Two Book Bitches

Kat & Cass discuss where in the world they have been these last few months. Join the Two Book Bitches for an honest episode discussing topics such as burn out, the pandemic, and mental health struggles. On a lighter note, they also chat about the books they've been reading, the shows they've been watching, releases they're looking forward to, and other positive things. Thanks for sticking around and reaching out - the Book Bitches have nothing but love for you all. 

And next time? Gods and Monsters by Shelby Mahurin.

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Kat & Cass discuss the final part of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Listen as Kat and Cass once again debate whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie. Take a trip into Kat and Cass' notes-app baby name list and find out which name Kat veto-ed. Decide what foods are fantasy novel acceptable and join the girls as they finally goggle what a casserole is. Enjoy more TikTok sounds and learn why a Libra couldn't be the main character of a YA/NA novel. Hang out with Sven and their newest favourite Atlantian character: Todd. Finally, manifest some pretty privilege and strap in for another confusing episode! Tune in next time for the first part of Gods & Monsters by Shelby Mahurin. 

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Kat & Cass interview author, voiceover actress, world builder, and wonderful human, Rachanee Lumayno, in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Rachanee's new novel, "Heir of Amber and Fire", fantasy world building, magic construction, voiceover work, and so much more.

Heir of Amber and Fire debuted on March 12th, 2021. The first novel in the Kingdom Legacy series follows our on the run princess, Jennica, as she races towards the truth of her heritage. If you're looking for a book filled with magic, mystery, dragon seekers, and fantastical kingdoms, this is the book for you! Please go and support Rachanee by checking out all the links below.

"Jennica is a princess on the run. On the run from an arranged marriage. On the run from a king whose mysterious plans could completely destroy her beloved home, the magical kingdom of Calia. And, she hopes, she's running toward the truth of her heritage. To uncover the mysteries of her past, Princess Jennica will have to rely on a dragon seeker and his team to lead her to the creature who once kidnapped her mother. But how can she fully trust her allies, when she knows she must betray them?"

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Kat & Cass discuss the second part of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Listen as Kat and Cass discuss Rom Com endings and the problems with Bachelor in Paradise. Find out why Cass is crying over small dragons and why Kat has a bone to pick with scent descriptions in books. Discover another weird thing that Kat and Cass used to do as children. Rejoice in the resurgence of the Secret Tunnel and join the Book Bitches on their nameless women rant. Do mental gymnastics to figure out what the correct pronunciation of Malik vs. Malec is and learn a new, fun way of measuring time! Finally, grab your Gyrms and attend your princess lessons for this speculative episode. Tune in next time for the final part of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Listen as Kat and Cass discuss whether or not they've figured out the blueprint for "considerable length". Find out Cass' new kink and join the Book Bitches in a new, special segment called "Editor's Note". Learn what questions Kat and Cass would ask at the pearly gates and relish in the overwhelming amount of Twilight parallels in this episode. Speculate the merits of bread and cheese as a whole meal and ponder the mechanics of shower sex. Finally, grab your polyjuice potion and go big or go home for this wolfy episode. Tune in next time for part two of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

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Kat & Cass discuss the last part of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Listen as Kat and Cass go on the longest, most outrageous tangent in Two Book Bitches herstory (hint: it involves lead, mercury, and us being completely incorrect). Discover which birthday milestone Kat is afraid of and what would immediately overtake Cass' face during end times. Find out who is scared of shower curtains and who likes to sleep with all their doors closed. Join the Book Bitches as they complain about people who immediately enter your room after knocking and about people who give vague riddles as clues. Debate the validity of the name Fleetfoot and come to terms with the fact that no matter which of the ships you pick, you're bound to be wrong. Finally, grab your puppies and your amulets for this absolutely unhinged episode. Tune in next time for the first part of A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

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Kat & Cass interview author, blogger, wine lover, singer, and magical human, Jillian Boehme in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Jillian's new novel, "The Stolen Kingdom", writing multiple POVs, building a fantasy world, and so much more.

The Stolen Kingdom debuted on March 2nd, 2021. Our two main characters fight for the truth and the throne in the Kingdom of Perin Faye, all set against the backdrop of a lush vineyard. If you're looking for a book filled with magic, secret bloodlines, forbidden love, and a kick-ass main character, this is the book for you! Please go and support Jillian by checking out all the links below.

"For a hundred years, the once-prosperous kingdom of Perin Faye has suffered under the rule of the greedy and power-hungry Thungrave kings. Maralyth Graylaern, a vintner's daughter, has no idea her hidden magical power is proof of a secret bloodline and claim to the throne. Alac Thungrave, the king’s second son, has always been uncomfortable with his position as the spare heir—and the dark, stolen magic that comes with ruling. When Maralyth becomes embroiled in a plot to murder the royal family and seize the throne, a cat-and-mouse chase ensues in an adventure of dark magic, court intrigue, and forbidden love."

