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
Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
76: The Reading Order Debate of "Assassin's Blade"
Katelyn's sister joins the Busy Girls to talk Throne of Glass' "Assassin's Blade" and where the short story compilation should fit into the series.
Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 42min
75: Novelty or Nonsense? A Deep Dive Into "Bunny"
In one of the most polarizing episodes yet, the Busy Girls discuss TikTok sensation "Bunny" with the help of a special guest. This is new age horror, but does it deliver what it sells?
Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 8min
74: A Fresh Breath in Fantasy with "Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries"
If you love a whimsical tale of adventure into the realm of fae but are tired of the same cookie cutter fantasy we've been getting, Heather Fawcett brings a breath of fresh air with "Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries." Jane Austen lovers will enjoy this fantasy with a historical fiction tone and some dark academia thrown in.
Jan 29, 2024 • 53min
73: Love and War in "Ruthless Vows"
The sequel to Rebecca Ross' "Divine Rivals" picks right back up in "Ruthless Vows." The end to the YA duology has been long awaited, but mostly by adult readers. Does the wartime romance strike the right note in the end?
Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
72: Fantasy and Fanfic in "The Hurricane Wars"
The Busy Girls love a good enemies to lovers fantasy novel with a dark brooding MMC and a sassy FMC. Does "The Hurricane Wars" qualify? Or is it just some Star Wars fanfic?
Jan 15, 2024 • 53min
71: The Long-lived Popularity of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"
V.E. Schwab turns what you think will be a cautionary tale into one of personal growth and resilience in this tale about making a deal with the devil. "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" continues to be highly reviewed, so the Busy Girls finally give it a go.
Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 18min
70: Quickening the Pace with "Queen of Shadows"
It's Sarah J. Maas part...??? We lost track. If you're still with us, Queen of Shadows is a huge turning point in the Throne of Glass series. The books keep getting longer and the plots multiply, so there's a lot to discuss.
Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 6min
69: Busy Girls Book Club Awards 2023
It's that time! We take a look back at the best, worst, most overhyped, prettiest, etc. books we've read all year. AND we choose a Busy Girls Book of the Year. Thank you for a great 2023 and we can't wait for 2024!
Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 9min
68: Return to the Hunger Games with "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
Every millennial was caught in the throes of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy. Now, a prequel to the series has been turned into a movie. So, if you're the kind of person who needs to read the book before seeing the movie, is it worth picking up "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?" The Busy Girls do not agree on this one.
Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
67: Tentatively Entering the Cosmere with "Tress of the Emerald Sea"
Brandon Sanderson has millions of fans, and it feels like nearly that many books. The Busy Girls dive into his Cosmere with cozy fairytale "Tress of the Emerald Sea." Does it live up to the hype from the fandom?
