Hello Bes-tea!
Hello Bes-tea! is a podcast centered around two friends having candid conversations on the couch. Reddit stories are shared along with personal experiences involving parenting, relationships, home organization, and life in general. Kick back and get cozy on the couch with us to think, laugh, or cry. It’s friend therapy, bes-tea style!
Hello Bes-tea! is a podcast centered around two friends having candid conversations on the couch. Reddit stories are shared along with personal experiences involving parenting, relationships, home organization, and life in general. Kick back and get cozy on the couch with us to think, laugh, or cry. It’s friend therapy, bes-tea style!
Episodes

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
52 min
@HelloBesteaPodcast
Dive into Anxious People by Fredrik Backman with this engaging chapter-by-chapter breakdown designed for book lovers, overthinkers, and deep feelers 🤍
In this video, we unpack the key moments, characters, and emotional layers behind each chapter—without the fluff. Whether you’re reading along, reviewing for book club, or just want a deeper understanding of the story’s hidden meaning, this summary will help you connect the dots and see what makes this novel so unforgettable.
Expect:
Clear chapter summaries
Character insights and themes
Subtle details you may have missed
A cozy, thoughtful book club vibe
If you love books like The Midnight Library or The Night Circus, you’re in the right place. 📚
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments—what part of Anxious People hit you the hardest?
#AnxiousPeople #BookSummary #BookClub #FredrikBackman #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookLovers #ChapterSummary #CozyReads
May 15, 2026
52 min

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
21 min
@HelloBesteaPodcast
Curious what’s on our current reading list? 👀 In today’s video, we're sharing all the books we're reading right now—from cozy reads to page-turners we can’t put down. Expect honest first impressions, aesthetic vibes, and a peek into our current reading mood 📖🕯️ If you’re looking for your next read or just love seeing what others are reading, you’re in the right place.
✨ Books mentioned
-Credence by Penelope Douglas
-Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
-Quicksilver by CALLIE HART
-The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
-Flock by Kate Stewart
-The Last Flight by Julie Clark
-S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams
-Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home Book by Martha Stewart
✨ Current reading vibes
✨ Mini reviews & thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us what YOU’re currently reading in the comments 💬
#currentlyreading #booktube #readingvlog #bookrecommendations #tbr #booklover #readinglist
📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________
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🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts
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Apr 28, 2026
21 min

Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
22 min
Curl up with a cup of tea and join us as we share what’s currently on our reading list — from dark academia favorites to swoon-worthy romance reads. In today’s video, we chat about why we picked these books, what’s keeping us hooked, and which ones might just become new all-time favorites.
📚 Mentioned Books:
Slewfoot by Brom
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
Moonshine & Magic by Bella Falls
The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
💬 Tell us in the comments: what are you currently reading?
#CurrentlyReading #BookTube #ReadingVlog #BookRecommendations #DarkAcademia
📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________
👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! ___________________________________________________
🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts
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📚Check Out Our Goodreads: Tashima: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/181760074-always-sunshyne ______________________________________________
Apr 17, 2026
22 min

Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
1 hr 14 min
They Tried to Get a Perfect Divorce… Then Everything Got Worse. In this video, We're breaking down The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose, the twisty sequel to The Perfect Marriage. Sarah thinks she’s done with Bob after discovering his betrayal, but a messy divorce, a reopened murder case, and a missing woman turn everything into a dangerous game of secrets and accusations. This thriller is packed with tension, shocking turns, and exactly the kind of messy drama that makes you keep reading. Spoiler warning: This review may include major plot points.
If you love:
messy marriages
toxic exes
murder mysteries j
aw-dropping twists
…this one is for you.
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📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club.
Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________
👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! ___________________________________________________
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#ThePerfectDivorce #JenevaRose #BookReview #ThrillerBooks #BookTube #DomesticThriller.
Mar 31, 2026
1 hr 14 min

Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Hosts Maggie and Tashima recap Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, a story about Le Cirque des Rêves — a mysterious black-and-white circus that appears without warning and becomes the stage for a secret, lifelong magical competition.
They summarize the main plot: Prospero (Hector) raises his daughter Celia as an illusionist, a mysterious man in a gray suit binds a boy (Marco) as her rival, and both contestants create breathtaking circus tents and installations while falling in love — all with the warning that only one can win and the stakes may be deadly. The episode also covers key characters like Bailey, Poppet and Widget, Chandrish, the clockmaker, and Tsukiko.
The hosts note the book’s beautiful writing and complex timeline, mention that the audiobook can be hard to follow, and give a positive recommendation (around a 4–4.5 rating) while encouraging listeners to read the book themselves.
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📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads!
👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content!
#magicalrealism #darkacademia #BookSummary #TheNightCircus #readersofyoutube #fantasybooks #bookcommunity
Mar 17, 2026
1 hr 1 min

Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
28 min
Five students walk into detention—but only four walk out alive. In this book summary of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, we dive into the secrets, twists, and red herrings that make this YA thriller so addictive. Was the hype worth it? Let’s find out who’s lying, who’s hiding, and why this story keeps readers guessing until the final page.
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📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads!
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👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content! ___________________________________________________
🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts
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🤳🏾F0LloW Us oN: TikTok: @hellobesteas Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast Lemon8: @hellobestea Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast
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Produced by: Tashima Aust and Maggie Hamilton Lilly Social Media Management By: Maggie Hamilton Lilly Youtube Management By: Tashima Aust Edited By: Tashima Aust
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#OneOfUsIsLying #BookReview #BookTube #BookTok #MysteryBooks #ThrillerBooks #KarenMMcManus #YAthriller #BookRecommendations
Mar 3, 2026
28 min

Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
27 min
@HelloBesteaPodcast
You devoured Where the Crawdads Sing, you felt the mud between your toes and the mosquitos buzzing. Then you saw the movie, and maybe, just maybe, something felt…off. We’re right there with you! We're diving deep into our unfiltered book club reactions to see if the film truly delivered on the novel’s immersive, magical atmosphere, or if it missed the mark entirely.
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📧 DM, email: hellobesteas@gmail.com. Let us know in the comments a book recommendation for book club. Don't forget ☝🏽 to subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified each time we spill ☕️ with more great reads! ___________________________
👉🏾 Make sure you check out @YaHamRightPodcast for current events and more great content!
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🛋️ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Hosts
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🤳🏾F0LloW Us oN:
TikTok: @hellobesteas
Instagram: @hello_bestea_podcast
Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast
Lemon8: @hellobestea
Pinterest: @hellobesteapodcast
#virtualbookclub #moviereview #wherethecrawdadssing #bestseller #review #book
Feb 10, 2026
27 min

Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
22 min
Hosts Maggie and Tashima review Geneva Rose’s thriller The Perfect Marriage, discuss its near-4-star Goodreads rating, and summarize the plot: Sarah, a high-powered lawyer, and her husband Adam, a struggling writer, become entangled when Adam is accused of killing his mistress at their lake house.
The hosts react to the book’s blindsiding twist—that Sarah orchestrated and manipulated evidence—debate whether her revenge and the justice system’s failings are justified, and tease the sequel, The Perfect Divorce.
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TikTok: @hellobesteas
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Facebook: @Hello Bes-tea Podcast
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#virtualbookclub #audiobook #PsychologicalThriller #bestseller #plottwist #bookreview
Jan 27, 2026
22 min

Meet Tashima
Living in the Sunshine State most of her life; Tashima is a mom of two wonderful crazy kids, while also working full-time in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years and counting. However, her passion is in creative writing, screenwriting, and whatever else the flavor of the week is. Never a dull moment and always keeping busy.

Meet Maggie
When she is not keeping up with her two rambunctious boys or working, Maggie can be found creating various things, crafting or reading. A lifelong Floridian, she enjoys spending her leisure time at the beach and revels in the year round sunny climate. Maggie is a hardcore goal setter and thoroughly enjoys checking items off of her constantly growing to-do list.





