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A Book Lovers Podcast. For Book Lovers, by book lovers. Every fortnight, Kristia and Rachael, two long-distance besties chat about the books they stayed up way too late reading. Listen to see which ones were totally worth the loss of sleep and which ones, well, weren't. Send us your book recommendations to isntitpastyourbedtime@gmail.com and you might just get a chance to hear our thoughts! Check out our website to see what books we talked about every episode: www.isntitpastyourbedtime.com Music: www.purple-planet.com Sound Effects: www.zapslat.com

Isn't It Past Your Bedtime?


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    Episode 132 - All Wins This Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 28:16


    A newer release and the start of a sci-fi fantasy are what we're discussing this month. A psychological thriller that got Rachael hooked immediately and never let her go. And a fantastic start to a highly rated sci-fi/fantasy series had Kristia in a chokehold.Books Discussed:Beautiful Ugly by Alice FeeneyRed Rising by Pierce Brown

    Episode 131 - It's Gunna Be May!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:45


    Happy May Yall!April had some winners in it! A nice little mix of thrillers, some thinkers, and as always, a little romance. Some that were even worth staying up way past our bedtime to read!Books Discussed:The Dream Hotel by Laila LalamiPucking Around by Emily RathThe Silent Patient by lex MichaelidesThe Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent

    Episode 130 - Birthday Month Was 10/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:34


    March was full of winners. Not only did we each celebrate another trip around the sun, but it was filled with 5 star reads!Books Discussed:The Arrangement by Kiersten ModglinThirteen by Steve CavanashSunrise Over the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsHere One Moment by Liane Moriarty

    Episode 129 - Love (& Murder) is in the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 39:36


    February brought up romance with a body count, dragons (so many dragons), a secret society of women taking out bad men, and a baby gone missing at 30,000 feet.Books Discussed:Missing in Flight by Audrey J. ColeNecessary Evils Series by Onley JamesThe Last Invitation by Darby Kane

    Episode 128 - January is Finally Over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 32:38


    After 72 days, January has finally come to an end! Anyone else thankful February is here? Thankfully January did have a highly anticipated release for Kristia! Plus some historical fiction mixed in, who is she?? Rachael is back with a repeat author, does she possibly have a new auto-buy author?? Books Discussed:Black Sheep by Rachel HarrisonThe Women by Kristin HannahFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (zero spoilers!)

    Episode 127 - Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 38:46


    We're wrapping up our December reads this episode, and we had a fantastic end of 2024! A great variety this episode, and they're all bangers, we promise!Books Discussed:My Husband by Maud VenturaWool by Hugh HoweyThat Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingThe House In The Pines by Ana ReyesThe Surgeon by Leslie Wolfe

    Episode 126 - How is 2024 Almost Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 38:50


    Thrillers. Science Fiction. Horror. Some Romance. We've got a bit of a mix for you today! Some repeat authors as well back their way back to the pod! And a debut you really should read.Never Lie by Freida McFaddenThe Deep by Nick CutterSky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

    Episode 125 - The Bests of October

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 53:00


    Vampires, ghosts, Greek gods, cheating husbands, friendship. This episode really has it all! Of the twenty books Kristia read this month, she's giving you two of her favorites. Rachael has a lot of half finished books, but this one snagged her attention and never let go.The Games Gods Play by Abigail OwenPhantasma by Kaylie SmithSo Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

    Episode 124 - October Bonus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 32:48


    HelloOoOoOIt's not secret around here that we love October, so we're giving ya some extra content this month! Yall remember The Exorcist - Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair... yeah, of course you do. Well it was a book first - because aren't they all! Rachael dove into this one this month to see if it lived up to the hype.Kristia's book club read We Used to Live Here, which is as confusing as it is off putting. If someone knocks on your door at night and wants to look around, the answer is always no!And since we needed a pallet cleanser after that, we're sure you do as well. The Nightmare Before Kissmas, was the perfect lil holiday romcom with some espionage.

