Beste Bookmate podcaster (2025)

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Changes 48:12

1d ago48:12

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This was an emotional episode in that we discuss some life changes. Yvonne shares some important news and we console each other. "Growth happens during hardships." This has been our motto during this season of life. We also talk about the books we have been reading and what our next buddy read will be. Shelley shares how she has been helping her si…

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It's Our Anniversary! 21:16

3d ago21:16

21:16

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…

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The Crash by Freida McFadden 2:16:56

3d ago2:16:56

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Hi, hello Bookmates! Join us as wrap up our May Freida McFadden Double-Feature and dive head-on into: The Crash Described 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 …

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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 2:36:57

19d ago2:36:57

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Welcome 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 Boyfr…

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A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen 3:12:16

1M ago3:12:16

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Hi, hello Bookmates! Join us as we discuss our April Book Selection Contest Winner: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen Chosen 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 t…

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The Wedding People by Alison Espach 2:35:27

2M ago2:35:27

2:35:27

Welcome 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 tho…

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Spring 2025 Book Reviews 49:11

2M ago49:11

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We're Back! Its been since December since we recorded a podcast and we were way past due! In this episode we dive into what we have been reading since the new year. We did a buddy read of Penn Cole's Kindred Curse Saga and we both had different takes on the book. Find out who DNF the series and why. No haters here, just explaining why we don't jive…

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 2:55:37

2M ago2:55:37

2:55:37

The 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 Yarros Comment and let us know if you agree or disagree with our take! What did you think of Onyx Storm?? We want to know!! SPOILER AL…

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith - Bookmates: After Dark 2:52:04

3M ago2:52:04

2:52:04

This 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 ser…

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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood 2:25:23

4M ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Happy 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 i…

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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker 2:49:05

4M ago2:49:05

2:49:05

Welcome to season 2! For our first Book Club Selection for 2025, we discuss When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker Synopsis: 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 …

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Pestilence by Laura Thalassa - Bookmates: After Dark 1:47:19

5M ago1:47:19

1:47:19

Welcome 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, pr…

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A Winter in New York by Josie Silver 2:23:46

5M ago2:23:46

2:23:46

Welcome 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 Silver Synopsis: 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 …

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2024 Reading Wrap Up 47:13

5M ago47:13

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Join 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 show Want to support our show? Subscribe at the…

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Murder On the Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict 2:35:13

6M ago2:35:13

2:35:13

Merry 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 violen…

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Quicksilver 1:21:56

6M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Yvonne and Shelley finally caved and read/listened to "Quicksilver" by Carrie Heart and it was worth all the hype across the booktok community. We have a new top favorite Shadow Daddy! We both were pleasantly surprised at how much we liked this book. Spoilers! We work through the entire book here so if you haven't read it and you want to, don't lis…

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Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 1:44:36

6M ago1:44:36

1:44:36

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 s…

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 2:03:19

6M ago2:03:19

2:03:19

Welcome 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 Mount…

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Lisa Marie Presley Memoir 45:30

7M ago45:30

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In this episode we discuss our take on the Lisa Marie Presley Memoir. We both were blown away by this book and learning about her. She had an intensity about her, a trait that her dad had as well. We learn about her relationship with her dad, her mom, and her love and devotion to her own kids. This memoir was heartbreaking, but also beautiful. Yvon…

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Misery by Stephen King - Book vs. Movie 2:20:22

7M ago2:20:22

2:20:22

Happy 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 …

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October Reading 43:46

7M ago43:46

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Yvonne and Shelley catch up and talk about what we are currently reading. We talk about friendships and how we relate to books and certain characters. Shelley is currently doing a digital detox so she explains what book inspired it. We laugh a lot as usual. This episode is a true representation of how our conversations typically go when we are toge…

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 2:19:11

8M ago2:19:11

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Welcome 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-yea…

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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 2:08:51

8M ago2:08:51

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Join us as we discuss this amazing whodunnit for our September Book Club Selection: The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton This 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…

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Dreaming of Fall 40:27

8M ago40:27

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We had an impromptu podcast to discuss this hot Texas weather and what we are planning on reading this fall. Yvonne embarrasses Shelley yet again with some of the books she has been reading. Shelley laughs at what is on her Kindle right now and the irony of it all. We discuss what makes for the perfect bookstore and which local bookstore is our fav…

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Born of Blood and Ash 49:25

9M ago49:25

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In this episode we review the final book in the Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer Armentrout. We have absolutely LOVED this series and this book was 5 stars for us. We are big fans of JLA and her Blood and Ash series. We discuss why we love this series so much, the characters, and how JLA intertwines real life trauma and anxiety into this book. Tri…

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The Teacher by Frieda McFadden 2:17:51

9M ago2:17:51

2:17:51

Join 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 …

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Summer Reading Recap 36:10

10M ago36:10

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Welcome 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…

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Part 1 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 2:19:17

10M ago2:19:17

2:19:17

We discuss our July Book Club Selection: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 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 alread…

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Part 2 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 2:15:26

10M ago2:15:26

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We 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…

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About Us 9:33

11M ago9:33

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Lita and Tiffany reveal their origin story. Click here to send fan mail! Support the show Want 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 Find us on social media! We want to hear your thoughts! https://linktr.ee/bookmatespodcast https://www.book…

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Queen of Shadows Part 1 48:40

11M ago48:40

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Welcome back! In this episode we dive into Queen of Shadows. A lot happens in this book as Aelin returns to Rifthold to discover her cousing Aedion has been captured. She also must confront Chaol who now knows who she really is. Dorian has been collared and is trapped, slowly losing himself to the Valg prince who has captured him. We also get to kn…

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 1:53:46

11M ago1:53:46

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In our second episode, we discuss our June Book Club Selection: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Synopsis: 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-a…

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Assasins Blade 39:11

12M ago39:11

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We are back to discuss Assassin's Blade which are a compilation of Novellas following Celaena's story before she goes to Endovier. We discuss the controversy over which order to read the books and how we both chose to read them. We love Celaena even more after reading Assassin's Blade. Enjoy.Av Shelley

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The Thick and the Lean by Chana Porter 1:13:29

1y ago1:13:29

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In 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 ca…

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Summer Plans 36:06

1y ago36:06

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Yvonne and Shelley are super excited for summer! In this episode we discuss our travel plans and what we will be reading.Av Shelley

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Heir of Fire (Book 3 TOG) 59:01

1y ago59:01

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We are back at it discussing Book 3 of TOG and we both admit that this one was a favorite. We fell in love with this series with this book so if you were on the fence with books 1 and 2, this one will definitely push you over...to LOVING it. We get introduced to some new characters and we discuss our initial thoughts upon meeting the new additions …

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About Us 23:22

1y ago23:22

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In this episode we discuss a little about where we grew up and how we both got to Austin, TX. We also talk about how we met and what we bonded over initially. We hope you enjoy this episode and get to know us a little bit better.Av Shelley

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Crown of Midnight (Book 2 TOG) 39:05

1y ago39:05

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Yvonne and Shelley continue to deep dive into the Throne of Glass series with book 2 in this episode. Celaena is now the King's Champion which changes things a bit. Yvonne is team Dorian while Shelley is Team Chaol. In this book we learn more about the magic that was banished and also what Celaena's dead ancestors want her to do. Enjoy our discussi…

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Throne of Glass Book 1 39:05

1y ago39:05

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In this episode we will discuss Book 1 in the TOG series. We will talk about the characters, the plot, how we feel about Sarah J Maas, and much more. We are intentional about not spoiling anything from the remaining books in the series. We will discuss each book in its own episode. Enjoy!Av Shelley

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Introduction to Bookmates with Shelley and Yvonne 6:30

1y ago6:30

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Hi 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!Av Shelley

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