Baby Got Stacks

A Dreadful Splendor

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season! We're back with a book review on A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Meyers, a gothic murder mystery set in 1800...

Series We Need to Finish and Our Wishlist

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we walk you all through some of the series we really need to finish and a few books on our wishlist! We may or may not have a problem buying...

Reading Catch-Up

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy! Today we're talking about our favorite and most disappointing books that we've read so far this year. Though we haven't been recording, we have...

The Lyttle Lyton Contest

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! Have you heard of the Lyttle Lyton contest? Neither had we! This week we go over some past winners of the Lyttle Lyton contest and we hope ...

Get to Know Us Tag

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Did you miss us? We missed you! After a long wait, we are finally bringing you season two! We explain what we are doing differently this...

Ep. 99 - Firefly Lane

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our season one finale! We may have been saying we had one more after this but Mel miscounted (shocker) and this is actually the last episod...

Ep. 98 - No One Can Know

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! For this episode, we read No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall. We've done an episode on Marshall's previous book, What Lies in the Wo...

Ep. 97 - A Court of Mist and Fury

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! Remember us? Sorry it has been so long but we are back to finish the out the year! For this episode, we read A Court of Mist and Fury by Sa...

Ep. 96 - Reckless Girls

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This episode we read Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins. We give you a little insight on how we chose the podcast TBR to better explain ho...

95 - Things We Hide from the Light

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long time no see! Life has happened hard but we are back to catch up on all the books we promised! First up is Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy S...

Ep. 94 - Assistant to the Villain

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finally caught up! For this episode we read Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! You know we love our romance and that we have been divi...

Ep. 93 - 14 Ways to Die

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We're still trying to catch up but for this episode we read 14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph. This book has been on our TBR for too long ...

Ep. 92 - DNR'd Sequels

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! For today's episode we read the sequels series the other has DNF'd. Ashlee read Wildfire by Hannah Grace and Mel read Hell Bent by Leigh Ba...

Ep. 91 - Maybe in Another Life

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! For this episode, we read Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. You know our slightly rocky history with this author so listen a...

Ep. 90 - Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long time no see! We're doing our best to catch up but we have been reading! This episode we read Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. We ...

Ep. 89 - Butcher & Blackbird

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are slowly catching back up to our schedule! For this episode we read Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver! We were pretty excited about this one...

Ep. 88 - The Cold Vanish

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know....we're super late. May was super crazy but we're here now trying to catch up. For this episode we read The Cold Vanish by Jon Billman. Well ...

Ep. 87 - Happy Place

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! This week we read Happy Place by Emily Henry! You all know how long we have been waiting for this to come out in paperback. This is the thi...

Ep. 86 - How to Sell a Haunted House

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we read How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix! This is a horror novel (depending on which one of us you ask) featuring ...

Ep. 85 - Flawless

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of April! This week we read Flawless by Elsie Silver. This book is the first of the Chestnut Springs series that took Book...

Ep. 84 - The Eternal Machine

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! This week we read The Eternal Machine by Aelina Isaacs! We were sent our copies by the author but all thoughts and opinions are our own. It...

Ep. 83 - First Lie Wins

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello again! Welcome to today's second episode. This week we read First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This adult novel debut came out in January of this ...

Ep. 82 - The Unmaking of June Farrow

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we late? Our bad but it means you get two episode today! First up is The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young. We did not know what to expect...

Ep. 81 - Done and Dusted

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guess who's on time? Us! This week we read Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. We love a small town romance and this one happens out in the country. Listen ...

Ep. 80 - In My Dreams I Hold a Knife

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we read In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead! This is Mel's birthday pick and one that has been on the TBR shelf for...

Ep. 79 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for the late post but we are back! Last week we Read Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries! This book is beautiful so we coul...

Ep. 78 - Freida McFadden

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back so soon? Welcome to the Freida McFadden episode! This week Mel read The Housemaid and Ashlee read The Locked Door. You, like us, may have seen th...

Ep. 77 - House of Hollow

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Better late than never right? Sorry for the delay but we are finally here to give you House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland. This is a YA fantasy horr...

Ep. 76 - Love Redesigned

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last book of February! This week we read Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher. We both have been very excited to get to this newer release s...

Ep. 75 - Enchanted to Meet You

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we read Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot and yes we've had the Taylor Swift song stuck in our head this whole time too. You all ...

Ep. 74 - Icebreaker

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another book! This week we read the TikTok famous Icebreaker by Hannah Grace! This hockey/figure skating romance has caught the eyes of ...

Ep.73 - The Golden Couple

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to February's lineup! This week we read the mystery thriller The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. We love some twists and ...

Ep. 72 - The Nightingale

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last book of January! This week we read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. We absolutely love Kristin Hannah so listen as we gush about...

Ep. 71 - Forever, Interrupted

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we read Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid! This is the third book we've read from this author but we have some thoug...

Ep. 70 - You Don't Want to Know

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everybody! This week we read You Don't Want to Know by Lisa Jackson. This is our first mystery thriller from this author so get cozy and ...

Ep. 69 - Priest

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first book of the year! This week we read Priest by Sierra Simone. We fell into the tiktok hype and bought the whole series. Listen as ...

Ep. 68 - The Mountain Midwife

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of the year! This week we read The Mountain Midwife by Laurie Alice Eakes. This book has been on our TBR for a loooong tim...

Ep. 67 - Lovelight Farms

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a Hallmark holiday movie in a book! This week we read Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. Snuggle up next to the fire and listen as we disc...

Ep. 66 - Cozy Mystery Sunday

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week Ashlee and Mel each read a cozy mystery: A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber and Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J Chow. ...

Ep. 65 - All I Want for Christmas

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time!!!!! Happy holiday season everyone! We brought in the start of the holidays with this week's read: All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox. ...

Ep. 64 - The Last Flight

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we read The Last Flight by Julie Clark. We love a good mystery thriller so listen as Ashlee and Mel fight on which character was m...

Ep. 63 - A Court of Thorns and Roses

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back!! This week we read the much beloved A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas! We have heard all the hype about this book and we still...

Ep. 62 - An Honest Lie

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry we're late but we've been full of turkey! This week we read An Honest Lie by Tarryn Fisher. Listen as we discuss Colleen Hoover, boredom and we ...

Ep. 61 - Yours Truly

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Ashlee's birthday pick!! She chose Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez this week. We loved Part of Your World so we were so excited to read this "s...

Ep. 60 - The Last Word

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to November! This week we read The Last Word by Taylor Adams and boy did it take us on a rollercoaster ride. Listen as we review a book where ...

Ep. 59 - The Once and Future Witches

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry we're late! Halloween made us busier than we anticipated but here it finally is, The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow. You know how muc...

Ep. 58 - There's Someone Inside Your House

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we re read There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins! This YA Horror has been on our TBR for a looong time so we ...

Ep. 57 - Haunting Adeline

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alright you guys, we finally read it: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. This dark romance took us on quite the ride. Listen as we discuss murders, mor...

Ep. 56 - Choose Your Spooky Read

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! We did something a little different this week. We each read a different book: Charming Your Dad by Sarah Blue and When the Reckoning Comes b...

Ep. 55 - The Devil in the Shape of a Woman

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy October!!! This week kicks off the start of our spooky season TBR. We read The Devil in the Shape of a Woman by Carol F. Karlsen. We love readin...

Ep. 54 - Behind Closed Doors

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of September! This week Ashlee read Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris while Mel tried to remember when she did read it. List...

Ep. 53 - A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we read A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy. We kept seeing this all over booktok and we knew we had to read it. We...

Ep. 52 - A Lesson in Vengeance

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our 52nd episode! We've recorded a whole year's worth of episodes! We started this within a week of deciding it would be fun to start a pod...

Ep. 51 - Marrying Off Morgan McBride

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy September!! We're starting off this month with a favorite romance author of ours! We read Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry. Listen as we...

Bonus Ep. 3 - 24 Hour Readathon

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At last! Here is our 24 hour readathon episode. Grab your snacks and a drink with us as we power through some books. We recorded this earlier this yea...

Ep. 50 - The Good Girl

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back y'all! This week we read The Good Girl by Mary Kubica! We have quite the history with her books so listen as we discuss terrible fathers,...

Ep. 49 - What Lies in the Woods

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another thriller episode! This week we read What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. This was out January Book of the Month pick so w...

Ep. 48 - Unfortunately Yours

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get excited, we're back with another Tessa Bailey! This week we read Unfortunately Yours, the sequel to Secretly Yours. If you want spice, this books ...

Ep. 47 - The Atlas Six

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well this awkward....hi guys. This week we read The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake. We were pretty excited for this one. We have thoughts. Don't hate us.

Ep. 46 - Part of Your World

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Mel completely blanked on the days of the week so here is our last July read a day late. This week we read Part of Your World by Abby Ji...

Ep. 45 - The Last Time I Lied

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back to mystery thrillers you guys! This week we chat about The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager. We all know how a Sager book went for us last t...

Ep. 44 - Beach Read

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Henry is back! This week we read Beach Read from the author who wrote Book Lovers. We really bring the summer vibes this episode so grab an ice ...

Ep. 43 - Ninth House

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our first fantasy together!! We finally read Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo and we came out of it with some mixed feelings. Listen as we discuss Yale, a...

Ep. 42 - The American Roommate Experience

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first July episode! This week we talk about The American Roommate Experience by Elena Armas. You know how we feel about romance books s...

Ep. 41 - Things We Never Got Over

25 Jun 2023

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Welcome to the last week of June! This week Ashlee finally got Mel to read Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. This was Ashlee's favorite book of ...

Ep. 40 - The Stranger Beside Me

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! This week we talk about the true crime novel The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. Do be aware that there are trigger warnings as we discuss some...

Ep. 39 - The House on Vesper Sands

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another Sunday with us! This week we discuss The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell. Listen as we talk about classic mysteries,...

