BYOB is back from hiatus and today we’re chatting with New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake to discuss her latest book, Girl Dinner! In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki welcome New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake to discuss her latest book, Girl Dinner. Olivie shares the inspiration behind the book and explores themes of femininity, motherhood, and societal expectations. The conversation delves into her writing process, the emotional challenges of creatin...

Nikki and Kelly wrap up Season Four by reflecting on their best and worst reads of the year. They discuss their reading goals, emotional connections to literature, and share recommendations across various genres, including mysteries and thrillers. The conversation highlights the impact of storytelling and the personal growth that comes from reading, while also touching on cultural themes and the importance of diverse narratives. As they look ahead, they express excitement for future reads a...

"It's Festivus for the rest of us!" In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into their bookish and cinematic grievances, sharing hot takes on movies, authors, and adaptations. They explore their biases against certain storytelling formats, critique popular authors like Sally Rooney, and express disappointment in adaptations like Rings of Power. The conversation is filled with humor, relatable rants, and a deep love for storytelling. Listeners can now send BYOB fan mail! C...

In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Wicked, discussing its origins, character portrayals, choreography, and emotional impact. They explore the differences between the book and the musical, share their initial reactions to the film and the stunning visuals, set and costume design, as well as the extensive merchandising surrounding the film. As they transition into spoilers, they reflect on the emotional weight of the story and the p...

In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell. They talk about the format of the book, the complex characters, and the twists and turns of the plot. They delve into the themes of obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. They also discuss the dynamics of Josie and Walter's relationship, the impact of trauma on the characters, the role of mental illness, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, whether this book could ever have a s...

'Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.' --- In this Halloween episode of BYOB, hosts Nikki and Kelly dive into Marcus Kliewer's horror novel, 'We Used to Live Here'. The conversation explores the author's background, potential film adaptations, and casting choices, while also delving into the the...

In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into a discussion about 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman, exploring their differing opinions on the book and its movie adaptation. They analyze character differences, themes of magic versus reality, and the emotional connections portrayed in the story. The conversation also touches on the narrative style and structure of the book, as well as their personal reflections on the writing style, character dynamics, and the challenges of adapting...

In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, B.B. Alston, to discuss his latest book, Amari and the Despicable Wonders- the third book in the Supernatural Investigations series! In this episode of BYOB, Kelly and Nikki chat with New York Times bestselling author B.B. Alston about his journey as a writer, the inspiration behind his debut novel, 'Amari and the Night Brothers', and the themes of empowerment and discrimination highlighted in his work....

In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Maureen Johnson, to discuss her latest book, Death at Morning House! The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist. With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe...

Content/Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on domestic violence including physical, emotional, and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor of domestic abuse, please visit: www.thehotline.org (USA) or https://sheltersafe.ca/ (Canada). --- In this episode, Kelly and Nikki discuss their thoughts on the movie adaptation of 'It Ends With Us' by Colleen Hoover. They talk about their experience going to the theater, the costumes and makeup, the chemistry b...