In this episode of the Open/Booked podcast, hosts Tisha and Loren discuss their current reading habits, goals, and the latest book selections from Book of the Month. They dive deep into the debut novel 'Count My Lies' by Sophie Stava, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and unexpected twists. The conversation also touches on listener engagement, upcoming book releases, and the challenges of managing a growing TBR pile.

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In this episode of the Open/Booked podcast, hosts Tisha and Loren dive into the Scared Sexy Collection by Amazon Original Stories. Titles for this collection include: Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood, Falling by Christina Lauren, Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger, Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon, Beautiful Nightmare by Katee Robert, and My Boyfriends Are All Monsters by Kimberly Lemming. They discuss their current reads, share insights on six short stories, and provide ratings and recommendations. The conversation covers a range of themes from monster romances to vampire tales, highlighting the unique elements of each story while also critiquing aspects that didn't resonate with them. The hosts emphasize the fun and engaging nature of these short stories, making them a great option for readers looking to meet their reading goals.

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In this episode of the Open/Booked Podcast, hosts Loren and Tisha discuss their current reads, including Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver. The conversation delves into the intriguing narrative of Cape Carnage, a town filled with colorful houses and a dark secret of high body counts. The story follows Harper, who protects her town and mentor from troublesome tourists, and Nolan, a charming tourist with a vendetta. Their uneasy alliance against a true crime investigator leads to obsession and the unraveling of secrets.

In case you're new here, we spoil the books we are discussing so please be sure you're either ok with spoilers, or have read the book to avoid learning details you might not want. TW discussion of: murder, psychological trauma, fraud, death, improper disposal of a body and some political issues which some may be sensitive to. Also we cuss like sailors, on leave (IYKYK) so if any of that makes you uncomfortable please skip this one.

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