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.
Books Around the Block
Chapter 29: How to Read Books Before They're Released (ARC 101)
Want to read books before they’re released and make your bookish friends jealous? In this episode, we’re sharing all our secrets about Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) and how to get them, including our best NetGalley tips and tricks. From boosting your approval chances to what to do once you score an ARC, this episode is your guide to reading books before everyone else!
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
The Fourth Wife by Linda Hamilton