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Listen as Kat and Cass decide whether they're Team Dorian or Team Chaol. Relish in the chaos as Kat reads Cass the synopsis to Crescent City 2. Throw back with the Book Bitches to Hunger Games, Princess Diaries, and Sailor Moon as they discuss the pros and cons of a glass castle. Find out who is an international super spy and who is still painfully illiterate (just kidding). Join Kat as she has Frozen on the brain and take a shot for every time Cass sings a song from TikTok. Finally, grab your kale salad and bobby pins because the Book Bitches are back and better than ever! Tune in next time for the final part of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

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Kat & Cass interview author, speech writing whiz, Rom-Com queen, and charming human, Georgia Clark in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Georgia's new novel, "It Had To Be You", writing a diverse and real cast of characters, weddings, and so much more.

It Had To Be You debuted on May 4th, 2021 and is a love letter to modern, sexy, and authentic Rom-Coms. A lovable and organic cast of characters find love and grow against the fast paced environment of New York. If you're looking for a book filled with love, friendship, wit, and a whole lot of wedding talk, this is the novel for you! Please go and support Georgia Clark by checking out all the links below. 

"For the past twenty years, Liv and Eliot Goldenhorn have run In Love in New York, Brooklyn’s beloved wedding-planning business. When Eliot dies unexpectedly, he even more unexpectedly leaves half of the business to his younger, blonder girlfriend, Savannah. Liv and Savannah are not a match made in heaven, to say the least. But what starts as a personal and professional nightmare transforms into something even savvy, cynical Liv Goldenhorn couldn’t begin to imagine. It Had to Be You cleverly unites Liv, Savannah, and couples as diverse and unique as New York City itself, in a joyous Love-Actually-style braided narrative. The result is a smart, modern, utterly charming love story that truly speaks to our times."

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Kat & Cass discuss the final part of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Listen as Kat and Cass discuss sink fires and which character exudes Gemini vibes. Contemplate defending your thesis and if it would defend you back. Discover the most aesthetic way to carry around illegal drugs and find out which Book Bitch wants to live until she's 100 years old. Complain about tenured professors and question the appropriateness of the spicy pepper rating on "Rate My Prof". Validate your feet pic ventures and travel to the exotic location of Paris, Ontario. Finally, grab some jeans and a cute top for this devilish episode. Tune in next time for the highly anticipated part one episode on Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. 

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Listen as Kat and Cass find a new reason to walk into the woods in the middle of the night. Find out what type of guy the Book Bitches go after and who loves giving pets "people names". Discuss Glee extensively and discover a deep, deep secret the Book Bitches will never tell. Journey from Le Mans to Paris completely on foot and complain the entire way while simultaneously acknowledging your (slightly questionable) love of toxic book men. Finally, grab your red wine and read Merchant of Venice for this unforgettable (see what we did there?) episode. Tune in next time for the final part of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

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Kat & Cass interview author, sword aficionado, writer of badass women, and wonderful human, Jack Whitney in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Jack's debut novel, Dead Moons Rising, writing strong characters, shocking endings, and much more! 

Dead Moons Rising debuted on March 13th, 2021 and is the first self published novel in the Honest Scrolls series. If you're looking for a book filled with badass women, dragons, a steamy romance, and an underhanded plot, this is the novel for you. Please go support this novel and Jack by checking out all the links below!

"Aydra Ravenspeak has lived peacefully in the kingdom of Magnice her entire life. She rules as Queen over the northeastern realm of Haerland with her loving brother, King Rhafian Sunfire, and her younger siblings. Their kingdom knows only prosperity, sanctuary, and peace. A loving home for all their people. Of course, these are all lies. When Aydra rides out to the Forest of Darkness for the rise of the Dead Moons, she is injured in the enemy king, Draven Greenwood’s, realm. What she learns whilst recovering there shatters the world she knows. She has been engulfed by lies within her own kingdom. Forced to smile and dine at banquet as nothing more than a trophy. Given a title no person ever intended on allowing her to use. But the lies that throw her the most are those she was told about him. Strangers arrive on their shores, and she’ll have to work with Draven to stop them from taking their lands. The secrets of her kingdom and Haerland begin to unravel, and Aydra is soon faced with an impossible decision as the war begins."

