Tropes: Book Podcast
Join Amber and Danielle, two millennial moms, never without their kindles, dive into the world of books and beyond. Each week, they share their favorite reads, chat about book-to-screen adaptations, and swap stories from their busy lives. Grab a crispy McD’s Coke and join them for the chaotic conversations.
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Amber and Danielle are obsessed with Caught Up and Kai and Miller. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.
November Book Club Pick: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Amber and Danielle are breaking down their October reading with their favorite reads, Kindle Challenge Update, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. Hear about Danielle's book slump struggle and how she got out of it.
Danielle's Books Mentioned:
Caught Up by: Liz Tomforde (Full Recap coming 11/21)
Dead Romantics by: Ashley Poston
Wildfire by: Hannah Grace
Amber's Favorite Books Mentioned:
Shattered Sun by Persphone Autumn
Caught Up by: Liz Tomforde
Amber's Completed Series:
Lovewell Lumberjacks by: Daphne Elliot
Danielle's ARC's:
Tis the Damn Season by: Kimi Freeman (Netgalley)
Out of Place by: D.C. Kile (via Sunnybabe PR)
Alive at Night by: Amelie Rhys (from the author)
Amber's ARC's:
Painted Red by Alina Harper
Odd Man Rush by Kristen Granta
Shattered Sun by Persphone Autumn
Irish by Brittanée Nicole
Wood Riddance by Daphne Elliot
Off the Hook by Julie Olivia
Hawk by Mackenzy Fox
Rogue Villain by Pamela O’Rourke
Daffodils in Winter by Lola Miles
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Amber and Danielle are back after a month long break! We're catching up on ALL THE THINGS from the Eras Tour Movie, 1989 TV, Iron Flame Midnight Release, the kids meeting at Eloise's birthday (and Danielle's near death experience before the birthday), Taylor and Travis, and so much more!
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Amber and Danielle go positively feral for In The Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.
October Book Club Pick: Caught Up by: Liz Tomforde
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Amber and Danielle are breaking down their September reading with their favorite reads, Kindle Challenge Update, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. Hear Danielle's hot ACOTAR takes and the two books that Amber DNF'ed.
Danielle's Favorite Books Mentioned:
In the Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros (Full Recap coming 10/10)
The Seven Year Slip by: Ashley Poston
Out on a Limb by: Hannah Bonam Young
You, With a View by: Jessica Joyce
Amber's Favorite Books Mentioned:
Ruthless Vows by: Victoria Ellis
Tortured Beasts by: Mandy Muse
In the Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros
ARCs Mentioned via The Author Agency:
The Prism Society by: Gabi Salas
Jett by: Mackenzy Fox
Too Fast by: Abby Millsaps
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Danielle and Amber chat about life happenings and the newest couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. We discuss the couple's origin, predictions for the future, and the dusty ex boyfriend theory.
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Hang out with us today as we discuss Amber's latest ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies), our ARC process, what is the age limit for toddlers, Danielle's ARCs for 2024 and Danielle's chaotic current reads.
ARCs Mentioned:
Ruthless Vows by: Victoria Ellis (c/o Good Girls PR)
Unexpected Ventures by: AK Landow
The Other Side of Maybe by: Cassidy Nixon (c/o Author's Agency)
Hate to Love You by: Charly Nicole (c/o Author's Agency)
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
This week we're chatting about our kids' favorite reads, their routines, and breaking down Danielle's bookish names. We also dive into mothering in 2023 in the age of the internet and mom shaming as millennials. Hear us get vulnerable about asking for help, becoming ourselves after motherhood, and so much more.
Books Mentioned:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Llama Llama Nighty Night
Little Blue Truck
Love You Forever
5 Minute Stories
Dragons Love Tacos
Barnyard Dance
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Amber and Danielle break down their August Reading Wrap Up with 11 books for Amber (including one ARC) and 10 books for Danielle. We also introduce our brand new ARC segment where we highlight our favorite ARCs we've read this month and also share our highschool favorite books.
Buddy Read for September: In the Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros (KU)
Danielle's Favorites Mentioned:
Divine Rivals by: Rebecca Ross (KU)
Before I Let Go by: Kennedy Ryan
ARC Mentioned: Climb the Ladder by Ashley McConnell (KU)
Amber's Favorites Mentioned:
The Sinner by: Shantel Tessier
American King by: Sierra Simone
The Housemaid by: Freida McFadden
ARC Mentioned: Cash by: Mackenzy Fox (KU)
ARC email: tropesandtantrums@gmail.com
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
This week's episode is dedicated to our August T&T Book Club book: Done and Dusted by: Lyla Sage, the first book in her Rebel Blue Ranch series. The girls talk about their love of this book, Luke Brooks' mouth, and their favorite quotes.
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