The Books and Bees Podcast
Welcome, bookworms and romantics, to ”The Books and the Bees” podcast, where literature takes flight on the wings of whimsy! Join your buzzing co-hosts, Cody and Hailey, as they delve into the enchanting worlds of fiction and romance, sprinkling each episode with a touch of sweetness and a hive full of bee puns. Whether you’re a fan of heartwarming love stories or captivated by the magic of fantastical realms, this podcast is your literary garden filled with blooming narratives. So, grab your favorite book, a cozy blanket, and get ready to bee enchanted by the delightful discussions and bookish banter on ”The Books and the Bees”!
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Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody recommend books written by Black authors and discuss their favorite Black book-related Instagrammers and TikTokers!
Books Discussed:
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Maame by Jessica George
The AI Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Four Hundred Souls edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain
Other Book recommendations for Black History Month:
Goodreads
Black History Month section in Apple Books
Social Media Content Creators:
Shebereadinthembooks
Eden Victoria
Nnenna Odeluga (@scsreads)
Sistah Sci-fi
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody discuss Valentine's Day book recommendations and mention new bookish portmanteaus!
Books Discussed:
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Quested by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson (writers), Kit Wallis (artist)
Out of His League by Caroline Richardson
Best Fake Fiance by Roxie Noir
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
Don't Let Me Break by Kelsie Rae
Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan
Next Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin
Vicious Lost Boys Series by Nikki St. Crowe
New Bookish Portmanteaus
American Library Association Instagram: @americanlibraryassociation
American Library Association website
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Today Cody and Hailey discuss book bans, including states trying to pass book bans, the books being challenged the most in the US, and how to fight book bans! All references in the episode are linked below.
Books Mentioned:
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023. by John Joseph Adams (Series Editor) and RF Kuang (2023 Editor)
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
Links
Idaho Book Ban
Book ban data (ALA)
Most banned books in 2023
Literacy rate in the US
States fighting book bans
Getting involved to stop book bans
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Thanks to the American Indie for the use of their song rendevous. Give them a listen on Spotify !
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody discuss their most anticipated 2024 releases for the first part of this year! Get your TBR ready because you are going to want to keep track of all these buzzzy books!
Books mentioned:
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Faebound by Saara El Arifi
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen
Book of Love by Kelly Link
Lore of the Wilds by Analiegh Sbrana
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones
A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St Claire
The Dead Cat Tails Assassin by P. Djeli Clark
The Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ
Check out this post for more 2024 releases!
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Thanks to The American Indie for the use of their song rendevous. Give them a listen on Spotify
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Join Hailey and Cody as they introduce their brand new podcast The Books and the Bees! Hear how our hosts became readers, and their reading quirks!
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Thanks to The American Indie for the use of their song rendezvous. Give them a listen on Spotify
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