BookTalks Podcast

Golden Son by Pierce Brown (Red Rising #2) absolutely DESTROYED us. In this episode of BookTalks Podcast, we’re diving into our full spoiler-filled debrief of the second book in the Red Rising saga — and honestly… how are we supposed to recover after THAT ending?!We talk about: Why Golden Son was even better than Red Rising Kayla’s hatred for Cassius Why the Ares reveal didn’t fully land for us Darrow + Mustang supremacy The insane betrayals, politics, and nonstop twists The cliffhanger ending that gave us major Red Wedding energyIf you love fantasy books, sci-fi, BookTube discussions, or chaotic emotional reading experiences, this episode is for you. SPOILERS for Golden Son by Pierce Brown throughout the episodeSubscribe for more fantasy book discussions, reading vlogs, BookTube chaos, and podcast episodes!#GoldenSon #RedRising #PierceBrown #BookTube #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #FantasySeries #MustangAndDarrow #CassiusAuBellona #BookTok #FantasyReaders #GoldenSonReaction #RedRisingSeries

In this episode, we’re sharing our April reading wrap-up and everything on our May TBR!We discuss all the books we read this month, including How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates, Unsteady, Unloved, Unbound, The Art of Catching Feels, Never Been Shipped, Promise Me Sunshine, Golden Son, In Every Possible Way, The Night We Met, Project Hail Mary, and Love Letter to a Serial Killer.From five-star favorites to books that completely missed the mark, this month had a little bit of everything—including a controversial one-star read from an entire book club. We also dive into trends in romance and thriller genres, audiobook vs physical reading, and our ever-growing TBR lists.If you love honest book reviews, reading wrap-ups, and discussions on romance, fantasy, and thrillers, this episode is for you.Make sure to follow along for more episodes!

In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, we’re discussing our April Book of the Month: The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez.This romance completely took over our lives—and we’re breaking down everything from the emotional love triangle to the character dynamics, messy relationships, and whether this story actually works.We dive into:The Mike vs. Chris debateWhether the relationship crosses into emotional cheatingWhy this book is so addictiveOur favorite (and least favorite) momentsHow it compares to other Abby Jimenez books⚠️ Full spoilers includedWe also announce our next Book of the Month—so be sure to join our Fable book club and read along with us!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @BookTalksPodcast

Welcome back to Booktalks Podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing our full honest recap of BookCon 2026 — from buying tickets and planning the weekend to attending both Saturday and Sunday of the event.There’s been a LOT of conversation surrounding BookCon this year, and we wanted to give our balanced, real experience after seeing it all firsthand. We break down the highs, the lows, the organization, the crowds, the panels, and the biggest moments that had the book community talking.We also discuss the controversy surrounding author placement, including our thoughts on major authors being placed in basement areas rather than the main stage, and whether BookCon delivered the experience readers were hoping for.If you’ve been wondering:Was BookCon 2026 worth attending?What was the actual experience like?Was the drama online accurate?Would we go back?…this episode covers everything.Whether you attended BookCon, skipped it, or are planning future book conventions, we hope this honest recap helps you decide what these events are really like behind the scenes.Did you attend BookCon 2026? Let us know your experience in the comments.Chapters00:00 BookCon 2026 Overview and Ticketing Challenges02:55 Expectations vs. Reality: The BookCon Experience05:31 Reservation System and Communication Issues08:26 Day One Highlights: Panels and Author Interactions11:25 Crowd Management and Vendor Experiences14:08 Food Options and Attendee Needs17:28 Reflections and Suggestions for Improvement26:43 The Overwhelming Experience at BookCon35:02 The Need for Diversity in Panels47:01 Reflections on BookCon's Structure and Future50:34 Concluding Thoughts and Suggestions for ImprovementSubscribe for weekly BookTube content, podcast episodes, reading vlogs, book reviews, and honest discussions about the book community.#BookCon #BookCon2026 #BookTube #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #BookCommunity #BookishPodcast #BookConvention #BookEvent #BooksBooksBooks

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir completely blew us away. In this episode of Booktalks Podcast, we dive into our full spoiler review, why we LOVED this sci-fi masterpiece, and how it somehow still has 1 star reviews?!We talk all things Rocky (our favorite character), the emotional moments we didn’t expect, and our personal reading experiences with this unforgettable story.If you’re a fan of Project Hail Mary, The Martian, or character-driven sci-fi, this episode is for you!Let us know in the comments:Did you love Project Hail Mary as much as we did? And WHAT are those 1-star reviews about?!Booktalks Podcast Book Club - join us on Fable!We read a new book every month, so join us and read along! Currently we're reading The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:15 Initial thoughts08:40 Rocky appreciation segment18:20 Breaking down 1-star reviews30:10 Final ratings & wrap-up#ProjectHailMary #AndyWeir #BookPodcast #BookTube #SciFiBooks #RockyDeservesBetter