Lazy Book Lovers

As Halloween is creeping closure we're bringing you some spooky stories that feature ghosts, there's a little horror, a little thriller and even one fantasy!In this episode we talk about what each book is about and what we think! These are all on Tali's TBR, so enjoy.Books discussed in today episode are:Ghost Eaters - Clay McLeod ChapmanThe Reformatory - Tananarive DueMary: An Awakening of Terror - Nat CassidyMurder Road - Simone St. JamesBelladonna - Belladonna #1 - Adalyn GraceNinth House - Alex Stern #1 - Leigh BardugoDead Eleven - Jimmy JulianoMy Throat an Open Grave - Tori BovalinoConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This is part of our new ongoing series: a quarterly update on all things reading and life related. Today's episode is covering the 3rd quarter of the year (July, August, September), usually we only do the yearly summaries but we thought it would be fun to do summary updates throughout the year.Today we talk about:A little bit of lifeTotal reads for the year so farPage stats for the yearTop reading moodsReading speed and book pace statsTop genres and authorsConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

In this indie author (independently published books) recommendation list, we cover new releases due to come out, or that have recently been released. This is an ongoing series where we give indie authors a moment in the spotlight! Know of/ have an indie book you'd like us to talk about? Submit it hereBooks discussed into today's episode are:The Tournament of Heirs, The Mexica Chronicles #Book 1 - Amilea PerezMysteries of the Southern Gothic - Jessica CarrasquilloThe Golden Flower, Golden Book 1 - Stephanie RoseWings of Destiny, Erin Snow 1 - V.M. PireAnarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue - Nicole RowlesToward Dawning Light, Under Darkened Skies 5, - H.E. BaumanConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This episode covers 9 recommendations from Tali of books by Black British authors, these books range from stories that feature black characters and themes around black identity, to essays and discussions on race, class and the British colonial heritage. Books discussed in today's episode are:The Ice Cream Girls - Dorothy KoomsonWhite Teeth - Zadie SmithBlack and British: A Short, Essential History - David OlusogaWhy I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race - Reni Eddo-LodgeNoughts & Crosses, Noughts & Crosses #1 - Malorie BlackmanBrit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging - Afua HirschQueenie - Candice Carty-WilliamsGirl, Woman, Other - Bernardine EvaristoHoney & Spice - Bolu BabalolaConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Over July and August our buddy read book was My Boss is the Devil by Ben Schenkman! The rules for our buddy reads are simple, we try to pick an indie author whose book is available on Kindle Unlimited and we have two months to read it.This episode does contain spoilers! In it we talk about the themes, plots and characters in the book and what we did and didn't like.You can join our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be Pumpkin, Spice and Poltergeist by Ali K Mulford and K.Elle. Morrison.Connect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

We haven't come up with a succinct way to summarise this trope, it's basically 'character is injured/ sick and other character takes care of them trope' - this is distinctly different from the 'who hurt you trope', it is very specifically about books where a character is cared for by another, usually the love interest.Disappointingly for us, but good news for you, this actually turned out to be a really good list! We definitely added a bunch of stuff to our TBR's Books discussed in today episode are:From Lukov with Love - Mariana ZapataIn Deeper Waters - F.T. LukensPestilence, The Four Horsemen #1 -Laura ThalassaAlways Only You, Bergman Brothers #2- Chloe LieseFragile Remedy - Maria Ingrande MoraThe Nature of Witches - Rachel GriffinA Ruin of Roses, Deliciously Dark Fairytales #1 - K.F. BreeneDivine Blood, Guardians of the Maiden #1 - Beck MichaelsEasy Tiger, Prickle Island Zoo #2 - Ali K. MulfordKingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Wicked #1 - Kerri ManiscalcoSix of Crows, Six of Crows #1 - Leigh BardugoConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

After doing vampire recs a few episodes ago, we decided that werewolves were also having a comeback and so Tali pulled together a list of werewolf books that are on her TBR. For this rec list we go through the descriptions of the books and discuss what we know about them and our thoughts. Books we discuss today are:Shadows & Light, Cambric Creek After Darkverse #2 - C.M. NascostaAlpha of Mortal Flesh, Darkmourn Universe #3 - Ben AldersonHemlock Grove, Hemlock Grove #1 - Brian McGreevyMongrels - Stephen Graham JonesBride - Ali HazelwoodNightbitch - Rachel YoderSuch Sharp Teeth - Rachel HarrisonThe Wren in the Holly Library, The Oak and Holly Cycle #1 - K.A. LindeConnect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

