Book Bumble
Laura Pleasants and Leslie Hopping
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A bookish podcast, featuring two friends who love spending time reading and sharing great books. In each episode, we will introduce a stack of books that are tied together with a common connection to help to take a deeper dive into each story. We want to provide a space to talk books that is friendly and deep, with a little hint of geek.
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S4E32 If You Liked This...Then Read That... - Season 4, Episode 32
Send us Fan MailIn this episode our bundle of books is tied together with the theme of If You Liked This...Then Read That. We're sure these will hit the mark!Featured Books:The Leaving Room by…
S4E31 Brit Lit - Season 4, Episode 31
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are doing Brit Lit books...Leslie brings 2 books that are quintessentially British with some familiar characters and Laura's books are both by British authors but…
S4E30 Celebrating Judy Blume - Season 4, Episode 30
Send us Fan MailIn this episode our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Celebrating Judy Blume. We have books written by Blume and also books written about her. Either way you…
S4E29 Life is Not Just a Bowl of Cherries - Season 4, Episode 29
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are facing up to the fact that Life is Not Just a Bowl of Cherries. Join us as we discuss 4 terrific novels that show that even though life isn't always peachy…
S4E28 Poetry & Essays - Season 4, Episode 28
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we offer a palate cleanser of Poetry & Essays, and we have some choices that will surprise you! Plus we share a Book in Hand about someone you may never have…
S4E27 Young Adult - Season 4, Episode 27
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are reading within the genre of Young Adult. And guess what? Leslie loves it and Laura does not...tune in to find out how Laura solves this dilemma! Plus we have…
S4E26 Books Mentioned - Season 4, Episode 26
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode we are featuring Books Mentioned in previous episodes! We mention lots of books every week and it's time to read them. Plus, we are obsessed with our Book in…
S4E25 Irish Blessings - Season 4, Episode 25
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we travel to Ireland and receive some Irish Blessings! May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your…
S4E24 Meet Us in the Stacks - Season 4, Episode 24
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we want you to Meet Us in the Stacks...of the library that is! All of these books were either found in the stacks or on the New Fiction shelf of our wonderful local…
S4E23 Preview Party - Season 4, Episode 23
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are having a Preview Party...and you are invited! In fact, you are the guest of honor! Your red carpet awaits...Featured Books and Their Release Dates:A Fortune of…
S4E22 5 Star So Far - Season 4, Episode 22
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being our favorite reads of 2026 to date. Our 5 Star So Far! And, we each have 5 books so, 5 is our…
S4E21 Powerful - Season 4, Episode 21
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are featuring Powerful books. Powerful reads with dynamic characters, compelling story arcs, and tons of emotion. Come along for the ride and find a new…
S4E20 Shh...Secrets - Season 4, Episode 20
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are tying our stack together with the common connection of Shh...Secrets. Don't tell! Leslie shares a Book in Hand that is perfect for a brain break or a little…
S4E19 Crossing Over - Season 4, Episode 19
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are featuring books with the common theme of Crossing Over. These novels are uplifting (even though Laura wanted to title this episode Death Books). Thankfully,…
S4E18 Book Mail - Season 4, Episode 18
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode we are featuring books we've recently received via Book Mail. Let's check the mailbox!Featured Books:Thistlemarsh by Coorea Corrigan (LH)A Ghastly Catastrophe by…
S4E17 Wartime Tales - Season 4, Episode 17
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are featuring Wartime Tales. And these books really enveloped us in a reality that showed the potential people held. Plus, we have a Book in Hand that is binge…
S4E16 Just the Facts, Mam - Season 4, Episode 16
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are giving you Just the Facts, Mam! Yes...we are sharing Non-Fiction today, plus a great Historical Fiction Book in Hand. Let's get down to it!Featured Books:Wow,…
S4E15 Fiction for Foodies - Season 4, Episode 15
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are sharing Fiction that any Foodie will love! And just a warning...Don't listen to this episode if you are hungry! Featured Books:The Secret of Orange Blossom…
S4E14 Homework - Season 4, Episode 14
Send us Fan MailWhat do 2 teachers do in their spare time besides reading?? Why they assign homework of course...to each other! Let's see what grades were given on this Shorty!Featured…
S4E13 Graphic Novels - Season 4, Episode 13
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are talking about Graphic Novels and we feel grand about it! We also have a super creepy Book in Hand. Let's get going!Featured Books:But You Have Friends by…
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