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Books Between Friends Podcast is your ultimate book club podcast destination! Join lifelong friends Jen, Ethan, and Stef as we dive deep into the pages of our latest reads, breaking down everything from epic world-building and jaw-dropping plot twists to character arcs and hidden themes. Whether you’re a die-hard fantasy fan or just searching for your next great read, we’ve got you covered with lively discussions, bold predictions, and all the bookish banter you crave. If you’ve ever struggled to find a book club that truly gets your love for immersive stories, magical realms, and unforgettable characters, this podcast is for you. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s talk books!
🔹 Genres We Love: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things bookish
🔹 What to Expect: Theories, deep dives, predictions, and fun debates
🔹 Perfect for: Bookworms, fantasy lovers, and anyone missing that book club feel
New episodes drop every Monday! Subscribe now and let’s read between the pages together. 📖✨
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🔹 Genres We Love: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things bookish
🔹 What to Expect: Theories, deep dives, predictions, and fun debates
🔹 Perfect for: Bookworms, fantasy lovers, and anyone missing that book club feel
New episodes drop every Monday! Subscribe now and let’s read between the pages together. 📖✨
Find us @booksbetweenfriendspod on social media!
linktr.ee/booksbetweenfriendspod
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In our final episode of this season’s read, (and final episode of our first season), we conclude The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, covering Chapter 16 through the Epilogue. This section brings emotional confrontations, powerful moments of truth, and the culmination of Linus’s transformation as he faces the consequences of his choices. We unpack the climax on the mainland, the heartwarming return to Marsyas Island, and the beautifully tender moments that tie the story together.
Join us as we share our final thoughts on the book’s themes of compassion, found family, and choosing joy—and, of course, give our overall ratings and reviews. Cozy fantasy lovers, this episode is the perfect sendoff to one of the genre’s most uplifting stories.
In this episode of Books Between Friends, we explore chapters 11–15 of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune—where the magic of Marsyas Island truly begins to deepen. Linus continues warming to the children (and vice versa), but his caseworker instincts clash with the growing sense that there’s more to this orphanage—and to Arthur Parnassus—than the files ever revealed.
We break down the tender, funny, and unexpectedly emotional moments that shape these chapters, discuss character growth, and uncover the early sparks of the story’s larger mystery. From heartfelt conversations to small acts of courage, this section of the book reminds us why cozy fantasy hits so hard.
In this week’s episode of Books Between Friends, we continue our journey through The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, diving into chapters 6–10. Linus Baker has finally arrived at the Marsyas Island Orphanage—and nothing is as expected. From the eccentric caretaker Arthur Parnassus to a group of magical children with secrets of their own, Linus’s rule-bound world begins to unravel in the most delightful way.
We unpack our first impressions of the island, the heartwarming (and hilarious) moments with the children, and the early hints of deeper mysteries surrounding Arthur. Cozy fantasy, found family feels, and lots of laughter await as we sip our tea and talk about what’s really beyond the paperwork.
This episode, we’re diving into The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune — a heartwarming fantasy full of found family, whimsy, and compassion. In this first episode, we cover chapters 1–5, where we meet Linus Baker, a rule-loving caseworker for the Department In Charge of Magical Youth (DICOMY), and glimpse his orderly world before it’s turned upside down. Join us as we unpack Klune’s charming writing style, the mysterious world of magical children, and the quiet humor woven through Linus’s bureaucratic life. Stay tuned for our predictions about what lies beyond the sea!
✨ Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, found family stories, and TJ Klune’s signature warmth.
We’ve arrived at the final chapter of our The Bewitching read-along, and this episode is all about reflection, revelation, and our honest thoughts. In this finale, we wrap up Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s haunting tale by discussing the conclusion of the story, how the mysteries unraveled, and whether the ending delivered on the atmosphere and tension built throughout the novel.
We break down character arcs, thematic threads, and those final chilling moments—and for the first time this series, we’re sharing our personal ratings, reviews, and whether we’d recommend this book to fellow gothic fiction and witchcraft lovers. Was it spellbinding or did the enchantment fade? Grab your tea, your book, and settle in for one last conversation.
The tension is reaching a fever pitch in our penultimate discussion of The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In this episode, we explore how the threads of memory, guilt, and obsession start to weave tightly together as the truth behind the haunting begins to take shape.
Join us as we unravel Moreno-Garcia’s signature blend of psychological suspense, gothic atmosphere, and simmering witchcraft, and reflect on how each character’s choices are pulling them toward an inevitable reckoning. The shadows are lengthening, secrets are surfacing, and we can’t wait to dig into it all!
We’re back with Part 2 of our book club discussion on The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, covering up to Chapter 7 of the 1998 timeline. In this episode, we dive deeper into the unsettling energy pulsing beneath the surface of the story—where rumors, memory, and witchcraft begin to blur.
Join us as we unpack the shifting character dynamics, discuss the growing tension between past and present, and explore how Moreno-Garcia masterfully layers folklore, fear, and quiet manipulation. If you love slow-burn gothic fiction with creeping dread, you're in the right place.
Welcome back to Books Between Friends! In this episode, we're kicking off our book club-style deep dive into The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Join us as we explore the gothic atmosphere, eerie magic, and simmering tensions that set the stage in the opening chapters of this haunting novel. If you love witchy historical fiction, slow-burn suspense, and Moreno-Garcia’s signature blend of folklore and drama, this is the perfect place to start reading along with us.
Whether you’re already a fan of Mexican Gothic, or you're discovering Silvia Moreno-Garcia for the first time, we’ll be talking first impressions, character dynamics, and all the deliciously unsettling vibes. Grab your copy, grab a cozy drink, and read along with us chapter by chapter!
The final chapters of Blood Over Bright Haven deliver everything we’ve been waiting for—emotional intensity, moral reckoning, and revelations that challenge everything we thought we knew about Tiran. As the truth comes to light, characters face impossible choices between ambition, love, and conscience, and the story’s haunting questions about knowledge and power come to a head.
In this finale discussion, we explore the book’s deeper themes—truth vs. illusion, the cost of enlightenment, and what it really means to seek progress at any price.
Whether you’ve finished reading or are simply curious about why Blood Over Bright Haven has captivated fantasy readers everywhere, join us for reflection, laughter, and a few stunned silences as we wrap up M.L. Wang’s unforgettable tale.
Perfect for listeners who love: dark academia, morally gray fantasy, philosophical fiction, and in-depth book club discussions.
In this stretch of Blood Over Bright Haven, the stakes rise and the consequences of hidden truths begin to surface. Chapters 13–18 challenge characters in unexpected ways, as ambitions collide and long-held convictions are tested. Loyalties are blurred, choices carry heavier weight, and the fragile balance of Tiran feels more precarious than ever.
We dive into the themes of power, morality, and identity while unpacking character growth and story tension—whether you’re reading along or just curious about what makes M.L. Wang’s latest fantasy so compelling, this episode offers insight, laughs, and plenty of bookish discussion to keep you hooked.
The journey into Blood Over Bright Haven continues as we dive into chapters 7–12. In this section, the world of Bright Haven expands with even more layers of intrigue, ambition, and the clash between knowledge and power. Core beliefs that once seemed unshakable begin to fracture, forcing characters to question themselves, their choices, and the society they live in.
We unpack the themes, explore character dynamics, and share our reactions to the tension building beneath the surface.
If you’re reading along, this is the perfect companion to deepen your experience. And if you’re just curious about M.L. Wang’s latest fantasy, join us to hear why this book has everyone talking.
Tune in for thoughtful discussion, a few laughs, and plenty of bookish insight into one of the most anticipated fantasy releases of the year.
We’re diving into Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, and the first six chapters are already giving us plenty to talk about. In this episode of Book Between Friends, we set the stage with our first impressions of Wang’s dark academia-inspired world—where magic, power, and politics collide in ways that feel both dazzling and dangerous.