It's reading update time! Here's a selection of what we've been reading lately, as usual we've got a lot of fantasy books and Toni has started a new series which she spends a good portion of the middle talking about.The books we talk about in this episode are:ToniThe Amethyst KingdomThe Raven BoysBitten by SurpriseTaliTwin CrownsScales and SensibilityThe Marriage Act Connect with us:Join our 'Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist' Buddy read hereSubscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

So if the title hasn't given it away, in today's episode Tali and Toni have come prepared with 5 love interests each from popular books.Which we're going to rate each one from 1-5 on how unhinged they are, using a measurement of how fast you would tell your friend to run away in real life. How much of a cinnamon roll they are from 1-5. Finishing with their 'daddy' level (in a fictional universe only because fictional men can be walking red flags).The whole thing is just as unhinged as it sounds... but was really funny.The love interests we talk about today are:Rhysand (ACOTAR series)Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows)Wrath (Kingdom of the Wicked)Jace (The Mortal Instruments)Peta Malark (The Hunger Games)Lucien (ACOTAR series)The Bargainer (Rhapsodic)Gabe (The Bonds That Tie)Edward Cullen (Twilight)Amy Dunne (Gone Girl)Connect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

The idea behind this episode was that we each bring a book to tell each other (and you) about, we failed the assignment as we've both bough a series along! First half of the episode we talk about the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa TahirSecond half we hear all about the Heart Stopper series by Alice OsemanJoin us this week for a mini deep-dive into two very different series and why the Lazy Book Lovers love these books!Connect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This week we are bringing you a list of books that give off a summer vibe, set in either tropical places or holiday destinations, it's all places that reminded Toni of sun and long hot days. We have a strange mix of romance and thrillers for you today!Books talked about in this episode are:Just for the Summer, Part of Your World #3, Abby JimenezSeven Days in June, Tia WilliamsThe Paradise Problem, Christina LaurenDial A for Aunties, Aunties #1, Jesse Q. SutantoThe Resort, Sara OchsThe Unhoneymooners, The Unhoneymooners #1, Christina LaurenMy Killer Vacation, Tessa BaileySummer Reading, Jenn McKinlayHappy Place, Emily HenryBeach Read, Emily HenryConnect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Curious about what books are coming out over the next few months? Join us for a little list of some the books that are coming out in the third quarter of the year (July- September). In this episode we read out the synopsis's of books that are releasing soon and offer our... very 'qualified'... opinions on these books and whether we'll be picking them up!Books discussed in today's episode are:The Thirteenth Child - Erin A. CraigCompound Fracture - Andrew Joseph WhiteImmortal Dark, Immortal Dark Trilogy #1 - Tigest GirmaLong Live Evil, Time of Iron #1 - Sarah Rees BrennanMasquerade - O.O. SangoyomiGirls Who Burn - MK PaganoDance of the Starlit Sea - Kiana KrystleThe Midnight Feast - Lucy FoleyThe Night Ends with Fire, The Night Ends With Fire #1 - K.X. SongAll This and More - Peng ShepherdSociety of Lies - Lauren Ling BrownYou Will Never Be Me - Jesse Q. SutantoThe Seventh Veil of Salome - Silvia Moreno-GarciaConnect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

We may have to change our name because the Lazy Book Lovers have not been so lazy with their reading lately! Our secret plan to bully ourselves into reading more by running a book podcast is working... so today we talk about some of our stand-out reads from the last month or two. In a weird freaky Friday, Tali has been reading loads of romantasy and Toni has been reading non-fiction and depressing stuff.Book discussed in today's episode are:Toni's reads:Four thousand weeks- time management for mortals - Oliver BurkeIn the Dream house - Carmen Maria MachadoRhapsodic - Laura ThalassaLove and other words - Christina LaurenA Pho love story - Loan LeTali's readsThe bonds that tie series - J BreeCursed under London - Gabby Hutchinson CrouchThe crimson moth - Kristen CiccarelliThe Throne of Shadows - Evangeline AndersonWhen the Moon Hatched - Sarah A ParkerConnect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

