Books With Your Besties

Emily and Ashley

Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley. You get to hear about how life is going for us - filter free as besties. You’ll also hear what we are reading and our unfiltered thoughts on the book. Click the heart to support our patreon and get extra content, bonus episodes and behind the scenes footage. Check patreon for our current book of the month pick and other behind the scenes mayhem.

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The New House by Tess Stimson

Books With Your Besties

09/20/24 • 35 min

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Close to 30% of us have some level of psychopathic traits (according to the APA). In this story we have 3 of them. One of them is a child who is a murderer. We will chat about the book and listen to Emily share a real life True Crime story with us about Daniel Marsh.
TW: Podcast includes brief discussions about domestic violence and animal abuse.
If you are someone you know needs help please click here: www.thehotline.org
Erin Moriarty Article an CBS special: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daniel-marsh-double-murder-could-new-california-law-free-a-teen-killer-convicted-as-an-adult/
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-new-house-tess-stimson?variant=40087076438050
https://www.tessstimson.com
https://www.apa.org
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Intro and TW
2:48 Ashley and her husband have a "deal" on a house
4:00 Who wants what house
6:30 Millies obsession with breaking into homes
9:00 How does psychopathy scoring work?
11:00 Discussion of some violence and animal abuse (TW)
15:00 How did Felix end up chained up in the basement?
18:30 Emily's discussion of Daniel Marsh True Crime case
26:00-29:00 Discussion around kids and resilience and grit
32:00 Safety/risk and our friend Heather
35:00 Outro - join us on patreon

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Books with your besties episode one - The Book That Started It All - Behind Closed Doors

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09/10/24 • 18 min

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Have you ever finished a book and needed to talk with someone about it? Hear about the book that impacted the two of us so much we decided we needed to start an online book club just to share it with others.
TW: domestic violence, mention of animal abuse
If you or someone you know needs support for Domestic Violence please call 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 8878 or visit
https://www.thehotline.org
BA Paris (author of Behind Closed Doors) https://www.baparis.com
https://www.baparis.com/books/behind-closed-doors

Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

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Our Christmas Episode - You Better Watch Out

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12/27/24 • 52 min

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FULL spoilers Join Ashley and Emily as they chat You Better Watch Out by Darren Wearmouth and James Murray. Why did they love this book? This book was Smile meets escape room meets Dexter. We also discuss female serial killers and vigilante killers. Head to our Patreon for our quick and dirty show after the show to hear about our current life updates and holiday plans.
TW: All of them, we chat about all scary and unnecessary things.
Show notes:
0:00-2:00 The cover of the book and what we were reading
2:00-5:00 Intro to book
5:00-7:00 How some of the characters died
7:00-10:00 Questions we have about the books
10:30- 17:00 Female Serial Killer Dorothea Puente
17:00 - 19:30 Mass murders versus spree killers
20:00-23:00 What would you do? Can serial killers be rehabilitated?
23:00 - 24:00 Do not get back in that cops car
24:00-34:00 Vigilante Killers
34:00 -37:00 Gun control and mental health
37:00-40:00 Em teaches us about jury nullification
42:00- 44:00 Prison culture and "rules"
45:00-47:00 Drunk driving
50:00-52:00 Wrapping up the episode
Dorothea Puente article https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killing-her-boarders-burying-them-194503281.html
https://www.oxygen.com/murders-at-the-boarding-house
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Rodrigues_Filho
WaPo poll https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/18/yes-many-young-adults-seem-sympathize-with-killing-health-care-ceo/
https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/how-money-moves-why-billionaires-dont-help-the-economy-3de8c6ed30fb
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/jeffrey-dahmers-murderer-explains-why-he-killed-the-milwaukee-cannibal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification

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Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road

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11/01/24 • 51 min

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Anna Downes absolutely goes there with us. We chat her newest book Red River Road and during our discussion we get into: domestic violence, cycles of violence, victim blaming and so much more. Anna also has breaking news she shares near the end of the interview!!!!! We cannot wait for you to hear what is in store for her.
TW: DV, SA, Kidnapping
FULL SPOILERS during this interview
https://anna-downes.com/
Follow Her here: https://www.instagram.com/anna_downes_writer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Gabby Petito Case:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-case-story-deaths/
IFS:
https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2022/winter-2022/internal-family-systems-therapy
Jess Hill:
www.jesshill.net
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Introduction
2:00-7:45 The Safe Place (no spoilers), Why does Anna Write thrillers?
8:00-15:00 Why did the book open in such a chaotic way?
15:00-22:00 Why solo van travel, what was the inspiration? Gabby Petito discussion
22:00-29:00 The real dangers women face
29:15- 36:00 Creating the male characters and the dangers of a "hot take"
38:00 - 43:00 female relationships, women empowering women, why Katie and Beth were perfect for one another
44:00- does she seek any inspiration from her own life for her characters?
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Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

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What you would do if your kiddo committed a crime? The Last One At The Wedding.

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12/06/24 • 43 min

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What do the Jon Benet Ramsey and Casey Anthony cases have to do with our book of the month The Last One at The Wedding by Jason Rekulak? Listen in and find out!
What would Emily or Ashley do if they knew one of their kids committed a crime? Thank you to our listener Tracee for her wedding story!
TW: Sodomy, child abuse, graphic violence, suicide, SA, murder
MAJOR spoilers from the book
Show notes:
0-2:00 Chit chat and intro and our rating of the book
2:00 Frank - our favorite character
5:00 What made Ashley gag and not Emily (preview)
5:30-7:30 Maggie and Aiden
8:00 Why did Tammy horrify us
9:30 The impact money has on our decision making
11:30 How did Jason research this amount of wealth?
13:45-20:00 Would you turn your kiddo in for a crime?
20:35 Ellie Nessler
23:00 creepy Catherine
24:00 WHAT made Ashley gag and not Emily
28:00 Harlows Study
31:00 WHAT story from the book is true?
31:30 Funny wedding stories
36:00 Where do wedding traditions come from?
40:00 Weddings and vow renewals
Poll: https://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2013/10/click-survey-would-you-ever-help-cover-up-your-childs-crime.html
LA times Ellie Nessler - https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-nesler30-2008dec30-story.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-wont-say-leads-jonbenet-case-say-s-obvious-want-solve-rcna182477
https://people.com/all-about-casey-anthony-parents-george-cindy-anthony-8422484
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-19/kristin-smarts-dad-says-justice-not-over-with-flores-conviction
https://www.justia.com/criminal/aggravating-mitigating-factors/
Harlows Study https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html
Wedding flood https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-01-mn-8872-story.html

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Our interview with Heather Vassar

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12/20/24 • 54 min

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Meet one of our original book club members who doesn't even read the books. Heather is one of our dear friends who lives life with authenticity, has a servant heart and just happened to play a huge role in the 2024 hit "A Bar Song" by Shaboozey. Emily and I heard it first and Heather said to us "this is going to be the song of summer."

Listen in and learn all about how she started in the music industry and why in the world she remains a part of the book club while having no interest in the books.

https://www.heathervassar.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hvassar/
https://sheisthemusic.org/profile/hvassar/
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20241212-shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-the-2024-drinking-song-that-became-a-giant-us-hit
https://www.casualmediapartners.com/
Show notes:
0:00-3:00 Who is Heather?
5:00-7:00 A taste into Heather's insane life
7:00-7:45 Heather's phone habits
7:45-10:00 Heather's busy life and her mental health
10:30-12:30 How Heather stays disciplined
12:30-16:00 Religion and living authentically
16:00-21:00 The impact of travel on our lives
21:00- 24:00 The impact of being around other artists on living as her best self
24:00-29:00 What is Heather reading and why she is being so brave
29:00 Emily schools us on psychopaths and scary photos
29:00-33:00 Why Heather now reads for fun
33:00-35:00 How we met Heather and why she tried not to be our friend
35:00-39:00 Why outsourcing work is the WAY to go
40:00 Asking heather a BIG question
40:30 - 44:00 Heather and her integral role with " A Bar song" By Shaboozey
44:00 We are so boring
45:00-51:00 Why Ashley is so boring, Heather and Emily's take on behind the scenes stuff
51:00-53:00 Why we never listen to ourselves
53:00 Q and A with Heather
53:45- End - Closing Remarks

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🔒 Appetite for Innocence with Lucinda Berry

Books With Your Besties

10/18/24 • 28 min

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We are thrilled to bring you our interview with Lucinda Berry about her book, which she calls her most disturbing, Appetite For Innocence.
TW: Sexual Assault, Miscarriage/Abortion, Kidnapping/child abandonment, Murder.
https://lucindaberry.com/

Hidden Pictures By Jason Rekulak

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10/18/24 • 25 min

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Do you think imaginary friends are actually ghosts? Get into it with Ashley and Emily as they discuss one of their favorite books Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. We are using his new book The Last One at The Wedding as our November book of the month.
Donate to Hurricane Helene and Milton victims: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricanes-milton-helene.html
Morbid Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morbid/id1379959217
https://jasonrekulak.com/
Purchase The Last One At The Wedding by Jason Rekulak here https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/product-page/the-book
Show Notes:
0:00-1:30 Intro
2:00-4:00 Intro to the characters
4:00-7:00 Imaginary friends and ghosts
8:30 Discussion about the pictures in the book
12:00 How this is a story of a mothers love
14:00 Emily's Ouija Board story
19:00 TEDDY isn't Teddy
21:00 Why are the dads always gross
23:00 Why Emily hates the prologue
24:00 Show notes

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"Is my mom still paying you?" Catch up with Emily and Ashley

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10/11/24 • 37 min

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Today we chat all things Ashley and Emily. We answer your listener questions like, who is more likely to end up in jail, who handles confrontation better and how we met and fell in love.
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 intro and the RUG
5:00 How we met
8:00 Who is more organized?
12:00 How we are very different when it comes to emailing
14:00 Who is more likely to go to jail
16:00 How we handle confrontation
20:00 Are people mad at us?
24:00 Sandwich in the bedroom
30:00 What we are reading
32:00 When we had our kids
35:00 What we love most about one another

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What Have You Done by Shari Lapena

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10/04/24 • 22 min

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"We have had to work on teaching our kids the difference between nice and safe." On today's episode Ashley and Emily review What Have You Done by Shari Lapena. Our conversation also includes chatting about teaching kids the difference between nice and safe, the teenage brain, male predators and how we need to listen to girls and women. We have included quotes and snippets from our monthly book chat with our book of the month and patreon members.
TW: Domestic Violence, SA
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Basic Intro to Shari and our thoughts
2:30 Chatting about the ending/outcome
3:40 member review of the characters
4:30 what book is Emily not enjoying
4:50 member review of male characters
7:00 discussion about nice versus safe
10:00 chat on camerons parents
13:00 Teenagers and their brains
16:00 lighthouse parenting
18:00 why we need to believe girls and women
20:00 what in the world was with the phone?
21:00 how many stars did we give it?
https://www.sharilapena.com/

https://www.breakthecycle.org/ Domestic violence resource (stats)

http://thehotline.org Domestic Violence Support

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The podcast is about Mom, Book Club, Parenting, True Crime, Motherhood, Thriller, Reading, Friendship, Comedy, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

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The episode title 'Books with your besties episode one - The Book That Started It All - Behind Closed Doors' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Books With Your Besties is 35 minutes.

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