Westcoast Booksters

We have news! And have you ever wondered which books we've read, but didn't make it on the podcast? We go over some of our favorites...and not so favorites. Now say the title of the podcast episode but in your best Jack Sparrow accent.

Don your bell bottoms and funky shirt, we're partying with Daisy Jones...or was it The Six? Either way, we've got a matchstick to get backstage and you're coming with us. Our last episode of the season turns back time, all the way to the late 70s. A book by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 

The mispronouncing is probably strong in this episode! It's a high fantasy book with clans and magic and death. One of us didn't make it...to the end of the book. Our next adventure begins with crows and ships, but ends with--well you'll see. 

We talk about all the touchy feelies! Shatter Me broke both our hearts but for different reasons. We're diving into a world that sounds  a lot like 1984, if you make it that far into the book. Boundaries need to be reestablished in this dystopian world.

Watch out for teeth! We're taking you to dinosaur island where you're a tasty morsel to every carnivore you meet. But first we'll feed you...for training purposes. Not to make you scrumptious for the meat eaters. This book battle is over a young adult dystopian and there will only be one winner!

This Harry is a wizard, but not the one your'e thinking of. He plays by a different set of rules and is way to old to be in school. His main problem is a man who follows him around with a sword trying to kill him, and even that takes a backseat when hearts start exploding out of people's chests. 

We're going over rivers and through the woods to magical places...oh no! Witch hunters our on our trail. We have Shane and Fi back with Leslie Vedder! If Shane's trusty axe can't protect us, maybe Briar's magic can. 

Join us at the round table for a knight of fun! We're following the bloodlines all the way back to King Arthur and it s a doozt of a journey. But first you have to get through the mages. And he's a little drunk on magic at the moment. That's okay, Jessica and Kendra are here to keep you company. 

The big island is full of surprises and Jessica and Kendra are drinking Mai Tais, enjoying all the drama. This honeymoon was meant for another couple. Olive and Ethan plan to enjoy every minute of their time in Maui as long as its not together...fate had other plans. 

We are kicking demon butt, but also dating them. We're stepping back in the Buffyverse with Kendare Blake. The newest slayer on the street is Frankie, Willow's daughter. So bring your stake and a snack. The old school demon fighting scoobies are teaching the new ones how it's done.

Bring in the new year with brains! There's a new zombie in town and she's not sure how it happened. Let's go through the events and find out how she ended up on the side of the road with a new appetite for brains. 

We're taking you into the secret underground hideout to celebrate The Dagger Society's biggest win with their newfound member Adelina. But she has secrets...and she trusts no one. Can they learn to work together as a group, or will she be their downfall?

Podcasting for 5 years gives us ample opportunity to mess it all up! Welcome to a trip down memory lane. We're dredging up hilarious bloopers we've saved over the years just so we can make fun of each other and ourselves. Sorry...but not sorry for the laughter to come.

Kendra and Jess are going to the east coast where they have to fight zombies and escape before being bitten! There will be questions and marriages and someone doesn't make it out alive...and it all started with a girl in a red vest. We're battling over The Forest of Hands and Teeth, and someone's book was burned alive.

Cursed is the second book in Marissa Meyer's newest duology. We talk about all things Serilda and Gild from the first book Gilded. Secrets are revealed without any spoilers and we can't wait for you hear about them first with us!

Temples, demons, and Swords! Oh my! We are off to Japan to find the temples and pick up strangers a long the way. They're all after the same prize, and none of them know how to share. 

Two countries have to reunite ad the only people who can make it happen live on live on opposite sides of the world. We have Katie Keridan to introduce a whole new fantasy adventure in her debut book Reign Returned. Let us teleport you into a world with talking familiars that you can't escape from. 

What's better than 1 book? How about 3! We're talking about Sarah Henning's Princess Bride retelling series and bring all 3 books to you. We have brave princesses, backstabbing queens and murderous kings. And pirates! Come build a new kingdom with us...or maybe you'll join the warlord instead. 