We're trying something new! Here is an update on all things reading and life related for the first six months of the year, usually we only do the yearly summaries but we thought it would be fun to do summary updates throughout the year.Today we talk about:A little bit of lifeA good 5+ min tangent chat about gross things our pets leave us as presents (oops)Total reads for the year so farPage stats for the yearTop reading moodsReading speed and book pace statsTop genres and authorsConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link here

In this indie author (independently published books) recommendation list, we cover new releases due to come out, or that have recently been released. This is an ongoing series where we give indie authors a moment in the spotlight! This episode has a slight fantasy/ paranormal romance theme.Know of/ have an indie book you'd like us to talk about? Submit it hereThe books discussed in today's episode are:Midlife Supernaturals series by T.J. DeschampsFaun Over Me - Camp Cryptid series by B.L. BrownBeauty is a Blade - A Thousand Scars for You series by Justin Bourne BoringThe Freckled Fate series by Tetyana WalkerSomewhere Between Dandelions by Trisha Larson HarmonA Dash of Serotonin, a Pinch of Dopamine by Noor AmjadThe Unfolding - A Scatter Plot - The Stones of Lodrusia series by Noor AmjadThe Legacies of Traitors - Forsaken Legacies Series by C. M. LeyvaEnchanted Fates by Alyssa RoseConnect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This is an episode we've been planning for ages, a deep discussion of the Wayward Children Series by Seanan McGuire . We've both recently listened/ read the whole series and were briefly obsessed, so dive in with us in this spoilers talk about the 9 book series.The books in this series:Every heart a doorwayDown among the sticks and bonesBeneath the sugar skyIn an absent dreamCome tumbling downAcross the green grass fieldsWhere the drowned girls goLost in the moment and foundMislaid in parts half knownConnect with us:Join our buddy read My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben Schenkman on Storygraph here,Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Over May and June our buddy read book was A Thorn Among Roses by Haley Anderton! The rules for our buddy reads are simple, we try to pick an indie author whose book is available on Kindle Unlimited and we have two months to read it.This episode does contain spoilers! In it we talk about the themes, plots and characters in the book and what we did and didn't like.You can join our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know Book 1) by Ben SchenkmanConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This episode is something completely different! Our editor has put together a series of contextless clips from roughly episode 100 onwards, with a series of our most wonderful and weirdest tangents. Listen to hear our editor speak for only the second time ever in 126 episodes!Connect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

In this indie author (independently published books) recommendation list, we cover new releases due to come out, or that have recently been released. This is an ongoing series where we give indie authors a moment in the spotlight! This episode we have a mix of contemporary fiction, YA, Speculative fiction, romance and fantasy.Know of/ have an indie book you'd like us to talk about? Submit it hereBooks we talk about in today's episode are:Poison heart - Mae PierceThe Masks We Wear - B.D.CarpenterSerpents of Sky and Flame - Rebecca F. KenneyCats out of the Bag - L.CarolineFalling for Fables - Jenna WolfheartFate of the Sun King - Nisha J TuliHerald - Robert J HayesConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

It's important to read diversely all year round but for Pride month we are bringing you a little list of recommendations as a place to start. This list has got everything from graphic novels to short story collections to fantasy and romance!Books discussed in today's episode are:Proud - Juno DawsonMooncakes -Suzanne WalkerThe Tea Dragon Society - K.OneilThe Girl from the Sea - Molly Knox OstertagGender Queer: A Memoir - Maia KobabeTransmogrify! - An anthology with a variety of authorsThe Dos and Donuts of Love - Adiba JaigirdarShe Is a Haunting - Trang Thanh TranThe Sins on Their Bones - Laura R. SamotinConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link here

For once the Lazy Book Lovers haven't been so lazy! We've been making our way through our tbr lists so that's why we're bringing you a two part reading update. In part 2, Toni's romance kick continues with a little sprinkling of fantasy and Tali is bringing you some more thrillers.Books discussed in today's episode are:Toni's reads:The Light That Blinds UsThe Ex TalkThe Hating GameTali's reads:None of This Is TrueThe Sins on Their BonesThe CentreConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link here