    Episode 123 - It's Finally Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 59:13


    Fall is finally here, but before we can jump into all our spooky, scary, cozy fall reads, let's chat about what we read last month! Kristia read 14 books in September, but picked her top favs while Rachael snagged a book with beautiful sprayed edges. Books Discussed:Reign & Ruin by J.D. EvansThe Female by Invi WrightMasters of Death by Olivie BlakeThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MassHonorable Mention:Lights Out by Navessa Allen

    Episode 122 - While We Were Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 66:57


    We're baaaccck!Your two favorite night owls are back, we may have a new name, but you can still count on us telling you about the books we've been reading and loving lately. While we were away, Rachael was in her New Mom Era while Kristia fell into her Romantasy/Smut Era. With lots of pages read since we last chatted, buckle in for quite the episode, we're coving a handful of books this time!We covered a lot of books this episode, lets jump in.__________________________________________________ACOTAR Series by Sarah J. Mass"To the stars that listen and the dreams that are answered""I am the rock against which the surf crashes." Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King"Sometimes, life just throws shit at you and there's nothing you can do but grab a shovel and start digging yourself out."One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig"Be wary. Be clever. Be good."Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maeher“You just can't kill people and be pretty. It's confusing.”Lights Out by Kalya James"We do this together." The Coven by Harper L. Woods“If it is order that you value, then I will bring you nothing but chaos.”Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera“You don't owe anyone your whole story.”

    Episode 121 - March Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 36:03


    Has we've said before, March birthdays are the best birthdays! This episode we've got two books related to birth[days] and an announcement! One book is a memoir and the other is low fantasy. One changed the lives of women, the other has magic! One has a show on BBC the other... well it's just for the hehes and the hahas.In other news, our very own Rachael is with child! We wish her and her family love, health, and rest in this next stage. With that, we will also be taking a hiatus while they get their baring as a family of three. Be sure and check out our Instagram @isntitpastyourbedtime for updates on what we're reading and status on when we return. Books Discussed: Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate HunterCall the Midwife: A True Story of the East End in the 1950s by Jennifer Worth

    A Love To Last an Eternity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 25:17


    What happens when a Cupid and a Reaper get together to get revenge on said Cupid's ex. Love, obviously. This episode our morally grey leading man is named Death, Daddy Death that is. This adorable novella is gunna hit ya right in the heart. Book Discussed:Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue

    Episode 120 - We Love Us Some Romantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 44:52


    Sticking with the love theme, but adding in some fantasy. This episode we've got a house sitting over a magical land, with wardens trying not only to protect the house, but their hearts as well. The other is a widely popular story with Fae, magical beasts, invisible walls, and so much more going on than could be said! Books Discussed:Starling House by Alix E. HarrowA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

    Lots of Love to Go Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 17:52


    This mini we've got some more dark romance. Here, our leading lady is a ghost with a few goals:Figure out how to not be a ghost any moreFigure out who she actually isFind a way to have sex with the four guys in the house she's currently haunting Eat popcornPretty solid goals if you ask us.Book Discussed:Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning

    Episode 119 - Diversify Your Listens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 37:54


    Your annual reminder that you should be reading diverse books all year long. But we get it, sometimes it can be a struggle to know where to start, or to get out of the algorithm of white lady authors. Both books this episode are Audible Originals and no longer than 8 hours. One gives How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days vibes, in the best possible way when our main character agrees to be a starter ex for her little sister's crush. The other is set in a future world ruled mostly by AI, and the main human character has to help a stolen robot learn how to be more human.Books Discussed:The Starter Ex by Mia SosaThe A.I. That Loved Me by Alyssa Cole

    A Love Worth Killing For

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 15:38


    Romance isn't dead and neither is the love these two feel for each other. Our first mini of February is about two serial killers who fall in love with one another. He's got golden retriever energy and a slight Irish accent, what's not to love. We beg you to please read the CW before reading this book yourself!Book Discussed:Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

    Episode 118 - Not Another (f-ing) Self Help Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 28:47


    While we're always trying to improve, resolutions just aren't for us. New year, same us. This episode though we read some books flagged as "self help" to see if they'd give us any little nuggets we could embrace. While neither of these books will likely change our lives, there are a few vibes we took away. Hopefully you're not too hard on yourself this year. Crank your music, buy yourself the flowers, compliment a stranger when you can, and try not to let Betty in accounting get ya down!

