Your Next Five Star Read

Molly and Christie share each of their top 5 reads of the year — What books can we not stop thinking about? Did any of the same books make both of our lists? Spoiler free, as always :)

We're getting emotional talking Kin by Tayari Jones, a moving exploration of friendship, chosen family and how loss and longing shape our lives. Spoiler free as always :)

The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women, from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York, in this propulsive novel hailed as “an unputdownable paean to female rage and retribution” by #1 bestselling author Jodi Picoult. Los Angeles, 2024 .  After learning that her A-list actor husband sent explicit photos to multiple girls on social media, Margot C...

“I have never had so much fun watching a fictional character try to figure out if she killed someone or not. Wild, outrageous, silly, smart, Tilly is a heroine for the ages and Mary Lowry writes like no one else. A damn delight.” —Rufi Thorpe, Author of  Margo’s Got Money Troubles A suspenseful, bighearted, and laugh-out-loud story of a single mom trying to do it all—including solve a murder she m...

Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — a book that we're still processing. We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Episode 6 is here and we're diving Into the Blue, a book by Emma Brodie that left Molly "feral." We discuss what sets this book apart, how it made us feel, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Strangers by Belle Burden — a book that left our jaws on the floor. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Episode 4 is here and we’re diving into Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino — a book that had us with a lot of feelings. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

In Episode 3 of Your Next Five Star Read , we’re talking about Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. We talk about the writing, the overall vibe, and our honest reactions as readers — including whether it earned five stars from us and if it feels like an it book moment or something a little more understated. As always, no spoilers :)

Episode 2 is all about Vigil by George Saunders. We love reading buzzy books and then yapping about them, and this one definitely gave us a lot to discuss. In this episode, we share our honest thoughts, our ratings, and whether this felt like a five-star read — or just not our kind of book. Plus, does this have it book energy… or not?

In our very first episode of  Your Next Five Star Read , we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books of the moment,  Half His Age  by Jennette McCurdy. We break down the hype, our honest reactions, and whether this buzzy release lives up to expectations. Did it give five-star energy, or did it fall short? Join us as we start our journey to find the next it book.