For once the Lazy Book Lovers haven't been so lazy! We've been making our way through our tbr lists so that's why we're bringing you a two part reading update. In part 1, Toni's been on a romance kick again and Tali's bringing a mix of thriller, speculative fiction and fantasy.Books discussed in today's episode are:Toni reads:Ice Planet BarbariansTwice in a Blue MoonHappy PlaceBrideTali reads:Wayward Children seriesThe Disappearing ActVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for MurderersConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link here

Since vampires are having their moment we have made you a little tbr list, from classics, to debuts, to translated fiction, this short and sweet list has a little bit of everything.Books discuss in this episode are:Dracula – Bram StokerShanghai Immortal – A.Y. ChaoMasters of Death – Olivie BlakeThe Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires – Grady HendrixFangs – Sarah AndersonThe Historian – Elizabeth KostovaCertain Dark Things – Silvia Moreno-GarciaShadow of Night – Deborah HarknessLet the Right One In – John Ajvide LindqvistConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link here

Since vampires are having their *moment* we have made you a little tbr list, from classics, to debuts, to translated fiction, this short and sweet list has a little bit of everything.Books discuss in this episode are:Dracula - Bram StokerShanghai Immortal - A.Y. ChaoMasters of Death - Olivie BlakeThe Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires - Grady HendrixFangs - Sarah AndersonThe Historian - Elizabeth KostovaCertain Dark Things - Silvia Moreno-GarciaShadow of Night - Deborah HarknessLet the Right One In - John Ajvide LindqvistConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

In March and April we ran the Lazy Book Lovers podcast's first ever buddy read! The rules are simple, we try to pick an indie author whose book is available on Kindle Unlimited and we have two months to read it. Our book for March-April was Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J Tuli!In this spoiler free episode, we talk about the themes, plots and characters in the book and what we did and didn't like.You can join our next buddy read on Storygraph here, which will be A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton!Connect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This is a full spoilers chaos episode with a bunch of recs from Tali's recent thriller binge. We're bringing you lots of death and lots of weird sh*t happening in fancy mansions with rich people! Books discussed in today's episode are:The seven deaths of Evelyn hard castle - Stuart TurtonThe family game - Catherine SteadmanThe murder game - Tom HindleThe Christmas Murder Game - Alexandra BenedictThe 12 days of murder - Andreina CordaniConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our May-June readalongFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Also known as Asian Heritage month, we've created a little tbr list of books and authors for you to check out during May (although, as we always say, it's important to read diversely all your round!). This suggested reads list came from books on Tali's and Toni's radar that we would like to read, so get ready for the usual strange mix of horror, mystery, fantasy, contemporary fiction and romance...Books discussed in today's episode are:Silver Under Nightfall - Rin ChupecoA Magic Steeped in poison - Judy L LinHow High We Go in the Dark - Sequoia NagamatsuSix Crimson Cranes - Elizabeth LimOn Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean VuongKaikeyi - Vaishnavi PatelBlack Water Sister - Zen ChoIron Widow - Xiran Jay ZhaoIf You Could See the Sun - Ann LiangHani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating - Adiba JaigirdarThe Stardust Thief - Chelsea AbdullahThis Woven Kingdom - Tahereh MafiConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our May-June readalongFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Curious about what books are coming out over the next few months? Join us for a little list of some the books that are coming out in the second quarter of the year (April-June). In this episode we read out the synopsis's of books that are releasing soon and offer our... very 'qualified'... opinions on these books and whether we'll be picking them up!Books discussed in today's episode are:The Last Murder at the End of the World- Stuart TurtonTable for Two - Amor TowlesThe Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia AlvarezThe Husbands - Holly GramazioJust for the Summer, Part of Your World #3 - Abby JimenezThe Familiar - Leigh BardugoDragon Fruit - Makiia LucierHow to End a Love Story - Yulin KuangFunny Story - Emily HenryThe Return of Ellie Black - Emiko JeanBetter Left Unsent - Lia Louis Goddess of the River - Vaishnavi PatelFive Broken Blades - Mai CorlandThe Unwedding - Ally CondieNot in Love - Ali HazelwoodOne of Our Kind - Nicola YoonLovers and Liars - Amanda Eyre WardFull list on StorygraphCredit to the Booklistqueen website, which was our main resource for this episode, alongside some from Goodreads, Readers Digest and PenguinConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Tali took part in the trans readathon in March so this week we are bringing you a recommendation list made up of books she has read that were either written by a trans author, or have trans characters, because more diverse reading is a great goal to have year round!The books we discuss in today's episode are:This is how you lose the time war - Max GladstoneUpright women wanted - Sarah GaileyThe Tea Dragon Society - K O'NeillThe Singing Hills Cycle - Nghi VoMooncakes - Suzanne walkerLight From uncommon stars - Ryka AokiFeed them silence - Lee MandeloPet - Akwaeke EmeziConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

