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Apple Rating 4.8 (5)
Since Jul 2021
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A bookish podcast for bookish babes.

Hosted by Melissa, a former academic and long-time lover of fantasy, romance, and literature.

Join me every Monday for new episodes!

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S10E103 Epic Cosmologies and the Revolutionary Power of Love: Interview with Author Lauren Kate

Jun 10, 2026 51m Transcript

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Lauren Kate to discuss her latest release, White Lights. Falling back into a world of angels, romance, and millennia-old feuds, Kate brings us back into…

S10E102 Fate & Freewill in Why Choose Romance: Interview with author Kait Ballenger

Jun 05, 2026 48m Transcript

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Kait Ballenger, once again, as she rounds out the Original Sinner trilogy with Beautiful Redeemer. Charlotte and Lucifer have come a long way since their…

S10E101 Finding Love, Family, and Self Across Fantasy Battlelines: Interview with Meghan Le Fay

May 30, 2026 47m Transcript

In this episode, I’m joined by author Meghan Le Fay to talk about her debut, Wings of Life, first in the Dragonbound Chronicles. Wings of Life follows Serae as she’s thrust into the land of her…

S10E100 My Top Ten Favorite Books from In Bed with Books!

May 26, 2026 25m Transcript

In this bonus episode, I’m celebrating 100 episodes of In Bed with Books!There have been 68 books featured on the podcast, 55 if we don’t include books written by authors I've interviewed. There are…

S10E99 A New Take on Historical Romance: Interview with Author Eloisa James

May 22, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Eloisa James to talk about her new release, The Last Lady B. Set in an isolated abbey, far north in Scotland, Evie finds herself thrust into the makings…

S10E98 Seeking Ferality and Writing with Spiritual Support | Interview with Poet Maria Giesbrecht

May 10, 2026 43m

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by poet Maria Giesbrecht to talk about her debut collection, A Little Feral. The collection was written after leaving a conservative Mennonite upbringing, and her…

S10E97 Heiress of Nowhere: Historical Gothic Romance Book Review

Apr 09, 2026 39m

In this week’s episode, I’m talking about my latest read: Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee.This book was offered as an ARC by the publisher.Heiress of Nowhere is the latest release from author Stacey…

S10E96 Petty Revenge or Justice Served? Interview with Sally Kilpatrick, author of "Little Miss Petty"

Mar 27, 2026 52m

In this episode of In Bed with Books, I’m joined by Sally Kilpatrick, author of Little Miss Petty! It was fantastic getting to speak with her about the inspiration for the book, the generations of…

S10E95 Interview with Author Jayne Ann Krentz: Powerful Women and Romantic-Suspense in "The Shop on Hidden Lane"

Mar 04, 2026 1h 3m

This week, I was joined by author Jayne Ann Krentz to talk about her recent release, The Shop on Hidden Lane.You might know her as Jayne Castle, if you’re familiar with her futuristic/paranormal…

S10E94 Inside "Songs of Ash and Dawn": Author Gabrielle Wanek on Grief, Isolation, and How the Real World Shapes Fiction

Feb 17, 2026 50m

This week, I sat down with author Gabrielle Wanek to talk about her latest release, Songs of Ash and Dawn. Wanek explores themes of isolation and grief as her main character, Aidan, navigates the…

S9E93 Let’s Talk "Babel": Power, Language, and Resistance in Dark Academia

Nov 25, 2025 1h 11m

In this episode of In Bed With Books, I’m joined by my friend Michelle Craft for a chat about our recent buddy read, Babel by R.F. Kuang.We start the conversation with a close reading of the full…

S9E92 Inside "Original Sinner": Author Kait Ballenger on Lucifer, Dark Romance & Fantasy Worldbuilding

Nov 18, 2025 53m

This week on In Bed With Books, I’m joined by author Kait Ballenger to talk about her dark and sexy paranormal romance, Original Sinner. The book follows Charlotte, a budding PR agent for a luxury…

S9E91 Inside "Honeymoon Stage" | Author Margaux Eliot on Reality TV, Feminism & the Psychology of Fame

Nov 12, 2025 50m

For this week’s episode, I got to sit down with author Margaux Eliot to talk about her nostalgic but dark debut novel, Honeymoon Stage.Set against the early years of celebreality TV in the aughts,…

S9E90 The Ethics of Fandom: What “Alchemised” Reveals About Publishing in 2025

Nov 04, 2025 1h 5m

This week’s episode is part two of my chat with Kristin, and we’re continuing our chat on Harry Potter but from a slightly different angle. In the second half of our conversation, we’re (at times…

S9E89 Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland: A Spoiler-Filled Book Review

Oct 22, 2025 26m

In this week’s episode, I’m reviewing a recent read, Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland, the second book in the Broken Blades Trilogy.After the fallout of Aeri’s betrayal in book one, Four Ruined…

S9E88 Wuthering Heights, Harry Potter, and the Cost of Nostalgia: A Conversation on Fandom

Oct 14, 2025 1h 5m

In this episode, we take on one of the biggest discussions in the book world right now: the controversy around Alchemised, the book igniting conversations about people’s (lack of) support for Harry…

S9E87 Banned Books Week 2025: Censorship, Empathy & the Power of Fiction

Oct 07, 2025 48m Transcript

We’re back for Season 9, and we’re kicking things off with something a little different: a full-on chat about Banned Books Week 2025.The theme this year is “Censorship Is So 1984.” Which, honestly……

S8E86 Interview with the Author: Noel Stark

Apr 29, 2025 50m Transcript

Join me and author Noel Stark for episode 86 of the podcast, where we talk about her debut novel, Love, Camera, Action, a workplace romance set on a modern television set between Cali, the director,…

S8E85 Lore of the Wilds Book Review: A Debut Fantasy Romance Novel

Apr 21, 2025 30m Transcript

In episode 85, I’m giving a review of Analeigh Sbrana’s, “Lore of the Wilds,” a romantasy novel set in a world where generations ago, Lore Alemeyu’s ancestors fell into a magical world ruled by fae.…

S8E84 Interview with the Author: Jade Presley

Apr 07, 2025 49m Transcript

In episode 84, I was joined by author Jade Presley to talk about her new book, The Never List! It was a joy to have Jade on to talk about her writing process, how she found the why-choose genre, and…

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