The Babes got to chat with another local Austin author, Ashley Peters! Ashley’s debut novel, In Stasis, comes out on January 12, 2026. In Stasis is a lyrically written dystopian, survival story following Jessi and her dog Janus on their journey into a mountain forest to avoid arrest. Pre-order your copy today! (Signed copies available on Ashley’s website linked below)
Author Website:https://www.ashleypetersauthor.com/
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The Babes give a recap of their two day adventure at the 30th Annual Texas Book Festival. Organized by BookPeople, the largest independent bookstore in Texas, located in Austin. This episode will contain explicit language.
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Join the Babes for their conversation with Debby Show, author of Paper Roses. This is Debby's debut novel inspired by real history and deeply personal experiences. We talk about generational trauma among the women in this story and discuss some of the real life events from the book. Here is Debby’s website where you can sign up for her newsletter and purchase the book. https://www.debbyshow.com/
Extra content warnings: Family trauma, Eating Disorder is mentioned
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To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 7-12.
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To celebrate its 20 year anniversary, the Babes will be doing a four part reread of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This episode will contain explicit language and spoilers for chapters 1- 6.
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Join the Babes and take these Buzzfeed Quizzes! This episode will contain explicit language.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kirbybeaton/fantasy-books-zodiac
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/best-new-book-quiz-june
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelstrolle/personality-book-rec-quiz
https://www.buzzfeed.com/overniew/this-book-versus-movie-quiz-will-reveal-your-true-wl3z5hhgq
https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/ya-book-cover-quiz-remix
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The Babes get to chat with Diandra about her new debut memoir, Red Bird! This episode will contain explicit language, discussions about death of family members (including a parent), mental health, and suicide.
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https://www.instagram.com/diandrafordwing/?hl=en
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.https://www.nami.org/
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The Babes have a general discussion about the online book space.
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This week the Babes are bringing you Holy Knit! A Handspun Happily Ever After by Deborah Alexander. The episode will contain explicit language and spoilers. Some book warnings: death of a grandparent and Ideations of suicide.Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at booktalkbabespod@gmail.com. Follow our socials.
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The Babes introduce their special guests Magda and Lindsay, from Literally Books, to monster romance! The group has a fun book discussion about The Orc from the Office by Kate Prior, book two in the Claws & Cubicles series. This episode contains explicit language, lots of laughs, and spoilers.
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Magda and Lindsay are on the mic this week to convince you that smut is not a dirty word!
They discuss the history of smut and romance literature through the ages and its deep roots in art. And, of course, to keep things spicy, they add in some recommendations in the genre. Tune in (with headphones).
*content warning: This week’s episode includes discussions of sexuality and is not suitable for younger ears.
The Babes are back with their favorite aliens! This is a book discussion for the latest book in the Clecanian series, Bewitching Rhaego by Victoria Aveline. This episode contains explicit language and spoilers for the book mentioned above.
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Almost everyone has read a book they’d love to reread as if it were the first time. The Babes have made their lists and are sharing them for this week's episode. This episode contains explicit language.
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The Babes take the Read Your Color Test! Let us know what color you get! ReadYourColor.com This episode contains explicit language.
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This week the Babes are discussing new authors on their radar from the Monsterotica Book Convention. This episode may contain explicit language.
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The Babes are chatting about their opinions on books with cliffhangers and multiple points of view. Also trigger and content warnings for books. This episode may contain explicit language. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at booktalkbabespod@gmail.com. Follow our socials.
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The Babes chat about their most anticipated summer releases and a few books they plan on reading.
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The Babes are home from Monsterotica! This episode contains explicit language.
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The Babes are going to Baltimore for Monsterotica Book Con! This episode contains explicit language.
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In preparation for Monsterotica Book Con, the Babes discuss A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne. This episode contains explicit language and lots of book spoilers. Email us with topics you'd like us to discuss, questions, or book recs at booktalkbabespod@gmail.com.
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