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 58: April Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our May TBR
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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 down everything we read in April with honest, unfiltered reviews, from standout 5-star favorites to the biggest disappointments. If you’re looking for real opinions before adding books to your TBR, this episode is packed with must-read recommendations and a few you might want to skip.
We also share two books we’re planning to read in May, giving you a preview of our upcoming TBR.
The Anniversary by Alex Finlay
First by Ali Hazelwood
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry
The Summer of Second Chances by K.L. Walther
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick
The Shippers by Katherine Center