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Kat & Cass discuss the last part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Listen as Kat and Cass continue their coverage of the book with a sprinkle of plot. Discover what pregnancy related phrase Cass hates and what movie Kat thinks of when the House of Wind is mentioned. Join the Book Bitches as they wonder how a simple blink can convey so much. Find out what the Hunger Games has to do with the Blood Rite and whether or not Kat likes the Solstice gift reveal. Which sub-plot would Cass throw out to make room for more Cassian and Nesta? Click play to find out! Finally, grab your makeup and realize everything during the final episode of A Court of Silver Flames. Tune in next time for the first part of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

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Kat & Cass discuss the last part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Another split episode coming your way! Listen as Kat and Cass outline Nesta's arduous schedule: train, library, sex, repeat.  Find out who would use a strap-on and what Cass thinks she looks like when she walks out of a pool of water. Discover Kat's fascination with Johnny Appleseed and support the Book Bitches' new endeavour in standardizing the spicy pepper rating. Which Book Bitch prefers a refined gentleman and which prefers a little bit of a caveman? Finally, grab your seedy smoothies and your curious cats for this quarter cup size episode. Tune in to the next instalment, 38B, to finish off the last part of A Court of Silver Flames.

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Continue on with the fun as Kat and Cass realize how much they have in common with Nesta's delicious fantasies. Wonder if you like men or if you like the idea of men as they are written by women. Find out what problems the Book Bitches have with virginity and magnets. Reopen the investigation into "considerable length" and debate how big General Cassian really is. Discover if Kat and Cass are pro-Elain or anti-Elain and what they would have called the Dread Trove. Finally, do your squats, stretch your hamstrings, and stay stubborn for this multiverse episode. Tune in next time for the last part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas.

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. This highly anticipated episode was so long they had to split it in two! Listen as Kat and Cass drool over attractive Disney dads and pray that their calls get sent straight to voicemail. Welcome the return of "apex of her thighs" and find out which body parts did and did not make the cut. Giggle over making eggs saltier with tears and find out more weird things the Book Bitches find hot. Rejoice for the Azriel fans finally getting some crumbs and discover where in the world the Book Bitches took off their shoes. Finally, grab your black lights and try to pronounce Kosechi during this muscle filled episode. Tune in to the next instalment, 37B, to finish off the first part of A Court of Silver Flames. 

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Kat & Cass discuss the final part of Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo. Listen as Kat and Cass lament the zombie apocalypse and figure out whether they could withstand torture to keep a secret (spoiler, they're folding like lawn chairs). Compare Inej to the Wallendas and find out who parts the sea and who's coo-coo for coco puffs. Discover how high you should set the bar for your man and learn more of Cass' irrational fears. Go over baby name lists and find out which name Kat vetoed. Finally, grab your looking glasses and ring your coffin bells as we put an end to an era. Tune in next time for the first part of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. 

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Kat & Cass chat with coven leader, film maker, writer, honorary Canadian, and wholesome human Samantha, also known as Literary Libra on TikTok. Join them as they chat about BookTok, the impending apocalypse, writing, dragons, romance, and so much more! Check out all the links below so that you can show Samantha all the love.

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Kat & Cass answer all your questions - personal, podcast, bookish and more! Learn all about how the Book Bitches met, how they started the podcast, what they would eat for their last meal, what their most unpopular book opinion is, and more! Tune in next time for an interview with a very wonderful book TIkTok-er. 

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Kat & Cass discuss the first part of Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo. Listen as Kat and Cass get a little long winded and take a visit to Sidebar City. Learn all about economics from two women who are profoundly qualified to teach it to you. Discover the worst word in the English language and find out who Cass pictured as Cornelius Smeet. Debate the best way to annoy kidnappers and who shot to maim, not kill. Enjoy a surprise appearance from Taylor Swift and the cast of Hamilton. Finally, expose your ankles and stock up on weevil for this very late episode. Tune in next time for the Q+A episode. 

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Kat & Cass interview co-authors, athletes, sports fans, and wonderful women, Kelly Anne Blount and Lynn Rush, in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Kelly and Lynn's novel, In The Penalty Box, meet-cutes, writing multiple POVs, women in sports, the mechanics of co-authoring a book, and much more!

In The Penalty Box debuted on January 5th, 2021 and is available for purchase! If you are looking for a book filled with romance, heart, and winter magic, this is the novel for you. Please go support this novel by checking out all the links below!

"Willow: Figure skating was supposed to be my whole world. But one unlucky injury and now I’m down...but I’m definitely not out. I just need to rehab—a boatload of rehab—and who’d have thought I could do it on the boys’ hockey team? Of course, the infuriatingly hot captain of the team seems to think I’m nothing but sequins and twirls. What’s a girl to do but put him in his place? Game on.
Brodie: Hockey is my whole world. I’ve worked my tail off getting my team in a position to win the championships—hopefully in front of major college scouts, too—so what’s a guy to do when a figure skater ends up as our new goalie? Of course, the distractingly sexy skater thinks I’m nothing but a testosterone-laced competitive streak. And surely she’s only biding her time to heal, then she’s gone. Game over."