    Episode 117 - Goodread Choice Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 38:10


    We aren't sure how the first round is selected for the Goodread Choice Awards, but we celebrate anyway. This episode covers two of the winner from 2023. They are total opposites. One is about an author stealing not only a manuscript, but so much more. The other, a private detective solving crimes during the pandemic, with some cannibalism mixed in. Books Discussed:Yellowface by R.F. KuangHolly by Stephen King

    Episode 116 - It's a Classic Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 32:14


    Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. This episode we're covering two books that some classic Christmas movies are based on, and turns out Kristia hasn't seen either movie (for shame)! One man's heart grows three sizes while visited by three ghosts. Another turns out is short stories, but we could still shoot our eye out with 'em.Books Discussed:A Christmas Story by Jean ShepherdA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

    A Short Comfy Cozy Winter Villain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 16:54


    What a better way to cozy up for the winter than with a silly lighthearted sci-fi story. It's got unionizing dolphins, cats who can type, and a whole bunch of super villains. This will certainly get you into the perfect mindset for Winter!Book Discussed:Starter Villain by John Scalzi

    Episode 115 - Happy Hanukwanzakah!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 25:35


    There are a lot of Christmas books on the shelves, but not nearly as many for the other many holidays celebrated in December. This episode we're coving two. One is a novella romance which kicks off with none other than a work place bunch. The other is a heart warming YA set in a bookstore of all places!Books Discussed:Recommended for You by Laura SilvermanThe Kwanzaa Brunch by D.L. White

    Small Town Winter Murder with Pancakes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 13:30


    We're getting cozy and comfy with our minis this month. Starting off with a nice little small town murder, solved by the local baker, because of course she's a better detective than the new small town sheriff. She also makes killer pancakes... see what we did there. Book DiscussedPancakes and Corpses by Agatha Frost

    Episode 114 - Family Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 27:25


    As we enter the holiday season, we figured what better to read about than family dynamics that aren't our own. These families may have more issues than us, some haven't truly spoken in three years, there may be a cult involved, one woman is unable to leave well enough alone, oh but the husbands really support their wives, so at least there's that. Books Discussed:Never Meant to Stay by Trisha DasThe Husbands by Chandler Baker

    Episode 113 - Murder Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 36:37


    Dead bodies, bombs on crew ships, tea, assassins, French pastries. What more could you want from murder mysteries. Come with us while we figure out who dun it in two different murder mysteries, both featuring older leading ladies.Books Discussed:Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybournVera Wong's Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

    Episode 112 - The Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 31:35


    Happy Halloweeneve Night Owls! We've got a special episode filled with witches, cures, love, and mortal enemies. All treats and no tricks.. well maybe a trick or two. Stay safe out there dear listeners!Books Disscussed:Go Hex Yourself by Jessica ClareWild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

    A True Crime (Not So) Mini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 32:04


    Our last mini of October isn't quiet so mini, Kristia wasn't able to keep it short, so enjoy this almost full length episode. All treats, not tricks. This true crime is a white collar crime, so don't expect any gore. Our con artist managed to pretend to be a piolt while swindling over $2 Million from banks in the 60s.Book Discussed:Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale with Stan Redding

    true crime real fake frank w abagnale
    Episode 111 - Psychological Thrillers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 37:50


    We're going back to our roots here and reading one of our favorite genres, psychological thrillers! Neither of our main characters can be trusted to know what's really going on around them. They may be a bit paranoid, but that doesn't mean someone isn't out to get them... TW: Infertility Issues (starting at 12:00 minutes), the entire book covered by Kristia touches on this, skip if you're not in a good place to hear about this issue ❤️Books Discussed:Insomnia by Sarah PinboroughThe Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden

    It's a True Crime Mini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 17:24


    With October being spooky scary month, we decided to cover some true crimes this month for the minis. Rachael kicks us off with a survivors story, and like many survivors she isn't believed by the town or the police. Thankfully, she doesn't give us. TW: Sexual Assault (is mentioned in the episode, but goes into detail in the book)Book Discussed:Gitchie Girl by Phil Hamman & Sarah Hamman

