The Bookish Banter Podcast

The Bookish Banter Podcast

A bookish podcast about best friends who love to share opinions about their favorite books, authors, and bookish impulse buys. Follow along on their journey to finishing and sharing our endless TBR.

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August 27, 2025 41 mins

It's basically spooky season, right? The Late Night Witches is the perfect summer-to-fall book, and I had the best time chatting with author Auralee Wallace all about The Late Night Witches. It's available now, and make sure to follow Auralee on Instagram!


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August Book Club Pick is Fight by Sloane St. James, ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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Where are my fantasy romance girls at? Hunger Games meets Outlander, say literally less. Join me and Allison as we chat Twilight, her upcoming releases, and underground tunnels at Disney. Follow Allison on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for more details.

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July 21, 2025 42 mins

Cozy paranormal romance inspired by the vibes of Gilmore Girls and Halloweentown...aka a millennial's dream. Join me and Meg Alivien as we chat all about her newest release, upcoming projects and creating the perfect monster MMC. You can follow Meg on Instagram and TikTok and grab signed copies from her website today!


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July 14, 2025 67 mins

It's July, when did this happen? Join me and Molly as we chat summer recs, yearly goals, our upcoming TBR and a possible side rant about this month's book club pick. Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and TikTok. Follow the Lit Twist Bookstore on Instagram, they are wonderful and lovely and AZ locals. If you have any long serious recommendations, comment on this episode or message me on Instagram!


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Gothic Girl Summer. I'm declaring it, starting with Tenderly, I am Devoured! Swan gods, childhood heartbreak, an alluring older sister, this book has it all and I had the best time chatting with L Clipstone about this one. Tune into our chat, follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.


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June 30, 2025 46 mins

A friends to lovers, second chance romance that gives So Not Meant to Be vibes!?!? Sign me up! Join me and Mia Sosa while we chat about her newest release, When Javi Dumped Mari. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.


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June Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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June 23, 2025 51 mins

Urban fantasy, mental health rep, and cozy vibes...sign me up. Join me and Kate Gateley as we chat about her newest release Shadow of the Yew Tree. Kate was a guest on the show last year and you can listen to that episode here. Check out her newest release today, make sure to follow her on Instagram and her website for updates.


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June 16, 2025 31 mins

My summer TBR is stacked and let this episode be a sign to add just one more to yours. Malibu Summer is the perfect summer read, filled with STEM women, quirky side characters, and recovering from grief. Join myself and Libby Gill as we chat about her debut into women's fiction. Follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.


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A new epic fantasy from the queen of dystopian, Stormvalor is available now and perfect for fans of trials, fake dating, and political intrigue. Join me and Starr while we chat about her new release, her latest kickstarter, and more. Check her out on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for more updates.


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Where are my reality TV fans at? Join me and rom-com author Neely Tubati-Alexander as we chat about her latest release, Courtroom Drama. A second-chance romance set to the backdrop of a murder trial for a famous Malibu celebrity. Enjoy our chat about navigating a dual timeline, picking out her next project, and the world of publishing. Make sure to follow Neely on Instagram and check out her website for updates.

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May 19, 2025 33 mins

A juicy thriller set to the backdrop of a South African safari, with lots of family secrets revealed and even a few deaths. Jaclyn Goldis' newest book The Safari is here and I had the best time chatting with her about how to craft the perfect thriller, her plotting process, and what's next after this one.

Check it out now and make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram and on her website for more updates.


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May 12, 2025 67 mins

The Thrashers by Julie Soto is both iconic and epic! This YA thriller is such an amazing book that Molly and I had the best time chatting about this one. If you're a fan of 13 Reasons Why, Pretty Little Liars, and Veronica Mars, you will be obsessed with this one. Check it out now!


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Where are my urban fantasy fans at? The Notorious Virtues is the latest release from Alwyn Hamilton and it features the glitz and glamor of the 1920's with all kinds of juicy fantasy schemes. Join me while I chat with Alwyn about creating this universe, which characters she enjoyed most, and all her amazing special editions. Follow Alwyn on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for updates.


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April 21, 2025 36 mins

Join me while I chat with Brianna, the coordinator of the Enemies to Lovers Event happening in Mesa, AZ, in just a few weeks. I am so excited to have a romantasy event happening in my backyard, and we're sharing all the details about where to buy tickets, what to expect at the event, and what inspired her to put together such an amazing event. Make sure to follow Teas & Tropes Podcast on Instagram, check out the event on In...

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April 14, 2025 36 mins

💚 Be Gay, Solve Crime! 💚

Pride or Die is the debut novel from author CL Montblanc and I had the best time chatting with them about creating a mystery, author advice, and what's next for them! Make sure to follow them on Instagram, TikTok and their website for updates! Tour information can be found here.


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March 31, 2025 57 mins

The end of an era. Just kidding, let’s not get dramatic here. But it is the end of a very amazing trilogy that Molly and.I are throughly obsessed with. Join us while we chat about Daddy Death, Fate, and all the messy bits in between. Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and TikTok.


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March 10, 2025 43 mins

YA romance, Feris Bueller's Day Off inspired, and mental health rep, sign me up! Join me as I chat with author KL Walther about her newest release, available now, WHILE WE WE'RE YOUNG. This book is such a perfect mix of nostalgia and friends to lovers. We had such a great time chatting about KL's publishing journey, the KLW universe, and more. Grab your copy of While We We're Young now and make sure to follow KL on Instagram for up...

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March 1, 2025 29 mins

This episode is about one of my favorite things in the whole wide world: my job. I hope you all enjoy this episode where I dive into my full-time job as an author virtual assistant. I tried to answer all of your burning questions and share some insight into how you can do this yourself if you're ever interested!


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January 27, 2025 127 mins

It's been almost a year in the making, but here it finally is. Red Rising is a series that is near and dear both of our hearts and we really had the best time diving deep into the most recent installment. Maybe releasing this episode will manifest some Red God information of any form. Fingers crossed! Make sure to follow Cassie on Instagram and TikTok.

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December 30, 2024 107 mins

2024 was truly a year for the history books! I am so thankful for the amazing year. Join me and Molly (@mollysmilesreads) as we recap our most epic read of each month, top reads in each genre, and our bookish (and non bookish) wins of 2024.


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