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Books Around the Block
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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77 episodes
Chapter 76: Our Most Anticipated Q4 Book Releases | October, November & December 2026
The final months of 2026 are here, and we’re looking ahead to new books coming in October, November, and December 2026! Each host is sharing her top 3 most anticipated new book releases for Quarter 4, giving you 9 books to add to ...
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Chapter 75: August Monthly Reading Wrap-Up + Our September TBR Hopefuls
Looking for your next great read? In this month's reading recap, we're sharing every book we read in August, including our favorite book, our biggest disappointment, and one book we just had to rant or rave about. Whether you're searching for y...
Chapter 74: Whistler by Ann Patchett Book Club Discussion
It’s time for our August book club discussion! In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re diving into Whistler by Ann Patchett, sharing our ratings and discussing the book in full, including characters, relationships, major themes,...
Chapter 73: Back to School Books You Need to Read
It's time to go back to school! In this episode of Books Around the Block, we're sharing 6 must-read books set in schools, colleges, boarding schools, and academic settings, or books that are academia adjacent. Each of us brings two book...
Chapter 72: We Rate BookTok and Bookstagram Viral Books
What happens when a book takes over BookTok and Bookstagram, everyone is talking about it, and you finally read it? In this episode of Books Around the Block, each host brings a viral, trending, or hugely hyped book from soci...
Chapter 71: July Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our August TBR Hopefuls
Looking for your next great read? In this month's reading recap, we're sharing every book we read in July, including our favorite book, our biggest disappointment, and one book we just had to rant or rave about. Whether you're searching for you...
Chapter 70: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Book Club Discussion
It's time for another Books Around the Block Book Club! This week we're diving deep into Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, breaking down everything from the friends-to-lovers trope and whether this newest releas...
Chapter 69: Our Mid-Year Reading Wrap-Up (Best and Worst Books of 2026 So Far)
We're halfway through the year, which means it's time for our biggest reading recap yet!In this special mid-year episode of Books Around the Block, we're looking back at everything we've read since January and sharing our top 3...
Chapter 68: Best Mindless Reads & Page-Turners That Don't Require Much Brainpower
Looking for your next easy read? In this episode of Books Around the Block, we're sharing our favorite mindless reads—the easy-to-read, fast-paced page-turners that don't require a ton of brainpower but are nearly impossible to put down. Whethe...
Chapter 67: June Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our July TBR Hopefuls
Looking for your next great book? In this month's reading wrap-up, we're sharing our honest reviews of everything we read in June. From our favorite five-star books to the biggest disappointments, we hold nothing back. Then we're diving into ou...
Chapter 66: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Book Club Discussion
Is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi worth the hype? In this month's Books Around the Block Book Club, we're diving deep into one of the year's most talked-about novels with our discussion, which includes spoilers.Before we jump...
Chapter 65: Our Most Anticipated Books of Q3 2026 (July, August, September New Releases)
In this week's episode of Books Around the Block, Audrey, Adrienne, and Lindsay each share their three most anticipated book releases of Q3 2026, featuring upcoming books hitting shelves in July, August, and September.<...
Chapter 64: Books That Feel Like Your Favorite Summer Movies
Summer is here, and we're combining two of our favorite things: movies and books! In this episode of Books Around the Block, Audrey, Adrienne, and Lindsay each bring one of their favorite summer movies and pair it with a book that captures the ...
Chapter 63: Books We Regret Reading (& Books We'd Read Again for the First Time)
In this episode of Books Around the Block, the three of us each share two unforgettable reads: one book we wish we could permanently wipe from our memory because we hated it, and one book we wish we could erase just so we could experience readi...
Chapter 62: May Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our June TBR
In this monthly reading wrap-up episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our best and worst books of the month of May… the ones we loved, the ones we didn’t, and the ones we cannot stop thinking about.We break dow...
Chapter 61: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Book Club
In this special book club episode of Books Around the Block, we’re discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and trust us, we had THOUGHTS. From differing opinions to deep dives into the characters, themes, and that twist ending, we u...
Chapter 60: Beach Read Books You Need This Summer
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re diving into the ultimate beach reads for summer. Each host brings two must-read books perfect for vacation reading, lazy pool days, and long afternoons in the sand. From addictive ...
Chapter 59: Our Auto-Buy Authors (The Writers We Read No Matter What)
In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re talking all about our ultimate auto-buy authors: the writers whose books we order instantly, recommend nonstop, and trust every single time. Each host brings one beloved author to the ta...
Chapter 58: April Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our May TBR
In this monthly reading wrap-up episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our best and worst books of the month of April… the ones we loved, the ones we didn’t, and the ones we cannot stop thinking about.We break d...
Chapter 57: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Book Club
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. We start with our Read, Watch, Obsessed catch-up, sharing what we’ve been loving lately, before getting into our discussion of this b...
Chapter 56: Top Authors Most Popular Books vs Our Favorites
In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re diving into the most popular books by bestselling authors and asking the big question: are the most read titles actually their best?Each of us picked a favorite author and ...
Chapter 55: Our Interview with NYT Bestselling Author Tiffany Crum
This week on Books Around the Block, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Crum for an inside look at her novel This Story Might Save Your Life. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, hidden Easter ...
Chapter 54: March Reading Wrap-Up + Our April TBR
In this March Reading Wrap-Up + April TBR episode of Books Around the Block, we break down our best reads, our worst reads, and each of us chooses one book to either rant or rave about. Expect honest takes and very strong bookish opini...
Chapter 53: Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden Book Club
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re diving into our March book club pick: Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden.We start with what we are currently reading, watching, and obsessed with, then give a clear spoiler warning...
Chapter 52: Most Anticipated Books of Q2 2026 (April, May, June New Releases)
In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re diving into our most anticipated Q2 releases, covering all the buzzy new books hitting shelves in April, May, and June. Each of us brought three upcoming titles we cannot stop thi...