complexity
16:49 Violet's Character and Reader Reactions
22:09 Bonus Chapters and Insights
35:30 Exploring Jealousy and Relationships
38:13 Sparring Sessions and Character Dynamics
39:29 Violet's Unique Abilities and Heritage
43:44 Rebecca Yarros' Intentional Writing
47:55 GAME: Kiss, Marry, Malek
58:18 In Memory of a Loved One and Anticipating Onyx Storm
01:01:06 Outro Audio (Cassandra's Vocals!)
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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 52-66 and finish up Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
What are your thoughts on Iron Flame? Would you carry it, put it in your bag, or throw it away?
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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 37-51of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
NO SPOILERS BEYOND THESE CHAPTERS.
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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 31-36 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
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