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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
50 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:59
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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
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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27:26
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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22:34
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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28:53
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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26:29
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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38:47
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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26:31
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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33:41
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
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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35:42
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:50
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...
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29:37
The Chilling Case of Daniel Marsh
We encourage you to head to Patreon to hear our entire episode on Daniel Marsh
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5:45
Retreat Author Announcements 2026
Get your tickets today!Scottsdale, AZ 02/19-02/22 https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/thecreepyretreat2026
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18:53
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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53:50
The Quiet Librarian
In this conversation, Emily and Ashley discuss Alan Eskens' novel, The Quiet Librarian, exploring its themes of historical fiction, character development, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. They delve into the complexi...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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31:47
Unraveling the Delphi Murders Part II
A snippet of our newest episode on Patreon. This episode delves into the complex investigation surrounding the Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, focusing on key suspects including Ron Logan and Keegan Klei...
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8:12
The Pendulum of Progress: Understanding Societal Shifts
Updates on Kyron Horman, Idaho Town Hall, Idaho Murders and the Pendulum EffectShow Notes:00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections00:59 Case Updates and Political Extremes03:08 The Idaho Town Hall Incident...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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36:01
This Book Will Bury Me and The Idaho Murders
The Idaho murders. Listen in on our review and key takeaways from This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. FULL spoilers. 0:00-1:00 Initial Review 1:00-2:00 Was it a tad too much grie...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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31:40
Justice for Abby and Libby - The Delphi Murders Part I
Justice for Abby and Libby: In 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana was shaken by the tragic murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Their memory lives on as the pursuit of truth and justice continues. Find th...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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10:52
Kyron Horman - Missing since 06/04/2010
As we decided to begin offering one true crime case per month to our VIP Patreon members we knew we needed to start with the Kyron Horman case because it is local to us (Oregon) and still unsolved. After days of research and recording we quickl...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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46:59
Strange Sally Diamond and Jaycee Lee Dugard
Did anyone else think about the Jaycee Dugard case while reading Strange Sally Diamond? Tune in to our most recent episode to hear our thoughts on this outstanding book and Emily's take on the similarities with the Jaycee Dugard case. Stay tune...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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39:01
Ask Us Anything
The episode you asked for! Ask us anything from politics, to religion, to love languages, to books we DNF. No show notes because we want you to be surprised. To prepare for the next few weeks make sure to read:Strange Sally D...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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37:57
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Only weirdos like us see The Women by Kristin Hannah as a palette cleanser.Show notes:0:00-2:00 Intro2:00-4:00 Intro to the characters and gender role chat4:30 The way Frankie's dad discounted her service5:00 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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42:36
A Killing Cold By Kate Alice Marshall and a discussion on the ultra wealthy
A full spoiler discussion on A Killing Cold By Kate Marshall and a bigger discussion on religion, the ultra wealthy and the Murdaugh family. TW: Abortion, suicide, murder, child abuse 0:00-2:00 Basic review and the setti...
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34:05
