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Our TBRs have officially taken over! This week on Hello Bestea Podcast, we’re talking about what we’ve been reading—from twisty mysteries and thrillers to YA favorites, memoir, drama, and a certain obsessive bookstore manager we just can’t seem to quit. 👀

We’re getting into the You series by Caroline Kepnes, The Janitor by Don Winslow, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, and God Don’t Like Ugly by Mary Monroe. Some we loved, some gave us plenty to ta...

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Books We Can’t Stop Talking About 📚 | Thrillers, Dark Romance, Fantasy & Book-to-Screen Reads

This week we’re talking about the books currently taking over our reading lives! From twisty thrillers and dark romance to fantasy favorites and binge-worthy book-to-screen stories, we’re sharing our thoughts on *Mayhem and the Mortal*, *The Unraveling*, the *Legendborn Cycle*, *You*, *His & Hers*, and *You Shouldn’t Have Come Here*.

Whether you’re looking for your next thriller, romance, fantasy obsession, or just want to hear us talk books, grab your TBR and join the conversati...

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OUR TBR IS OUT OF CONTROL 📚

Looking for your next great read? 📖 In Episode 124 of the **Hello Bestea Podcast**, we're sharing what we’re reading right now, what’s next on our TBR, and the books we can’t stop talking about.

We’re covering book recommendations across romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, nonfiction, and more—including *All About Love* by bell hooks, *Haunting the Hunter* by Hanna Harp, *The Night We Lost Him* by Laura Dave, the *Unhinged* series by Steph Macca, *Everyday Italian* by Giada De Laurentiis, *Ask for Andrea* by...

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Hello bestea! ☕ Welcome back to Tea Time, where we sip, spill, and stack our TBRs. In today’s video we're sharing 13 book recommendations—from twisty psychological thrillers and dark domestic suspense to sharp essays, sci‑fi, and mystery—plus what’s currently on our TBR and why these picks made the cut.

Books mentioned (in order):

One Little Mistake – Lucinda Berry The Dinner Party – Freida McFadden

The Devil You Know – Freida McFadden One Little Mistake – Lucinda Berry

This Is a Safe Space – Lucinda Berry

I Feel Bad About My Neck – Nora...

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☕ Welcome to Hello Bestea Tea Time! In this video we're sharing our latest book recommendations with timestamps so you can jump to the books you care about most.

👇 Let’s chat: Which book are you adding to your TBR first?

What’s one book you’re currently obsessed with?

Any recs we need to read next? 📚

Books in this video:

1:36 – The Devil Wears Scrubs – Freida McFadden

2:43 – Mondays Not Coming – Tiffany D. Jackson

4:53 – Count My Lies – Sophie Stava

8:40 – The Wife Before – Sha...

In this episode of the Hello Bestea Podcast, we’re spilling all the bookish tea — from the books we couldn’t put down to the ones we had to DNF (and why). If you love honest book reviews, dark romance, thrillers, and aesthetic reads, this one’s for you.

We dive into everything we’ve been reading lately, including psychological thrillers, dark academia vibes, and trending BookTok favorites. Plus, we break down Nancy Pearl’s famous rule for DNFing books — and whether we actually follow it.

Books we discuss in this episode:

The Perfect Son

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The Last Flight by Julie Clark is a dark thriller book summary about two women, one desperate escape, and the dangerous choice that changes everything. If you’re looking for a The Last Flight book review, plot explanation, or thriller summary, this video breaks it all down.

In this video, we cover the chilling twists, emotional tension, and gripping storyline that make The Last Flight such a suspenseful and unforgettable read.

If you enjoy dark thriller books, psychological suspense, mystery books, and book summaries with high-stakes drama, this one is for you. If y...

We’re sharing the books we’re currently reading, plus first impressions, favorites, and honest reading updates. In this current reads video, we talk about what’s on our nightstand, which books surprised us, and what we plan to finish next. If you love bookTube, reading vlogs, and book recommendations, this one is for you.

Books featured in this video 🤓:

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is a bestselling non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Gilbert

How to Piss Off Men: 109 Things to Say to Shatter the Male Ego Book by Kyle Prue

Eight Y...

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There is something quietly intoxicating about stories that revolve around books, secrets, and the people who guard them.

The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin invites you into a world of hidden gatherings, whispered conversations, and the subtle power of literature to connect—and conceal.

In this video, we explore the atmosphere, themes, and emotional undercurrents of this novel, and whether it truly captures that elusive dark academia feeling: intellect, mystery, and a sense of belonging just out of reach.