Amari is still fighting for her place among the supernatural spy community and there's a mystery to solve! Elise and Jayden are back in the mix along with brand new characters you'll love...or learn to love. Who's ready for a little trouble? And a lot more magic!

Someone's getting a good tongue lashing in this battle and it's not just Anna...Kendra and Jessica spill all the tea about a high school in France. There will be new friends, new boys, and new drama. 

Grumpy or not here we come! Kendra and Jessica go toe to toe over an old man who wants nothing more than to be left alone. We will make you laugh and cry and they will convince you to pick up this book or throw it across the room!

Tea and Crumpets always sound delious, but someone needs  to definently bring scones becasue we're going back in time with Tirzah Price and her retelling of Jane Austen's book Sense and Sensibility. The Dashwood sisters are in town and they're ready for murder.

Monsters or humans? There's a war and Debroah Falaye wants to break your heart with love and cruelty. She's giving us a glimpse of Nigerian culture through her book Blood Scion, and we can hold your hand, (for the scary parts) but no gurantees it won't be broken by the time we're done.  

Secrets between four siblings will make you choose sides, and make them question everything they thought they knew about each other. Get ready for castles, secret societies and lots of delicious food. We have Akshaya Raman with us, and can't wait for you to meet her!

You'll need a good partner! Someone to watch your back instead of stabbing it. Leslie Vedder is taking us to the witches ruins and its a long walk. And don't forget your favorite weapon, there's evil afoot.

Calling all spicy romance book lovers. Hate is in the air for our newest book battle and we plan to play dirty. You'll need a fan and some ice to get through this episode because we plan to set you on fire.

I just heard the Duke has been seen with a woman. They were riding a horse...together. And she's managed to get sick and now he has to let her stay.  Come listen to us talk about how scandalous the Duke is being with his new guest Annabelle.

We're heading up the river for the gold and revenge on the raiders who burned the last dredge. Or maybe the raiders have planned a little revenge of their own...

We're going inside the the head of Adrian Montague in the last adventure of he Montague siblings. Mackenzi talks all about mental health issues Adrian deals with and his struggle to find a place in a world that doesn't understand him. Did I mention the hunt for  ghost ships? This episode is for the new normal and you'll find out your not alone.

Did someone say Buffy? The Buffyverse is back with new characters to make up a new Scooby Gang. But don't worry, this new generation of vampire slayers in new Sunnydale aren't fighting without guidance from the original Scooby Gang. Grab a Mr. Pointy and take a tour of a graveyard with us and Kendare Blake.

The legend says there's an adventure waiting for us. We're goin to the palace to check out the latest fashions by the emperor's tailor. The rumor is, he's a bit weird and sometimes his voice cracks like he's in the middle of puberty. We're taking you into the book Spin the Dawn, so don't forget your sewing scissors.

Are you team Emberfall? Or do you love Sylh Shallow? Maybe you just want to obsess over Harper and her kick butt spirit...we have you covered! Brigid Kemmerer talked to us all about the trilogy and we can't wait for you to listen to it.

Get ready to be haunted by Marissa Meyer. She's brought a poltergeist and she's not afraid to use it. Come for the dark story so Jessica and I have someone to trip so we can getaway when the ghosts come out to play. We're asking questions about Marissa Meyer's newest book Gilded. And it's spoiler free.

But is family important? The Story family doesn't think so, the siblings haven't seen each other in years. But when they have a chance to send their children off to the woman who disinherited them, it becomes a race to win the fortune that should have been theirs. But who will win Grandma's love...and money? 

One prick of the finger will take you on journey with us and Alix E. Harrow for her new novella. We follow a Sleepy Beauty retelling with a brand new heroine that deserves the spotlight! So come with us and don't forget your sword...

We have the Witches of Orkney flying around the island! Come explore this children series with us and Alane Adams. We promise fun, magic, and trickery. If you listen closely, you can hear the witches cackling...