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Kat & Cass discuss part one of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Listen as Kat and Cass talk about the infamous Joost and praise Leigh Bardugo for picking an excellent prison name. Learn about Cass' search history and Kat's confusion over sea shanties and woodchucks. Discover the magical place that is Spirit Halloween as Kat and Cass remind you why masquerades are never a good idea. Speculate about who Matthias reminds you of and remember to never take TicTacs from strangers. Finally, throw out your pennies and grab your ladders for this connection filled episode. Tune in next time for the final part of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.

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Kat & Cass interview author, indie record label CEO, charity founder, and all around wonderful person, Tiffanie DeBartolo, in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Tiffanie's novel, Sorrow, the healing power of art, writing authentic characters through a feminist lens, the California Redwoods, serendipitous writing moments, and much more!

Sorrow debuted on October 20th, 2020 and is available for purchase! If you are looking for a book filled with heart, healing, and art, this is the novel for you. Please go support this magical, poignant story by checking out all the links below! 

"Joe Harper has backpedalled throughout his life. A once-promising guitar prodigy, he's been living without direction since abandoning his musical dreams. now into this thirties, having retreated from every opportunity he's had to level up, he has lost his family, his best friend, and his own self-respect. But Joe's finds an unlikely path to redemption when he starts working as a carpenter for the bohemian conceptual artist October Danko. The job returns him to his hometown, loaded with bittersweet reminders of his former life, in the shadows of his beloved redwood trees. As Joe's relationship with October develops, he yearns to take a daring step toward a bold future, but struggles to escape the craven decisions of his past. Sorrow is a stunning, moving novel that explores masculinity and suspended adolescence, all the while begging the questions: Can courage be learned? And is it ever too late to follow your heart?"

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Kat & Cass discuss We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Listen to Kat and Cass debate the finer details of committing crime and why kids have absolutely no chill. Find out Cass' feelings about Trader Joe's and who Kat kept picturing as Cadence. Discover what it takes to be "private island rich" and why the patriarchy is the root cause of all problems. Delight in a world filled with silver spoons and ivory statues. Finally, grab your caviar and your lobster tails for this wealthy and tragic episode. Tune in next time for the start of a new series: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. 

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Kat & Cass discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Listen to Kat and Cass proclaim this book delightful, delicious, and damn charming. Cry with Cass again as Kat wonders who the real Hufflepuff is. Be confused over the concept of a turkey pardon and discover the insane world of political fanfiction. Find out how Henry is a prince in the streets and a freak in the sheets, and whether or not Alex considers the royal dungeons a good time. Finally, knock over a wedding cake and get ready to get low in this absolutely royal episode. Tune in next time for the continuation of "A Very Contemporary Christmas" with our last book: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.

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Kat & Cass discuss Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. Listen to Kat and Cass gush over Elizabeth Acevedo and the beauty that is this novel. Cry with Cass as she barely makes it through the last 20 minutes of this episode without dissolving into a puddle of tears. Enjoy a short, happy moment as Kat describes the plot of Barbie in The Nutcracker. Discover why Kat and Cass were never allowed to go to sleepovers and whose mother would swim across an ocean to yell at her. Finally, grab your tissues and get ready for a tear-jerker of an episode. Tune in next time for the continuation of "A Very Contemporary Christmas" with our second book: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. 

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Kat & Cass interview author, astrologer, and and magical person, A.K. Wilder, in this very special bonus episode! Join them as they chat about Kim's new YA novel, Crown of Bones, tips for aspiring authors, the fantasy writing process, and much more!

Crown of Bones debuts on January 5th, 2021 and is available for pre-order! Please go support this amazing high-fantasy novel full of intrigue, heart, and finding your own path #raiseyourphantom. Check out the links below for more Crown of Bones goodies!

"Raise. Your. Phantom. For fans of epic fantasies and sweeping adventures, this ensemble cast will immerse you in a world of unique magic, breathtaking action and unforgettable characters. In a world on the brink of the next Great Dying, no amount of training can prepare us for what is to come. A young heir will raise the most powerful phantom in all of Baiseen. A dangerous High Savant will do anything to control the realms. A mysterious and deadly Mar race will steal children into the sea. And a handsome guide with far too many secrets will make me fall in love. My name is Ash. A lowly scribe meant to observe and record. And yet I think I’m destined to change us all."

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Kat & Cass discuss Teen Killers Club by Lily Sparks. Listen to Kat and Cass ask potentially illegal questions that, for the purposes of this podcast, are definitely a joke. Learn that even teen killers like arts and crafts and how passing a tampon is an act of sheer stealth. Discover the complicated rules of obstacle courses and whether or not Kat and Cass survived the infamous "beep test" (hint: no). Finally, grab your bleach and learn how to get away with murder in this killer episode. Tune in next time for the continuation of "A Very Contemporary Christmas" with our second book: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo.

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