logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2022
33m 46s

spring book recs

CARMEN APPLEGATE
About this episode

In this week’s episode, Carmen shares her favorite books that she has read this Spring. The books mentioned are a part of the fantasy, romance, mystery, and fairytale retelling genres.


Special Mentions:

⭐️ Summer Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Yh77yfn0egbdmhIuD3Jm?si=nwvekjSeTlKt8gQcV5sVkw

⭐️ Fall Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DvnpwMfqo0nzKNrf9bgpY?si=YQ02Za_fSw-WUsDxpYiJLA

⭐️ Winter Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Cv4yHWPw0fFJy0pNcTUjh?si=x7JplcAMQtecwXRD8frB8w

⭐️ Add me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/116306626-carmen-applegate


Special Mentions:

⭐️ Use code “GIRLYGIRL” for 20% off: yourparade.com/girlygirl

Don't forget to check out:

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlygirlpodcast/

⭐️ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thegirlygirlpodcast

⭐️ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/caraacarmenblog/

⭐️ Email: thegirlygirlpodcast@gmail.com

Up next
Aug 2023
my current obsessions
Carmen shares her current favorite products that she’s been obsessed with. She talks all about her favorite organization materials, wellness stuff, and more! :) Check out... ⭐️Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegirlygirlpodcast/⁠ ⭐️ Email: ⁠thegirlygirlpodcast@gmail.com 
37m 23s
Aug 2023
my 5 star book recs from this summer
Carmen shares her 5 star book recommendations from everything she read this summer. She shares her fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction favorites. Carmen also talks about how you can be more consistent with reading and how you can get into books. ALSO!!!! I made a book insta ... Show More
34m 51s
Aug 2023
random advice sesh
Carmen responds to listeners' questions about mental health, friendships, college, and more! Check out... ⭐️Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegirlygirlpodcast/⁠⁠ ⭐️ Email: ⁠⁠thegirlygirlpodcast@gmail.com 
45m 16s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2021
A trip to our secret book vault. Plus: the best books of 2021
This weekend, we’re going behind the scenes of the FT’s legendary Books of the Year roundup. Literary editor Frederick Studemann and deputy books editor Laura Battle take us into a secret room in the basement of the FT, where all the books sent in for review are kept behind lock ... Show More
24m 24s
Oct 2020
10 Good Books I have Read So Far (October-2020) | عشرة كتب حبيتهم الى الآن
In this episode, I share with you some of the good books I have read so far. I give you a brief about the story and how I felt about them in general. There are no spoilers so don't worry. You can find the written reviews either On my Instagram or check my goodreads account. I hav ... Show More
43m 24s
Jul 2022
Our summer books and films special: what to read and watch
This week is our summer books and films spectacular, full of recommendations of things to read and watch. First, Lilah is joined by literary editors Fred Studemann and Laura Battle to explore the FT's Summer Books special. They suggest a range of light summer reads, sharp non-fic ... Show More
30m 34s
Jul 2024
The best books to read this summer
What should you read on the beach this summer? What about if you’re stuck indoors, or if you need a break from kids? Each June, our literary editor Fred Studemann and deputy books editor Laura Battle put together the FT’s summer books special, and today they give us their recomme ... Show More
23m 25s
May 2022
#138 - Books For Old Houses with MELANIE MURPHY!
We have the lovely Melanie Murphy on the podcast today helping us recommend books for old houses, audiobooks for long trips, and beautiful children's books. She was an absolute delight and we hope you enjoy! Find Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniiemurphy/ Fin ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2022
Why your brain craves Despacito. Plus: books of 2022
This week, we learn why we love the music we love. Lilah speaks with Susan Rogers, who was a recording engineer for Prince on albums such as ‘Purple Rain’. Now she's a neuroscientist who has studied what music does to the brain. Her book, 'This Is What It Sounds Like', helps us m ... Show More
30m 20s
Mar 2022
Flower Fables, Part 1 of 7
Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Fable 1: The Frost King, or, the Power of Love" from Flower Fables, by Louisa May Alcott, originally published in 1854. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MXyPqauxBFuKWl39I0OVL?si=a7aa748b0cd74d ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2022
Jane Eyre, Part 1 of 34
Tonight, Elizabeth begins reading from Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, first published in 1847. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zVYQVZbAeyX34i5UqaAot?si=45b480ad00094a28 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 day ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2021
BOOK CLUB: The Henna Artist
Hey, book club besties! This month, we read the incredible debut novel by Alka Joshi titled the Henna Artist. Following protagonist Lakshmi - one of Jaipur’s most in-demand Henna Artists - the novel tells the story of a woman running away from her past in 1950s India in order to ... Show More
43m 53s
Sep 2021
The Romance of Jedediah
Tonight, Elizabeth reads the first story in a collection of short stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published between 1909 and 1922. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07AWVtQKB84xNXF1PxU2pD?si=fa55ec9825104b1e Try The Sle ... Show More
56m 58s