Busy Girls Book Club

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Three busy young professionals who love to read tackle today's most popular books and let you know how to fit them into your busy schedule.

Recent Episodes
  • 131: Has Ali Hazelwood Gone off the "Deep End"?
    May 12, 2025 – 55:37
  • 130: "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" Open to Interpretation
    May 5, 2025 – 46:03
  • 129: We Are "The Anxious Generation"
    Apr 28, 2025 – 01:15:24
  • 128: Something to Say in "Sunrise on the Reaping"
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:06:15
  • 127: Questions About "Quicksilver"
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:04:58
  • 126: Main Character Meh in "Glow of the Everflame"
    Apr 7, 2025 – 51:02
  • 125: Persia, Poetry and Politics in "Martyr!"
    Mar 31, 2025 – 56:09
  • 124: Anticipating Outer Space on the Silver Screen with "Project Hail Mary"
    Mar 17, 2025 – 58:35
  • 123: "Year of Wonders" and the Black Plague
    Mar 10, 2025 – 58:42
  • 122: Politics and Pure Fantasy Fun in "Spark of the Everflame"
    Mar 3, 2025 – 49:05
  • 121: Onyx Storm: Unhinged
    Feb 24, 2025 – 59:06
  • 120: "Onyx Storm:" The Monster TikTok Made
    Feb 17, 2025 – 56:33
  • 119: A Not So Short "Intermezzo"
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:01:04
  • 118: Patriarchy and Class Conflict in “The God of the Woods”
    Jan 27, 2025 – 59:50
  • 117: TikTok Made Us Do It: "Ice Planet Barbarians"
    Jan 20, 2025 – 49:06
  • 116: The Biggest Busy Girls Debate Yet? Discussing "When the Moon Hatched"
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:05:39
  • 115: Busy Girls Book Club Awards 2024
    Jan 6, 2025 – 59:10
  • 114: "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" is not Relaxing
    Dec 30, 2024 – 56:53
  • 113: FanFic-esque Romance in "Red, White & Royal Blue"
    Dec 22, 2024 – 57:54
  • 112: The Refreshingly Mysterious World of "The Fifth Season"
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:03:51
  • 111: "Chain-Gang All-Stars" and the U.S. Carceral System
    Dec 9, 2024 – 59:18
  • 110: "The Games Gods Play" With Social Media Trends
    Dec 2, 2024 – 01:05:42
  • 109: Award Winning "James"
    Nov 25, 2024 – 01:20:43
  • 108: Voices of Vietnam in "The Women"
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:07:09
  • 107: Millennial Romance in "Seven Days in June"
    Nov 11, 2024 – 46:45
  • 106: "What The River Knows" About YA Historical Magical Realism
    Nov 4, 2024 – 53:00
  • 105: Serial Killers and Spice in "Butcher and Blackbird"
    Oct 28, 2024 – 54:03
  • 104: A Not So Spooky "The Spellshop"
    Oct 21, 2024 – 49:35
  • 103: More Paranormal Historical Fiction? A Look at "Vampires of El Norte"
    Oct 14, 2024 – 51:15
  • 102: A Muddled Murder Mystery in "The Maid"
    Oct 7, 2024 – 44:14
  • Busy Girls Bonus: October 2024 News
    Oct 4, 2024 – 06:49
  • 101: Two Years of Busy Girls Book Club
    Aug 12, 2024 – 01:10:59
  • 100: Busy Girls "Book Lovers" Celebrate 100 Episodes
    Aug 5, 2024 – 59:20
  • 99: Niche History in "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"
    Jul 29, 2024 – 58:51
  • 98: Ready to Face "The Future"?
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:15:23
  • 97: Rewind, Repeat in "Tower of Dawn"
    Jul 15, 2024 – 52:37
  • 96: One Dark Fairytale in "One Dark Window"
    Jul 8, 2024 – 48:10
  • 95: Emily Henry's "Funny Story" and the Summer Rom Com
    Jul 1, 2024 – 58:09
  • 94: Heartache and "The Song of Achilles"
    Jun 24, 2024 – 52:46
  • 93: Satire and Tropes Abound in "Assistant to the Villain"
    Jun 17, 2024 – 47:12
  • 92: A Pulitzer-level Look at Appalachia in "Demon Copperhead"
    Jun 10, 2024 – 01:27:35
  • 91: The Modern Fantasy Formula in "A Fate Inked in Blood"
    Jun 3, 2024 – 57:11
  • 90: An Interview with "More Than Life" Author Bethanie Finger
    May 27, 2024 – 56:59
  • 89: Is "The Will of the Many" Worth your Will to Read?
