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Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferHi Hello Bookmates! Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday- we did! And we're thankful that you are joining us for our November Book Club Selection: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Fiction, and Book of the Month Book of the Year Award Nominee for 2023, one author described it as: “Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we’ve grown up.”—V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inv...
2025-11-302h 30
Bookmates Book Club PodcastNo One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallHappy Halloween Bookmates! We hope you're enjoying your spooky season! Join us as we discuss a thriller for our October Book Club Selection: No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall.Described as “A propulsive and intricate psychological thriller...Meticulously plotted...” While we had a couple issues with the resolution, overall we really enjoyed this one! We were so impressed with the way the complex timelines, and three different POV's from past and present, were woven together. This author sure does have a knack for relaying really relatable thoughts and emotions. Did yo...
2025-10-312h 24
Bookmates Book Club PodcastA Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. JensenHi, hello Bookmates, welcome (and welcome back) to Book Club! We are psyched to be doing Book 2 of the Unfated Saga for our September Book Club Selection!Join us as we dive head first into: A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen"A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology" Nothing prepared us for the BANGER of a plot twist we got hit with! We were SHOOK. Did you figure it out before the big reveal?? Was it...
2025-09-303h 07
Bookmates Book Club PodcastPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryHi, hello Bookmates, welcome (and welcome back) to Book Club! That's a wrap on summer! Join us as we discuss our August Book Club Selection and the Goodreads Choice Award winner of 2021: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryIt is said to be "a sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations." We more or less concur! This was a fun, cute read, and surpassed expectations. Perfect way to cap off the summer!Synopsis:Two best friends. Ten summer trips. O...
2025-08-312h 14
Bookmates Book Club PodcastOne Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle - Bookmate Besties with RoseHi, hello Bookmates! Join us, and our Bookmate Bestie Rose, as we discuss our July Book Club selection: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle.Described as "a powerful novel about the transformational love between mothers and daughters", this book had us shaking our heads. We found the mother/daughter dynamic quite toxic, and we had ALOT of feelings about Katy as a character... What did you think of One Italian Summer? Was it a rant or a rave for you? What were your thoughts on Katy and Carol's relationship? Katy's treatment of Eric?Co...
2025-07-312h 11
Bookmates Book Club PodcastAnxious People by Fredrick BackmanHappy June Bookmates! Join us as we discuss our Book Club Selection for this month: Anxious People by Fredrick BackmanWe absolutely fell in love with this book, and the beautiful way Backman has of making every sentence count in this humorous, compassionate, wise, and ingeniously constructed story executed to damn near perfection.What did Anxious People make you feel? Did you love it? Hate it? Comment and let us know!It's Book Club. We want your tea, even if we don't agree!Synopsis:Looking at real estate isn't...
2025-06-303h 06
Bookmates Book Club PodcastIt's Our Anniversary!Hi, hello Bookmates! It's officially been 1 year since we released our first episode, so we thought we'd have a quick chat!Thank you all for your love and support of our show, it means alot to us, and we're so grateful to have made such lovely bookish friends along the way.Cheers to 1 year, and cheers to the next! Keep reading with us!Click here to send fan mail!Support the showWant to support our show? Subscribe at the link below to receive episode updates and a...
2025-05-3121 min
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Crash by Freida McFaddenHi, hello Bookmates! Join us as wrap up our May Freida McFadden Double-Featureand dive head-on into: The CrashDescribed as "A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations". "Disappointing" would be another. This latest McFadden adventure just didn't land for us . . . but as always, we had a blast talking about all of our feelings! What did you think of The Crash? Was it a rant or a rave for you? What were your thoughts on the "twist"? Comment and let us know! It's Book Club. We want you...
2025-05-312h 16
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Boyfriend by Freida McFaddenWelcome Bookmates to the first episode of our May Freida McFadden Double-Feature! Join us as we discuss our first selection: The Boyfriend A dark story about obsession and the things we’ll do for love.We had some mixed feelings about this one, but we had just the most fun talking about it! It's a really fun time. What did you think about The Boyfriend?Did you guess the ending?! Did you LIKE the ending?! Comment and let us know!It's Book Club. We want your tea, even if we d...