Expect:

A thoughtful chapter by cha...

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Dive into Anxious People by Fredrik Backman with this engaging chapter-by-chapter breakdown designed for book lovers, overthinkers, and deep feelers 🤍

In this video, we unpack the key moments, characters, and emotional layers behind each chapter—without the fluff. Whether you’re reading along, reviewing for book club, or just want a deeper understanding of the story’s hidden meaning, this summary will help you connect the dots and see what makes this novel so unforgettable.

Expect:

Clear chapter summaries

Character insights and themes

Subtle details you may have mi...

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Curious what’s on our current reading list? 👀 In today’s video, we're sharing all the books we're reading right now—from cozy reads to page-turners we can’t put down. Expect honest first impressions, aesthetic vibes, and a peek into our current reading mood 📖🕯️ If you’re looking for your next read or just love seeing what others are reading, you’re in the right place.

✨ Books mentioned

-Credence by Penelope Douglas

-Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

-Quicksilver by CALLIE HART

-The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

-F...

Curl up with a cup of tea and join us as we share what’s currently on our reading list — from dark academia favorites to swoon-worthy romance reads. In today’s video, we chat about why we picked these books, what’s keeping us hooked, and which ones might just become new all-time favorites.

📚 Mentioned Books:

Slewfoot by Brom

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Moonshine & Magic by Bella Falls

The Legendborn C...

They Tried to Get a Perfect Divorce… Then Everything Got Worse. In this video, We're breaking down The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose, the twisty sequel to The Perfect Marriage. Sarah thinks she’s done with Bob after discovering his betrayal, but a messy divorce, a reopened murder case, and a missing woman turn everything into a dangerous game of secrets and accusations. This thriller is packed with tension, shocking turns, and exactly the kind of messy drama that makes you keep reading. Spoiler warning: This review may include major plot points.

If you love:

mess...

Hosts Maggie and Tashima recap Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, a story about Le Cirque des Rêves — a mysterious black-and-white circus that appears without warning and becomes the stage for a secret, lifelong magical competition.

They summarize the main plot: Prospero (Hector) raises his daughter Celia as an illusionist, a mysterious man in a gray suit binds a boy (Marco) as her rival, and both contestants create breathtaking circus tents and installations while falling in love — all with the warning that only one can win and the stakes may be deadly. The episode also covers key cha...

Five students walk into detention—but only four walk out alive. In this book summary of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, we dive into the secrets, twists, and red herrings that make this YA thriller so addictive. Was the hype worth it? Let’s find out who’s lying, who’s hiding, and why this story keeps readers guessing until the final page.

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You devoured Where the Crawdads Sing, you felt the mud between your toes and the mosquitos buzzing. Then you saw the movie, and maybe, just maybe, something felt…off. We’re right there with you! We're diving deep into our unfiltered book club reactions to see if the film truly delivered on the novel’s immersive, magical atmosphere, or if it missed the mark entirely.

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Hosts Maggie and Tashima review Geneva Rose’s thriller The Perfect Marriage, discuss its near-4-star Goodreads rating, and summarize the plot: Sarah, a high-powered lawyer, and her husband Adam, a struggling writer, become entangled when Adam is accused of killing his mistress at their lake house.

The hosts react to the book’s blindsiding twist—that Sarah orchestrated and manipulated evidence—debate whether her revenge and the justice system’s failings are justified, and tease the sequel, The Perfect Divorce.

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A 23-year-old Lily Bloom moves to Boston to start fresh after growing up watching her father abuse her mother, determined not to repeat that cycle. She opens a floral shop and falls for Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon whose violent temper slowly emerges, echoing the abuse from her past. As their relationship worsens, Lily reconnects with her first love, Atlas, now a successful chef, whose presence highlights the contrast between real safety and toxic passion. After Ryle seriously assaults her and she discovers she is pregnant, Lily realizes love is not enough to excuse abuse and de...

Hosts Maggie and Tashima break down book two of Kirsten Moglen’s The Arrangement series, The Amendment, giving a recap of Ainsley and Peter’s fraught marriage, shocking plot twists, and the novel’s darker turns from infidelity to murder.

They discuss narration, reader reactions, Goodreads ratings, and whether the sequel holds up—offering their candid takes, a middle-of-the-road rating, and whether it’s worth a quick listen as a palate cleanser.

