Busy Girls Book Club

Book three of The Empyrean series is long awaited, but maybe we could have waited longer? The bar is set so very high for this BookTok darling. Can it ever achieve what its fans hope for? Video: https://youtu.be/i6L-HEFAoM4

Sally Rooney apparently doesn't use quotation marks or complete sentences, but really likes long paragraphs and run-on sentences. Is it art to write about loss and love this way? Or is it just too much work? Video: https://youtu.be/a2Xf1weQSTk

Dive into the complexities of Liz Moore's intriguing narrative in 'The God of the Woods,' where themes of class struggle and patriarchal dynamics take center stage. Explore the societal implications tied to a mystery involving siblings who went missing at a summer camp. Reflect on the characters' journeys through privilege and the critique of social norms, particularly around relationships and class disparity. Enjoy personal anecdotes about summer camp experiences, highlighting the divide between affluent and underprivileged campers, and uncover thoughtful discussions on nature-themed literary classics.

See trending books and review them... promise delivered. "Ice Planet Barbarians" somehow has enough of a cult following to have over 20 books in the bizarre series. Can the Busy Girls get behind one this weird? Video: https://youtu.be/fsThWTfNBxU

If you think we've argued over a book before, wrong. Now THIS is a true debate. Two romantasy lovers vs. a lit fic queen on the topic of "When the Moon Hatched." Is fantasy's latest dragon darling worth the read? Video: https://youtu.be/XewFmGPkOqQ

We take a look back at the best books of the year both on and off the podcast and talk through some superlative awards. Plus, find out the Busy Girls Book of the Year. Video: https://youtu.be/HtujBnZwh4g

What if you could take enough pills to sleep an entire year of your life away? It's a question no one asked but "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" tries to answer. Video: https://youtu.be/KiBOsOxrj7k

Casey McQuiston is a leader in queer romance, even landing "Red, White & Royal Blue" on the big screen. Does the quality of the romance balance out the unbelievable love story between a First Son and a royal heir? Video: https://youtu.be/f5ic6O0UEyo

Sci-fi and fantasy meet in "The Fifth Season" in the best way possible. Does this book have a plot? Not really. But the Busy Girls couldn't put it down. Listen to why. Video: https://youtu.be/a8rP9LQ4mx4

"Chain-Gang All-Stars" puts together a bunch of "what ifs?" and turns them into a nightmare near-future dystopian scenario where prisoners fight to the death on public television. There's a lot to be learned in this one. Video: https://youtu.be/DMwsJH8PoKQ