The Book Life: Recent Episodes
The Book Moms
Two best friends and a whole world of books to talk about. Join us for the fun! Every week we release a new episode, whether it be a book review on either Fantasy/Science Fiction/Historical Fiction, a listicle, or a book game. We also have featured fellow book podcast hosts and special guests. If you love books, this is a podcast for you.
This week we're tackling a booktok sensation, Assistant to the Villain! Tune in to hear all our thoughts on the Villain, the dragon, and the frog, not to mention the rest of the lively cast. First half is always spoiler-free!
Join us as we dive into this fantasical sci-fi adventure full of magic, tech, and inter-world politics. There are fairies and a princess and a cyborg all in one book. First half is always spoiler-free!
Join us as we discuss this wild ride of an adventure with a retired pirate queen and her fascinating crew. First half is spoiler-free!
Join us as we finish going through the list of 100 books that Audible thinks are the best fantasy books. We... have our own opinions lol. Tune in to hear what we think and let us know your thoughts too!
We've decided to tackle the list of books that Audible claims to be the top 100 fantasy books. I think we'll be the judges of that!
This week we got to talk to the lovely Bethanie Finger about her brand new debut novel, More Than Life. If you love magical worlds, sweet romances, and destiny, we highly recommend this book. Tune in to hear straight from the author! First half is always spoiler-free!
One of our favorite authors has dived back in to one of our favorite worlds and we aim to explore! Join us this week as we discuss the first book of Rachel Aaron's DFZ Changeling series. First half is always spoiler-free!
In this spoiler-free episode we talk about our tbrs and goals for the year, including some discussion about possible upcoming epsidoes. Tune in for some fun!
Happy New Year! Join Mo and Abby as they look back over all the books they read in 2023, the good, the bad, and the meh. And as they look forward to all the books to come in the new year!
This week we're talking about Painted Devils by Margaret Owen, which is book 2 in her Little Thieves series. Also, we are joined by our buddy readers, Elizabeth, Kim, and Ronnie, who read this book with us earlier this year! Tune in for a fun time with our little book club.
Have you ever loved a book so much you wish you could read it again for the first time? We sure have! This week we're sharing (spoiler-free!) our lists of books that fit the bill. What are some of yours?
Join us as we discuss a novella by Becky Chambers, whose Wayfarer's series we enjoyed. Robots? Tea? Solarpunk? Count us in.
We'er back! And this week we're talking about Terry Pratchett's Equal Rites. Tune in to hear all our thoughts!
Hey guys. Abby got sick and we weren't able to record this week's episode. Thank you for your support and we will be back soon!
This week we're talking about the manga and comics that we have loved over the years. Never read comics or manga but always wanted to? Then this is a great spoiler-free place to start!
This week we're wrapping up the third book of Intisar Khanani's Dauntless Path series. We loved the first two and we loved this one as well. Tune in to hear all our thoughts and remember, the first half is spoiler-free!
This episode we're going to pause and talk about how we're doing on our tbr's. How many books have we read so far? Which were our favorites? Least favorites? Tune in to hear our thoughts in this spoiler-free episode!
We love dragons (in case you couldn't tell from our logo). This episode is us taking a deep dive into our favorite fictional creature and talking about some of our favorite dragons in books. Tune in for some fun!
If you loved Thorn by Intisar Khanani, you'll love The Theft of Sunlight. This book is the first of a duology that comes after Thorn and we can't wait to dive into it with you today. As always, the first half is spoiler-free for those who haven't read it yet. Tune in to hear us gush about these amazing books!
Join us as we dive into the second book of Becky Chamber's Wayfarers Series! Did we love this one as much as the first? Tune in to find out!
This week we're talking about the cozy fantasy that's been all the rage; Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree! Coffee? Cinnamon buns? Found family? Yes please! Join us for a spoiler-free rundown in the first half.
We are obsessed with this goose girl retelling by Intisar Khanani. Dive in with us as we discuss this beautiful and captivating story. Spoiler-free first half!
This week we're discussing a delightfully cozy adventure full of magic and found family. We adored The Girl Who Drank the Moon and we think you will too!
This week we're diving into Sue Lynn Tan's debut novel, Daughter of the Moon Goddess. Join us as we discuss everything we loved about this book because we think you'll love it too!
This week we're discussing our To Be Read books of 2023 and some of our book related goals. What are you hoping to read this year?
We've wrapped up 2022 and we're taking a look back over our tbr lists and book goals for the year. Tune in to find out how we did!
