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| Chapter 12: Our Book Tropes Breakdown | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:46:43 | |
Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into one of the most opinionated topics in the book world: tropes. From the ones that make us swoon to the ones that make us roll our eyes, we’re breaking down the tropes we adore and despise. Tell us your most-loved and most-hated tropes over on Instagram and TikTok — @booksaroundtheblockpod. Adrienne's Current Read: Untangled by Lisa Damon Lindsay's Current Read: What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon Audrey's Current Read: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry One Day in December by Josie Silver One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas People we meet on vacation by Emily Henry Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shrieve You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker Part of Your World by Abby Jiminez The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers | |||
| Chapter Eleven: 2025's Hottest Summer Book Releases | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:46:26 | |
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are sharing the Summer 2025 book releases they’re most excited about. Each host picks a romance, a thriller, and a wild card—one book in any genre they can’t wait to read—releasing between June and August. Whether you’re headed to the beach or just the backyard, these new reads deserve a spot on your summer TBR. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Adrienne Read: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Audrey Read: The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros Lindsay Read: Real Food/Fake Food by Larry Olmstead Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston You Belong Here by Megan Miranda The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell | |||
| Chapter Two: Our March Reads + April TBR | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:42:42 | |
In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay recap their March reads—discussing the hits, the misses, and the ones that left them with all the feelings. From gripping thrillers to best-selling romances, they cover a variety of genres and share their honest thoughts. Plus, they reveal their April TBR lists—what’s on their radar, what they’re excited to dive into, and which books might just end up in the DNF pile. Grab your favorite beverage and join the conversation! Follow us at @booksaroundtheblockpod on Instagram and TikTok for more fun content and news on upcoming episodes! Share your thoughts for future episodes or reach out just to chat at booksaroundtheblock@gmail.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall Mayluna by Kelley McNeil Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Penitence by Kristin Koval Wild Side by Elsie Silver The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin The Longest Race by Kara Goucher From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough The Woman in Me by Britney Spears The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Long Bright River by Liz Moore First Time Caller by B.K. Borrison James by Percival Everett The Mother Next Door: Medicine Deception, and Munchausen by Andrea Dunlop, Mike Webber Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes Claire, Darling by Callie Kazumi The Favorites by Layne Fargo All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Music by AudioCoffee at pixabay.com | |||
| Chapter One: Introductions + Rapid Fire Fun | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:26:43 | |
It's the very first episode of Books Around the Block! Meet your hosts—Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who love nothing more than talking books. We'll introduce ourselves, share our reading styles, and put each other on the spot with a rapid-fire book game. Expect laughs, unexpected bookish confessions, and a few titles to add to your TBR. Follow us at @booksaroundtheblockpod on Instagram and TikTok for more fun content and news on upcoming episodes! Share your thoughts for future episodes or reach out just to chat at booksaroundtheblock@gmail.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Beartown by Fredrik Backman Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers 11/22/63 by Stephen King The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal Music by AudioCoffee at pixabay.com | |||
| Prologue | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:00:55 | |
Hey Neighbors! Welcome to Books Around the Block. We're your hosts, Lindsay, Adrienne, and Audrey—neighbors, friends, and book-obsessed hosts of this podcast. In our close-knit neighborhood, books are always a hot topic. Between school drop-offs, evening walks, and poolside chats, we’re constantly swapping recommendations, debating plot twists, and adding just one more book to our never-ending TBR lists. With the three of us reading a combined 150 books a year, we take pride in finding the perfect read for just about anyone—so we figured, why not bring the conversation to you? Each month, we’ll bring you: 📚 Two mini-episodes where we help you expand your to-be-read with fun bookish topics with no spoilers 📖 And one deep-dive book club episode with spoilers for when you’re ready to geek out over a shared read. So grab the beverage you need and snack you deserve, and let’s talk books. Because in our neighborhood, a good read is always just around the block. | |||
| Chapter Ten: Our May Reads + June TBR | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:57:42 | |
Today’s episode is our monthly wrap-up and TBR check-in! Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are talking about everything they read in May: what they loved, what fell flat, and what surprised them. Plus, they’ll share their June TBR lists and celebrate Lindsay's birthday with a book swap! Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku With a Vengeance by Riley Sager All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James How To Giggle by Hannah Berner and Paige Desorbo My Friends by Fredrick Bachman Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry The Bachelorette Party by Camille Sten Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon | |||