We're trying something new! Here is an update on all things reading and life related for the first three months of the year, usually we only do the yearly summaries but we thought it would be fun to do summary updates throughout the year. Today we talk about:A little bit of life A good 10+ min tangent chat about t.v. and movies we've enjoyed lately (oops)Total reads for the year so farPage stats for the yearTop reading moodsReading speed and book pace statsTop genres and authorsConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Just like that, another reading update is upon us! This month we've been reading a huge mix again, from romance, to fantasy, to mystery and horror. Toni is progressing her way through two different series's and has awful lot of ~feelings~ about them.Books discussed in this episode are:Toni's reads:A Soul to Heal - Opal ReyneShatter Me 1 &2 - Tahereh MafiShe's a Keeper - Ali K MulfordThe Unhoneymooners - Christina LaurenTali's reads:Get a Life Chloe Brown - Talia HibertOne of our own - Lucinda BerryA Tempest of Tea - Hafsah FazilThe Seven Year Slip - Ashley PostonConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

In this indie author (independently published books) recommendation list, we cover new releases due to come out soon(ish). This episode has a mix of fantastic fantasy, contemporary romance, mystery and crime books.Know of/ have an indie book you'd like us to talk about? Submit it hereBooks discussed in today's episode are:To a Darker Shore - Leanne SchwartzWhen We Were Us Timber Forge Series #1 Madison NoelleRebel Blue Ranch - Lyla SageTill Death Miranda LynDestiny Arising - Jan FosterMurder in the Hare Meadow - Izzie HarperConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This is a short and sweet list of paranormal and fantasy romance book recommendations where we are completely unfocused and extremely tangenty, some of the books we talk about in this episode we have read, some our series' or books that are new to us!The books discussed in this episode are:Pestilence- Laura ThalassaThe Serpent and the Wings of Night - Carissa BroadbentThe Dragons Bride - Katee RobertPayback a Witch - Lana HarperThe Dead Romantics - Ashley PostonHouse of Earth and Blood - Sarah J MaasThe Awakening - Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiShiver - The Wolves of Mercy Falls - Maggie SteifvaterCity of Bones - The Mortal Instruments - Cassandra ClareDead Until Dark - Sookie Stackhouse novels - Charlaine HarrisConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

For once our reading update isn't varying wildly in tone, we've both read book's in the fantasy genre, with a little sprinkling of horror for Tali! To talk with us about all the books we've read, join our Kofi subscription Discord, our Facebook group, or join our March-April read-along of Trial of the Sun Queen on Storygraph.Books discussed in today's episode are:Tali's reads:Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesWolfsongThe HaarToni's reads:A Soul to KeepMistlefoe: A Mead Realm TaleThat Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A WerewolfThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved a HumanA Bump in BoohailConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This week we are bringing you the Queen of all tropes: Fated Mates trope (also known as Soulmate trope)! We've got a few recs sourced from some booktok recommendations but we tried our best to avoid the big ones mentioned a lot online and shopped around a bit. This rec list is perfect for fantasy lovers who can't get enough of the same trope played out flawlessly in a thousand different ways.Get the full rec list on Toni's blog hereBooks discussed in today episode are:Commanding Flame and ShieldStars and Shadows seriesThrone of GlassThe Kingmaker ChroniclesA Court This Cruel and LovelyHouse of Beating WingsThe High Mountain CourtA Ruin of RosesFrom Blood and AshThe Trial of the Sun QueenConnect with us:Subscribe to our Kofi and get access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk about books with other book nerdsJoin our March-April read-along of The Trial of the Sun QueenFollow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, or discover where else to listen to us via our Carrd link hereImportant info:Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This week we do a deep dive into a series Toni was briefly (for over a year) obsessed with and has been waiting patiently (/ been silently screaming) for Tali to finish so we can talk about it on the podcast! This episode will be full spoilers for Derek Landy's series: Skulduggery Pleasant - complete with an intro Derek himself kindly recorded for us at a book signing.We will touch on all 15 books in the series, as well as the upcoming new trilogy. This is a feral, wandering mess of a chat about a series two book nerds absolutely love! You have been warned.Want to join our March-April readalong? Click here to join the Lazy Book Lovers and chat directly with the hosts about the book we've selected for our readalong: Trial of the Sun Queen (available on Kindle Unlimited).Don't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