This week we got to interview Noelle Salazar! We talk spoiler-free about her latest book, Angels of the Resistance, which releases November 29th. We had a blast talking with Noelle (as you can tell from the length of this episode!) and we hope you'll enjoy listening in.
Hey all! No new episode this week. Just a quick update about what to expect from us the next few months and what's upcoming.
For Halloween this year we're discussing a dark fairy tale, House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A Craig. Tune in to hear all our thoughts on this book from our tbr!
This week we're comparing ten different kinds of pizza to ten different books. Did we pick any of the same books? Tune in to find out just how different our opinions can be!
This week we're talking about the latest book from one of our favorite authors, Rachel Aaron! Tune in to hear all our thoughts on this magical western.
This week we're talking about the latest book from one of our favorite authors, Rachel Aaron! Tune in to hear all our thoughts on this magical western.
In this review of the 13th book of the Mercy Thompson Series, we dig deep. Spoilers for all books prior to this in the series, including the Alpha and Omega Series in the second half. Enjoy!
In this review of the 13th book of the Mercy Thompson Series, we dig deep. Spoilers for all books prior to this in the series, including the Alpha and Omega Series in the second half. Enjoy!
This week Mo and Abby tackle a list of unpopular book opinion questions and spill their dark secrets to the world! Lol. Enjoy and let us know your controversial takes.
This week we're tackling a cozy sci-fi with a long name. Have you heard of this one? If not, you should check it out!
This week we're taking on Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. We love a good sci-fi and this one was no exception! Tune in to hear all our thoughts on this amazing novel.
In this spoiler-free episode, Mo and Abby discuss what they've been reading this year and how they're doing on their goals. Five star books? Disappointments? We cover them all! Tune in to hear all our thoughts.
This week we're talking about one of our favorite authors-- Rachel Aaron! But this time we're discussing her as Rachel Bach along with the first book of her sci-fi trilogy, Fortune's Pawn. Tune in to hear all our thoughts and let us know what you think of it too. Haven't read it? Then we think you should!
In this patron picked episode we explore ten different kinds of eggs and the books we relate to each type! Scrambled? Fried? Hard-boiled? What's your favorite kind? Tune in to hear our picks for each!
This week we're taking a look at the second book of the Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. It's a short one, but it is by far our favorite of the series. Tune in to hear all our thoughts!
This week we've got some differing opinions on a popular book! We're talking about A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, which is the first book of the All Souls Trilogy. Tune in to hear which of us loved it and which of us... didn't.
This week we're discussing Margaret Owen's retelling of The Goose Girl; Little Thieves. This was also our March buddy read and we all had a great time reading it. Tune in to hear all our thoughts!
Join us as we discuss Alix E Harrow's other book, The 10,000 Doors of January. Did we love it? Hate it? Tune in to find out and let us know what you thought as well!
This week we have a bit of an announcement! We will be turning into a bi-monthly podcast instead of a weekly podcast, that means an episode every other week instead of every week.
We are also talking about our first reread of the year, The Merchant of Death by DJ MacHale, which is the first of the Pendragon series. Tune in to hear all our thoughts!
Hi all! The Book Moms are taking a two week spring break. We will see you all back on the 14th!
This month our patrons have chosen The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab for review. Did we love it? Hate it? Tune in to find out! First half is always spoiler-free.
There's more to life than romance and this week we decided to highlight relationships that show us that. We're talking, spoiler-free, about our top ten favorite non-romantic relationships and why we love them. Bromances, ride-or-die friendships, female empowerment, and quite a few non-human characters coming your way. Enjoy!
This week we're talking about a book we love: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Sweet, hilarious, and heartfelt, we adore this book and we think you will too! First half is spoiler-free so come take a listen and enjoy.
This week we're pairing up cookies and books (spoiler-free!) in the first of a new series we're doing called Books and Food. Tune in to hear what books we think are like which cookies. Do you agree with our choices? Let us know!
This week we're discussing Marissa Meyer's latest book, Gilded, and we are joined by a special guest who knows more about Marissa's writing than anyone else, Bethanie Finger! Tune in to hear all our thoughts and don't forget that the first half is spoiler-free.
This month our Patrons chose The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris in the episode picking poll and so we present to you our review of this WWII novel. Enjoy!
This week we're kicking back and playing a game of bookish Would You Rather with special guest Leah Stuhler from YA Book Chat (on which Abby has been a guest several times now!)! So relax with this no-spoiler episode and play along with us. Which would YOU rather do?
This week it's all about our tbrs and what we're hoping to read in the coming year! What are our goals? Which books are we most excited for? Tune in to find out!
