Books With Your Besties
Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley. In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable. Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create. If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast” Click the heart to support our patreon and get extra content, bonus episodes and behind the scenes footage. Check patreon for our current book of the month pick and other behind the scenes mayhem.
Episodes
In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss Heather Gudenkauf's book 'Everyone Is Watching,' exploring its dark themes, the impact of reality TV on personal secrets, and the implications of parasocial relationships. They delve into the moral dilemmas faced by characters in the book, the corruption of power, and the consequences of manipulation and bullying. The discussion highlights th...
In this conversation, Emily and Ashley delve into personal reflections on their experiences with religion, the impact of shame within religious contexts, and the importance of fostering strong character over strict adherence to rules.
- The discussion touches on the dangers of extremist ideologies and the need for preparedness.
- Emily shares her personal journey away from Christianity and the impact of shame in religio...
Emily is back from Europe and Ashley's oldest is dating. Catch up with us in this fun, fast, furious and hilarious episode. We hope you will share your travel horror stories with us in the comments.
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FULL spoiler episode with Ashley Winstead on her most recent book - This Book Will Bury Me. We also chat grief after losing our fathers, true crime obsession and Bryan Kohbergers choice to plea.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryan-kohberger-university-of-idaho-student-murders-plea-hearing/
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Meet one of our 2026 Retreat authors. This episode has FULL spoilers for Jill is not Happy, her most recent novel.
Kaira Rouda is a USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author known for her gripping psychological thrillers that explore the dark complexities behind seemingly perfect lives. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Rouda has carved a niche for herself in domestic suspense, delive...
We encourage you to head to Patreon to hear our entire episode on Daniel Marsh
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Scottsdale, AZ 02/19-02/22
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In this episode of 'Books with Your Besties', hosts Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder delve into the tragic case of Tamla Horsford, a mother of five whose death at a slumber party in Georgia has raised numerous questions and sparked national outrage. The conversation explores the details surrounding the night of her death, the investigation that followed, and the various theories that have emerged.
With a focus...
A snippet of our newest episode on Patreon.
This episode delves into the complex investigation surrounding the Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, focusing on key suspects including Ron Logan and Keegan Klein, as well as the trial of Richard Allen. The discussion highlights alleged confessions, the role of pre-trial publicity, and the implications of the legal proceedings on the pursuit of justice f...
In this conversation, Emily and Ashley discuss Alan Eskens' novel, The Quiet Librarian, exploring its themes of historical fiction, character development, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. They delve into the complexities of the Bosnian War, the portrayal of women in conflict, and the contemporary parallels to current social issues. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of the ...
Updates on Kyron Horman, Idaho Town Hall, Idaho Murders and the Pendulum Effect
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections
00:59 Case Updates and Political Extremes
03:08 The Idaho Town Hall Incident
06:00 Reactions to the Idaho Murders
08:55 The Importance of Patience in Legal Cases
11:57 New Developments in the Kyron Horman Case
14:57 The Pendulum Effect in Politics and Progress
21:37 Navigating Progres...
The Idaho murders.
Listen in on our review and key takeaways from This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead.
FULL spoilers.
0:00-1:00 Initial Review
1:00-2:00 Was it a tad too much grief related content?
3:30 What did we anticipate happening that would have ruined this book for us.
5:00 The controversy surrounding this book
7:00 What is our beef with the Idaho murders
8:30 Our college experience
Justice for Abby and Libby: In 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana was shaken by the tragic murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Their memory lives on as the pursuit of truth and justice continues. Find the rest of this episode (and an upcoming part II) at patreon.com/thcreepybookclub
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As we decided to begin offering one true crime case per month to our VIP Patreon members we knew we needed to start with the Kyron Horman case because it is local to us (Oregon) and still unsolved. After days of research and recording we quickly realized this particular episode cannot be kept only for our VIPs, it would be doing a disservice to Kyron. We are choosing to release it publicly in hopes it will continue to...
Did anyone else think about the Jaycee Dugard case while reading Strange Sally Diamond? Tune in to our most recent episode to hear our thoughts on this outstanding book and Emily's take on the similarities with the Jaycee Dugard case. Stay tuned for our interview with the author which will be shared next week.
TW: Cremation, Corpse Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Domestic Violence, Basically all of them
0:00-1:00 intro
1:...
The episode you asked for! Ask us anything from politics, to religion, to love languages, to books we DNF. No show notes because we want you to be surprised.
To prepare for the next few weeks make sure to read:
Strange Sally Diamond By Liz Nugent
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead
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Only weirdos like us see The Women by Kristin Hannah as a palette cleanser.
Show notes:
0:00-2:00 Intro
2:00-4:00 Intro to the characters and gender role chat
4:30 The way Frankie's dad discounted her service
5:00 Barb and Ethel and how women show up for one another
6:00-7:30 The setting, the smells
8:00 Interview with a nurse who had experience in Vietnam
9:00 Letters to the soldiers parents and how Vietnam wasn't ...
A full spoiler discussion on A Killing Cold By Kate Marshall and a bigger discussion on religion, the ultra wealthy and the Murdaugh family.
TW: Abortion, suicide, murder, child abuse
0:00-2:00 Basic review and the setting
3:00 Theo's back story and meeting Connor
4:00 The non twist twist
4:30 The abortion story and religion
5:30-7:30 Are we christians? No love like Christian hate
8:00 Why doesn't Ashley know h...
Today we drop part II of our "what happened at the Idaho town hall?" episode where we answer your questions and respond to your comments
0:00-2:00 Ashley's Idaho story
3:00-4:00 Introduction to today's episode and Emily's thoughts
4:00 What is one of Emily's biggest pet peeves
4:30 Idaho murder documentary
7:00 Fight/flight/freeze and that is "just Northern Idaho"
10:00 Hate comments
1...
Emily and Ashley get into the "why didn't anyone help her" event in Idaho and the bystander effect. We encourage you to listen to this episode and share it with a friend. We are better together, especially as women.
Please head to the chat and ask your questions and drop comments for a follow up episode
TW: Violence, Domestic Violence
https://www.patreon.com/chats/184564adfbce4c188055f0d32897533a
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