Busy Girls Book Club

Busy Girls Book Club

Busy Girls Book Club

Episodes 181
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (69)
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
57%
Hosting
audioboom.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

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.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

175: "Yesteryear": It's Not What You Think

Jun 09, 2026 1h 17m

When the trending book is pitched as a modern social media trad wife being transported back in time, it doesn't deliver as promised. "Yesteryear" is actually a sort of psychological thriller where…

174: "Half His Age" Only Appeals to Half of Readers

May 28, 2026 57m

Jennette McCurdy's memoir took BookTok by storm, so fans were lining up for her fiction debut. While loosely based off of personal experience, it may be a tad too blunt and graphic for most readers…

173: "Operation Bounce House" Amid the Matt Dinniman Craze

May 18, 2026 1h 2m

The author of Dungeon Crawler Carl took a break from the series to release "Operation Bounce House". Is it more of the same thing? Or does it deserve its own merit in the sci-fi world?

172: We Selected "The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1"

Apr 27, 2026 41m

Jane Austen and Bridgerton lovers rejoice: Emma M. Lion has come to bust you from your reading slump. At just over 100 pages, this delightful first installment of a series is too short to not finish.

171: Witchcraft Across the Ages in "The Bewitching"

Apr 21, 2026 55m

The spooky chaos of "The Bewitching" doesn't fit into normal witchy stereotypes. With three different decades and three different leading females, is the unique twist worth the twisty timelines?

170: The Newlyfriends Game

Apr 13, 2026 52m

You've heard of the Newlywed Game, but we bring you the Newlyfriends Game! The Busy Girls are all together for the first time since the pod started. So we had to have some fun. Be sure to watch the…

169: Generational Sin and Atonement in "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter"

Apr 06, 2026 1h 5m

We don't often dive into the horror genre, but somehow when we do it's always on the open plains. A three-POV story through diary entries and across decades crosses cultures and bends genres.…

168: Not So Subtle Messaging in "Blood Over Bright Haven"

Mar 30, 2026 55m

Sexism. Racism. Religious intolerance. Cultural theft and erasure. What doesn't this dark academia/fantasy story touch on? While the messages may be obvious, it's still a unique world and magic…

Busy Girls Bonus: March 2026 SJM News

Mar 18, 2026 21m

SJM is back, baby! And we are coming alive again! Sarah J. Maas has three A Court of Thorns and Roses books ready to release and we are SO excited. It's the series that brought the three hosts…

167: How Pop Culture Portrays the Modern Woman in "Girl on Girl"

Mar 16, 2026 1h 14m

Sophie Gilbert's "Girl on Girl" is a breakdown of 90's, 2000s and 2010s culture and how it has shaped how woman are viewed today. It analyzes different art forms and how they each play a role in…

166: War, Wrongdoing and Forgiveness in "Buckeye"

Mar 10, 2026 1h 4m

Two families are intertwined over decades and through several wars. Secrets lead to more secrets and fighting isn't just on the battlefield. This historical fiction is lengthy, but provides an…

165: Another Greek Myth Retelling but Make it Poetry in "Hekate"

Mar 02, 2026 46m

Nikita Gill writes the story of rarely talked about Greek goddess Hekate in this coming of age story. And you know the Busy Girls love a Greek retelling. But what about if it's in a poem format?

164: "The Strength of the Few" Who Can Survive a 700 Page Book

Feb 23, 2026 1h 4m

The follow-up to "The Will of the Many" is somehow even longer and sees three complex storylines weave together intricately into a world-building masterpiece. But is it worth the 700-page investment?

163: "We Love You, Bunny" Or do we?

Feb 04, 2026 51m

The world of "Bunny" is back with a story from the bunnies' POV, and that of their first darling. And if none of that makes sense to you... same. It's a wild ride. And it's quite the switch up in…

162: Hot Hockey or Cringey Smut? "Heated Rivalry"

Jan 26, 2026 1h 2m

"Heated Rivalry" has taken the world by storm with its HBO series based on the book. The girls and the gays are all in love. So is it worth the hype? Is the book the same as the show?

161: Metal Magic and Morally Grey Characters in "Mistborn"

Jan 19, 2026 49m

Brandon Sanderson is one of the most popular living authors, and definitely rules king in the fantasy world. "Mistborn" is one of the older works in the Cosmere, but it holds steady in its…

160: Busy Girls Book Club Awards 2025

Dec 29, 2025 56m

In our most diverse reading year yet, what books stood out? What books fell flat? And what book ruled them all?

159: Omens and Adventure in "The Knight and the Moth"

Dec 24, 2025 51m

We return to a world created by Rachel Gillig, and it once again did not disappoint. "The Knight and the Moth" tells another dark fairytale where girls drown and gargoyles make jokes. The unique…

158: Shakespeare from Stage to Novel to Screen in "Hamnet"

Dec 16, 2025 56m

Hamnet is a reimagining of the life of William Shakespeare's wife and children. It's an interesting historical fiction thought exercise, and its new movie adaption is drawing in new readers like…

157: The Role "Dungeon Crawler Carl" Plays in LitRPG

Dec 09, 2025 1h 4m

One of the best "hear me out..." books may be Matt Dinniman's "Dungeon Crawler Carl". It's a LitRPG that reads like a video game but is somehow still funny and fast-paced. But is the world built for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Busy Girls Book Club have?

Busy Girls Book Club has published 181 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Busy Girls Book Club still active?

Busy Girls Book Club is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 1m.

How do I contact Busy Girls Book Club for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Busy Girls Book Club, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts