My Best Friend’s Book Club
Not your typical book club (+podcast).🎙️📚 We summarize (and cackle through) books so you don't have to read or come up with jokes of your own. Want to read along with us? Check out our Reader Calendar (pinned to IG & TT). 🗓️ Welcome new best friend. 👯♀️ 💌 mybfbookclub@gmail.com 📷 IG: @mybfbookclub 📱TikTok: @mybfbookclub_
Episodes
Is it possible to be "clinically chill" while fighting the urge to cause a little chaos? This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Patric Gagne’s Sociopath: A Memoir to explore the reality of living with "the pressure."
We’re breaking down Gagne’s college years, the social struggles of being "functional," and why the serial killer stereotype is only half the story. Join us as we discuss why t...
We sat down with professional ghostwriter, “Bree,” to explore the world of romantasy and Navessa Allen’s Lights Out. Along with dissecting the genre's rise, we put her on the spot to turn mundane texts into something steamy and listened as she read a spicy excerpt from Lights Out.
We wrapped up with a quick-fire round of dirty "would you rather," so grab your headphones and join us for the heat.
What happens when you mix a freezing forest escape, a boyfriend with a serial killer’s DNA, and a ‘punishment’ that involves handcuffs, an butt plug, and a voice-modulated mask? This week, we’re breaking down the unhinged finale of Aly and Josh. From blackmailing the mob at a family dinner to a blood-red diamond proposal, this isn't your average 'happily ever after.' It’s dark, it’s spicy, and honestly? We need to tal...
What’s worse than hiding a body? Realizing your boyfriend is the son of the notorious Ken Doll Killer. Aly and a disguised Josh turn to a mob uncle for a high-stakes cleanup that brings "family dinner" to a new level. Between trauma bonding over a gruesome past and a heart-pounding crime scene hack, the tension finally hits a breaking point. Can they outrun the police and their own dark DNA long enough to finally give...
What do you do when your masked stalker brings a knife to a comfort session? If you’re Aly, you run right towards your stalker and “ride that knife.” But the spice turns to cold sweat when a home invasion leaves Aly & Josh with a dead body, a "murder kit," and a one-way ticket to the mob. Is the couple that slays together really destined to stay together? Grab your headphones; it’s about to get messy.
The spice meter is at 100 and we’re honestly scared that this is only the "edge" (get it?). Things between Josh and Aly intensify, as Aly aims to punish her "Faceless Man" (i.e. Josh) for not B&E into her house and ravishing her. There's a scene with a substantially sized vibrator, and an intentional loss of circulation to Aly's special bit - all in the name of pleasure.
We dive into ...
He might be watching her through her laptop camera… and instead of slamming it shut (or calling the cops), she DMs him.
Our Faceless Man (aka Josh) is always ten steps ahead. Aly keeps reminding herself that she knows better, but can’t seem to disengage, and the line between danger and desire keeps getting blurrier (and spicer).
What happens in the car when she says, “Can I see it?” Tune in...
An ER nurse obsessed with a masked internet fantasy. A reclusive man hiding behind that mask.
When Aly’s favorite anonymous content creator may have crossed the line from screen to bedroom, fantasy and reality begin to blur in dangerous ways. He’s watching. She might want him to be. But someone in this story isn’t just playing pretend.
Pills go missing. Our hibernation girl gets trapped in a bathroom and has a revelation. Jizz artist locks our hibernation girl up for several months while she blackouts on her fav drug. Does her hibernation finally work? Does she die? And what was the foreshadowing with 9/11? Tune in and find out.
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If you can believe it, hibernation and excessive drug use continues. Our hibernation girl does make it her "bf’s" mom’s funeral, which ends up kinda being... well, listen and find out. Our bestie’s also watch porn together (totally normal). Jizz painting man comes back into the story. Is the book feeling too redundant? Are the characters too unlikable? Is anything even actually happening? Tell us what you think. We ce...
Sorry best friends, no new episode this week. Your girls are utterly sick after our trip to Cancun. We read the assigned reading like good book clubbers do, but Yana has lost her voice. Alas, we cannot record. Don't worry though, next week we'll catch up to stay in sync with our Reader Calendar (pinned post). Next week's episode will cover pages 117-234 - double whammy coming your way!
Hibernation continues, but this time, our hibernation girl’s body is rebelling. Rest is no longer an option as she finds herself doing things against her will — sexting, going out for food, booking spa appointments, even getting her hair cut. Will she manage to pull herself together in time for her best friend’s mother’s funeral? We’ll find out next week!
We recap and discuss the opening chapters of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, exploring the central question of whether a year of rest is truly healthy—and, if so, whether pill-popping is the right way to go about it. We’d be remiss not to mention that the early pages also feature poop, taxidermied dogs, world-class jizz paintings, and death.
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Before you dive into this episode, check out Season 4, The Housemaid, where we break down the book. Then, go see the movie. :D And only then, check out this episode. Or, if you don’t care about any of that - listen now. Follow us, tap that 5-star like reading and watching movies is a privilege (if ya know, ya know), hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at mybfbookclub@gmail.com
Warning: This episode is not suitable for children. Please do not listen where children can hear - or do if you’d like. :D Join us for some more holiday games, follow us on your fav podcast streaming platform, tap that 5-star like you’re also named Titty the Elf, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at mybfbookclub@gmail.com
>> Next book & pages: p.1-53 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation,...
Author Giovanna Silvestre joins us to discuss her book, dive into themes, chat through lingering questions, and more!
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Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers,...
Next week, author Giovanna joins the podcast on Thursday, Dec. 18—tune in! Notable mention from the episode: flower ceiling room design by Claire.
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Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with th...
Author Giovanna joins the podcast on Thursday, Dec. 18—tune in!
Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s an affirmation in the mirror, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at mybfbookclub@gmail.com
Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Cal...
We're incredibly grateful for you listeners and book clubbers! Join us for a game of "Would You Rather" - Thanksgiving edition - and find out what we think the other is grateful for during this holiday season.
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We read books so you don’t have to. Join the book club, podcast, and conversation. We promise to make you laugh at least once. :) Follow us, tap that 5-star like we all still want sexy Enzo, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at mybfbookclub@gmail.com
Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with ...
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