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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Episodes
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody chat about the Throne of Glass tandem read, announcing our next co-read, and sharing tips on how to get out of a book slump.
June co-read will be The Assasin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
Books Mentioned:
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
Feral by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner
Need Me by Tessa Bailey
The Stand-In by Lily Chu
The Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ
How Does It Feel? by Jeneane O'Riley
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Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie. Check them out on Spotify
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody discuss what they're reading, the latest TikTok drama, some romance award nominees and list off their favorite (and least favorite) bookish tropes!
Books Mentioned:
Intercepted by Alexa Martin
Alder King Spring by Talia Greer (out TODAY 4/30/2024)
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Finding me by Viola Davis (narrated by Viola Davis)
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
So This is Ever After by FT Lukens
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Empire of Storms/Tower of Dawn Tandem reading guide
Romantic Novelists Awards Finalists announced
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Will be on Apple podcasts soon
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Today Hailey and Cody share some unfortunate news about book bans, some additional facts and figures, and they discuss what they are reading, including some upcoming ARCs!
Books Mentioned:
Mammoths at the Gates Nghi Vo
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands
Try Not to Die: On Slashtag
First Base by Ally Weigand (out today 4/23/2024!)
Idaho passes anti-library legislation
Book ban information in the US
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Join Hailey and Cody as they finish Ice Planet Barbarians and share their thoughts! They also discuss Take Action for Libraries Day and share their latest reads!
Books Mentioned:
Worst in Show by Anna E. Collins (out August 13th!)
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones
Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
April 11th is National Take Action for Libraries. Learn how you can support your local library by going to: https://www.ala.org/
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Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Thanks to The American Indie for the use of their song rendevous. Check them out on Spotify
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody discuss part 2 (pages 80-160) of Ice Planet Barbarians, the new Rebecca Yarros book, and their latest reads! Tune in to see how we feel about blue alien sexy time and space adventures.
Books Mentioned:
The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest
Lady's Lunch: and Other Stories by Lore Segal
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Be sure to finish the Ice Planet Barbarians before next week (not including the novella)!
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Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
This week Hailey and Cody discuss what we are reading, Hailey's new books, and cover Part 1 of Ice Planet Barbarians!
Books Mentioned
The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest
Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
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Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendevous by The American Indie
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
This week Cody and Hailey discuss the progress on their 2024 reading goals! The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Books Mentioned:
The Comeback by Lily Chu
Fumbled by Alexa Martin
The Cupcake Cottage by Jean Oram
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum translated by Shanna Tan
April Read: For April we will read Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. For next week episode we will read up to Part Six (page 185)
Information about the Libby Awards
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Will be on Apple podcasts soon
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Today Hailey and Cody talk about the first ever Libby awards, and their favorite book tech/book apps!
Books Mentioned:
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
The Comeback by Lily Chu
Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
First every Libby Awards!
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: @booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Today Hailey and Cody discuss their favorite women authors for Women's History Month!
Books Mentioned:
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Also All that Moves Us A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, and Their Stories of Grace and Resilience by Jay Wellons
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Authors Mentioned:
Rebecca F. Kuang
PC Cast
Becky Chambers
Ali Hazelwood
Juno Dawson
Chloe Liese
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Will be on Apple podcasts soon
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram: booksandthebeespod
Song thank you: rendezvous by The American Indie
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tune into Cody and Hailey sharing their favorite book social media creators! This week we cover both Bookstagram and BookTok!
Books Mentioned:
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst
Join us for our first co-read! April we will be reading Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon!
Social Media Creators We Love!
BookTok:
@Hawkhatesyou
@newlynova
@thegremlinlibrarian
@erickawitha_ck
@johnshcu
@bookshopbesties
Bookstagram:
@paperfury
@cozycornernovels
@bookedbykirby
@literaryxqueen
@mother.horror
@sistahscifi
@theshadesoforange
Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com
Instagram:
@booksandthebeespod
@hailsbookhaven
@cody_booksandbeespod
Thanks to The American Indie for the use of their song rendevous. Give them a listen on Spotify