Join us as we unpack what drew us in, the atmosphere of the opening chapters, and the questions we’re already dying to have answered. Whether you’re a fan of M.L. Wang's previous work, like The Sword of Kaigen, or picking up this book for the first time, we’ll explore themes of ambition, morality, and the cost of knowledge in the coming episodes.
If you’re ready for sharp banter, cozy book club vibes, and thoughtful discussion, this is the perfect place to start your journey into Blood Over Bright Haven.
We’ve reached the epic finale of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: The Final Empire! In this episode, we’re covering chapters 32 through the epilogue, exploring the thrilling conclusion to Vin’s journey, the crew’s daring mission, and the fate of the Final Empire itself.
Join us as we share our thoughts on the action, the surprises, and the emotional moments that make this ending unforgettable. We’ll also reflect on the themes, characters, and questions that will stay with us long after the last page.
📚 Perfect for fans of fantasy books, Cosmere theories, epic worldbuilding, and book club-style discussions.
We’re back in the world of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn with chapters 24–31—and things are getting intense. In this section, secrets begin to unravel, relationships are tested, and the stakes for the crew grow higher than ever. We talk about the twists and turns that kept us on edge, the deeper look into Allomancy’s potential, and the way Sanderson weaves tension into every scene. As always, expect plenty of theories, speculation, and book club banter as we edge closer to the finale of The Final Empire.
The plot thickens in Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn as we dive into chapters 16–23! In this section, the balance between politics, rebellion, and personal stakes begins to shift in big ways. We explore how the crew’s plans are coming together (...or falling apart), the growing tension between trust and betrayal, and the expanding rules of Allomancy that have us geeking out. These chapters are packed with strategy, character growth, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments we can’t wait to talk through. Whether you’re reading along for the first time or revisiting the series, join us as we unravel this next stretch of the Final Empire—full of theories, reactions, and book club banter.
Our journey into Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn continues with chapters 8 through 15! In this section, we start to see the world open up even more—new dynamics between characters, deeper hints about Allomancy, and plenty of moments that made us pause and speculate. We share our reactions to the unfolding plot, the themes beginning to take shape, and the details that are making this book hard to put down. Join us for our thoughts, theories, and lots of bookish conversation!
We’re kicking off a brand-new read: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson! In this episode, we dive into the prologue through chapter 7 and share our first impressions of the world, the characters, and Sanderson’s unique style of storytelling. From the atmospheric opening to the hints of a bigger magical system at play, we discuss what’s caught our attention so far, what we’re curious about, and the vibes this story is already giving us. Honest reactions and plenty of bookish banter are in store as we set the stage for the journey ahead!
We've reached the final chapters of Beach Read by Emily Henry, and we have thoughts. In this episode, we unpack the emotional moments, character arcs, and all the heart-stirring escapades that made this ending so discussion-worthy. Honest reactions, favorite highlights, and revelations of how we feel now that we've turned the final page are waiting for your ears to press play. Whether you're finishing the book with us or reliving it, you won't want to miss this wrap-up!
In this episode, we dive into chapters 15 through 21 of Beach Read by Emily Henry. The story continues to pull us in with sharp banter, emotional depth, and moments that had us pausing to reflect (and maybe squeal a little). We talk about how the characters are growing, the tension that’s building, and some standout scenes that hit us right in the feels—all without giving anything away for what’s to come. Grab your drink of choice and join us for another cozy book chat!
Things are heating up in Beach Read as January and Gus continue their unconventional summer challenge. In this episode, we talk about how their banter turns into something deeper, what these chapters reveal about their fears and ambitions, and how two writers from opposite genres might just change each other’s perspectives on life—and love. We also explore themes of vulnerability, creative block, and the unexpected ways grief shapes us. Join us for laughs, insights, and plenty of bookish tangents—spoilers are in the discussion, but not here!
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