My Book Bestie Said It's Good
Episodes
Reading 5-Star Reviews of Books We Didn’t Like - Part 2
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever read a book review and thought "was this person held at gunpoint to write this?" Well, this is what today's episode is all...
This Is How You Lose the Time War: Book Review 📖
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone and discuss if it's actually sci-fi… or just a ...
Reacting to 5-Star Book Reviews for Books We Didn’t Like
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We could also call this episode "Trisha and Ana fight over Onyx Storm" 😂 We didn’t like these books, so we read the 5-Star reviews, in ...
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi: Honest Review, Likes, Dislikes, and Book Discussion 📚
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes life meaningful? Join us for a discussion of Paul Kalanithi's acclaimed memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, a book packed with life's ...
No Place Like You: Jillian Meadows on writing the oak sisters series and new romance!
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re chatting with romance author Jillian Meadows about her upcoming release, "No Place Like You", the second book in th...
Bookish Drama on Reddit 🔥Reacting to Bookish Hot Takes
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re reacting to bookish Reddit hot takes and sharing our honest opinions. From trope culture to debates in the book communit...
Give Me Butterflies and Wreck My Plans: Double Book Review! 🦋🎄
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a double-feature book club episode! Whoop whoop!Join us for double the fun with this book club discussion episode as we review both Give Me But...
We Answer Bookish Questions | Bookish Q&A
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what makes us tick as readers? In this episode, we’re letting you get to know us better! We answer bookish questions and dive into the s...
A Dowry of Blood by S.T.Gibson: Is it really romantasy?
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our month of romantasy reading led us to A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson, but does it really belong in the romantasy genre? In this episode, we unpack...
ARC Reading Wrap-Up of 2025
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the ARCs we read in 2025. Think of this episode as a Goodreads wrap-up, but ...
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman: Book Review 📖
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another book club discussion as we review I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. In this episode, we unpack our personal interp...
Part 2 of reading 1 star reviews of our favorite books
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 is here! We continue the discussion on books we love, but with a twist: we're reading and reacting to their 1 star reviews. Who dealt bette...
Book Club Review: Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn📖
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lively book club discussion as we review Till Summer Do Us Part by bestselling author Meghan Quinn! We break down the humor, romance, an...
We read 1 star reviews of our favorite books
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! In this episode we discuss books we love, but with a twist: we're reading and reacting to their 1 star reviews. Who dealt better with...
The Knight and The Moth – Book Club Discussion with Shadow Daddies
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special book club episode, we’re joined by our book besties from the Daggers and Shadow Daddies Podcast to dive deep into The Knight and the...
Before the Podcast: The Book Club Reads That Started It All
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before we had a podcast, we had a book club! In this episode, we are going down memory lane to revisit the books we read together before we hit record...
Are we the problem, or are these books just overrated?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about super hyped books that were not for us, this means the bestsellers, booktok favorites and 5-star reads for everyone else...
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Our Honest Book Review
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long wait, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is back with her first novel in over a decade; but did it live up to expectations? In this episode we disc...
Our Favorite Five-Star Books 🌟
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite five-star books, the must-read titles that left a lasting impact on us. Either because of their fantasti...
Inside "Passion Project" with London Sperry: Author Interview + ‘This or That’ Game”
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready! 💘 In this episode, we sit down with Passion Project author, London Sperry, to talk all things romance and the inspiration behind her deb...
Red Rising by Pierce Brown 📚 Honest Book Review, Different Opinions, and Mixed Feelings
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We read and discussed Red Rising by Pierce Brown in our Book Club (join us!) and this might have been our most polarized review ever 👀 Don’t miss...
My Book Bestie Said It’s Good - But Was It Really? 💯
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Book Bestie Said It’s Good, we’re chatting all about the books we recommended to each other - with no spoilers.From surprisi...
Author Interview: Lois Miller on Writing, Publishing & YA Romantasy ✨
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with debut YA romantasy author Lois Miller, whose novel Don't Fear the Fire came out March 25th. Lois takes us behind the sce...
First-Time Caller by B. K. Borison: Review, Honest Opinion, and Book Discussion 📚
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, a romance novel that’s been all over Booktok and on the top of the TBRs of many romanc...
TBR Shame: What’s Been Sitting on Our Shelves Too Long?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your TBR pile growing out of control? Ours certainly is! In this episode, we get honest about the books that have been on our shelves for too long ...
Fake It Like You Mean It by Megan Murphy: Interview & Spoiler-Free Review 📚
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Love romance books? 📚✨ In this episode, we chat with debut author Megan Murphy about her debut novel Fake It Like You Mean It ! She tells us abou...
What You’re Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama 📚
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into What You’re Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, a beautiful and cozy read that celebrates the magic ...
Writing tips from TeaTimeTales
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with TeaTimeTales about getting started as a writer! 🖊️ Alexa, the person behind TeaTimeTales, shares her experience wri...
Valentine's Special: Our Favorite Romance Books 💘
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the perfect romance read?In thisValentine’s special, we’re sharingsteamy, heart-melting, and addictive romance book recommendations!Fr...
Babel by R.F. Kuang 📚 Honest Review, Likes, Dislikes & Heated Debate
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an unfiltered, spoiler-filled discussion of Babel by R.F. Kuang, the acclaimed dark academia novel packed with themes of anti-colonialism ...
Kiss, Marry, Kill: Fictional Characters We Love and Hate! 💋💍⚔️
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You gave us the names, and we’re spilling the tea! Who’s getting the smooch, the ring, or the axe? 💋💍⚔️ In this episode, we play a spicy...
Best and Worst Books of 2024 📚
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we share the books that marked 2024. Romance, fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction - so many reads made it to the list. Perfect if you're ...
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman 📚
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into this month’s podcast as we explore the bestseller My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman, a heartwarming tal...
Christmas Reads and Holiday Wishlist 🎄
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get cozy by the fire and join us for a festive chat about Christmas books! We’re revealing what’s on our must-read list for this Christmas. Whethe...
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk 📚
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into Olga Tokarczuk's Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, and its thought-provoking exploration of human and animal rights...
Book Tropes: The Good, The Bad & The Spicy
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dissect the tropes that readers can't stop talking about! From enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity to grumpy/sunshine. This episode i...
Quicksilver by Callie Hart 📚 & Spooky Reads
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trick or treat! Get ready for Halloween with our latest episode, where we share our spooky book recommendations for the season. We also dive into the ...
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo 📚
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Malinda Lo's Last Night at the Telegraph Club, exploring themes of identity, love, and racism in 1950s San Francisco. Join...
The Readers Behind the Mic: Introducing Our Podcast and Book Tastes
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode join us as we introduce ourselves and have a laugh playing a game of "Who Is More Likely To - Bookish Edition".And follow us...