This week we're talking about how well we stuck to our tbrs, how many books we read, and what our favorite and least favorite books of 2021 were. Join us for a laid back wrap up!
This week we're talking all about The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. First half is spoiler-free. Come join the fun!
This week we're doing something a little different and talking about the book covers we love the most. If you'd like a guided tour of these, check out our posts on Facebook or Instagram to see exactly what we're talking about! Enjoy!
The holidays are coming and if you need some good ideas for your book loving friends (besides books of course!), the Book Moms have got your back. Tune into hear 26 ideas for gifts for book lovers!
This week is all spoiler-free! We're talking about fairytales, our favorites, the ones we think people should stop trying to retell, and everything in between. Come join the fun!
This week we're discussing a middle grade book by Eoin Colfer that is NOT Artemis Fowl. Instead, we're reviewing the first book in his W.A.R.P. trilogy, The Reluctant Assassin.
And this week we have a guest joining us! Special thanks to River the Cat for her commentary and background music. Enjoy!
This week we're discussing a sci-fi novella that has captured both of us. We're talking about the first in The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells this week. First half is always spoiler-free!
This week we're playing a game in which we reimagine various book characters as people in our world! We change up Inej, Tau, Hagrid and more. How would you reimagine them?
This month our patrons have chosen Benedict Jacka's book Fated for us to talk about. This is the first in the Alex Verus Series and if you've been listening to our podcast for any amount of time, you've probably heard Mo mention it once or a hundred times. Lol. Enjoy!
Abby talked Mo's ear off about this book and now Mo has finally read it! Tune in this week as we discuss Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim.
Join us for a look at this dark and gritty adult debut from Leigh Bardugo. Did we love this foray out of YA or did it not work for us? Tune in to find out!
This week our listicle revolves around non-human entities that we love. Did we pick any of your favorites? Tune in to find out!
This month our patrons have chosen The Once and Future Witches for their episode! Tune in to hear all our thoughts about Alix E Harrow's second novel and let us know what you think of it too!
Our last Harry Potter reread and boy do we have some thoughts on this one. Tune in for tangents, alternative book ideas, and salt. Happy listening!
Our August buddy read episode is here and we are anxiously waiting to hear what you think! (It's okay I'll see myself out lol.) Tune in to hear all our thoughts about Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
We all have fictional crushes, and this week we're discussing the top ten fictional men who really get it right for us. Will we name any of your favorites? Tune in to find out!
This week we have an author interview! We got to read Of Needles and Haystacks by Ann Elizabeth Fryer and she came on to talk to us about the book and her inspiration for it! We had a blast talking with her and we hope you will too.
This week we tackle our reread of the sixth Harry Potter book. And you guys get to find out why we hate Snape and Dumbledore. But mostly Dumbledore. And we spend some time speculating on other POVs we would have liked to get for this book. Come join us for the fun!
This week we're gushing about a book we LOVED; A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. There's magic, monsters, and a sentient school that's trying to kill it's students. What more could you want in a book?
This week we're discussing the hilarious and ridiculous book that is Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto. We hope you'll listen in and enjoy. First half is spoiler-free!
This week we're tackling a list of our favorite human-esqe side characters! In this spoiler-free episode we're laying out our top ten. Who are some of your favorites?
This week we're discussing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig! It's been on the best seller's list for months, but did we enjoy it as much as everyone else seems to? Tune in to find out!
This week we have a special guest! Amy from the Rambling Ravenpuffs podcast joins us to discuss her favorite book of the series. We had a blast talking with Amy and we hope you will too!
Six months in to 2021 and we're here to see how we're doing on our original tbr lists from our first episode of the year. How many books have we read? Which have we loved and which have we loathed? And what are we reading right now? Tune in to find out and let us know what your favorite read of the year has been!
This week we're discussing the authors that we hardcore love, can't shut up about, and auto-buy when a new book comes out. These are the authors we love more than any other and we think you should too. Join us for a session of fangirling about our favs.
This week we dive into the fourth installment of the Harry Potter Series and discuss everything we love and loath about the book. Come join the fun!
This week we have our first Patreon Poll episode! Thanks to our patron Ronnie, we're discussing The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. First half is spoiler-free!
This week we're talking about The Fires of Vengeance, Book 2 of The Burning Series by Evan Winter. If you missed our review of the first book, The Rage of Dragons, we suggest you head back in our catalog and check that one out too! First half of every book review is spoiler-free!
We're diving into the third installment of the Harry Potter series this week and oh boy, do we have thoughts. Time travel, the hate of the Slytherins, and controversial opinions on Sirius Black are to come. Brace yourselves and enjoy!