| Chapter Nine: Great Big Beautiful Life Book Club | 27 May 2025 | 00:59:02 | |
Today’s episode dives into the Books Around the Block pick of the month — Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. This story sparked a rich and heartfelt discussion between Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay, touching on everything from its emotional depth to its laugh-out-loud moments. We're unpacking it all — from thought-provoking book club questions to who we’d cast in the dream movie adaptation! Books & Media Mentioned in this Episode: READ- My Friends by Fredrick Bachman WATCH- Keeping up with the Kardashians READ- With a Vengeance by Riley Sager WATCH- Bridgerton - Season 3 READ- One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune READ- Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer WATCH: The Last of Us - Season 2 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry | |||
| Chapter Eight: Summer Reading Guide | 20 May 2025 | 00:55:56 | |
Summer is calling, and Books Around the Block is here to help you answer with the perfect read! In today’s episode, your hosts Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into sunshine, suitcases, and stories as we each share our ultimate summer reading picks. From swoon-worthy romances and breezy beach reads to spine-tingling thrillers and vacation adventures gone hilariously wrong, we’ve got something for every kind of reader. We've each brought a few favorite titles across different summer-themed categories—so whether you're poolside, lakeside, or just dreaming of your next getaway, get ready to fill your TBR with books you won’t want to leave behind. READ: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff WATCH: A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix READ: The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James The Last of Us on HBO Max READ: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Paul American on Netflix Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager Into Thin Air by John Krakauer The Wedding People by Alison Espach A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand | |||
| Chapter Seven: Hidden Book Gems | 13 May 2025 | 00:44:51 | |
Join Lindsay, Audrey, and Adrienne this week as they share a list of hidden gems — books with fewer than 50,000 ratings on Goodreads that they’ve read and absolutely loved. These underrated, under-the-radar reads deserve so much more attention. If you’re looking for something a little different from what’s all over Bookstagram or BookTok, this is the episode for you! Books and Media Mentioned in this Episode: All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett The Four Seasons on Netflix Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Met Gala Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Pride and Prejudice Warfare Lizzie McAlpine- Spring into Summer Small Animals by Kim Brooks One Night Only by Catherine Walsh The Summer That Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel How to Kill Men and Get Away with It by Katy Brent A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | |||
| Chapter Six: Our April Reads + May TBR | 06 May 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay recap all the books they read in April—from the ones they couldn’t put down to the ones that fell flat—and share the titles they're most excited to dive into this May. If you're hunting for your next great read or just love hearing what others are reading, you won’t want to miss this spoiler-free conversation! Books Mentioned in this Episode: A Forty Year Kiss by Nikolas Butler Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaughy Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall The Mist by Stephen King Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston James by Percival Everett Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden With a Vengeance by Riley Sager Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer | |||
| Chapter Five: Wild Dark Shore Book Club | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:10:04 | |
In this month’s book club episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay journey into Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—a haunting, powerful novel that left us with so much to unpack. Join us as we explore the book’s most unforgettable moments, tackle the questions it stirred up, and even imagine who we’d cast in a dream adaptation. Fair warning: spoilers ahead! We encourage you to read Wild Dark Shore first, so you can dive deep with us into every layer of this moving, thought-provoking story. Books & Media Mentioned in this Episode: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Good American Family on Hulu The Valley on Bravo Ransom Canyon on Netflix Justice (Album) - Justine Bieber Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy | |||
| Chapter Four: A Reluctant Reader's Guide | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are talking to the book-curious among us: the ones who want to get into reading but haven’t quite found the right story or the right genre. We’re sharing our favorite easy-to-pick-up, hard-to-put-down reads across a variety of genres—from thrillers and romances to memoirs and fantasy. And if you’re already a reader in a bit of a slump, these books might be just the thing to pull you back in. Books Mentioned in this Episode: | |||
| Chapter Three: Wipe My Memory, Hand Me That Book | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:49:26 | |
