30: Time Travel and Sci-Fi Lite in "Sea of Tranquility"
Emily St. John Mandel has written some extremely popular novels that are slowly being turned into TV shows. The Busy Girls tackle her "Sea of Tranquility," one of their first dives into Sci-Fi. They all agree it's one of the most unique stories they've ever read but that there could be fewer pandemics involved.
57m Mar 20, 2023
57m
29: Book Versus TV in "Shadow and Bone"
Season two of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" is on the way, so the Busy Girls go back to the show's roots and check out the beginning of the Grishaverse in Leigh Bardugo's YA fantasy book by the same name.
51m Mar 13, 2023
51m
28: Physics Meets Dark Academia in "The Atlas Six"
Olivie Blake takes character development to the max in "The Atlas Six." She also confuses with Busy Girls with some seriously high level science. Is the scientific slog worth the read?
1hr Mar 06, 2023
1hr
27: Getting Cozy with "Before the Coffee Gets Cold"
The Busy Girls dive into some Japanese fiction with "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. The trending magical realism novel sees a host of characters wrestle with the idea of time travel to address words left unsaid. Grab your fuzzy blanket and a mug of something warm for this one.
48m Feb 27, 2023
48m
26: Advocating for Required Reading of "Know My Name"
Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name," is a hard but hopeful read. She takes readers through the emotions of a sexual assault survivor attempting to navigate the criminal justice system. The Busy Girls think Miller may be the best writer they've ever read. TW: Sexual assault and sexual violence
1hr 9m Feb 20, 2023
1hr 9m
25: How to Prioritize "The Priory of the Orange Tree"
It's not often the Busy Girls tackle an 800+ page read, but they take on Samantha Shannon's thicc high fantasy novel, "The Priory of the Orange Tree." Did Booktok rightfully recommend this behemoth book?
1hr 5m Feb 13, 2023
1hr 5m
24: Boldly Being Yourself in "Lessons in Chemistry"
Bonnie Garmus' debut novel, "Lessons in Chemistry," is already making waves. It was Barnes and Noble's book of the year and is being adapted into a movie. The Busy Girls take a look at this phenomena and discuss powerful women, found family and the benefits of having a dog as a parent.
1hr 8m Feb 06, 2023
1hr 8m
23: Discussing "I'm Glad My Mom Died" with the Bonnet Book Club
Cydne Robinson of the Bonnet Book Club joins the Busy Girls hosts to discuss "iCarly" child star Jennette McCurdy's memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died." The episode takes a deep dive into what it's like to write and read about experiencing trauma.
1hr 4m Jan 30, 2023
1hr 4m
22: A Foray into YA with "The Inheritance Games"
A trendy book many adults have picked up is YA novel "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It's a whimsical little mystery and the first in a trilogy. The Busy Girls hosts dive into whether it's worth the pick up or if it should stay in a middle school library.
53m Jan 23, 2023
53m
21: The ACOTAR Finale For Now with "A Court of Silver Flames"
The Busy Girls tackle the current last book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. It makes a huge shift to a new character perspective and also creates some plot whiplash. There's a lot to unpack.
54m Jan 16, 2023
54m
20: Generational Trauma in "Malibu Rising"
Taylor Jenkins Reed's "Malibu Rising" explores one family pursuing and dealing with fame on the Malibu coast over the decades. While the Busy Girls hosts love a good TJR book and the reappearance of familiar characters, they're not sure if the complete cast of characters gets the job done.
57m Jan 09, 2023
57m
19: Busy Girls Book Club Awards 2022
The Busy Girls hosts look back on 2022 and what books made it an interesting year of reading.
27m Jan 02, 2023
27m
18: The "A Court of Frost and Starlight" Christmas Special
We all know the Busy Girls love Sarah J. Maas, so are we surprised they chose the holiday novella, "A Court of Frost and Starlight," for a holiday episode? It's a happy little holiday story, but the merit of a novella is debatable.
34m Dec 26, 2022
34m
17: STEMinism and "The Love Hypothesis"
Ali Hazelwood makes every nerdy little girl's grown up dreams come true with "The Love Hypothesis." It's a cheesy rom-com based in the world of academia. The steamy factor? Debatable. This episode probably shouldn't be consumed at work due to said debate.
59m Dec 19, 2022
59m
16: "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" and a Special Guest
The Busy Girls are joined by their number one fan... Casey's mom! Taylor Jenkins Reed takes historical fiction to a new level in "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." But how good can a book be when the main character is extremely controversial?
