Athen's Booked Podcast

And with that, it's the last podcast episode of 2022! Join me for a quick yearly recap, highlighting a few of the books I'm still obsessed over and everything that this bookish community has brought into my life. And listen through to the end to find out a few big changes coming to the podcast in 2023!  LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

I can't believe this year is almost over! I think it might have been my best reading year yet. This week, my friend LB (@wordy_scoundrel) and I recap our favorite reads of 2022 - broken down by month! Spoiler alert: it's impossible for me to pick just one book each month. We both read so many amazing books this year in a variety of genres, and I'm so excited to share them with you. Let us know in the comments what some of your favorite books were this year!  GUEST INFO: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wordy_scoundrel/ BOOKS MENTIONED: You can find a comprehensive list of the books mentioned (plus links to shop!) on www.athensbooked.com or on my IG! LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

We're back with PART TWO! This week, Jamie and I talk in depth about a few of our favorite winter book recommendations (so far!). We have book recs ranging from holiday romance to fantasy, and include options for both closed door and open door romance! We also chat about the books we wished we'd gotten to this year and 2023 book releases we're looking forward to. As always, we'll share in depth reviews on our Instagram pages, so make sure you're following along! GUEST INFO: IG: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_llamas_books/ BOOKS MENTIONED: You can find a comprehensive list of the books mentioned (plus links to shop!) on www.athensbooked.com or on my IG! LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

This week, I was able to chat with Nellie Wilson, author of Need S'more Time! She tells us all about how she got started writing and her inspiration behind June, Collin, and Camp Peek N' See. Plus, Nellie gives us a look at her second novel, Curated, which comes out next month!  GUEST INFO: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woahnelliewrites/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woahnelliewrites Get NEED SM'ORE TIME Pre-order CURATED LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

This week, I talked with author Lindsey Jesionowski about her two novels, Alone Together and Mishaps and Mistletoe! Lindsey tells us all about her inspiration behind her stories and how she decided on self publishing. We had a few technical issues, but still had such an amazing conversation. Listen through to the end to hear something fun we're going to be doing together soon!  GUEST INFO: IG: www.instagram.com/authorlindseyjesionowski Newsletter: sign up here! Get ALONE TOGETHER Get MISHAPS AND MISTLETOE LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

The best time of year is here! And if you're in need of some holiday romance recommendations, I'm your girl. There's a lot of recommendations floating around, so I've compiled my holiday TBR (so far) so you can find them all in one place! There's a little bit of everything included, from novellas to full-length novels. Happy reading!  BOOKS MENTIONED: You can find a comprehensive list of the books mentioned (plus links to shop!) on www.athensbooked.com or on my Instagram page! LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

If you're in need of indie books recommendations to cozy up with this fall, look no further! This week, my friend Jamie and I talk in detail about a few of our favorites. We have recommendations for both closed door and open door romance, so there's something here for everyone!  GUEST INFO: IG: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_llamas_books/ BOOKS MENTIONED: You can find a comprehensive list of the books mentioned (plus links to shop!) on www.athensbooked.com or on my IG!  LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

This week I was able to sit down and chat with TARAH DEWITT! Author of Rootbound, Funny Feelings, and The Co-op, which are all out and available now. Her books have quickly become some of my very favorites! Tarah talks all about her self publishing journey, her inspiration for each book, and which of her three MMCs she would kill off....🤭 If forced, of course.  GUEST INFO: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tdwittreadsandwrites/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@tdwittreadsandwrites Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec44xdYgolc0ODZ3LVG3PZ24RgRfAaB88wPlsTUx2-R8A38w/viewform Get ROOTBOUND: https://amzn.to/3T1CUY9 Get FUNNY FEELINGS: https://amzn.to/3FyNOSn Get THE CO-OP: https://amzn.to/3gZCSms LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

This week I decided to do something a little different because this little podcast has been out in the world for one whole month! I talked about how the last month with podcasting has gone, things I've learned, and what you can expect from me going forward. I also included a quick reading update and highlighted a few favorites from this last month! As well as a couple of books coming out in November that I think you should keep an eye out for! I'll be making a comprehensive list of all the books I mentioned, so make sure to follow me on Instagram so you don't miss out!  LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]

I am so excited for to share this week's episode with Jessica Costello, author of Coffee and the Contingency Plan! Her debut novel has been out for one month and you definitely need to add this one to your list if you haven't yet. This episode features an EXCLUSIVE look at the main characters that will feature in book two! I'm so honored to be included in sharing this with you! Jessica also talks about her inspiration for this series, how she got started writing, and (of course) we also chatted about or mutual love of coffee. *This episode does contain very slight spoilers for one part of this book, so this a heads up if you want to skip the section where I mention Brody and his dad.  GUEST INFO: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_costello_/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicacostellowrites Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y0m3s0 Get COFFEE AND THE CONTINGENCY PLAN: https://amzn.to/3MFnEyK LET'S BE FRIENDS: IG: www.instagram.com/athensbooked  TT: www.tiktok.com/athensbooked  Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/145352917-athen You can find recaps of episode and a whole lot more on www.athensbooked.com Want to be on the Pod?! Contact: [email protected]