As we enter the holiday season, we figured what better to read about than family dynamics that aren't our own. These families may have more issues than us, some haven't truly spoken in three years, there may be a cult involved, one woman is unable to leave well enough alone, oh but the husbands really support their wives, so at least there's that.

Books Discussed:

Never Meant to Stay by Trisha Das

The Husbands by Chandler Baker

Dead bodies, bombs on crew ships, tea, assassins, French pastries. What more could you want from murder mysteries. Come with us while we figure out who dun it in two different murder mysteries, both featuring older leading ladies.

Books Discussed:

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Vera Wong's Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Happy Halloweeneve Night Owls! We've got a special episode filled with witches, cures, love, and mortal enemies. All treats and no tricks.. well maybe a trick or two.

Stay safe out there dear listeners!

Books Disscussed:

Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare

Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

Our last mini of October isn't quiet so mini, Kristia wasn't able to keep it short, so enjoy this almost full length episode. All treats, not tricks. This true crime is a white collar crime, so don't expect any gore. Our con artist managed to pretend to be a piolt while swindling over $2 Million from banks in the 60s.

Book Discussed:

Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale with Stan Redding

We're going back to our roots here and reading one of our favorite genres, psychological thrillers! Neither of our main characters can be trusted to know what's really going on around them. They may be a bit paranoid, but that doesn't mean someone isn't out to get them...

TW: Infertility Issues (starting at 12:00 minutes), the entire book covered by Kristia touches on this, skip if you're not in a good place to hear about this issue ❤️

Books Discussed:

Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough

The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden

With October being spooky scary month, we decided to cover some true crimes this month for the minis. Rachael kicks us off with a survivors story, and like many survivors she isn't believed by the town or the police. Thankfully, she doesn't give us.

TW: Sexual Assault (is mentioned in the episode, but goes into detail in the book)

Book Discussed:

Gitchie Girl by Phil Hamman & Sarah Hamman

Lady detectives are better than boy detectives, there we said it. This episode we've got two amature detectives solving crimes, saving lives, and being all around badasses. Both belong in series, so of you're interested there are more out there!

Books Discussed:

One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson

Yeah, you'd think in the year 2023 they'd finally stop with this nonsense, but then you'd be wrong. Happy Banned Book Week everyone! We've got two books that as usual we say for parents to read with their kids instead of banning them. It's some more adult themes, but that doesn't mean kids are ready. We've got sex work in different forms, slut shaming, and lies.

Books Discussed

Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

Happy three day weekend to our listeners in the States, hopefully no Monday-scaries are getting ya. We've got some books this episode you can knock out in a weekend, or even in one sitting, for when you just don't want to leave your house. One is an older but classic story technically for kids, but also kids at heart. The other is about Murder Bot. Enjoy!

Books Discussed:

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

The final mini of August is here. This episode we're talking about what you'd do if you could go back in time, mind you there are a lot of rules you gotta follow. Hope you like coffee!

Book Discussed

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

August starts with Au, which stands for Autumn, which means the best time of the year is beginning! The episode we're diving in with some scary summer stories. One is by a great thriller author, though this one fell short, the haunted house just wasn't haunting. The other is a chilling retelling of some brutal murders that happened right where Rachel lives!

Books Discussed:

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

Too much coffee and not enough water got us forgetting to click post on this episode. We're just too wired. Enjoy a late entry for August minis, we've got a cozy coffee fantasy about an orc who wants to retire from all the fighting and killing and settle down and enjoy some bean water.

Book Discussed:

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Last episode was sci-fi now we're moving into fantasy. With opposite styles this week we've got kid spies and necromancers. Lots of questions, some answers, many skeletons. Orphans all around.

Books Discussed:

The Mysterious Benedict Socitey by Trenton Lee Stewart

the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Too much coffee and too many episodes in a month, no such thing! This month's minis are all coffee related, and you get three of them! We're kicking things off with a coffee shop murder. Who doesn't love some sleuthing with their latte.

Book Discussed:

Fresh Brewed Murder by Emmeline Duncan

Branching out (for us) and picking up some Sci-Fi books this week. Kristia's book takes on the population issue, requiting 17 years olds to determine when they'll die, until out characters start dying early. Rachael covered a classic sci-fi story and let us know the differences between what Hollywood told us and the truth.

Books Discussed:

Five Minds by Guy Morpuss

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Every now and then we like to read about things that are real, things that actually happened. This episode we cover a true crime story, which as a survivor as a part author. And science. We go to space, learn about what's going on out there. Five stars all around.

Books Discussed:

The Girl in the Leaves by Larry Maynard, Sarah Maynard, & Robert Scott

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

We're discussing books by Black authors this episode, One's a brand new release (pub day 6/27) with unreliable narrators, kidnapping, stalking, and adultery. The other is a cautionary tale on what happens to kids who don't listen to their elders.

Books Discussed:

The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams

\How The One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones

Our final June mini is here and its not as bubbly as the last. There's a haunting, a mysterious death, a small B&B style inn, everything you'd want for your perfect relaxing summer getaway. Well, minus the murder.

TW: Death of a Parent (Mother) - this is what starts the book, and the theme of grief is carried throughout. Listen at your own discretion. xo- R&K

Book Discussed:

The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb

Father's day is right around the corner (don't forget to wish him a happy day, if that's your thing). So this episode we've covering books where the dad plays a main role. There's a kidnapping, 20 year old murders, a plane hijacking, fresh murders, and children trying to be brave. These dads really got their work cut out for them this episode.

Books Discussed

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

Falling by T.J. Newman

Memorial day means the start of Summer to some, for Kristia, it's June 1st. We know there are a few more weeks of Spring, but Summer is here in our hearts.

June's minis have the very broad topic of summer and Kristia kicks us off with a bang. Her book covers ten different summers, and this is the final summer for our main characters to fall in love. Will they? Won't they? Only time will tell.

Book Discussed:

The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry