Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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This week, I've been thinking about fictional motherhood... so I decided to make an episode about it! Through the lens of four different books, we'll be talking about good mothers, bad mothers, and mothers who don't fit neatly into either category. Please be aware that this episode does spoil the ending of THE GOD OF THE WOODS. Music sourced from p…
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Happy Release Day, TIME LOOPS AND MEET CUTES: Who Wants To Read a Brand-New Time Loop Rom-Com?
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It's May 6th! Which may be just another day to you, but here on the podcast, we're celebrating the release of TIME LOOPS AND MEET CUTES, a brand-new time loop rom-com. What did I like about this book? What are my critiques? And should you go grab a copy? Let's find out in this special mini review episode! Special thanks to Atria Books/Simon and Sch…
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Who's looking for books to give their mom this Mother's Day?? If that describes you, you've come to the right place, because I've got 14 books to recommend, from comforting reads to escapist reads to easy reads for moms who want to get back into reading! Me: Allow me to recommend some comforting books for your mom. Also me: Recommends a psychologic…
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I Read 12 Books in April! + What's the May Book Pick?
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1:14:27It's time for the April 2025 reading wrap-up! In April I read mysteries, thrillers, beach reads, last year's Emily Henry book, a classic I feel very passionate about, and more! Listen to this week's episode to find out which books I recommend, which books I conditionally recommend, and which books I don't recommend at all. Music sourced from pixaba…
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In this special bonus episode, Jacqueline Friedland joins me to discuss her newest book, Counting Backwards. Music sourced from pixabay. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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This week, we're discussing our April book pick, THE GOD OF THE WOODS, the hit summer camp mystery book by Liz Moore! What does this book have to say about nature, our connection to nature, and our connection to each other? Why did this book receive so much hype? And, well, did I think it was worth the hype? Sources/further reading: The God of the …
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Let's Celebrate NATIONAL POETRY MONTH With 4 Book Recommendations Based on My 4 Favorite Poems!
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This week, we're celebrating National Poetry Month by making 4 book recommendations based on my 4 favorite poems! Poems discussed in this week's episode include: The Daffodils, She Walks in Beauty, Woman Work. Poets discussed in this week's episode include: Wordsworth, Byron, Maya Angelou. More of my favorite poems: The Lady of Shalott, Kubla Khan,…
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Let's Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY DAY with Book Recommendations, Book Rants, and Bookish Hot Takes!
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This week, we're celebrating National Library Day by talking about books with "library" in the title! Me: This is going to be a cozy, light-hearted chat about books! Also me: THIS BOOK HAD THE STUPIDEST PROTAGONIST EVER. I MUST VENT MY FEELINGS AND YOU WILL LISTEN. Libraries are important resources for book lovers everywhere; please consider visiti…
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I read 11 books in March, and I'm excited to talk about them! I've got some recommendations, I've got some conditional recommendations, and I've got just one book I can't recommend to anyone. Tune in for the recommendations... and for the April book pick announcement! Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sur…
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Time Traveling Back to Jazz-Age New York City with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED | March Book Pick Discussion
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1:06:27This week, we're discussing the March book pick, which is F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1922 book, THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED. What did I like about the book? What didn't work for me about this book? Why do I compare Gloria and Anthony's marriage to a washing machine, and why does this deep dive need so many content warnings? Listen to this week's episode to…
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May I Introduce You To This Ernest Hemingway Fan-Fiction | Let's Over-Analyze THE PARIS WIFE
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1:25:55This week, we're visiting Jazz-Age Paris with a deep dive into THE PARIS WIFE, a fictionalized retelling of Ernest Hemingway's first marriage! I think I've been positive enough recently to be entitled to this one, small, tiny rant... Further reading: Ernest Hemingway's Wikipedia page, Hadley Richardson's Wikipedia page, young Ernest Hemingway was i…
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What Books Are People Actually Reading? | Recommendations, Hot Takes, and What Popular Books Say About Us
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1:12:09This week, we're talking about popular books, aka the books that people are actually reading! We've got some hot takes, we've got some recommendations, and I'll even address the dragon-shaped elephant in the room (if you know, you know). Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_York_Times_number-one_books_of_2024, https://www.goodread…
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I Read 11 Books in February! + What's the March Book Pick?