    Episode 110 - Ladies Solving Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 35:05


    Lady detectives are better than boy detectives, there we said it. This episode we've got two amature detectives solving crimes, saving lives, and being all around badasses. Both belong in series, so of you're interested there are more out there!Books Discussed:One Step Too Far by Lisa GardnerThe Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson

    Episode 109 - They're Still Banning Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 37:31


    Yeah, you'd think in the year 2023 they'd finally stop with this nonsense, but then you'd be wrong. Happy Banned Book Week everyone! We've got two books that as usual we say for parents to read with their kids instead of banning them. It's some more adult themes, but that doesn't mean kids are ready. We've got sex work in different forms, slut shaming, and lies. Books DiscussedTricks by Ellen HopkinsThe Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

    Episode 108 - Short Reads for a Long Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 29:31


    Happy three day weekend to our listeners in the States, hopefully no Monday-scaries are getting ya. We've got some books this episode you can knock out in a weekend, or even in one sitting, for when you just don't want to leave your house. One is an older but classic story technically for kids, but also kids at heart. The other is about Murder Bot. Enjoy!Books Discussed:All Systems Red by Martha WellsCoraline by Neil Gaiman

    Triple Shot Espresso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 14:43


    The final mini of August is here. This episode we're talking about what you'd do if you could go back in time, mind you there are a lot of rules you gotta follow. Hope you like coffee!Book DiscussedBefore The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

    Episode 107 - Summer Scaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 35:19


    August starts with Au, which stands for Autumn, which means the best time of the year is beginning! The episode we're diving in with some scary summer stories. One is by a great thriller author, though this one fell short, the haunted house just wasn't haunting. The other is a chilling retelling of some brutal murders that happened right where Rachel lives!Books Discussed:Home Before Dark by Riley SagerAll These Bodies by Kendare Blake

    A Doppio Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 17:01


    Too much coffee and not enough water got us forgetting to click post on this episode. We're just too wired. Enjoy a late entry for August minis, we've got a cozy coffee fantasy about an orc who wants to retire from all the fighting and killing and settle down and enjoy some bean water. Book Discussed:Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

    Episode 106 - Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 37:07


    Last episode was sci-fi now we're moving into fantasy. With opposite styles this week we've got kid spies and necromancers. Lots of questions, some answers, many skeletons. Orphans all around. Books Discussed:The Mysterious Benedict Socitey by Trenton Lee Stewart the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

    Overly Caffeinated (a mini episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 14:21


    Too much coffee and too many episodes in a month, no such thing! This month's minis are all coffee related, and you get three of them! We're kicking things off with a coffee shop murder. Who doesn't love some sleuthing with their latte.Book Discussed:Fresh Brewed Murder by Emmeline Duncan

    Episode 105 - Science Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 36:40


    Branching out (for us) and picking up some Sci-Fi books this week. Kristia's book takes on the population issue, requiting 17 years olds to determine when they'll die, until out characters start dying early. Rachael covered a classic sci-fi story and let us know the differences between what Hollywood told us and the truth.Books Discussed:Five Minds by Guy MorpussFrankenstein by Mary Shelley

    Episode 104 - Non Fiction Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 37:41


    Every now and then we like to read about things that are real, things that actually happened. This episode we cover a true crime story, which as a survivor as a part author. And science. We go to space, learn about what's going on out there. Five stars all around.Books Discussed:The Girl in the Leaves by Larry Maynard, Sarah Maynard, & Robert ScottAstrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Episode 103 - Black Authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 27:52


    We're discussing books by Black authors this episode, One's a brand new release (pub day 6/27) with unreliable narrators, kidnapping, stalking, and adultery. The other is a cautionary tale on what happens to kids who don't listen to their elders. Books Discussed:The Other Mistress by Shanora WilliamsHow The One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones

    Summer in a Small Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 16:13


    Our final June mini is here and its not as bubbly as the last. There's a haunting, a mysterious death, a small B&B style inn, everything you'd want for your perfect relaxing summer getaway. Well, minus the murder.TW: Death of a Parent (Mother) - this is what starts the book, and the theme of grief is carried throughout. Listen at your own discretion. xo- R&K Book Discussed:The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb

    Episode 102 - Happy Dad's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 38:27


    Father's day is right around the corner (don't forget to wish him a happy day, if that's your thing). So this episode we've covering books where the dad plays a main role. There's a kidnapping, 20 year old murders, a plane hijacking, fresh murders, and children trying to be brave. These dads really got their work cut out for them this episode.Books DiscussedA Flicker in the Dark by Stacy WillinghamFalling by T.J. Newman

    Summer Sunshine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 15:57


    Memorial day means the start of Summer to some, for Kristia, it's June 1st. We know there are a few more weeks of Spring, but Summer is here in our hearts. June's minis have the very broad topic of summer and Kristia kicks us off with a bang. Her book covers ten different summers, and this is the final summer for our main characters to fall in love. Will they? Won't they? Only time will tell.Book Discussed:The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    Episode 101 - You Had Us At Hello

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 38:40


    The perfect one-liner can get you sucked in to almost anything, (insert catching one-liner here

    Episode 100 - It's Award Winning!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 35:35


    It's our HUNDREDTH full episode, call y'all believe it, becuase we can't!We picked some award winning books, well one finalist, to bring you this week. Not just anyway, the Pulitzer! Did you know only one book wins a year, we didn't but we do now. There are some heavy topics today to check the trigger warnings below. Today is all about some interesting characters, some possible snow magic, loss, love, and figuring out who we are and who we want to be.Books Discussed:A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyTrigger Warnings: Suicide (attempt, success, and idealization), racism and serotyping, sexism, infertility issues, child loss (still birth).Please listen at your own discretion, we understand this episode may not be for everyone.

    Episode 99 - Fairytales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 37:33


    Apologizes dear listeners, we know we're a day late this week, but we found ourselves stuck in a fairytale and couldn't get out. Thankfully it wasn't as dark as the fairytales we're covering in the week's episode.Turns out the power went to Dorothy's head and somehow a house has chicken legs. Both are being hunted in one way or another, and who knows which will survive.Books Discussed:Dorothy Must Die by Danelle PageThistlefoot by GennaRose Nerthercott

    April - Mini Stories and Mini Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 14:51


    Our last April mini takes us into some crime fiction. There's murder, there's fraud, there's infidelity, if it's not a great thing to do, this book probably has it. Rachael tells us about the top 2 of the 12 short stories.Book Discussed:Seasonal Work by Laura Lippman

    Episode 98 - Samesies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 25:22


    Mixing it up this week and covering the same book, but on purpose this time! One was on kindle and audio, the other in paper back. One read it in a day, the other struggled a little. The book has you questioning if you'd open your door and let in a stranger during a storm. Personally, we'd never, but we can see why our main character did. The story unfold in about a day, so listen in!Book Discussed:Someone Else's Life by Lyn Liao Butler

    personally mixing lyn liao butler
    April Short Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 14:32


    April minis bring mini stories. Kristia is kicking us off with a collection of short stories about the lives of Cambodian-Americans and what it's like finding your place in the world being a child of an immigrant. Book Discussed:Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So

    Episode 97 - Sisters, am I right

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 24:21


    There's nothing quite like family, and this episode we've got some family drama for ya. There's an unexpected half sister, an unexpected werewolf transformation, a police investigation, and estranged sister relationships. Truly, there's a lot for unpack here, come along for the ride. TW: Death of a parent (father), infertility issues. Books Discussed:Such Sharpe Teeth by Rachel HarrisonThe Half Sister by Sadie Jones

    Episode 96 - Happy Birthday To Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 35:25


    And happy birthday to all the other March babies out there. We may be biased but March is the best month to have a birthday! This episode we each gifted the other a birthday book. One is paranormal, one is set in India, one has some romance, the other has a woman who may have killed her husband. TW: Animal Abuse, Domestic Violence, Rape. These are all from Rachael's book, they are mentioned in the episode but we do not go inot detail. Her section begins 20 minutes into the episode. Books Discussed:Sleep No More by Jayne Ann Krentz The Bandit Queens by Parini Scroff

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