It's time for our February(ish) reading update! As usual with our reading updates it varies wildly in tone, from a self help book on ADHD, to romance, to horror, mystery and of course, fantasy.We only talk about our stand out books, if you want to see more about our reads, join our Facebook group.The books discussed in today's episode are:Tali's reads:SlewfootFantasticLandSpy X Family Vol 1Black Lake ManorNever Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction AnthologyToni's reads:Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to HelpTake a Hint Dani BrownAct Your Age Eve BrownWayward Children seriesDon't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This episode, in collaboration with Tandem Collective and Octopus Books, is an depth discussion about Fern Brady's book: 'Strong Female Character'. Fern is a Scottish comedian and this book covers stories from her life pre and post autism diagnoses. We discuss what the book is about, how we relate to the stories she tells and what we think about the various stats and facts Fern gives throughout the book.Want to win a copy of the paperback for yourself? Visit our Tiktok or Instagram!Important links for the book:Tandem Collective Readalong Page (includes Content Warnings)Paperback Purchase LinkAudiobook Purchase LinkeBook Purchase LinkOur info: Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.orgJingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

This week we're discussing upcoming traditionally published books coming out between January-March, with a heavy bias towards Tali's tastes, so we've got horror, we've got fantasy and we've got mystery/ thriller books!Full list of books we will be discussing:The Encantos daughterYou Dreamed of EmpiresMislaid in Parts Half-KnownSo Let Them BurnMost ArdentlyThe InvocationsWe Ate the DarkInfinity AlchemistWhat Feasts at NightAn Education in MaliceA Tempest of TeaWhere the Dark Stands Still Law of the Wilds Fathom FolkThe Angel of Indian LakeIcarusDon't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

It's our favourite totally-not-related-to-trauma-of-any-kind trope! Join the Lazy Book Lovers for a little recommendations list of Found Family recs, sourced from all over Booktok, with some attempt to get a few different genres (although Toni may have made it a wee bit biased).Don't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: Visit Toni's blog for the full 30 recs (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Get 75% off with todays sponsors, Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/JANlazybooklovers code: LAZYBOOKLOVERS20Some Indie releases for the first quarter of 2024, how many will we add to our TBR?Don't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Join our Facebook GroupJingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Get 75% off with todays sponsors, Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/JANlazybooklovers code: LAZYBOOKLOVERS20Its time for our first reading update of 2024, so lets chat about some standouts from the end of 2023/start of 2024. What books have you been reading?The Books:SpyXFamily, Vol 1 by Tatsuya EndoThe Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne CollinsStarling House by Alix E. HarrowIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosUntil the End by Derek LandyGet a Life Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertAlice in Borderland, Vol 1 by Haro AsoSix Scorched Roses by Carissa BroadbentDon't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Join our Facebook GroupJingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Get 75% off with todays sponsors, Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/JANlazybooklovers code: LAZYBOOKLOVERS20What are our 2024 goals, and can we harness some manifestation this year?Don't forget to Like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