We love our fictional ladies, whether they're swinging swords, wielding magic, hacking systems, or firing witty retorts, and this week's episode is all about them! We're talking about our top ten favorite fictional women. Did any of your favorites make our lists? Tune into to find out!
This week we did a co-host swap with the Literary Lushes duo! Mo and Meghan dive into all their thoughts on Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman and if you want to hear Abby and Samatha's thoughts, check out Literary Lushes! And as always, the first half of this episode is spoiler-free!
How well do we know the books we've read? Can we guess what book is being talked about from nothing but a quote and a hint? Come find out as we delve into each others' Read lists on Goodreads!
We are so excited to talk about this week's book. (Spoiler, we both LOVED it!) Join us for a fun talk about the sixth book in the Alpha & Omega Series by Patricia Briggs, which just came out this past March. And even if you haven't read it, the first half of the episode is 100% spoiler-free! Enjoy!
This week we're diving into a list of our top ten favorite book quotes and talking about why we love them so much! Are any of ours your favorites too? Tune in to find out and enjoy!
This week we dive in to our reread of the second Harry Potter book and discuss the things we love, the things we now find problematic, and the merits (or lack thereof) of Jar Jar Binks as a character. How does that last one tie in to Harry Potter? Guess you'll have to listen and find out. Lol. Enjoy!
Come celebrate with us! Our podcast is a year old now and we're excited to start a new season of book talks, but before we do, we're taking a little break to talk about how we got started and answer some questions from you guys! Come join the fun!
This week we're joined by The Badass Literature Society to discuss this illustrated short story by Neil Gaiman. We had a blast talking with Michael, Barbara, and Lauren and we hope you'll enjoy listening in!
Are you a paperback lover? A hardback die-hard? An ebook stan? Or an audiobook aficionado? Then you're in the right place! In this spoiler-free episode Mo and Abby talk about all the pros and cons of different book formats, which they love, which they dislike, and which ones make the best weapons. Come join the fun!
This year we're taking a look back at a favorite childhood series, Harry Potter! Now that we are supposedly older and wiser, what will our thoughts be on this book? Have our ratings changed? Is it better or worse than we remember? Join us this week for a discussion about the first book of the series, The Sorcerer's Stone aka The Philosopher's Stone. And enjoy!
This week we're talking about Marissa Meyer's latest book, Instant Karma, with the biggest Marissa Meyer expert we know. Bethanie Finger from the Prince Kai Fan Pod joins us for an in-depth look at this refreshing YA rom-com from one of our favorite authors. Come join the fun!
Everyone likes a hero, but who doesn't love a good villain? This week we talk a look at our favorite villains and why we love/hate them. Did we pick any of yours? Tune in to find out!
It's time to talk about our February buddy read! We had a blast reading this with our listeners and talking about it as we went. Now it's time to talk all the nitty-gritty details about what we loved and didn't like, and we definitely had a lot to say. Come join the talk! First half is always spoiler-free.
A book for each finger on your hand. What book do we point people to? What character would we marry? What do we promise to read? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Join us this week for a discussion about the second in the City Watch Arc of Discworld! Return with us to Ank-Morpork and the lives of Vimes, Carrot, and the rest of the Night Watch guards.
Happy Valentine’s Day all! And just in time for the holiday we bring you a discussion about some of our favorite romantic relationships of all time. Spoiler-free!
Join us this week for an in-depth discussion about Where’d You Go, Bernadette? By Marie Semple. Abby has many strong feelings this week. Were they good? Bad? Tune in to find out!
Get ready to delve into one of Mo’s favorite books! This week we’re talking about Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara, the first in the Chronicles of Elantra Series. Did Abby love it? Hate it? Tune in to find out!
This week we’re talking about Garth Nix’s latest novel, The Left-Handed Booksellers of London! Come join our discussion of this new book and remember, even if you haven’t read it, the first half is spoiler-free!
Join us this week for a fun and relaxing twist on the classic game Kiss Marry Kill. Who would YOU pick?
It’s that time of the year for resolutions and we’re sharing our 2021 book goals this week! What’s on our TBRs? What are we most looking forward to? What books might you expect to hear about this coming year? Tune in to find out!
Another year of books has come to an end and we take a look back at some of our favorites, least favorites, and the ones we forgot we even read. Join us for a talk about our year in books!
We’ve all been there. You’ve heard great things about the book. Your friends recommended it. It’s a classic! Too bad none of these things can stop a book from sucking. Join us as we revisit some books we’ve had to stick on our DNF shelves or simply regretted finishing.
