We are oFfIcIaLly closing out the summer season with our latest read, "One Golden Summer" by Carley Fortune. This sequel to "Every Summer After", another book we read as a group, had some mixed reviews amongst the bookies. Did we love it, hate it, have no thoughts, or have lots of thoughts? Tune in to find out!
Our latest read, "Last Summer at the Golden Hotel", kept the summer vibes going strong! Jess' pick this month had some mixed reviews amongst the bookies, but overall, we all ~liked~ it, especially one bookie :P Tune in for our latest chat and find out our specific thoughts about Elyssa Friedland's novel that explores history, legacy, family, love, and a few secrets all in one!
We are in the midst of the summer season, and the POB bookies took FULL advantage of this with this month's read, "The Love Haters" by Katherine Center. We had quite a lively discussion about all things related to the book, including being stranded on a desert island, cheese, buffalo sauce, and Nina Dobrev. Confused? Better listen to our July pod to find out more!
It's summertime, bookies! While soaking up the sun this month, we read Alison Espach's "The Wedding People", a book about overcoming pain and embracing new beginnings. Listen along and find out our thoughts!
Happy May, fellow bookies! To lift our spirits and get ready for the summer season, the POB gals read "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune, a love story told over the course of six summers. Did it do the job? Listen along to find out.
For the beautiful month of April, the bookies read "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall. Y'all, this book took us all on an emotional rollercoaster. Whether that was good or bad, you'll just have to listen along! It's got romance, heartbreak, mystery, and so much more. Tune in to hear all about this provocative read and our overall thoughts!
For the month of March, the bookies read "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. This book came highly recommended to us so, we were excited to dive in and read it together. Tune in to find out if our expectations were spot on - you may or may not agree :D
What’s up, POB community?! In this month’s ~electrifying~ podcast, we delve into the third book in the Emperyean series by Rebecca Yarros, “Onyx Storm”. We had LOTS to say about this book, so sit back, get comfy, and get ready to take in one of our most interesting (albeit lengthy) discussions to date.
Hello, fellow bookies, and welcome to SEASON 3 of POB! We're stoked to be starting another season chatting about Nicole Maehrer's "Assistant to the Villian." This BookTok sensation has been all over social media, so we were excited to read it and share our thoughts. Tune in to see what the gals said and whether you agree. Happy New Year!
To close out the 2024 season, the POB girlies collectively read Fredrik Backman's "Beartown." This book made us feel deeply in many different ways. What were your thoughts? Listen to our December pod to learn how the bookies felt about this book.
BuCkLe Up, listeners!!! For November, the bookies read Shelby Van Pelt's "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and, boy oh boy, did we have an interesting, lively chat about it. Did this book tear the POB girlies apart? Will POB cease to exist? Tune in to find out ;)
Happy fall, y'all! For the month of October, the bookies read the Halloween classic novel, "Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman. Is this book worth the read? How does it compare to the movie? Was this book magical? Was it practical? Tune in to find out more!
Hello, fellow bookies! This month, we read "The Husbands" by Holly Gramazio, a rollercoaster of a story about a woman whose magical attic produces new husbands who bring their quirks, habits, and flaws into her reality. Each husband represents a version of herself, and a possible life she may have lived had she married these men. Did we find this book fun and entertaining? Tune in to find out!
We are starting the ~spooky~ season a little bit early this year by reading our second Lucy Foley book, "The Guest List". Tune in to hear our thoughts on this mysterious and intriguing story following the lives of, you guessed it, the guests at a wedding. But do they all know they have a dark secret in common? Read along and find out what that secret is!
Happy July bookies! This month we picked each other's brains about Ally's pick "Divine Rivals". This book offered fantasy, romance, heartbreak, and more so, be sure to check it out and listen along to our July pod!
We're baaaaaack! After a couple of months off, the POB gals are back at it to chat about Keely's pick, "The House on the Cerulean Sea" a story about loving others despite your differences and holding tight to the truth even in the face of adversity. How did you feel about this book?
In this month's episode, the bookies discuss "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah. This powerful, heartbreaking, and inspiring novel left quite the impression on our little group. Find out how we all felt about this February find by listening along now. :)
We are starting off the new year with a mysterious and chilling book that will have you on your toes until the very end! This first month of 2024, the bookies delve into Freida McFadden's "The Housemaid" which tells the story of a young woman employed as a housemaid by a wealthy family. Little does she know that this family has some dark secrets but, do they know she has some of her own, too? Listen along to find our what our thoughts were!
