Welcome to Babes in Bookland

Your Memoir Book Club Podcast

I’m Alex Frnka, a book-loving enthusiast and your host on this heartfelt journey through the pages of women’s memoirs.

About Me

More Than a Podcast

Babes in Bookland is more than just a podcast — it’s your go-to women’s memoir book club, brought to life through real conversations and raw stories.

Hosted by Alex Frnka, a lifelong book lover and passionate storyteller, this podcast celebrates the voices of women by diving deep into their memoirs. Each episode features intimate conversations with amazing women from Alex’s own circle, where together they unpack themes like identity, resilience, heartbreak, healing, growth — and the many messy, magical moments in between.

Episodes

Tune into real conversations,
real women, and real stories.

Anna Dorn’s “Bad Lawyer”

Hope Jahren’s Memoir “Lab Girl”

Shonda Rhimes’ Memoir “Year of Yes”

What Listeners Are Saying

“This is such a refreshing book podcast focused on stories of strong, resilient women. Highly recommend!”

– rjjc-14

“Whether you've read the books or not, you will have a hard time not relating to Alex and her guests as they relate their own journeys to the memoirs.”

– CiCi

“Having a podcast that discusses books that will make you question, realize or reflect is always appreciated. So happy I found this podcast!”

– Sandy

“I'm so grateful for pods like this that introduce stories about women by women exists. It deserves all the support.”

– Renkenreads

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