This week we revisit the world of Howl’s Moving Castle with a comparison between the book and movie. We love both and had a great time discussing the things we loved about each. Come join us for a fun discussion about a whimsical and wonderful world.
Let’s talk kids books! A highly underrated genre for getting kids into reading early. Come listen in to discover our recommendations and favorites!
Take a break with us and play along to a game of Kiss Marry Kill, including fictional men from books we’ve covered here on the podcast! Who will YOU choose?
Do you have a middle schooler in your life you want to get some good book ideas for? Or do you just want to get a few easy books read to up your Goodreads goal? We’ve got you covered, and we’re completely spoiler-free about it! Come join the fun!
Redwall by Brian Jacques is one of our favorite books, so we’re taking another trip down memory lane to talk all things Redwall. After all, who doesn’t love mouth-watering descriptions of food and good triumphing over evil? Come join the fun!
This week we’re climbing in our time machines and heading way, way back to talk about a book we both loved in our junior high and freshman years: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Join us as we reminisce over our favorite characters and discuss the most memorable moments.
This week we’re discussing our October Buddy Read, Guards! Guards! By Terry Pratchett. We had a blast reading this with everyone who participated. Be sure to check out our social media to catch our next buddy read in January! Enjoy the episode!
This week we’re diving into a new favorite historical fiction of ours: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter. This heart-wrenching novel had us both choked up. Come join us for all the feels!
Join us this week for a talk about Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo! What did we love most? Was it the world building? The characters? The plot? Tune in to find out!
This week we’re talking about books with awesome world building that let us fully immerse ourselves in the story. Did we talk about any of your favorites? We’re 100% spoiler-free this episode so give us a listen and find out! If we didn’t talk about your favorites, hit us up on social media to let us know!
This week we discuss A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Come join our talk about this heartwrenching novel and find out who our surprise pop-in guest is! She doesn’t stick around long, but she is pretty cute. Lol.
This week we’re discussing Marie Lu’s Warcross duology. Did you know it’s going to be a tv show? How cool! Join us for a talk about all the things we liked and some things we didn’t like as much.
Who wouldn’t want to be an actor and spy in the pursuit of books? That’s exactly what these Librarians get to do! Come join our discussion of The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. It’s a real page-turner!
Today we talk Brandon Sanderson’s book Warbreaker and find out if his writing style is our cup of tea. Come join the fun!
Our buddy read is over and we had a great time! Join us for a fun discussion about Uprooted by Naomi Novik, and a huge thank you to all our “buddies” who read along with us.
This week we’re talking about The Renegades Trilogy by Marissa Meyer! Strap in for a fun talk about our newest favorite superheroes.
We welcome our very first guest, Sarah, who is a US Air Force Captain and Maintenance Officer (as well as a long time friend of ours!) to talk about this wonderful book and the history behind the WASPs and the female pilots of WWII. We had a blast with Sarah and we think you will too!
We discuss another series by the wonderful Rachel Aaron and gush about how much we love it. Come join the fun!
We discuss everything we love about this series and more! Come join us for a fun talk about the ARC of a Scythe trilogy by Neal Schusterman.
Come join us for a discussion about this debut novel from Tomi Adeyemi. Our differing opinions make for an intense deep dive into the book.
We love this series so much, we had to talk about it some more! This time, it’s all about the three books of the trilogy and what we love about them!
It’s the best kind of chick-lit trash and we are here for it. Join us for a fun discussion and comparison of a book and movie we love.
Join us for a fun talk about Evan Winter’s fantastic debut novel and some speculation on the upcoming sequel.
In which we discuss the wonderful series that is The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. Join us for talk of characters we love, a big bad we love to hate, and which of the gang would be which Sailor Scout.
In which we discuss the dumpster fire that is Eoin Colfer’s adult novel Highfire. Come join us for some TRASH talk! Get it? Cause I called it a dumpster fire... and it’s trash... I’ll see myself out.
In this episode we talk about 12 of our favorite types of characters and discuss some of our favorite examples, including a few debates over Harry Potter houses! Come join the fun!
Abby and Mo talk about a series they both love; The Finishing School Series by Gail Carriger. Come join the fun!
Abby and Mo talk about book 12 of the Mercy Thompson Series; Smoke Bitten! Join us for a fun discussion.
We dive back into the Mercyverse to talk about the Alpha and Omega companion series. Come join the fun!
In this episode we talk about one of our favorite urban fantasy series.. come join the fun!
We talk all about one of our favorites: The Heartstrikers Series by Rachel Aaron!
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