We're Kearsten and Tatyana, two best friends who love to chat about their love of books and impulse buys! Come hang out while we chat with Jordanne from Books To Last Pod about our top 3 reads of 2021! We had such a blast being a guest on Books to Last Podcast and knew we had to have Jordanne to talk about her favorites. So stick around while we deep dive into some trendy reads, classics, a lot of Leigh Bardugo, and share our hot takes. *This episode contains minor spoilers for Six of Crows, King of Scars, Ninth House By Leigh Bardugo, Kingmaker By Kennedy Ryan, Kingdom of the Wicked By Kerri Maniscalco, Red, White, and Royal Blue By Casey McQuiston, Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By V.E. Schwab. Favorite Standalone: Percy Jackson and the Olympians By Rick Riordan Favorite Series: Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas Book Boyfriend: Will Herondale from The Infernal Devices By Cassandra Clare Jordanne's Top 3 Reads of 2021: Six of Crows By Leigh Bardugo, Kingmaker By Kennedy Ryan, City of Brass S. A. Chakraborty Kearsten's Top 3 Reads of 2021: Serpent and Dove By Shelby Mahurin, Red, White, and Royal Blue By Casey McQuiston, Ninth House By Leigh Bardugo (*TW for this book) Tatyana's Top 3 Reads of 2021: King of Scars By Leigh Bardugo, Kingdom of the Wicked By Kerri Maniscalco, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By V.E. Schwab Honerable Mentions: Jupiter Jones and The Forgotten Radio By , Romancing Mr. Bridgerton and When He was Wicked By Julia Quinn, Kingdom of Flesh and Fire By Jennifer L. Armentrout, Legendary By Stephanie Garber You can find Jordanne on Instagram at @BookstoLastPod and Twitter and her podcast here! And you can listen to our episode on Books to Last here! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Message us with any episode requests or if you just want to say hi! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama and follow Kearsten on Instagram @KearstenKeepsReading
A Husband Wishlist, a christmas rom-com, and a long haul flight from London, riddled with Swiftie references. What more could a girl want? The answer: Nothing! Join me and Bridget as we chat about her newest release The Husband Wishlist! Make sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.September Book Club Pick is Enchantra by Kaylie Smith , click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
Join me and my sister, Natasha, proclaimed romantasy expert as we chat This or That Bookish edition. Tune in for some new recs and some shocking twists.*Full disclosure: I recorded this while I was in Sydney a few months ago, so the quality is not the best, but hope you enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.September Book Club Pick is Enchantra by Kaylie Smith , click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
Spooky season is upon us and I have the perfect book for you, THE CLEANER by Mary Watson. This is such a dynamic thriller and I had the best time chatting with Mary all about the story behind The Cleaner, her writing career, and what's next for her. Make sure to follow her on Instagram!This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.**Howlers, reminder Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30pm CST on the Lit Escalates Twitch channel, Pierce will be sharing more updates about Red God, his new project that was revealed, and more! September Book Club Pick is Enchantra by Kaylie Smith , click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
I know you've all heard me obsess about The Night Ends with Fire, well, book 2, The Dragon Wakes with Thunder, is finally available, and I had the pleasure of chatting with KX Song about creating this fantastical world. If you haven't had a chance to read this one, maybe this episode will convince you. Make sure to follow her on Instagram for more updates. This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
Guys, I finally got a bookstore close to me!!!!! And naturally, I had to chat with the owner all about her brand-new mobile bookstore! Opening on September 6th in Queen Creek, AZ and I couldn't be more excited. Make sure to follow The Prickly Pages on Instagram and TikTok and if you're in the SE Valley of Phoenix, stop by this Saturday to check out the grand opening! This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.August Book Club Pick is Fight by Sloane St. James, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
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!This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.August Book Club Pick is Fight by Sloane St. James, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
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! This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.July Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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! This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.July Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.July Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Lemon Lee. Use code BBPOD25 to save.June Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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.This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.June Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.June Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.June Book Club Pick is The Will of Many by James Islington, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.May Book Club Pick is The Thrashers by Julie Soto, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.May Book Club Pick is The Thrashers by Julie Soto, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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!This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.May Book Club Pick is The Thrashers by Julie Soto, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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. This episode is sponsored by Audible. May Book Club Pick is The Thrashers by Julie Soto, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
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 Instagram, TikTok, and their website for updates. I will have a press pass for this event, and I can't wait to take you guys along with me as I share behind-the-scenes content, exclusive author interviews, and more! Make sure to follow along on TikTok and Instagram! If you're interested in attending, Enemies to Lovers is happening May 9th and 10th at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ, and tickets are still available! This episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.April Book Club Pick is Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.
💚 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. This episode is sponsored by Audible, for a free trial of Audible, click here. April Book Club Pick is Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli, click here to join!Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok.