The Last Page Podcast

This week on The Last Page Podcast, Mariana and Niki break down the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards winners across romance, fantasy, thriller, and more 📚✨. We’re sharing our reactions to the results, discussing whether we agree with the winners, and talking about which books surprised us, disappointed us, or completely deserved the win.From popular BookTok favorites to buzzy new releases, we unpack what these awards say about reading trends in 2025 and how they’re shaping our upcoming TBRs. Whether you’ve read all the winners or are looking for new recommendations, this episode is the perfect wrap-up of the Goodreads year.🎧 In this episode:– Full discussion of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards winners– Romance, fantasy, thriller & popular fiction highlights– Our hot takes and honorable mentions– What we’re adding to our TBR next📚 Let us know in the comments: Which Goodreads winner was your favorite — and which one didn’t work for you?Join the Fable BookClub:https://fable.co/club/the-last-page-book-club-with-niki-detrich-218986129538TikTok:@[email protected]@bookswithnikiInstagram:@[email protected]@nikidetrich

This week, Niki and Mariana share their favorite books and series on Kindle Unlimited! Whether you’re looking for a sweet romance, steamy romantasy, or insightful fiction- there’s something in here for everyone. What are your favorite books included in Kindle Unlimited?Join the Fable BookClub:https://fable.co/club/the-last-page-book-club-with-niki-detrich-218986129538TikTok:@[email protected]@bookswithnikiInstagram:@[email protected]@nikidetrich

This week, Niki and Mariana are sitting down to chat through every book they managed to finish in November and spill all their thoughts, opinions, and unhinged books in their TBR’s. They catch us up on the stories they’ve fallen in love with, like Holiday Ever After! They dive into their December TBRs, which are basically a long list of holiday-themed romances!PSA: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison is this month’s book club pick — so grab your copy and read along with us!Join the Fable BookClub:⁠The Last Page Book Club⁠TikTok:@⁠lastpagepod⁠@⁠books.with.mariana⁠@⁠bookswithniki⁠Instagram:@⁠lastpagepod⁠@⁠books.with.mariana⁠@⁠nikidetrich

This week, Mariana and Niki dive into November’s Book Club pick, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley! In this episode, they take a closer look at the novel’s rich thematic layers by unpacking its exploration of immigration, generational trauma, cultural identity, and the emotional weight of displacement. They discuss how these themes intersect with the book’s speculative time-travel framework, the complexities of its relationships, and the lasting impact of history on every character.From sharp observations to personal reflections, this conversation goes deeper than a standard review! Offering insight, critique, and heartfelt reactions along the way.And stick around until the end when December’s Book Club pick is revealed!Join the Fable BookClub:⁠The Last Page Book Club⁠TikTok:@⁠lastpagepod⁠@⁠books.with.mariana⁠@⁠bookswithniki⁠Instagram:@⁠lastpagepod⁠@⁠books.with.mariana⁠@⁠nikidetrich

This week, Mariana and Niki are kicking off the holidays with a sleigh-full of Christmas book recs! They’re diving into their favorite holiday-themed reads, chatting about the stories that give them all the cozy festive vibes, and revealing the titles they’re adding to their Christmas TBR. Join the Fable BookClub:The Last Page Book ClubTikTok:@[email protected]@bookswithnikiInstagram:@[email protected]@nikidetrich