Busy Girls Book Club

"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

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

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

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

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

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