    May 20, 2024 – 01:03:52
  • 88: Two Authors and a Story of Love Across Time
    May 13, 2024 – 51:06
  • 87: Kuang's Departure from Fantasty in "Yellowface"
    May 6, 2024 – 01:03:15
  • 86: Here Comes "Bride"
    Apr 29, 2024 – 51:22
  • 85: Plotlines Converge in "Empire of Storms"
    Apr 22, 2024 – 01:11:30
  • 84: A Memoir About Dead Bodies Could Change the World with "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
    Apr 15, 2024 – 01:12:06
  • 83: Something Completely New in Fantasy in "Immortal Longings"
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:10:16
Recent Reviews
  • UgochiC
    Your go-to book podcast!
    This podcast really helped me get back into my love for reading!
  • Jayme7404
    Love it!
    I love this podcast!! Iron Flame unhinged is one of my favorites I listen to often, I look forward to listening to your podcast!
  • lalaland9746854
    Listen!!
    Love love love my go to book girlies
  • Carswell Granny
    Fun!!!
    I love this podcast! The girls are so fun and witty. I find all the recommendations I get off TikTok a little overwhelming, and they help me decide what to read! Priceless help!
  • spookylistener110
    So so good.
    I’ve listened to several book club podcasts & this is definitely my favorite. I love these 3 girls’ personalities and their banter, the fact that they don’t ever veer too far off from the topic or go on too long without making a point relating to the book and the way they have structure! It’s so easy and fun to listen to and I feel they give their own personal, respectable, intelligent opinions. 🫶 please don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!!! I literally hop on so fast when a new ep comes out. I hope this podcast blows up bc they deserve it, but that they never change 🥺
  • callherdaddyfan32
    Great pod coming from a idle boy
    Even though I’m technically not a busy girl, this podcast is one of my favorites.
  • Finnyfish123
    Love the vibes!
    It’s nice to listen to three busy young women trying to make time to read books and giving honest reviews of popular books.
  • Leon234567890
    Made me read again!
    I am finally reading again! Starting books was always so daunting for me as someone who works long hours because I don’t get time to read very often (even though it is one of my favorite activities), so when I do read, I want it to be a book I really enjoy. This podcast takes the stress out of choosing what to read. I have literally only read books in the past year after listening to episodes about them on this podcast. I am unfortunately not joking. These girls help me decide if the book is really worth my time!! And the books I have read so far are INCREDIBLE. I also absolutely love going back to episodes and listening to the spoiler sections after I read the books. Even when I decide during the non-spoiler section that I won’t be reading the book, I still listen to the whole episode because they are all just so entertaining. A few times while listening, I’ve actually chuckled out loud at work. These girls make my Mondays so much better!!
  • mcrozier24
    Love!
    This podcast made me fall in love with reading again. I get so excited to hear their opinions when I finish reading a book and love that they often all have differing opinions because it keeps things more interesting. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
  • Sarah Barney
    One of my favs
    I absolutely adore this podcast. They mainly review books popular on tik tok and bring them real, accredited value, as (I think) they studied some sort of English in college. I appreciate their opinions on the books because it is usually different than mine, and they show me a new way of interpreting the book every time. Not to mention they are incredibly smart, witty, and clearly the best of friends, so even if you haven’t read the book, it’s still so much fun to listen to! Amazing. I recommend to anyone I can
  • FavoriteFi
    Long time listener first time reviewer
    Hats off to the Busy Girls Bookclub! I love the camaraderie of the 3 different readers from the book snob to the mystery/thriller reader to the omnivorous reader. The insights they bring makes me rethink and broaden my thoughts about books.
  • Erin Carswell
    Breath of fresh air
    I was never a huge book nerd but since graduating college I have really missed discussing books and ideas. This podcast fills the void for me and I love the weekly discussions!! I really love the witty commentary between the hosts and you can really tell that they love books and they do their research. Im super busy as well so it is really nice to get options on if the book was too hyped up on book tok or not!
  • gen.x
    Annoying, uninformed
    Please do some research. Off the cuff remarks are for amateurs. Why do you end all your sentences with a question mark? Uptalking is so irritating
  • Aidan Guill
    Amazing podcast
    I don’t typically write reviews, nor do I usually listen to podcasts. However I just had to mention that I am in love with this podcast! Everyone involved brings a unique viewpoint instead of echoing the same sentiments that are posted all over booktok. I love that they aren’t afraid to call a book out for its shortcomings and to go against the grain. Keep up the great work!
  • ohsoTay
    Love it
    I found this show randomly searching for some book club podcasts and I love it. They talk about all the books that I’ve been reading or eyeing on booktok. It is fun and easy to listen to and I enjoy the topics they discuss around each book. On the episodes I listened to so far, they also do a great job of discussing the books in as much depth as possible without spoilers.
  • mskaties
    Just no
    Two of them need voice lessons. Only 1 sounds like she isn’t 5 years old. Are y’all wearing braces?
  • Haleykat12
    Awesome!
    Absolutely perfect for the fast paced lives of people today who still want to read great books! Can’t wait to see what else this podcast has in store.
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