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A young shepherd leaves his quiet life in Spain to chase a recurring dream of treasure at the Egyptian pyramids, meeting thieves, mentors, and a mysterious alchemist who teaches him to listen to his heart and follow his “Personal Legend.” Along the way he discovers that true wealth lies in pursuing one’s destiny with courage, faith, and attention to the signs life offers, even when the path is uncertain.

Chasing dreams across deserts ✨

“The Alchemist” is a reminder that when you truly follow your heart, the whole universe moves with you. 🌙🐑

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At ultra-elite Niveus Private Academy, the only two Black students—ice-queen overachiever Chiamaka and quiet music prodigy Devon—are on track for glittering futures when an anonymous texter called Aces starts blasting their darkest secrets to the entire school, turning senior year into a deadly game of exposure and sabotage where no one can be trusted and survival means tearing the whole system down.​https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42603984-ace-of-spades

📚 Upcoming Reads:

The Amendment by Kiersten Modglin

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose

It Ends With Us by Coleen H...

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"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller that follows Sydney Shaw, a single woman in New York struggling with the pitfalls of modern dating. Sydney finally meets Tom, a charming doctor who seems perfect, but her luck takes a sinister turn when a brutal murder occurs in her social circle and police suspect a mystery man who dates women before killing them.

📚 Upcoming Reads:

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

The Amendment by Kiersten Modglin

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"Stolen Tongues" by Felix Blackwell is a horror novel by Felix Blackwell, originally published as a viral series titled “My Romantic Cabin Getaway” on the NoSleep subreddit, which later gained popularity as a self-published book in the indie horror community. The story centers on Felix and his fiancée Faye, who travel to a secluded mountain cabin to celebrate their engagement, only to be tormented by inexplicable voices, unsettling noises, and supernatural phenomena that focus particularly on Faye's sleep disorder.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35524932-stolen-tongues

Felix Blackwell first posted...

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Imagine a ticking clock, not a regular day, but your very last. Would you spend it frantically checking off a bucket list, or savoring every mundane moment you usually rush past?

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera is a young adult contemporary novel set in a near-future version of New York City where an organization called Death-Cast can predict when people are going to die and notifies them by phone on the day of their death. The story follows two teenage boys — Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio — who both receive...

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🎙️Tea Time With The Besteas 🫖 Let's talk and catch up besteas.

What are you currently watching? What are you reading? What's on your TBR? How's life? (loaded question, we know 🫠)

📚Upcoming Reads:

10/7 They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera

10/14 Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell

10/21 The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

10/25/25 Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. See you next week Bes-Te...

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                                                         Welcome to the century club Besteas!

"Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter is a dark psychological thriller centered around two estranged sisters, Claire and Lydia, whose family was shattered over twenty years ago by the disappearance of their teenage sister, Julia. When Claire's husband is murdered, the sisters reunite and begin investigating not only his mysterious death but also the long-cold case of Julia's disappearance. Their search reveals a web of family secrets, disturbing truths, and connections to a recent missing persons case. As they confront old traumas and the present danger, Claire and Lydia must work together to face a cons...

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Happy 100th Episode Book Club Besteas!!!!!!!! 🎉🥳👏🏽

Thank you for all the love and support as we slide into this next chapter of our podcasting journal 🙏🏽.

Ike and Buddy Lee had little in common except criminal pasts and a love for their deceased sons. Both men largely failed to accept their sons’ sexuality while they were alive, a fact that haunts them as they embark on a violent quest for revenge. After detectives inform Ike that his son and son-in-law have been killed, both fathers become frustrated by the lack of police progress and dec...

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Happy Book Club Tuesday!!

"Kill for Me, Kill for You" by Steve Cavanagh is a dark, Hitchcock-inspired psychological thriller that has received highly positive feedback from book clubs and readers for its clever plotting, gripping narrative, and complex characters.

Overall, "Kill for Me, Kill for You" is widely recommended by book clubs for those seeking a tense, twisty thriller with emotional depth and a strong discussion potential on morality, trust, and revenge.

                                                👩🏽‍🏫 Maggie’s book club pick for next week:

                                                      Razorblade Tears by S. A Cosby

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It's Book Club Tuesday!!!

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a bestselling novel about the hidden life and Hollywood career of the glamorous film star Evelyn Hugo, who reveals her complicated story through a series of interviews with journalist Monique Grant. The novel chronicles Evelyn’s rise to fame, her struggles with identity and sexuality, and her relationships with her seven husbands—each marriage serving a purpose in her journey.

                                                👩🏽‍🏫 Tashima’s book club pick for next week:

                                                 Kill For Me Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh

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Happy Book Club Tuesday!!!! For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga is a Pakistani-inspired romantic fantasy retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo that centers on Dania, a young woman betrayed by her lover and wrongfully imprisoned, who escapes and seeks vengeance using dark djinn magic—only to grapple with the cost of revenge and her lingering feelings for the boy responsible for her downfall.

                                              👩🏽‍🏫 Maggie’s book club pick for next week:

                               The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo By Taylor Jenkins Reid

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AITA for giving my ex wife a large amount of money I won despite the anger of my gf?https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/b43t53/aita_for_giving_my_ex_wife_a_large_amount_of/ __________________________________

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Welcome back Besteas!!!

1. $25,000 anytime you want it, but the cost of living for everybody else dramatically increases https://www.reddit.com/r/hypotheticalsituation/comments/1flfl21/25000_anytime_you_want_it_but_the_cost_of_living/

2. I don't want to tell my ex that his wife is hitting on my husband https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1f2as86/i_dont_want_to_tell_my_ex_that_his_wife_is/

3. Your car can turn into any car you want, but you must park like a douchebag https://ww...

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Happy Tuesday Besteas!!!

1. AITAH for suggesting that my hookup went to see a doctor about her vagina https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1flzz25/aitah_for_suggesting_that_my_hookup_went_to_see_a/

2. What's the worst date you've ever been on? https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2eaipb/whats_the_worst_date_youve_ever_been_on/

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Besteas it's Book Club Tuesday!!!!

Imagine a story where love is negotiated, not felt. Where ethical lines blur, and societal norms are shattered. 'The Arrangement' pushes every boundary, forcing us to ask: how far is too far when it comes to desire and compromise? Join us as we dissect the most controversial choices in this mind-bending novel.

The novel explores themes such as: Marriage and intimacy Trust and deception Identity, desperation, and the consequences of pushing relational boundaries. Overall, "The Arrangement" is known for its psychological intensity, unpredictable plot...

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Happy Tuesday Besteas!!!

1.AITA for making my sick husband clean up his vomit? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1k92qg7/aita_for_making_my_sick_husband_clean_up_his_vomit/

2. I Just Learned About "Third Man Syndrome" And Can't Stop Thinking About It, So Here Are 23 Stories From People Who Experienced It Themselves https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/third-man-syndrome-fs?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy

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It's Tuesday Besteas and you know what that means! Your girls are back with some jaw dropping threads for you 📝.

A wife's graduation day is ruined by her husband's actions, leaving her questioning whether she's in the wrong for feeling hurt and angry. This AIO Reddit story explores the complexities of navigating expectations and understanding in a relationship.

1. AITA for embarrassing my coworker by "outing" her as the one who keeps stealing my tea?https://www.reddit.com/r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC/comments/1ljcd4l/aita_for_embarrassing_my_co...

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Happy Tuesday Besteas 🤗

AITA for refusing to continually pay for both tickets when my friend is getting the hotel for free?https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1llsbiv/aita_for_refusing_to_continually_pay_for_both/

Former "Side Chicks" Confessed Why They Had Affairs With Married People, And I Genuinely Was Not Expecting Some Of These Responses https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurengarafano/former-side-chicks-confessed-why-they-had-affairs ___________________________________________________________

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We've all been there - torn between loyalty to our friends and our partners. This woman's story is a powerful reminder of the tough choices we face in life. Are you Team Friend or Team Husband?

-AITAH for borrowing my neighbors patio furniture for a party?? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1kpsrbe/aitah_for_borrowing_my_neighbors_patio_furniture/

-AITA for telling my wife that she wasn't a virgin when we first met? https://www.reddit.com/r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC/comments...

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Grab your fuzzy socks and meet us on the couch for Book Club Tuesday!!!!

This week we have a fantasy book club discussion for our online book club. Prepare to be enchanted as we unravel the intricate tapestry of A Court of Thorns and Roses, a world where love and sacrifice intertwine, and characters find their own paths to redemption. Discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface and the unexpected journeys that await.

A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book in a popular fantasy roma...

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Ok Besteas I think were ready 🤗

Am I wrong for taking my BFFs job? https://www.reddit.com/r/amiwrong/comments/1kcaehf/am_i_wrong_for_taking_my_bffs_job/

AITA for not letting my caterer take pictures of her work for social media? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1koivx3/aita_for_not_letting_my_caterer_take_pictures_of/

Am I wrong for expecting my partner should save me over himself? https://www.reddit.com/r/amiwrong/comm...