1hr 9m Dec 12, 2022
1hr 9m
15: An Emotional Fantasy Rollercoaster in "A Court of Wings and Ruin"
Shocker! More Sarah J. Maas from the Busy Girls. "A Court of Wings and Ruin" is the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and this one has higher stakes for the characters. No spoiler here - the hosts still love this series.
1hr 4m Dec 05, 2022
1hr 4m
14: Very Meh on "Verity"
The Busy Girls finally did it. They tackled Colleen Hoover. And boy, was the discussion about "Verity" chaotic. Where to begin?
1hr 7m Nov 28, 2022
1hr 7m
13: The Butterfly Effect in "The Vanishing Half"
What happens when you are raised in a way where you can't really find a place in society? In Brit Bennett's "The Vanishing Half," this plays out with a set of twins. They both look for where they fit, and have drastically different outcomes. This is a generational story about life and how each decision makes a big difference.
1hr 4m Nov 21, 2022
1hr 4m
12: A Journey to Self-discovery with "Aristotle and Dante"
"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a short book with a long title. It's a feel-good coming of age story with the main focus being on the characters. Two of the Busy Girls love that focus while one wishes for more plot twists.
1hr 5m Nov 14, 2022
1hr 5m
11: Furiously in Love with "A Court of Mist and Fury"
All of the Busy Girls fans already know Sarah J. Maas is queen of the hosts' personal libraries. "A Court of Mist and Fury" is a serious step forward from the first book in the ACOTAR series. It dives deep into trauma recovery and healthy relationships. Plus the men are sexy.
1hr 12m Nov 07, 2022
1hr 12m
10: The Perplexing Puzzle that is "Local Woman Missing"
Mary Kubica's "Local Woman Missing" is the quintessential murder mystery with some serious plot twists at the end. The Busy Girls don't all agree on their rating of the book, but do agree it's an interesting and entertaining plot.
1hr 6m Oct 31, 2022
1hr 6m
9: Hollywood Horror and "The Final Girl Support Group"
Grady Hendrix's "The Final Girl Support Group" is perfect for fans of classic Hollywood slasher flicks... which the Busy Girls are not. Which makes for an interesting discussion. They are joined by a special guest: the book club godmother.
1hr 8m Oct 24, 2022
1hr 8m
8: The Doubly Mysterious "The Guest List"
Lucy Foley's "The Guest List" is a classic "who dunnit?" but with a twist - you also don't know who got murdered. The spooky Irish island holds many mysteries, and holds a party full of potential killers. There are so many plot twists, and the Busy Girls break down whether they're worth the wait.
52m Oct 17, 2022
52m
7: We Were Sad After Reading "We Were Liars"
"We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart has the most epic plot twist, but saying much more would ruin the whole book.
55m Oct 10, 2022
55m
6: Twisted Fairytales and "Mexican Gothic"
"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia takes the Gothic Horror genre to a whole new level. Magical realism abounds when a trip to a spooky mansion becomes an extended stay. What's keeping the characters there and can they ever escape? It's a psychological thriller with a little love story mixed in for good measure.
1hr Oct 03, 2022
1hr
5: Marshes, Movies and Murders with "Where the Crawdads Sing"
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens became one of the trendiest reads of the last two years. The movie adaptation was released not long before this episode. In the most polarizing discussion yet, the Busy Girls Book Club looks at if the book lives up to its fame and whether or not it's based on events of the author's life.
1hr 9m Sep 26, 2022
1hr 9m
4: The "A Court of Thorns and Roses" International Obsession
A Court of Thorns and Roses has become a literary phenomenon with a rapidly growing fan base. This first book in the series by Sarah J. Maas is drastically different from the rest, and sets the scene for a whole universe of fantasy. So is it worth the hype or are the fans just a hassle?
1hr 21m Sep 19, 2022
1hr 21m
3: "Pride and Prejudice" in the "Bridgerton" Era
With the rebirth of interest in the Regency era, thanks to Netflix and "Bridgerton," the Busy Girl Book Club hosts sit down to discuss a classic and its worth to the wannabe courtier. This episode tackles Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
1hr 4m Sep 12, 2022
1hr 4m
2: Camping Etiquette and "A History of Wild Places"
"A History of Wild Places" by Shea Ernshaw was highly anticipated by BookTok and book lovers when it was released at the end of 2021. The Busy Girls Book Club hosts debate whether it was worth the hype.
51m Sep 05, 2022
51m
1: Mental Health and "The Midnight Library"
In the first episode of Busy Girls Book Club, the hosts tackle popular read "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. What lies between life and death? How do you reflect on the life you've lived? The book brings up many philosophical questions that Casey, Katelyn and Katharine dive into.
46m Aug 18, 2022
46m