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1:28:55This week, we're discussing the 11 books I read in February! From family dramas to fantasy, there's a lot to talk about. Links referenced in the episode: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9830 (Project Gutenberg link to The Beautiful and Damned) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beautiful_and_Damned (Wikipedia article I quoted) Tune in every week fo…
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It's February 18th! Which may be just another day to you, but here on the podcast, we're celebrating the release of THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, a brand-new WW2 historical fiction release. What did I like about this book? What are my critiques? And should you go grab a copy? Let's find out in this special surprise mini episode! Thanks to the publishe…
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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY Ep. 2 (Chapters 31-69): Everyone in this book needed either a conscience, or a backbone
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This week, we're wrapping up our discussion of the January Reese Witherspoon book club pick, THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY, by Kate Fagan. And though the book didn't ultimately have a lot to say about, well, anything, I certainly do! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am …
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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-30): Who needs enemies when you have a friend like Cate Kay?
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This week, we're discussing the first half of the January Reese Witherspoon book club pick, THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY by Kate Fagan! Is it a mystery? Is it a thriller? Or is it really just about a person who makes terrible life decisions? Find out in this week's episode! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check o…
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It's time for yet another monthly reading wrap-up! In January I read 12 books, ranging from cozy sci-fi to mysteries to historical fiction! What books did I love? What books did I not love? And what books do I recommend? Find out in this week's episode! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion You…
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It's the 2am Book Review Club, checking in with a mini episode to announce the February book pick! Tune in to find out what book we'll be discussing during the month of February. I hope you have a great weekend, and I will (of course) return on Monday with my January reading wrap-up. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure…
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This week, we're wrapping up our month-long discussion of Ann Patchett's Bel Canto! In this week's episode, I debate about whether The Annotated Bel Canto is worth the price (or if you should just thrift a copy), as well as my final thoughts on (the un-annotated) Bel Canto. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check …
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This week, we're discussing the second half of BEL CANTO, by Ann Patchett, which is January's podcast book pick. The first half of BEL CANTO placed the characters in an impossible situation, and as we discuss the second half, there's only one question: how will it all end?? Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusalka_(opera). Tune in every week f…
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BEL CANTO Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-5): “Warfare should not include cellular phones, it made everything seem less serious.”
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This week, we're discussing the first half of BEL CANTO, by Ann Patchett, which is January's podcast book pick. From opera to soap operas to explorations of what power truly means, the first half of BEL CANTO gives us a lot to talk about! If you want to read along, then be sure to read Chapters 6-10 (plus the epilogue) before next Monday! Tune in e…
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December Reading Wrap-up + 2025 Reading Goals + Announcement
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1:06:24It's the first episode of 2025, and we have a lot to talk about! What books did I read in December? What did my 2024 reading year look like, and what are my reading goals for 2025? And most importantly: what are my plans for the podcast moving forward? Featuring: the most chaotic energy I've ever brought to the podcast. Important disclaimer: I'm go…
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A Very Festive Deep Dive into the Little Women Books
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2:16:30Let's celebrate the holidays by exploring a classic holiday story, Little Women... and its sequels. Special thanks to Little Women: A Family Romance, by Elizabeth Lennox Keyser (2000), which was immensely helpful in putting together this deep dive. The Little Women books can be found for free on Project Gutenberg at the following links: Little Wome…
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This week it's time to talk about my 10 worst books of 2024! Enjoy my passionate 37-minute rant as I reflect on my most disappointing books of the year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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This week, I'm revealing my top 10 books of 2024! We've got 3 mystery books, 2 nonfiction books, a ton of historical fiction, and much much more, so take a listen to find out which books made my top 10 of the year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club …
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I read 12 books in November, ranging from dystopian to fantasy to mystery! Spoiler alert: This was a great reading month for me, so in November's wrap-up you can listen to me be (mostly) nice for 52 minutes and 43 seconds! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Revi…
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This week we're talking about 5 book quotes that are a little too relatable! And whether you get some book recommendations, some relatable quotes, or just food for thought, I hope you'll enjoy this week's episode. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Y…
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This week I'm doing a comprehensive beginner's guide to reading murder mysteries, which offers an overview of the mystery genre, an exploration of why people read mystery books, and (of course) 10 beginner-friendly murder mystery recommendations! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube ch…
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I'm Obsessed With This 700-Page Vampire Dark Academia Book: Let's Over-Analyze The Historian
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This week, I want to talk about 2005's blockbuster hit, The Historian. We've got vampires, we've got academics, we've got Dracula, and we've got plenty to discuss! Why is this book so divisive? Is it good? Is it bad? Let's find out in this week's episode! Sources for this week's episode: https://archive.ph/20090621190837/http://www.independent.co.u…