Tali and Toni wrap up their 2023 reads, and pick some stand out books! What were YOUR favourite reads in 2023?1. Favourite 2023 reads: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford (Toni). Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire, Africa Risen by Various, Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (Tali).2. Favourite new author discovered in 2023: Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry, Talia Hibbert, Carissa Broadbent (Toni). Carissa Broadbent, Janice Hallett, Susan Dennard, Kendare Blake, Eric LoRocca (Tali).3. Book you would most likely reread: The Scholomance series by Naomi Novik, The Bridge Kingdom series by Danielle L. Jensen, The Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent (Toni). Sheets series by Brenna Thummler, The Library of Shadows by Rachel Moore (Tali).4. Book you would want adapted: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Toni). Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake, Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie, The Luminaries by Susan Dennard (Tali).5. Most surprising book (positive or negative): Zodiac Academy: Beyond the Veil by Caroline Peckhem and Susanne Valenti, A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, Any Emily Henry books, The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas (Toni). Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson, Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake (Tali).6. Book you would most highly recommend: The Bone Witch series by Ren Chupeco (Toni). Minor Detail by Adania Shibli, Sheets series by Brenna Thummler (Tali).7. Favourite Audiobook: The Red Rising saga by Pierce Brown, A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins (Toni). Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie, Anything by Janice Hallett, Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree (Tali).Don't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info: (Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org) Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/ Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.Co

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! Can you believe we're here, because we can't! For our 100th episode and the last in series 1 of the Lazy Book Lovers, we answer questions about ourselves, what made us readers and look back over the books we've discussed since we started recording.As we begin to plan next year, this is your perfect moment to submit suggestions for topics to cover in 2024: https://lazybookloverspodcast.wordpress.com/sugestion-box/Don't forget to like, Download, Subscribe!Our info:(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Once again our reading update varies wildly, from silly fantasy smut to horror books that really crept under Tali's skin. This episode contains our reads from October into November, where Tali was doing an audio book challenge and a horror challenge... and Toni was on holiday and wanted books on the vibe only...In this episode we discuss:Tali's reads-House with Good Bones - T kingfisherRouge - Mona AwadThe Nightmare Man - J H MarkertThe Bell Chime - Mona KabbaniThe House in the Pines - Ana ReyesMinor Detail - Adania ShibliGolden Rage - Lauren WrightToni's reads-That time I got drunk and saved a demon - Kimberley LemmingBook Lovers - Emily HenryMy roommate is a vampire - Jenna LevineAnatomy: A Love Story - Dana SchwartzThe Serpent and the Wings of Night - Carissa BroadbentOur links:(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Get your fill of enemies to lovers book recs in this week's episode, Toni has plundered booktok for recs across a range of genres (heavily biased towards her preferences).Our Links(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Want to add more Nonfiction to your TBR? Today Tali shares her priority Nonfiction list in her ongoing quest to read more nonfiction.Listen to the Lazy Book Lovers discuss:Our LinksSUBMIT YOUR 100TH EPISODE Q&A QUESTIONS HERE: https://lazybookloverspodcast.wordpress.com/100th-episode-qa/(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Want to know about the upcoming book releases? This week we talk about the book's that have come out in October, and the ones that will be coming out in November and December! Be prepared for a heavily biased list that's basically Tali's list of guilt.Listen to the Lazy Book Lovers discuss:Rouge - Mono AwadThe Hexologists - Josiah BancroftStarling House - Alex.E.HarrowCurious Tides - Pascale LacelleMidnight Is the Darkest Hour - Ashley WinsteadOut There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror - Various AuthorsThe Unmaking of June Farrow - Adrienne YoungThe Reformatory - Tananarive DueNestlings - Nat CassidyThe Hunting Moon - Susan DennardBookshops & Bonedust - Travis BaldreeIron Flame - Rebecca YarrosA River of Golden Bones - A.K. MulfordOur LinksSUBMIT YOUR 100TH EPISODE Q&A QUESTIONS HERE: https://lazybookloverspodcast.wordpress.com/100th-episode-qa/(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

This week we catch you up on what we've been reading lately, Toni has her usual selection of fantasy and romance, meanwhile, Tali brings you a little bit of cannibals, classics and crime!Toni's readsDivine Rivals by Rebecca RossCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasA Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. KingfisherLedge by Stacey McEwanTali's readsHolly by Stephen KingExquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. BriteThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonCarmilla by Sheridan Le FanuMurder in the family by Cara HunterThe Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettOur links:SUBMIT YOUR 100TH EPISODE Q&A QUESTIONS HERE: https://lazybookloverspodcast.wordpress.com/100th-episode-qa/(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Diving into any book community online can feel like ALOT to learn, especially with all the slang and acronym's, so let Toni help you with a crash course in Bookish terms!