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.
Episodes
42 episodes
Chapter 41: December Reading Wrap-Up + Our January TBR
We’re wrapping up our December reads and revealing what’s on our January TBR, including four-star favorites, total reading flops, and the books that personally offended us. Join us as we break down our biggest bookish wins, our biggest letdowns...
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Episode 41
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1:06:17
Chapter 40: Our Top 5 Books of 2025 (Plus Our Worst Read and All the Book Stats)
We’re wrapping up our reading year with our Top 5 Books of 2025, plus the one book that truly let us down. We break down our favorites, confess our worst read of the year, and dig into our reading stats including genres, ratings, and a f...
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Episode 40
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59:01
Chapter 39: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Book Club
It’s our Christmas book club episode, and we’re diving into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter. This holiday mystery blends a snowy setting, clever twists, sharp banter, and just enough romance to keep things cozy. We ...
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Episode 39
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52:12
Chapter 38: Our New Year Reading Resolutions and Goals for 2026
It’s almost a new year, which means we are confidently setting New Year reading resolutions and bookish goals for 2026 with absolutely no guarantee we’ll follow all of them. In this episode of Books Around the Block, each of us shares two readi...
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Episode 38
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36:23
Chapter 37: Short Books to Help You Hit Your Year-End Reading Goals
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 be...
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Episode 37
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53:30
Chapter 36: November Reading Wrap-Up + Our December TBR
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 la...
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Episode 36
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56:38
Chapter 35: Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli Book Club
Join the Books Around the Block hosts as they dive into Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, a fantasy romance filled with magic, danger, and serious enemies-to-lovers tension. We break down the world, the romance, the twis...
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Episode 35
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58:29
Chapter 34: The Books We Are Thankful For
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Books Around the Block crew as Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay each share one book they are thankful for. These books shaped their perspectives and reminded them why reading matters in the first place. The hosts al...
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Episode 34
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47:12
Chapter 33: Our Holiday Reading Guide 2025
Looking for the best Christmas and holiday books to read this season? In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our favorite festive reads, winter and Christmas-adjacent picks, and three books that firmly hold a spot on ...
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Episode 33
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46:32
Chapter 32: October Reading Wrap-Up + Our November TBR
We’re wrapping up our October reads and sharing what’s on our November TBR! From five-star favorites to the biggest letdowns, we’re chatting all things books, and revealing Adrienne’s official birthday book selection. Tune in for laughs, book r...
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Episode 32
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1:06:39
Chapter 31: His & Hers by Alice Feeney Book Club
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay dive into His & Hers by Alice Feeney—the addictive psychological thriller full of secrets, lies, and shocking twists. They break down WITH SPOILERS the unreliable narrators, the tangle...
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Episode 31
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1:00:42
Chapter 30: Our Most Anticipated Book Releases Still to Come in 2025
The year may be winding down, but publishing season is still going strong! In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Lindsay, and Audrey each share three of their most anticipated book releases hitting shelves between October and the...
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Episode 30
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38:33
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 boostin...
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Episode 29
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33:43
Chapter 28: September Reading Wrap-Up + Our October TBR
In this episode, we’re recapping everything we read in September and sharing what’s on our October TBR—from cozy fall romances to page-turning thrillers. We’re also announcing our next Book Club pick so you can read along with us, and revealing...
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Episode 28
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1:05:58
Chapter 27: The Favorites by Layne Fargo Book Club
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 ...
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Episode 27
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1:05:34
Chapter 26: Our Fall 2025 Reading Guide
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 ...
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52:30
Chapter 25: From Page to Screen Upcoming Book Adaptations 2025
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...
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Episode 25
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52:29
Chapter 24: Our Most Anticipated September 2025 New Book Releases
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 th...
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Episode 24
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35:21
Chapter 23: August Reading Wrap-Up + Our September TBR
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....
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Episode 23
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59:34
Chapter 22: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Book Club
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...
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Episode 22
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1:01:04
Chapter 21: The Back to School Booklist You Actually Want
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 hor...
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Episode 21
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48:34
Chapter 20: Our Most-Anticipated August 2025 New Book Releases
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 unputdow...
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Episode 20
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34:47
Chapter 19: July Reading Wrap-Up + Our August TBR
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, w...
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Episode 19
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57:47
Chapter 18: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Book Club
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,...
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Episode 18
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53:33