

Busy Girls Book Club
Busy Girls Book Club
Three busy young professionals who love to read tackle today's most popular books and let you know how to fit them into your busy schedule.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
127: Questions About "Quicksilver"
Quicksilver is the definition of a TikTok trending book. Is it more of the same Romantasy? Do we care?
Video: https://youtu.be/ArP8LVQCrAY

Apr 7, 2025 • 51min
126: Main Character Meh in "Glow of the Everflame"
We are back with another Kindred's Curse book because we all organically continued the series. That should tell you something.
Video: https://youtu.be/6cTE_YhKBYM

Mar 31, 2025 • 56min
125: Persia, Poetry and Politics in "Martyr!"
"Martyr!" is an interesting collision of poetry and political identity that produces a unique narrative that also encompasses addiction and grief. What makes a "good death" is the central topic explored. And it's not everyone's cup of chai.
Video: https://youtu.be/YZTOtaDaWhA

Mar 17, 2025 • 59min
124: Anticipating Outer Space on the Silver Screen with "Project Hail Mary"
Andy Weir is having a second outer space book adapted for film, and this time it's "Project Hail Mary." This story may have one of the best sidekick characters of all time. Is it worth it for those who aren't fans of sci-fi?
Video: https://youtu.be/KfgbtQmH3JE

Mar 10, 2025 • 59min
123: "Year of Wonders" and the Black Plague
Geraldine Brooks is an award winner for a reason, and we grabbed her historical fiction, "Year of Wonders." Based off of a true story of a plague village in England, this one tackles so many important and interesting themes.
Video: https://youtu.be/6ecHSPaT8IY

Mar 3, 2025 • 49min
122: Politics and Pure Fantasy Fun in "Spark of the Everflame"
Penn Cole's "Spark of the Everflame" is the first in the Kindred's Curse series. While the discussion only covers the first book, it seems all of the hosts have already read on in this fantasy series with a fresh world and magic system.
Video: https://youtu.be/GU0FAcg81uM

Feb 24, 2025 • 59min
121: Onyx Storm: Unhinged
Anyone else thankful BookTok was unbanned before Onyx Storm came out? The fan theories out there are WILD. In this episode of entirely spoilers, we talk about what might come next in the series based off questions we still have, and we break down TikTok's finest fan theories. And we have receipts.
Brennan's mark: @g00fsnnah
Berwyn/Naolin: @mia.heindel
Dain's slap: @bagendbookery
Theophanie and General Daramor: @saracainreads
Horcruxes: @thegiacobra
Liam is alive: @itslittledemon
King Courtlyn: @sandras.library
Secret pregnancy: @hanyourbookishbestie
Video: https://youtu.be/m2iJ8lC3y0k

Feb 17, 2025 • 57min
120: "Onyx Storm:" The Monster TikTok Made
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

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
119: A Not So Short "Intermezzo"
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

Jan 27, 2025 • 60min
118: Patriarchy and Class Conflict in “The God of the Woods”
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.