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We’re Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who can’t stop talking about books, so we’re bringing the conversation to you. Each episode, we’ll dive into the stories we love (and maybe a few we don’t), mixing fun with literary insight. So get ready to laugh, add to your TBR, and join the discussion—because in our neighborhood, a good book is always just around the block.
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Chapter 37: Short Books to Help You Hit Your Year-End Reading Goals
Episode 37
mardi 9 décembre 2025 • Duration 53:30
We are sprinting to the finish line with a stack of short books under 300 pages that will help you crush those end-of-year reading goals. Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay share their favorite quick hits, the tiny book recs with big vibes in the best ways.
We also dive into Brimstone by Callie Hart and break down the editing controversy that has taken over BookTok. Audrey’s reaction is priceless and completely justified. If you have been wondering what actually happened, we unpack it all.
Grab a cozy drink and a tiny book, and join us around the block.
Books Mentioned:
Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
This is a Safe Space by Lucinda Berry
Chapter 36: November Reading Wrap-Up + Our December TBR
Episode 36
mardi 2 décembre 2025 • Duration 56:38
We’re wrapping up our November reads and sharing what’s on our December TBR! From five-star favorites to the biggest letdowns, we’re chatting all things books, and revealing if Adrienne loved her official birthday book selection. Tune in for laughs, book recs, and a little friendly chaos on this month's reading wrap-up and TBR hopefuls.
The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill
Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan
Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coban
The Ten Year Affair by Erin Sommers
You Watched in Silence by H. Lee Justine
Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson
Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams
Nobody Knows You're Here by Brynn Greenwood
The Christmas Bookstore by Jenny Colgan
Chapter 27: The Favorites by Layne Fargo Book Club
Episode 27
mardi 30 septembre 2025 • Duration 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
mardi 23 septembre 2025 • Duration 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 25: From Page to Screen Upcoming Book Adaptations 2025
Episode 25
mardi 16 septembre 2025 • Duration 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
Episode 24
mardi 9 septembre 2025 • Duration 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
Episode 23
mardi 2 septembre 2025 • Duration 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
Episode 22
mardi 26 août 2025 • Duration 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
Episode 21
mardi 19 août 2025 • Duration 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
Episode 20
mardi 12 août 2025 • Duration 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
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