Send us a text Wow. It's crazy to think we've been doing this little show for 5 years now! We had a blast recording this episode and going down memory lane together, and we hope you'll love it too. For all our listeners, thank you SO Much for all the support over the last 5 years! Thank you for all the recommendations! Here's to another 5 years! Do…

Send us a text This month we read and review She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about She Who Became the Sun: To possess the Mandate of Heaven, the female monk Zhu will do anything “I refuse to be nothing…” In a famine-stricken village on a dusty yellow plain, two …

Send us a text For the bonus episode this month Michael & Barbara review the final book in the Realm Breaker Trilogy, Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Fate Breaker: A dark fate descends. A shattered alliance must rise. The Companions are torn apart and the realm hangs i…

Send us a text This month we read and review How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about How To Solve Your Own Murder: Frances Adams always said she'd be murdered. She was right. It’s 1965 and teenage Frances Adams is at an English country fair with her two best frie…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Women by Kristin Hannah. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Women: Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern Californi…

Send us a text On this month's bonus episode we discuss book fandoms and their impact on the book community. Tune in to hear us argue about the pronunciation of Don Quixote... Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and Facebook Art b…

Send us a text This month we read and review Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Daughter of the Moon Goddess: Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother fo…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Best Way to Bury Your Husband: A dark comedy about four women coming together to heal the damage their husbands have done––and hide their bodies once they’ve killed them …

Send us a text On this month's bonus episode we discuss which 5 books we would bring if we were stranded on a desert island. Let us know on Instagram which books you would bring and why! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and Fac…

Send us a text This month we read and review Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Tress of the Emerald Sea: The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by…

Send us a text On this month's bonus episode we have a live debate about some book-related topics, like e-books vs physical books or audiobooks vs reading. We hope you enjoy the episode! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and Fac…

Send us a text This month we read and review Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Under the Whispering Door: When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead. And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promis…

Send us a text Hey everyone! Welcome to our newest bonus episode. This one is special though, because we have Bethanie Finger joining us to talk about her debut novel, More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy. Enjoy the interview, and don't forget to check out Bethanie's book, available on Amazon.com and from Barnes & Noble. Bethanie Finger Social: …

Send us a text This month we read and review A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Magic Steeped in Poison: For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed h…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and discuss some challenges and reading goals for 2024. For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikTok that we’ve done on the show instead! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmai…

Send us a text This month we read and review More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy by Bethanie Finger. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy: A gripping story of overcoming grief, self-realization, and embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. As the daughter of a hi…

Send us a text Join us for a special bonus episode as we dive into the literary landscape of 2024! In this episode, we share our enthusiasm and anticipation for the most exciting books slated for release throughout the year. From eagerly awaited sequels to groundbreaking debuts, we'll explore a wide range of genres and authors, offering insights, p…

Send us a text This month we read and review None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about None of This is True: Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast. Celebrating her …

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about books that we think would make great movies, TV shows, or video games. If there's some that we missed, let us know by sending us an email or DM! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us…

Send us a text This month we read and review A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Mirror Mended: Zinnia Gray, professional fairy-tale fixer and lapsed Sleeping Beauty, is over rescuing snoring princesses. Once you’ve rescued a dozen damsels and burned fifty spindles, onc…

Send us a text For the bonus episode this month Michael read and reviews The Terminal List by Jack Carr! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Terminal List: A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his tea…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Three Body Problem: 1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China's Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but al…

Send us a text Welcome to a special bonus episode! In this episode, we are going to imagine hosting a dinner party and inviting fictional characters from different books to join us. The concept is to have a fun and imaginative discussion about the guests, their interactions, and how their unique personalities would create an interesting dynamic at …

Send us a text This month we read and review One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about One of Us is Lying: Pay close attention and you might solve this. On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never brea…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) book adaptations. If there's some that we missed, let us know by sending us an email or DM! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and F…

Send us a text 🎙️ This month on Badass Literature Society, we dive into the mesmerizing world of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Join us as we review this captivating novel that intertwines romance, rival gangs, and a mysterious presence lurking in the shadows. As always, the first part of our review is spoiler-free! 📚 Set in the vibrant back…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we cast the roles for a film/tv show if they were making one of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova. Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and Facebook Art by Justin…

Send us a text This month we read and review Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Anxious People: Viewing an apartment normally doesn’t turn into a life-or-death situation, but this particular open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes every…

Send us a text This month we read and review A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Day of Fallen Night: In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a cours…

Send us a text This month we read and review Defending Jacob by William Landay Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Defending Jacob: Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtro…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and find out if we're legit book worms or just normal, everyday readers. For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikTok that we’ve done on the show instead! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliter…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Midnight Library by Matt Haig! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Midnight Library: Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To …

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about the books we're most excited for in 2023! Our choices are in no particular order. Let us know what you're excited to read in the new year! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on In…

Send us a text This month we read and review Recursion by Blake Crouch! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Recursion: Memory makes reality. That's what NYC cop Barry Sutton is learning, as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome—a mysterious affliction that dr…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and find out if we're legit book worms or just normal, everyday readers. For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikTok that we’ve done on the show instead! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliter…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina: The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low or empty, or w…

Send us a text In this episode we talk about some gift ideas for the book lovers in your life. Enjoy, and let us know if there's something we missed! Stay tuned at the end for some bloopers! We hope you enjoy this episode! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't alr…

Send us a text Welcome to Season 4!! This month we read and review Dark Matter by Blake Crouch! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Dark Matter: Jason Dessen is walking home through the chilly Chicago streets one night, looking forward to a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with his wife, Daniela, an…

Send us a text In this episode we came together and talked about our journey as a podcast and our favorite memories and moments over the last 3 years. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane! We hope you enjoy this episode! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Shadow of the Gods: After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrið. Now a new world is rising, where power-hungry j…

Send us a text For our bonus episode this month we read and review A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about A Spindle Splintered It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday she'll ever have. When she was young, an indust…

Send us a text This month we read and review Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. We are joined by special guest, our friend Leah of YA Book Chat! You can check out her show by following that link. Here's a little about Blade Breaker: Fighting beside her band of unlikely companions, Corayne is …

Send us a text For our bonus episode this month we read and review Legendborn by Tracy Deonn! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Legendborn After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright …

Send us a text This month we read and review The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Life We Bury: College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of th…

Send us a text This month we read and review The Diviners by Libba Bray! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Diviners: SOMETHING DARK AND EVIL HAS AWAKENED… Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City—and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstat…

Send us a text This month we read and review Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about Mistborn: The Final Empire For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years the L…

Send us a text Hey everyone! We're back with another bonus episode. This time Michael and Barbara talk about our dream cast if they ever make a movie/TV show based on The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Enjoy! Let us know who you'd cast or if you agree with our casting choices. Artwork: Justin Miller Music: Hooksounds Do you have a b…

Send us a text Tune in for a bonus episode where we talk about 10 books each that are on our TBR list right now. Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Want to give us some feedback? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.com If you don't already, follow us on Instagram and Facebook All music from hooksounds.com Art by …

Send us a text This month we read and review The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Secret Life of Bees: Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her…

Send us a text Tune in for another bonus episode of Buy it, Borrow it, or Forget about it! Barbara received another ARC copy. This time it was The Drowning Summer by Christine Lynn Herman, which comes out April 19th, 2022. Barbara tries to be as spoiler free as possible while still reviewing the book and letting you know her thoughts on whether you…