Ever wish you could wipe your memory just to experience your favorite book all over again? In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay each reveal the one book they’d choose to re-read with a totally clean slate—no spoilers, no plot twists remembered, just pure reading bliss. Plus, we’re introducing a brand-new segment: Read, Watch, Listen! Each of us shares what we’re currently into across the worlds of books, film and television, and music/podcasts. It’s your one-stop shop for recommendations (and maybe a few hot takes). Books Mentioned in this Episode: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McCaugnhy First Time Caller by B.K. Borison The Pact by Jodi Picoult Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall The Pact by Jodi Picoult The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult 11/22/63 by Stephen King Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez One Day by David Nichols Outlander by Diana Gabaldon A Court of Thorns and Roses (Series) by Sarah J. Maas Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino Defending Jacob by William Landay The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown | |||
| Chapter 27: The Favorites by Layne Fargo Book Club | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:05:34 | |
In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay break down The Favorites by Layne Fargo—a sharp, tension-filled romantic tragedy all about obsession, ambition, and just how far people will go to leave a lasting legacy. We dish on the secrets, the scandals, the revenge plots, and the twisted romance that turns dangerous and destructive. Plus, we’ll share our dream fan cast for you to judge! Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey Stein | |||
| Chapter 26: Our Fall 2025 Reading Guide | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:52:30 | |
Fall is here, and we’re leaning all the way in. In this episode, we build the ultimate autumn reading guide with nine fall-themed categories—from cozy reads for crisp mornings to spooky thrillers for stormy nights. Each of us picks one book to match each category, giving you nine hand-picked recommendations to carry you through the season. Grab your blanket, pour something warm, and get ready to stack your TBR with the best fall reads. The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan If It Makes You Happy by Julia Olivia A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Different Seasons by Stephen King The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizman The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca | |||
| Chapter 17: What to Read Next? We Let TBR Cards Decide | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:41:38 | |
Not sure what to read next? In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay shake up their reading plans with a fun TBR card challenge! Each cohost draws from a deck of prompt cards to determine their next read... from long-time shelf sitters to unexpected picks hiding in their stacks. Plus, we spill all the juicy drama about the mysterious Little Free Library Book Bandit wreaking havoc in our neighborhood. Want the TBR cards we used in this episode? Purchase them here! Books mentioned in this episode: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Defending Jacob by William Landay | |||
| Chapter 16: A Mid-Year Recap & Best Books of 2025 So Far! | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:56:20 | |
We’re halfway through 2025, and Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are recapping the best five books we’ve read so far—and the ones that missed the mark. We’re also diving into book sales stats and the top-selling titles of the year. Tune in for hot takes, hidden gems, and a mid-year bookish breakdown! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Don't Let Him in by Lisa Jewell Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent The Wedding People by Alison Espach Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins None of this is True by Lisa Jewell Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldtree Stop Me if You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett | |||
| Chapter 15: Our Favorite Kindle Unlimited Reads for Prime Day | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:46:35 | |
Just in time for Prime Day, we’re sharing our favorite Kindle Unlimited book recommendations! This episode is your go-to guide for making the most of your KU subscription. Whether you’re new to Kindle Unlimited or a longtime fan, we’ve got something for every kind of reader! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Quicksilver by Callie Hart Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner Chestnut Springs Series/Heartless by Elsie Silver Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino The Boomerang by Robert Bailey Till Summer Do Us Part by Megan Quinn One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune | |||
| Chapter 14: June Reading Wrap-Up + July TBR | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:53:30 | |
In this episode, we’re sharing our June wrap-up and what’s on our July TBR list! From 5-star reads and surprise favorites to books that didn’t quite hit the mark, we’re recapping everything we read in June. Then, we’re diving into our most anticipated July reads, including some new releases. Whether you're searching for beach reads, book club ideas, or hidden gems, we've got you. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker My Friends by Fredrick Backman The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros Dumb Big Eyes by Nate Bargatze What The Wind Knows by Amy Harmon Stop Me if You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune | |||
| Chapter 13: The Tenant by Freida McFadden Book Club | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:04:32 | |
This week, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into Books Around the Block's June book club pick—The Tenant by Freida McFadden. It’s packed with twists, shady roommates, and secrets galore, and we’ve got plenty to say. Plus, stick around for a fun bonus segment where we each read a book chosen in honor of Lindsay’s birthday—let’s just say opinions were had. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @booksaroundtheblockpod Careless People by Sarah Winn Willians The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon The Only One Left by Riley Sager | |||
