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Books With Your Besties
Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.
In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.
Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.
If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”
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Episodes
59 episodes
Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
Today we discuss Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams. We also discuss female friendship, how boring we are and how we would NEVER go caving. https://tayloradamsauthor.com/
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
Today we discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum with FULL spoilers. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250395238/thisstorymightsaveyourlife/https://tmtk.com/learning-library/videos?cid=PPC-accountype:-campaig...
The Push by Ashley Audrain
FULL spoiler discussion of the book The Push by Ashley Audrain. What's nature? What's nurture? Can kids be born "bad?"
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Ask For Andrea by Noelle Ihli
In this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book "Ask For Andrea" by Noelle Ihli.They both loved the book, which they think is the author's best work yet. The book follows a group of women who have been murdered by a serial killer, and...
Updates and a teaser
Today we remind you of what to read to be ready for next weeks chat. Head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874 to hear the rest of Rachel Hansen episode 2. Mary interview: pateron.com/the...
Repost from Reconsidered : Unsolved
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874
Catch up with us and retreat recap
Find our new True Crime Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874We’ve been a little MIA… but for the best reason ever — we were busy planning and hosting our Thriller Retreat! From diving into ...
The Missing Half And The Case of Maura Murray
Hi besties! This week we’re diving into The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers. If you haven’t read it yet—pause here, grab the book (with your eyes or your ears), and come back when you’re ready.Spoiler Alert: This episode contains...
Turn of The Key by Ruth Ware
"You're frozen""No, I was just done talking."Welcome to another unhinged 30 minutes with us. OKKKKKKAYYY, Ashley was wrong (per usual), Emily was right - A locked room mystery is a subgenre of crime fiction in w...
Lets Chat Infidelity
In this episode, Ashley and Emily discuss 'The Breakdown' by B.A. Paris, exploring its themes of gaslighting, emotional abuse, and the impact of infidelity on relationships. They delve into real-life cases of deception, including the Chris Watt...
Unpacking the Controversy behind Verity
Whelp, we decided to go there and talk about one of the most polarizing books in the past 5 years. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:13 Controversial Book Discussion: Verity by Colleen Hoover
Party Of Liars - Kelsey Cox
Party of Liars, Kelsey Cox, book review, true crime, postpartum depression, character analysis, podcast updates, relationships, manipulation, twistsIn this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book 'Party of Liars' by Kelsey Cox, sharin...
Dark Matter
PHEW - That is all we can say about this discussion. We get personal, we chat regrets and we chat about what could have been. In this conversation, Emily Reeder and Ashley DeSanno discuss the book 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch, expl...
Emily Lived in a Haunted House - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the novel 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Cleaver, exploring its origins, themes of reality and perception, mental health representation, and the scary elements of the story. They s...
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the book 'Count My Lies' by Sophie Stava, exploring its themes of dishonesty, character dynamics, and the flaws within the legal system. They share their initial reactions to the boo...
Everyone is Watching By Heather Gudenkauf
In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss Heather Gudenkauf's book 'Everyone Is Watching,' exploring its dark themes, the impact of reality TV on personal secrets, and the implications of parasocial relationships. They delve...
The Religion Episode
In this conversation, Emily and Ashley delve into personal reflections on their experiences with religion, the impact of shame within religious contexts, and the importance of fostering strong character over strict adherence to rules.
Ash and Em are BACK!
Emily is back from Europe and Ashley's oldest is dating. Catch up with us in this fun, fast, furious and hilarious episode. We hope you will share your travel horror stories with us in the comments.Get your tickets today
Ashley Winstead on Grief and True Crime Obsession
FULL spoiler episode with Ashley Winstead on her most recent book - This Book Will Bury Me. We also chat grief after losing our fathers, true crime obsession and Bryan Kohbergers choice to plea. https://www.cbsnews.com/ne...
Kaira Rouda - Jill is Not Happy
Meet one of our 2026 Retreat authors. This episode has FULL spoilers for Jill is not Happy, her most recent novel. Kaira Rouda is a USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author known for her gripping psychological thrillers that...
The Chilling Case of Daniel Marsh
We encourage you to head to Patreon to hear our entire episode on Daniel Marsh
Retreat Author Announcements 2026
Get your tickets today!Scottsdale, AZ 02/19-02/22 https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/thecreepyretreat2026
Tamla Horsford: A Case of Unanswered Questions
In this episode of 'Books with Your Besties', hosts Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder delve into the tragic case of Tamla Horsford, a mother of five whose death at a slumber party in Georgia has raised numerous questions and sparked national outr...
