Books Around the Block

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  Chapter 77: Book to Screen Adaptations | Our Most Anticipated 2026 Movies & TV Shows 15.09.2026 42min

  Book-to-screen adaptations are everywhere, and we’re talking about the end-of-year 2026 movies and TV shows we’re most excited to watch! In this episode of Books Around the Block, each of us picks one upcoming book adaptation we cannot wait to see on screen. Will we choose one you're also looking forward to (Verity... Harry Potter... Hunger Games) or will we bring an adaptation to your attention you didn't know about? We’re chatting about the plots, the casts, and the reads you loved coming t...
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  Chapter 76: Our Most Anticipated Q4 Book Releases | October, November & December 2026 08.09.2026 57min

  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 your fall and winter TBR. From highly anticipated new releases and bestselling authors to hidden gem picks and books we think you’re going to be talking about all season, we’re breaking down the October, November, and December 2026 book releases we can’t wait to read...
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  Chapter 75: August Monthly Reading Wrap-Up + Our September TBR Hopefuls 01.09.2026 1h 12min

  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 your next five-star read or hoping to avoid a book that didn't live up to the hype, we've got plenty of honest opinions and book recommendations to add to your TBR. Then we're looking ahead to September and each sharing the two books we're hoping to read...
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  Chapter 74: Whistler by Ann Patchett Book Club Discussion 25.08.2026 1h 10min

  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, favorite moments, and all of our thoughts on the ending. Warning: this episode contains full spoilers for Whistler. We’re also announcing our September book club pick, so stick around to find out what we’ll be reading next! If you love book club discussions, ...
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  Chapter 73: Back to School Books You Need to Read 18.08.2026 47min

  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 books to the table, covering everything from school drama and campus life to academia, boarding schools, dark academia, secrets, friendships, and more. Whether you're looking for back to school books, books set at school, campus romance, or dark academia reads, we...
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  Chapter 72: We Rate BookTok and Bookstagram Viral Books 11.08.2026 41min

  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 social media and gives the ultimate verdict: loved it or loathed it? We’re talking about the books that dominated BookTok, flooded our feeds, made it onto everyone’s TBR, and had readers everywhere talking. We’re breaking down whether these popular books actually lived ...
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  Chapter 71: July Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our August TBR Hopefuls 04.08.2026 1h 3min

  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 your next five-star read or hoping to avoid a book that didn't live up to the hype, we've got plenty of honest opinions and book recommendations to add to your TBR. Then we're looking ahead to August and each sharing the two books we're hoping to read this...
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  Chapter 70: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Book Club Discussion 28.07.2026 1h 1min

  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 release lives up to the hype. We also share our individual star ratings, discuss what worked (and what didn't), and reveal our dream cast if Our Perfect Storm is ever adapted into a movie. As always, we kick things off with Read, Watch, Obsessed. That entire opening segment is completely ...
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  Chapter 69: Our Mid-Year Reading Wrap-Up (Best and Worst Books of 2026 So Far) 21.07.2026 1h

  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 favorite books so far, our biggest reading disappointments, and the publishing trends we've noticed throughout the first half of 2026. If you're looking for your next great read or wondering which new releases are actually worth the hype, this episode is filled with h...
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  Chapter 68: Best Mindless Reads & Page-Turners That Don't Require Much Brainpower 14.07.2026 34min

  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. Whether you're in a reading slump, heading on vacation, just finished reading something heavy, or simply want an entertaining book that keeps the pages turning, we've got recommendations across romance, thrillers, mysteries, women's fiction, and more. I...
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  Chapter 67: June Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our July TBR Hopefuls 07.07.2026 1h 7min

  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 our July TBR and the new releases, backlist hopefuls, and summer required reading we're hoping to read next. If you love book recommendations, monthly reading wrap-ups, and discovering the best books to add to your TBR, this episode is for you. Grab...
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  Chapter 66: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Book Club Discussion 30.06.2026 1h 8min

  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 into the book, the first 23 minutes are our signature Read, Watch, Obsessed segment, where we share what we've been reading, watching, and loving lately. That entire portion is completely spoiler-free, so everyone can listen! After that, it's full steam ahead into Theo of...
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  Chapter 65: Our Most Anticipated Books of Q3 2026 (July, August, September New Releases) 23.06.2026 51min

  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. From buzzy new fiction and emotional literary novels to page-turning thrillers and can't-miss romances, we're sharing the books we're most excited to add to our TBRs and why we think these upcoming releases could become some of the biggest books of the year. Dolly All The Time ...
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  Chapter 64: Books That Feel Like Your Favorite Summer Movies 16.06.2026 35min

  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 same atmosphere, themes, characters, and emotional vibes. Whether you're looking for the perfect beach read, planning your summer reading list, or searching for books like your favorite summer movies, we've got recommendations for romance readers, conte...
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  Chapter 63: Books We Regret Reading (& Books We'd Read Again for the First Time) 09.06.2026 44min

  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 reading it for the very first time again. From disappointing books that didn't live up to the hype to all-time favorite novels that gave us book hangovers, we're sharing our most memorable reading regrets and our most beloved book recommendations. Expect ple...
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  Chapter 62: May Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our June TBR 02.06.2026 1h 1min

  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 down everything we read in May 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 ...
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  Chapter 61: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Book Club 26.05.2026 57min

  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 unpack every part of this buzzy bestseller and process together in real time. There are NO spoilers for the first 15 minutes of this episode, and we give a full spoiler warning before diving deeper into our discussion. If you’re looking for a detailed Yesteryear ...
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  Chapter 60: Beach Read Books You Need This Summer 19.05.2026 36min

  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 thrillers that will keep you turning pages til you're sunburned to swoony romances that belong in your beach bag, we’re sharing the best summer books to pack for your next getaway. If you’re searching for the best beach reads of 2026 or books that feel like a day at t...
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  Chapter 59: Our Auto-Buy Authors (The Writers We Read No Matter What) 12.05.2026 32min

  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 table and shares what makes them impossible to resist, from unforgettable storytelling to twisty plots and characters we can’t stop thinking about. If you love book recommendations and discovering authors worth obsessing over, this episode is for you. We also chat...
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  Chapter 58: April Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our May TBR 05.05.2026 1h 1min

  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...