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Babes in Bookland: Your Favorite Women's Bookclub Podcast

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Babes in Bookland is the book club podcast for women who love women's stories. We read the memoirs, dissect the narratives, and celebrate the writers brave enough to put it all on the page. Great books, honest conversation, and a whole lot of love for women's voices in literature. Think of us as your most well-read friend who always knows exactly which book you need next.

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Cassidy Gard
Author of Cosmic Goodness
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Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Cassidy Gard's "Cosmic Goodness"
Alexandra Grabbe
Author of Seeing Joy, A Story of Life, Death, and What Comes Next
Author, Seeing Joy
Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Alexandra Grabbe's "Seeing Joy"
Kate Quinn
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction
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Episode: FRIDAY FICTION: Kate Quinn, NYT Bestselling Author!
Andrea Leeb
Author of Such a Pretty Picture
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Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Andrea Leeb's "Such a Pretty Picture"
Kerry Docherty
Author of Selfish
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Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Kerry Docherty's "Selfish"
Linda Rhodes
Author of Breaking the Barnyard Barrier
Author, Breaking the Barnyard Barrier
Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Linda Rhodes' "Breaking The Barnyard Barrier"
Katya Dunko
Author of I Drank From the Nile
Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Katya Dunko's "I Drank From the Nile"
Ayana Lage
Author of Missing Me, memoirist
Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Ayana Lage's "Missing Me"
Deborah J. Cohan
Author of Welcome to Wherever We Are; sociology professor
Author of Welcome to Wherever We Are; University affiliation referenced in episode
Episode: AUTHOR CHAT: Deborah J. Cohan's "Welcome to Wherever We Are"

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Alex Franca
Primary host and show creator; leads memoir-focused discussions with guests, often centering women's experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Let’s Talk About Death, Baby

    Loved this podcast and I am generally not a podcast person. Feel like as a society it is beneficial to converse more about death, as every one of us is going to die. As the podcast was ending found myself wanting it to continue❣️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durgaya Jaya
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast for Memoir Lovers

    I’m so grateful for this space! I love that they focus on women’s stories and there is so much great content here. Book lovers rejoice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahMay09
    United States3 months ago
  • Great listen

    Love this podcast! I love hearing women’s stories and it feels like book club!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mackwilliford
    United States10 months ago
  • A must listen!!

    SUCH great content here! I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who loves to spend their free time reading/listening to people talk about reading/thinking about reading/basically all the reading related hobbies :D

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    casey ogie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Book clubbb

    Such a fun book podcast to listen too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenL2717
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe it as a warm, book-club-like space that centers women's stories and honest conversations.
Guests are well-chosen and bring diverse perspectives on memoirs and related culture topics.
The discussions feel thoughtful and illuminating, often tying memoirs to broader social themes.

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AUTHOR CHAT: Cassidy Gard's "Cosmic Goodness"
Q: What role did quotes and literary references play in the memoir?
Quotes provided structure and mood for chapters; obtaining permissions for longer quotes was a major part of the editing process and a test of patience and persistence.
AUTHOR CHAT: Cassidy Gard's "Cosmic Goodness"
Q: How did your writing process evolve with two young children and a demanding career?
She describes working around kids' schedules, leveraging moments like naptimes, and using a writing group plus editor guidance to piece together essays into a cohesive memoir.
AUTHOR CHAT: Cassidy Gard's "Cosmic Goodness"
Q: Why did you decide to publish Cosmic Goodness now?
Cassidy explains it felt like a climactic moment in her life—after years of growth, motherhood, and healing, putting the memoir out into the world felt like aligning with her truth and offering a guide to other women.
AUTHOR CHAT: Linda Rhodes' "Breaking The Barnyard Barrier"
Q: Why now, Linda? What inspired you to finally sit down and tell this story?
The memoir arose from a desire to document a life of grit and to preserve a set of experiences for her son, as well as to reflect on missed questions from her mother and to cement the legacies of women who paved the way in veterinary work.
AUTHOR CHAT: Katya Dunko's "I Drank From the Nile"
Q: How did your relationship with your mother influence your journey to healing?
She discusses a complex dynamic where anger toward her mother transformed into understanding that her mother's pain affected both of them, prompting forgiveness and shifting the narrative.

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A memoir-centric show that centers conversations around women's life stories, personal growth, and cultural context. Episodes span intimate book discussions of notable female memoirs—covering trauma, resilience, motherhood, aging, identity, and social issues—often pairing deep literary analysis with broader societal themes. The host(s) steer dialogues that feel like an in-person book club, inviting guests who illuminate memoir craftsmanship, lived experience, and the ways memoirs shape perspective for readers. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on authentic storytelling and emotional honesty, with bonus episodes that expand into film and other media, maintaining a warm, community-focused vibe for listeners who crave meaningful con... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Cassidy Gard
2. Alexandra Grabbe
3. Kate Quinn
4. Andrea Leeb
5. Kerry Docherty
6. Linda Rhodes
7. Katya Dunko
8. Ayana Lage

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