Ep. 38 - The Fine Print

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy June!! This episode we talk about The Fine Print by Lauren Asher! You know we love a good romance, especially if it has some good spicy scenes. ...

Bonus Ep. 2 - Portland Book Haul

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here! This is our book haul from our trip to Portland at the end of last year! We went to a few bookstores, including the famous Powell's...

Ep. 37 - The Perfect Child

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last weekend of May! We wrap up the month with The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry. We have not done a horror in a while so listen as we discu...

Ep. 36 - The Family Game

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we read The Family Game by Catherine Steadman! We're very excited to get back into mystery thrillers and wow did this one keep...

Ep. 35 - Finlay Donovan is Killing It

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We're celebrating mother's day by reading Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano! Listen as we chat about our new favorite fictio...

Ep. 34 - The Bromance Bookclub

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the day! Mel finally got Ashlee to read The Bromance Bookclub by Lyssa Kay Adams. Listen as we discuss a romance book within a romance book a...

Ep. 33 - All the Dangerous Things

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last April book: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham! Sit back and relax as you listen to us chat about plot twists and hate o...

Ep. 32 - Daisy Jones and The Six

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back guys! This week we read the very popular Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We have been itching to get to this one for a wh...

Ep. 31 - Hooked

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the dark romance episode! This week we read Hooked by Emily McIntire. Listen as we talk about pixie dust, the jolly roger and how we don't ...

Ep. 30 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Sunday! This week we read A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. You guys know we love a good murder so buckle up and sit back as we ch...

Ep. 29 - Kit McBride Gets a Wife

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy April! Our first book this month is Kit McBride Gets a Wife by Amy Barry! We absolutely loved this book so listen in as we gush about it.

Ep. 28 - The Troop

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time! The Troop by Nick Cutter is Mel's birthday pick and possibly Ashlee's worst nightmare. Listen as we talk about worms, worms, and more worms...

Ep. 27 - My Week with the Prince

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back guys! This week we have out St. Patrick's Day themed pick: My Week with the Prince by J. Sterling. We talk about insta-love, tv shows, an...

Ep. 26 - The House Across the Lake

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back guys! This week we talk about The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager! Listen as we discuss this thriller, postcards, and how we don't t...

Ep. 25 - Better Than the Movies

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our March picks! This week we read Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter. We love a good romcom so join us as we swoon and awe at this ado...

Ep. 24 - Secretly Yours

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back friends! On our last week of romance February we are talking about Tessa Bailey's newest release Secretly Yours! We absolutely love Tessa...

Ep. 23 - Red, White and Royal Blue

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we chat about Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston! We recorded over skype this week so if we sound different than normal ...

Ep. 22 - Twisted Love

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there! Welcome to the Twisted Love by Ana Huang episode. It happened. We read it. Do we regret it? Well...possibly. Hope you enjoy the episode. ...

Ep. 21 - The Dead Romantics

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for the late post! We're still recovering from our girl's book shopping weekend. This week we talk about The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston! L...

Ep. 20 - A Stranger in the House

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Sunday! This week we discuss A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena. We love this author and her writing so listen in as we discuss another of ...

Ep. 19 - Book Lovers

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we read Book Lovers by Emily Henry! Listen to know our thoughts on the book, awkward gas attendants, and hardcovers versus paperba...

Ep.18 - The Lost Apothecary

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back!! This week we talk about The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, our first historical fiction. Listen as we chat about mudlarking, murders,...

Ep. 17 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! Today we got another true crime book for you: I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Do be aware of some trigger warnings as this b...

Ep. 16 - The Final Girl Support Group

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year! Jump into 2023 with us as we discuss The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. This is our first official horror on the podcast a...

Bonus Ep. 1 - 2022 Wrap Up

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy (almost) new year!! In our first bonus episode, we chat about our bookish hits and misses from this year and what books we are looking forward t...

Ep. 15 - Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and happy Sunday to those who don't! Today we have a quick chat about Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayl...

Ep. 14 - The Hunting Party

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there! This week we talk about The Hunting Part by Lucy Foley! We start off echo-y (is that a word?) but don't worry we figure it out eventually...

Ep. 13 - All Your Perfects

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy mid-December! In this episode we talk about All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover. We love this author so listen in to see whether this one was a ...

Ep. 12 - I am Watching You

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This week we talk about I am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll. It was so intriguing that Mel bought it twice. The second time she bought it a...

Ep. 11 - The Love Hypothesis

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of November! This week we get back to a romcom to lift our spirits. We talk fake dating, doctor's appointments and a futur...

Ep. 10 - The Butcher and the Wren

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you as excited for The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart as we are?!? Our friend Justin requested we review this debut novel by the co-host ...

Ep. 9 - The Thursday Murder Club

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Ashlee's birthday!!! Well it was yesterday but she got to pick this week's book. We read The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman! Try to follo...

Ep. 8 - Safe Haven

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is! The long awaited Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks episode. This was recorded a while back but got pushed to November to make way for spooky s...