2025-05-152h 36
Bookmates Book Club PodcastA Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. JensenHi, hello Bookmates! Join us as we discuss our April Book Selection Contest Winner: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. JensenChosen by BooksInTandem, and we can't thank them enough! We really loved this book- the Viking vibes, the story, the lore, bad ass Freya, sexy Bjorn, and that cliffhanger ending... knocks it out of the park!What did you think of A Fate Inked in Blood? Worth the hype? Did you call the ending?! Are you salivating for the sequel like we are?! We want to know!Synopsis:
2025-04-303h 12
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Wedding People by Alison EspachWelcome Bookmates! We're Double Booked for April!Join us as we discuss 2024's Goodreads Choice Award Winner and Book of the Year Finalist: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Does it earn its title? Though this was very different than we expected, we really enjoyed it! Thought provoking, funny, while poignant. This book sure made for some deep thoughts and fun conversations! What did you think of The Wedding People? Do you agree with our take? What was your biggest takeaway from this book? We want to know!Sy...
2025-04-152h 35
Bookmates Book Club PodcastOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosThe time has come, Bookmates! We definitely have a HOT TAKE on this book... we might be in the minority here, but we have a lot of feelings!Join us as we discuss our March Book Club Selection: Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosComment and let us know if you agree or disagree with our take! What did you think of Onyx Storm?? We want to know!!SPOILER ALERT is in effect! Synopsis:After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for...
2025-03-312h 55
Bookmates Book Club PodcastPhantasma by Kaylie Smith - Bookmates After DarkThis book has A LOT of hype! But does it live up to it? Join us as we discuss our February Book Club Selection: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. Comment and let us know if you agree or disagree with our take, and how you thought it measured up to it's BookTok fanfare!This is also a free sampling episode of what you can expect on our upcoming Patroen series: Bookmates After Dark!CONTENT WARNING is in effect! This book delves into some potentially triggering topics including mental health struggles, OCD, and sexual content.
2025-02-282h 52
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodHappy Valentine's Day! Join us for a bonus Valetine's Day episode where we are once again joined by Deynece, our sister and Bookmate Bestie, as we discuss The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood!Synopsis:As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships--but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive...
2025-02-142h 25
Bookmates Book Club PodcastWhen the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. ParkerWelcome to season 2! For our first Book Club Selection for 2025, we discussWhen the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. ParkerSynopsis:The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons. They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Cr...
2025-01-312h 49
Bookmates Book Club PodcastPestilence by Laura Thalassa - Bookmates After DarkWelcome to a free episode of a new series we are introducing on Patreon: Bookmates After Dark!! Where we take it to the next level and get a little bit dark!Here we will take on a variety of smut, dark romance and horror in a NSFW way!You've been warned! Obviously a CONTENT WARNING is in effect! The books here will either be sexually explicit, problematic, dark and/or violent, and potentially triggering in nature.Join us After Dark as we discuss the first book in the Four Horsemen series: Pes...
2025-01-151h 47
Bookmates Book Club PodcastA Winter in New York by Josie SilverWelcome to our Season 1 Finale episode! Join as we discuss our final book of 2024, a poignant and sweet winter romance for our December Book Club Selection!A Winter in New York by Josie SilverSynopsis:A young chef stumbles on a secret family recipe that might lead her to the love—and life—she’s been looking for in this stunning novel.When Iris decides to move to New York to restart her life, she realizes she underestimated how big the Big Apple really is—all the nostalgic movies set in New York she’d watched wi...
2024-12-312h 23
Bookmates Book Club Podcast2024 Reading Wrap UpJoin us as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss our book highs, lows, and honorable mentions of the year! Thank you all for taking this journey with us! We're beyond grateful to have you all, and we can't wait to keep reading with you! See you next year!Click here to send fan mail!Support the showWant to support our show? Subscribe at the link below to receive episode updates and a shout out on our show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2359887/support
2024-12-2947 min
Bookmates Book Club PodcastMurder On the Christmas Express by Alexandra BenedictMerry Christmas everyone!! Join us for a bonus Christmas episode as we discuss Murder on the Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict. We did not end up with the story we were expecting!!CONTENT WARNING!!:This book contains content that may be triggering to some listeners. Including:Descriptions of violent S.A., domestic violence, physical violence, and descriptions of premature labor.Synopsis:In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travlers. With the train stuck in snow in the...
2024-12-152h 35
ComfydencesMes meilleures recommandations de livres par tropes (par thèmes) + Faire une retraite de lectureHelloooo mes soleils ! Aujourd'hui, je reviens sur la retraite de lecture à laquelle j'ai participé avec The Bookmates, avant de vous faire mes meilleures recommandations par tropes
2024-12-0243 min
Bookmates Book Club PodcastA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Bookmate Besties with DeyneceWelcome back to Bookmate Besties! We are joined once again by Tiffany's sister, Deynece, to continue the saga as we discuss A Court of Mist and Fury! Synopsis:Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself s...
2024-11-302h 03
Bookmates Book Club PodcastLegends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Join us as we discuss this cozy fantasy for our November Book Club Selection!Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a re...
2024-11-301h 44
Bookmates Book Club PodcastMisery by Stephen King - Book vs. MovieHappy Halloween! Join us as we discuss our creepy horror genre October Book Club Selection: Misery by Stephen King.Synopsis:Paul Sheldon. He's a bestselling novelist who has finally met his biggest fan. Her name is Annie Wilkes and she is more than a rabid reader - she is Paul's nurse, tending his shattered body after an automobile accident. But she is also his captor, keeping him prisoner in her isolated house.Click here to send fan mail!Support the showWant to support our show? Subscribe at the...
2024-10-312h 20
Bookmates Book Club PodcastA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Bookmate Besties with DeyneceWelcome to our first "Bookmate Besties" bonus episode! Today we discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas! We are joined by Tiffany's sister, Deynece, and we're talking ACOTAR! The road has been long, but we finally wore her down, and now it's time to dish! Join us as we dive into the GOAT series of Romantasy!Synopsis:When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her...
2024-10-092h 19
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonJoin us as we discuss this amazing whodunnit for our September Book Club Selection: The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonThis kept us guessing the entire time! One of the most uniquely written books we've read. Did you like it? Let us know!It's Book Club. We want your tea, even if we don't agree!Synopsis: Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m. There are eight days, and eight witnesses for you to inhabit. We will only let you escape once you tell us t...
2024-09-302h 08
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Teacher by Frieda McFaddenJoin us as we discuss our August Book Club Selection: The Teacher by Freida McFadden Trigger Warning: Due to the nature of this book, there's a lot of triggering content involving pedophilia and grooming behaviors, and we will be discussing all of it. Synopsis: Lesson #1: Trust no one. Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal invol...
2024-08-312h 17
Bookmates with Shelley and YvonneSummer Reading RecapWelcome to this episode of Bookmates where we discuss what read over the summer and our ratings of each one. We also show our love and devotion to author Jennifer L. Armentrout and her upcoming release of Book Four in the Flesh and Fire series. We LOVE this series along with the original series, Blood and Ash. We credit the name of our Podcast here. Enjoy!Shelley's summer reads:Buddy read: One Dark Window, Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King duology)Butcher and Blackbird, Leather and Lark (The Ruinous Love Trilogy)The Ever King, The...
2024-08-0636 min
Bookmates Book Club PodcastPart 1 Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosWe discuss our July Book Club Selection: Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosSynopsis: Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commanda...
2024-07-312h 19
Bookmates Book Club PodcastPart 2 Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosWe continue to discuss our July Book Club Selection:Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - Part 2 Synopsis: Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond end...
2024-07-312h 15
Bookmates Book Club PodcastAbout UsLita and Tiffany reveal their origin story.Click here to send fan mail!Support the showWant to support our show? Subscribe at the link below to receive episode updates and a shout out on our show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2359887/supportFind us on social media! We want to hear your thoughts!https://linktr.ee/bookmatespodcasthttps://www.bookmatespodcast.com/Email us at bookmatespcast@gmail.com For super fun extras, bonus episodes and...
2024-07-0709 min
Bookmates Book Club PodcastFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIn our second episode, we discuss our June Book Club Selection:Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosSynopsis:Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders...Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a...
2024-06-301h 53
Bookmates Book Club PodcastThe Thick and the Lean by Chana PorterIn our first episode, we discuss our May Book Club Selection:The Thick and the Lean by Chana Porter.Synopsis:In the quaint religious town of Seagate, abstaining from food brings one closer to God.But Beatrice Bolano is hungry. She craves the forbidden: butter, flambé, marzipan. As Seagate takes increasingly extreme measures to regulate every calorie its citizens consume, Beatrice must make a choice: give up her secret passion for cooking or leave the only community she has known.Elsewhere, Reiko Rimando has left her modest roots for a college tech s...
2024-05-311h 13
Bookmates with Shelley and YvonneIntroduction to Bookmates with Shelley and YvonneHi and Welcome to Bookmates Podcast with Shelley and Yvonne. This is a brief introduction about why we started our Podcast and what we will be discussing going forward. We hope that you enjoy!
2024-05-0606 min
A Court of Tattoos and RoséBonus Episode - Hold Me UnderJoin us for a very special collaboration with Bookmates Pod as we discuss the absolutely breathtaking debut novel from Riley Nash - Hold Me Under. This is Mads’ all-time favorite book and for good reason! This book has it all: enemies-to-lovers, sports romance, forced proximity, fake dating…everything you want in a dark romance! As a reminder, please be sure to check the trigger warnings before you dive into this book. Note this episode is NOT spoiler free.
2022-10-0937 min