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I read 14 books in October, ranging from mystery to fantasy to romance! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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It's almost Halloween, so how about a Halloween book recommendation? This week, we're discussing The Thirteenth Tale, a book that puts the drama in family drama, a book that leans into the spooky side of its Gothic aesthetic, and a book that is just a fun, seasonal time all around! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure t…
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Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love | A Conversation with Author Scott Dominic Carpenter
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1:06:50This week we have a very special episode about the 2024 memoir Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love, featuring author Scott Dominic Carpenter! Tune in to hear our discussion of the hidden sides of Paris, the unexpected benefits of travel, the meaning of life, and much much more. Be sure to check out Paris Lost and Found if you enjoy our conversat…
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I read 16 books in September, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to classics! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? And what new reading trends showed up in September? Listen to this episode to find out! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book …
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3 Creepy Mysteries to Read This Fall: The Book of Cold Cases, The Turn of the Key, Dark Places
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This week I'm here to help you plan your fall mystery reading with three creepy mystery books that I loved and which I hope you'll love too! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.توسط The 2am Book Review Club
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3 Fairytale-Inspired Fantasy Books to Read This Fall: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, Tress of the Emerald Sea, A Dowry of Blood
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This week I'm here to help you plan your fall fantasy reading, with three fairytale-inspired fantasy books that I loved and which I'm hopeful you'll love too! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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This week we're discussing the 2023 hit family drama, Tom Lake! Let's discuss the creativity of the storytelling, the heartfelt beauty of the writing, and why it's the perfect book to read at this time of year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Yout…
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A Comprehensive Deep Dive into the My Brilliant Friend Books
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2:21:00This week I'm bringing you a very special deep dive into all four books of the My Brilliant Friend series! Please be aware of the following before listening: spoilers, discussions of sensitive content, and questionable pronunciations of Italian names. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtu…
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I read 10 books in August, ranging from historical fiction to romance to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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This week I'm sharing five of my life-changing book quotes (and books)! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.توسط The 2am Book Review Club
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This week, I want to talk about one of the most exciting historical fiction books I've read so far this year: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, which presents a fresh new take on one of my favorite genres! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube c…
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Looking for your next great fantasy reading experience? Tune into this episode, where I recommend three hyped up fantasy books, one book for each type of fantasy reader! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelتوسط The 2am Book Review Club
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I read 31 books in June and July, ranging from fantasy to historical fiction to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Tune into this episode to find out! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelتوسط The 2am Book Review Club
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I'll be on hiatus until August 5! So happy July, happy summer, and happy book travels!! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelتوسط The 2am Book Review Club
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Let's review all 90 books I've read so far this year in 1 sentence each! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelتوسط The 2am Book Review Club
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2024 is halfway over, so let's talk about my reading year so far! How many books have I read so far this year? What are my top genres? And what books am I excited to read during the second half of 2024?? Let's have a cozy chat about books and how my 2024 reading journey is shaping up so far! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…
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It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best romance books to read at the beach! Romances that take place on summer vacation... A romance with a ghost... A romance between a movie star and a bodyguard... Whatever kind of romance book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Read The Blue Castle for free he…
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It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best mystery books to read at the beach! Murder at a luxurious seaside resort... A family trapped on a stormy island... A school that's basically Hogwarts for murder... Whatever kind of mystery book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Keep an eye out for my roma…
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It's beach read season, and I've put together the ultimate beach read guide for every type of reader! Do you like thrillers? Classics? Family sagas? Nonfiction? Historical fiction? Fantasy? Whatever genre (or genres!) you like to read, I have beach read recommendations for you. Keep an eye out for my mystery beach read list and my romance beach rea…
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I read 21 books in May, ranging from romance to mysteries to historical fiction, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? Which character was Too Stupid To Live? And was Shakespeare really a woman??? Tune into this episode to find out! Apologies that my voice isn't 100% back to normal yet! I'm still recovering from …
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Join me this summer as we read historical fiction books from 10 different countries around the world! Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/e7e9689b-cd43-423d-9164-5720859a4096. I hope you'll join the Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge, and I apologize for the delay in this week's episode; I'm still recoverin…
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