| Chapter 25: From Page to Screen Upcoming Book Adaptations 2025 | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:52:29 | |
Book lovers, get your watchlists ready. In this episode of Books Around the Block, we break down the most exciting upcoming book-to-screen adaptations in 2025 (and some in 2026 too). We’re talking about the movies and TV shows based on books that we can’t wait to see, plus a few we’re not so sure about. Whether you’re into big-budget blockbusters or quiet character dramas, this episode will help you decide what to read before it hits the screen. Dark Maestro by Brenden Slocumb The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hildebrand People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | |||
| Chapter 24: Our Most Anticipated September 2025 New Book Releases | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
September 2025 is packed with incredible new book releases! In this episode, we share our most anticipated September 2025 books hitting shelves this month. From twisty thrillers to romance and contemporary fiction, we’ll help you find the perfect additions for your growing TBR. Don't forget to join the literary conversation on Instagram and TikTok @booksaroundtheblockpod. ADHD is awesome by Penn and Kim Holderness Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister The Academy by Elin Hildebrand and Shelby Cunningham | |||
| Chapter 23: August Reading Wrap-Up + Our September TBR | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:59:34 | |
Join Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay for our August Reading Wrap-Up! We’re chatting about the books we loved (and didn’t), a few surprises along the way, and our TBR card picks. Plus, we’re revealing what’s on our September TBR. From new releases to backlist gems, this episode is packed with book reviews and recommendations to inspire your reading lists. Nantucket Nights by Elin Hildebrand Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers We Don't Talk About Carol by Kristin L. Berry I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman An Irish Summer by Alexandra Page Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urduhart Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah | |||
| Chapter 22: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Book Club | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:01:04 | |
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re talking about The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, an atmospheric literary mystery set in the Adirondacks in 1975. When a young girl goes missing from a summer camp, secrets, family drama, and suspense unravel in the wilderness. We dive into the novel’s chilling atmosphere, its haunting mystery, and—because we can’t resist—who we’d cast in a screen adaptation. If you love literary thrillers, missing person mysteries, or dark summer camp settings, this episode is for you. Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths | |||
| Chapter 21: The Back to School Booklist You Actually Want | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:48:34 | |
Back to school season is here, but we’re leaving the textbooks behind. In this episode, we’re diving into the most atmospheric school-setting books. Think dark academia, boarding school, and college—from twisty thrillers and chilling horrors to swoony romances. Whether it’s haunted hallways, secret societies, or forbidden love behind ivy-covered walls, these stories prove school is anything but boring. The God of The Woods by Liz Moore A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller The Broken Girls by Simone St. James The Teacher by Freida McFadden The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood | |||
| Chapter 20: Our Most-Anticipated August 2025 New Book Releases | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:34:47 | |
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our most-anticipated August 2025 new book releases! Each of us picked two upcoming titles we can’t wait to read—from buzzy thrillers to swoony romances to unputdownable page-turners. Whether you’re building your August 2025 TBR or hunting for your next great read, these exciting new releases deserve a spot on your list. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen I Know How This Ends by Holly Smale Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe Too Old For This by Samantha Downing | |||
| Chapter 19: July Reading Wrap-Up + Our August TBR | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:57:47 | |
In this episode, we’re recapping everything we read in July—think 5-star favorites, surprising standouts, and a few disappointments. Then we're looking ahead to our August TBR list! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or literary fiction, we’ve got plenty of hot takes. If you’re searching for your next great read, tune in for all the book recommendations you need to kick off the month. We Don't Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik | |||
| Chapter 18: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Book Club | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
It’s our official July book club episode, and we’re diving deep into One Golden Summer by bestselling author Carley Fortune. In this episode, we break down the plot (spoiler alert!), share our favorite and least favorite moments, give honest star ratings, and even dream-cast the movie adaptation. Plus, don’t miss our announcement of the August book club pick—it’s a good one! Whether you’ve read the book or just love a juicy summer love story (and don't mind spoilers), join us for laughs, feels, and lit-loving chaos. Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren | |||