Shows
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 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 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 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