Bookends With Friends

Episode 133: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

Welcome back to another book episode! This week we cover The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo; full of magic, a contest of champions and a sexy familiar. Follow multiple stories set within the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition as we unravel all that our protagonist, Luzia, can really do. 

 

Thank you all for following, listening, and reading along with us!!  This is not a goodbye but simply a brief "See you later!" We want to come back better than ever with fresh ideas and plenty of new books to read but in the meantime... Never forget, the real books were the friends we made along the way. 

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Episode 132: Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

Welcome to the bookends bookshop! We record once-ish a month over here in this corner, our shelves are stocked with mostly fantasy fiction, and we have a James Dashner book-club that meets everyday. On this week's episode we day dream about quitting our jobs to start a bookshop. We are guided through that journey by Hwang Bo-Reum with experiences and platitudes to keep us motivated and excited to make our dreams come true. Was the lack of overarching plot or slow pacing not your favorite or did this read like a wonderful therapy session with the backdrop of a cozy book store? Let us know your thoughts!

We will be back soon for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 131: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

We promise that we are still a podcast and will someday get back on a normal bi-weekly schedule! But for now we recording on a when-we-can basis. Good news, we could this week!! And we are talking all things Legendborn. An Arthurian YA fantasy adventure with a twist. Tracy is incredible at writing grief and the daily fight that entails. We question why anyone would like Nick, who in the order, if any, is a good person and how Bree's troubles with the order are just beginning. Then we spend some mouth watering minutes craving Bo-berry biscuits. And who is Fitz again?

We will be back soon for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 130: Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Strap in for an Absolute All Timer. We sit down and discuss the violent Hard Action Sport of Chain Gang. Adjei-Brenyah packs a ton of content in this novel and we praise it as one of the best of the podcast so far! Brutal fights, brilliant characters, and an impactful look at the American Prison System. 

 

April Book of the Month: Legendorn by Tracy Deonn

 

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Episode 129: Argylle by Elly Conway(?)

It's book week!! And we have brought you the curious case of a mystery author and the hollywood blockbuster they are hoping for. Argylle is a spy thriller linked with a newly released major motion picture, loaded with A list stars. We are starting with the source material written by the elusive Elly Conway, who may or may not be an AI chat bot, but who has definitely helped create a shared universe for Agent Aubrey Argylle to save again and again. We discuss topics like the super interesting true history that lays the foundation for Argylle's first mission, the book's connection with its movie counterpart, and how the author of this book may have called their own shot in real real life. And make sure to let us know all your thoughts on the book and/or movie!!

We will be back soon for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 128: Bookends With Friends Book of The Year 2023

Another year another BWFBOTY! Join us as we discuss the books from 2023 and decide an ultimate winner to take the crown. 

 

January's book pick is Argylle by Elly Conway so make sure to grab your copy!

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Episode 127: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Happy New Year!! We are so far behind! We hope you have had a happy holiday season and are ready for a book episode! We are discussing the highly acclaimed Piranesi, which is technically our December book, but we had a busy December...so here we are! Let us know your thoughts on this cryptic mystery/historical fiction/psychological thriller. We hope you have a great start to this new book year and be sure to stick around for our 2023 BOTY episode as well as our upcoming book picks for 2024.

We will be back soon for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 126: Did Not Finish (DNF)

We did an Oopsie! But it's an oopsie we can all learn from! We have unfortunately decided to DNF our December book, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. We take the time in this episode to discuss DNF'ing and the stigma surrounding it. We're so sorry to all of you who were either looking forward to this book or had already purchased it in some way. We hope you all do still enjoy it if you decide to read on anyways! And let us know what you think! It was a bit too long of a pick (Brett's fault) for the busiest month of the year, and we have less time than expected this month, so a pivot was needed. We have instead decided to read the highly recommended Piranesi by Susanna Clark. We promise no DNF this time. Let us know what you think of the switch and what your thoughts are on DNF'ing.

Don't forget, December's NEW book club selection is Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. We will be back soon for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 125: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Happy Holidays!! We are minus 1 on today's episode because Dan is busy being a brand new dad!! And it's a book week! But don't worry, we have a new segment for all of Dan's hot takes. Sorry for the late drop btw! Been a busy couple weeks. For our November book we are going sleuthing with our new favorite tea shop owner...world famous designer Vera Wang! Well that's the name of her shop, but we love Vera Wong none the less. If you're looking for a cozy and heartwarming read about an early rising, tea loving, criminal---ly good chef, then Jesse Q. Sutanto has written the book for you! Can you figure out this whodunit???

Don't forget, Next month's book club selection is The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami. We will be back in 2 weeks for more book-talk! Until then, happy reading!  

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Episode 124: JeBOOKardy

Welcome to JeBOOKardy hosted by Brett Jennings. Get your buzzers ready as Parker and Dan are thrown into the Jeopardy gauntlet to try to pay off their insurmountable debt. Do you know what a turkish delight is? Neither do we!

 

November's book pick is Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers so make sure to grab your copy!

Thank you all for following, listening, and reading along with us!! Don't forget to send us your quotes of the week! Hit us up on Instagram/Threads or Gmail (below) with any and all of your thoughts on this week's episode. Enjoy and join us in 2 weeks for more book-talk!

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