Books and BS Podcast

In this episode, Eboni and Alyssa get NSFW. There's a lot of discussion around dark romance and various kinks, so proceed with caution. They also discuss what they're currently reading, Black History Month, the anti-intellectualism movement on BookTok, and a whole lot more.
 
Books mentioned in this episode include:
 
Trials of a Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tulli
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
House of Bane and Blood by Alexis Menard
Twisted Game by Eva Ashwood
God of Malice by Rina Kent
How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong
Whispers Of The Lake by Shanora Williams
What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese 
Reel by Kennedy Ryan
The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen

Welcome back, book babes! This episode Alyssa and Eboni are sharing what they've been reading, a look at their "2025 wrapped," they're discussing a little online drama that happened when Alyssa vague-posted something, and they're sharing some tips on how to read more this year. Of course, they mention a lot of books in the episode, and they kept it spoiler free. Find them below with links to get them at That's Novel or other Indie Bookstores! 
Heat Of The Everflame by Penn Cole
The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
The Mad Wife by Megan Church
Wilderness: Volume 1 by Jim Morrison
The Hellbent Series by Penelope Douglas
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
Alchemised by SenLinYu
How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong
Trials of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Sociopath by Patric Gagne
ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas
The Legendborn Series by Tracy Deonn
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
A Light In The Flame by Jennifer Armentrout
Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Beloved by Toni Morrison
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Welcome to the Books and BS podcast, a That's Novel Books production hosted by Alyssa and Eboni. We're a bookstore owner and manager living and reading in Charlotte, NC, and we love to talk about books, business and a whole lot of bs. This episdoe we're introducing ourselves and talking about our top 5 books of the year. Don't worry, we've bleeped out any spoilers. We're excited to be on this reading and gabbing journey with you!
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