Let Kendare take you back in time to a small town where the murderer was caught...or was she? Come find out if Kendra and Jessica survive reading All These Bodies, Kendare Blake's new thriller!

The realms are in trouble and Victoria Aveyard is here to save us...or so we thought. Meet the new squad sent to save the world! No one said it would be easy, and no ones said they'd survive.

Are you ready for a whole new world? Step inside of Neal Shusterman's newest book and watch Ash, the main character find his way around. Or is it to late? Kendra and Jess want to take you on a tour of this new reality...don't get lost.

We're up on stage with Becky Albertalli...but ran away when the curtain opened. Stage fright comes at the worst of times. We like being behind the mic, where no one can see us. Don't worry, you're in good hands, Becky Albertalli has a two new characters to introduce in her newest book Kate in Waiting.

The AI's have taken over...but not on Earth. Akemi Dawn Bowman is our guide in the afterlife in her newest book The Infinity Courts. There are four princes, a queen, and a rebellion to tour! Do keep up. And remember the number one rule, if Akemi says run, you better run!

Witches are taking over the podcast and Kendra and Jess are picking up Rachel on their brooms. There's lots of religious guilt and sexual tension...these characters get naughty. But is it naughty enough to get kicked out of the kingdom?

Phoenixes are on our minds as Adam Silvera gives us a sneak peek into his newest book The Infinity Reaper, it's the second book in his Infinity Cycle series. He promises more Emil, more Brighton and more Ness, and some brand new characters you can't wait to meet. You just don't know it yet.

Princes and castles and enchantresses. And let's not forget the hunky, loyal guard...Kendra and Jess will show you around Emberfall. Be wary of the new angry lady stealing horses and falling off tresses, the gossip is she's the new prince's bride. And a handful of trouble. Just remember to bring a heavy coat, we won't be staying on the enchanted grounds and it's snowing.

Ravka is recruiting Grisha for the second army! No powers? No problem! Join the First army and fight for the King! Kendra and Jessica will be there, ready to go out on the fold to get supplies from West Ravka. They heard a rumor The Darkling will be there. We go over all the lovable details of the first book in this trilogy before it comes out on Netflix.

We're sending a new magical world your way with B.B. Alston's debut book! There are dragons and creatures and spies, oh my! A brand new door opened up just for you, let us give you a tour. We have the best guide. It's B.B. Alston himself, and he promised to bring Dunkin Donuts iced coffee...

Bring the New Year in wit the Gold and party like a Pink with Kendra and Jess over the Pierce Brown's book, Red Rising. Kendra has a new crush and Jessica also finds Roque! (Inside joke, you'll have to listen to the episode to be in on it) Come to Mars with us...if you dare.

Gotham has a new superhero in town...or are they all dead? We talk to Alexandra Monir about her latest book in the DC Icons series, Black Canary Breaking Silence. There's new villains in town in this YA dystopian, and they've taken away women's voices. So we are louder than ever!

There's a new planet to explore in Lou Diamond Phillips' book! He goes in depth about the diverse worlds pulled apart. And of course we can't leave out a few questions about his acting and directing career. He's answering all the questions in this is a spoiler FREE episode. And he does voices... you don't want to miss it! Listen to the episode now.

We're headed to Las Vegas! Where we go head to head with the desert with J.L. Esplin. Together we'll get down and dirty with her debut, middle grade novel, 96 Miles. In the desert everything spoils if you're not careful, but this is a spoiler FREE episode. 96 miles is a long way to go for John and Stewart, but we hope you'll cheer them on to their destination! Unless they don't make it....

We go on a karmic journey with Marissa Meyer righting all the wrongs in the world! We talk about her newest book, Instant Karma. It's a SPOILER FREE episode. So sit back and get your beach towel, we're taking you to the beach for a view of the ocean. Prudence will meet us there with her itinerary for the day.