9. Author Interview: Charlotte Vassell

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my friend Maria. We deep dive her favorite genre and talk all things Romantasy, starting with A Court Of Thorns And Roses. I then review my February reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in March. Books in this episode:A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. MaasFilthy Rich Fae by Geneva LeePhantasma by Kaylie SmithStolen Focus by Johann HariThe Empyrean series by Rebecca YarrosWith Love, from Cold World by Alicia ThompsonThe Inheritance by Trisha SakhlechaThe Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica GoodmanGood Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonBeautiful Ugly by Alice FeeneyNothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova GlassFair Play by Tove JanssonThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my friend Martyr. We talk about vampires, Twilight, RuPaul, works of nonfiction and memoirs, and then do a deep analysis of The Great Gatsby. We also chat about Martyr’s podcast, drag career and archival project. I then review my January reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in February. Books in this episode:Twilight by Stephenie MeyerIt Was Beautiful And It Was Vulgar by Jack LoweryThe House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaulThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldA Novel Love Story by Ashley PostonThe Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisGhosts by Dolly AldertonThe Really Dead Wives Of New Jersey by Astrid DahlThe Three Lives Of Cate Kay by Kate FaganA Serial Killer’s Guide To Marriage by Asia MackayThe Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth WareThe Favorites by Layne FargoThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we've read, are currently reading, and what's next on our lists. In this episode as part of our ongoing author series, I am delighted to interview Francesca Lia Block.Francesca has published over thirty titles during her award winning career including Weetzie Bat, and most recently House Of Hearts. In this chat we learn all about her inspiration for House Of Hearts. We chat about fairy tales and mythology, her creative process, as well as a few of her favorite books and what she's working on next!Featured book in this episode:House Of Hearts by Francesca Lia BlockThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with my husband Tom. We start with some of his recent reads and favorite books. We also analyse slow burns and action/adventure books. We then recap our favorite books from 2024, review my December reading list, and talk about some exciting new releases for 2025!Books in this episode:Eileen by Ottessa MoshfeghMy Year Of Rest And Relaxation by Ottessa MoshfeghPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeHogfather (Discworld #20) by Terry PratchettI’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahFirst Lie Wins by Ashley ElstonGood Material by Dolly AldertonThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterThe Christmas Guest by Peter SwansonWoo Woo by Ella BaxterRole Play by Clara DrummondGhosts of Waikiki by Jennifer K. MoritaI Might Be In Trouble by Daniel AlemanRoland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha AllenThe Last One at the Wedding by Jason RekulakThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with Cheryl from Rebel Reads and Book Club For Fun. We chat about all things Bookclubs! We learn what it takes to independently run a bookclub, and learn all about Cheryl’s two book clubs based out of the Hudson Valley in New York. We then recap the popular series that Cheryl recently read. I also recap my November 2024 reading list, and then talk about what’s coming up next for new releases in December. Books in this episode:Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren AsherListen For The Lie by Amy TinteraThe Lightning Bottles by Marissa StapleyThe Debutantes by Olivia WorleyThe Secret History by Donna TarttScrap by Calla HenkelThe Lake Of Lost Girls by Katherine GreeneSwimming In Paris by Colombe SchneckThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this bonus episode I am delighted to interview Charlotte Vassell, author of The Other Half and The In Crowd. In our spoiler free chat we learn all about her inspiration and creative process and hear about what she’s working on next!Books featured in this episode:The Other Half by Charlotte VassellThe In Crowd by Charlotte VassellThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I chat with Laura Dapito from the Booksarebutters Instagram. We chat about Bookstagram, short stories, audiobooks, and recap some of Laura’s recent reads and favorite books. I then recap our October 2024 spooky season reading list, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases new in November . Books in this episode:Frighten The Horses: A Memoir by Oliver RadclyffeOrange World and Other Stories by Karen RussellIn The Dream House by Carmen Maria MachadoIn Tongues by Thomas GrattanPerfume & Pain by Anna DornThe Mesmerist by Caroline WoodsSociety of Lies by Lauren Ling BrownGuillotine by Delilah S. DawsonWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmanThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I welcome back our guest from Episode 1- Julian Rose from Letters To Bands Podcast. We do a deep dive on all of her favorite books ranging from classics to the esoteric to y2k literary fiction. We then recap our September 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases this spooky season in October. Books in this episode:Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton WilsonThe Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Shea and Robert Anton WilsonHouse Of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiGlamorama by Brett Easton EllisBrave New World by Aldous Huxley1984 by George OrwellDevil In The White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik LarsonWatchmen by Alan Moore & Dave GibbonsPink Glass Houses by Asha EliasDowntown Owl by Chuck KlostermanWhere Are You Echo Blue by Hayley KrischerIt Had To Be You by Eliza Jane BrazierThe Confidence Games by Tess AmyThe Most Famous Girl In The World by Iman Hariri-KiaThe In Crowd by Charlotte VassellThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I talk with indie editor Sadie from Dot The i Edit. We chat about her path to becoming an editor and learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to edit books. We then recap our August 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases this September. Books in this episode:Knot Giving Up: Pack Hart Olympic Omegaverse by Thea Masen & Jenny PeckStarting Line by Michae MarieLittle Rot by Akwaeke EmeziA Good Girl’s Guide To Murder by Holly JacksonLook In The Mirror by Catherine SteadmanYou May Now Kill The Bride by Kate WestonThe Most by Jessica AnthonyWe Love The Nightlife by Rachel Koller KroftThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I talk with indie author Meredith Kasian. We chat about her debut fantasy novel The Wielder’s Discovery and learn all about her creative process and what it takes to self publish a novel. We then recap our July 2024 reading lists, and talk about what’s coming up next for releases in August. Books in this episode:The Wielder’s Discovery by Meredith KasianDream Walker by Brittany GossinThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerDarkness Comes Again by K.M. DavidsonVesselless by Cortney L. WynnThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortunePiranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv ConstantineThe Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren MechlingThe Hollywood Assistant by May CobbThe Villain Edit by Laurie DevoreLo Fi by Liz RiggsThanks for listening! Send us a message at [email protected] or on Instagram at @babesreadbookspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.