Books and BS Podcast

In this episode, Eboni and Alyssa get NSFW. There's a lot of discussion around dark romance and various kinks, so proceed with caution. They also discuss what they're currently reading, Black History Month, the anti-intellectualism movement on BookTok, and a whole lot more.   Books mentioned in this episode include:   Trials of a Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tulli The Ritual by Shantel Tessier House of Bane and Blood by Alexis Menard Twisted Game by Eva Ashwood God of Malice by Rina Kent How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong Whispers Of The Lake by Shanora Williams What We Can Know by Ian McEwan Atonement by Ian McEwan The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese  Reel by Kennedy Ryan The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen

Welcome back, book babes! This episode Alyssa and Eboni are sharing what they've been reading, a look at their "2025 wrapped," they're discussing a little online drama that happened when Alyssa vague-posted something, and they're sharing some tips on how to read more this year. Of course, they mention a lot of books in the episode, and they kept it spoiler free. Find them below with links to get them at That's Novel or other Indie Bookstores!  Heat Of The Everflame by Penn Cole The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult The Mad Wife by Megan Church Wilderness: Volume 1 by Jim Morrison The Hellbent Series by Penelope Douglas Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland Alchemised by SenLinYu How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong Trials of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig Sociopath by Patric Gagne ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas The Legendborn Series by Tracy Deonn A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara A Light In The Flame by Jennifer Armentrout Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Beloved by Toni Morrison The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Welcome to the Books and BS podcast, a That's Novel Books production hosted by Alyssa and Eboni. We're a bookstore owner and manager living and reading in Charlotte, NC, and we love to talk about books, business and a whole lot of bs. This episdoe we're introducing ourselves and talking about our top 5 books of the year. Don't worry, we've bleeped out any spoilers. We're excited to be on this reading and gabbing journey with you! Follow us on Instagram: @booksandbspodcast