Books Around the Block

It's time for our October Reading Wrap-Up and November TBR! We're looking back at everything we read in October, sharing our best books, worst reads, biggest surprises, disappointments, and all the books worth adding to your TBR. Then we're looking ahead to November and sharing the books we're planning to read this month. But that's not all! Since November is Adrienne&apos...

This week on Books Around the Block, we're discussing The Unknown by Riley Sager! We kick things off with our usual Read, Watch, Obsessed segment, sharing what we're currently reading, watching, and obsessing over. Then, we dive into our Riley Sager book club discussion, including our thoughts, theories, reactions, and everything we need to unpack about this thriller. SPOILER WARNING! Th...

Who is the best book villain of all time? This week on Books Around the Block, we're each picking one fictional villain who deserves the crown. From the most ruthless antagonists to the more complex literary villains, we're debating what makes a truly great villain and which characters are impossible to forget.  We are also talking about what we are currently reading, watching, and what...

Looking for spooky books that are ACTUALLY scary? This week on Books Around the Block, we’re sharing the horror books and thrillers that genuinely scared us! Each of us brings two books that creeped us out, gave us nightmares, or made us question why we ever picked them up in the first place. From disturbing horror novels to spine-chilling thrillers, these are our picks for readers who want more t...

This week on Books Around the Block, we’re recapping everything we read in September! We’re sharing our best books, worst books, and leftover books , plus the books we’re adding to our October TBR . And because Audrey’s birthday is in October, Lindsay and Adrienne have a special birthday challenge: they’re each choosing a book for Audrey to read! Will they pick a new favorite, a book she'll h...

This week on Books Around the Block, we are discussing Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden. There has been so much talk surrounding the red flags Belle Burden should have seen and the legitimacy of her woes due to her extreme wealth, and we aren’t afraid to go there! We’re diving into the complicated marriage, affair, relationships, and controversial conversations surrounding this memo...

Fall is finally here, and we're bringing you the ultimate Fall Reading Guide! 🍂 This week on Books Around the Block, each of us picks two fall bookish categories and assigns the perfect book to each one. From cozy mysteries and darker reads to historical fiction, elite drama, and unexpected autumn oddities, we've got book recommendations for every kind of reader. Whether you're loo...

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 attent...

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...

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 rec...

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...

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. Whet...

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 ha...

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 recom...

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...

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&a...

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 p...

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 recommendat...

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....

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 o...

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...

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,...

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 bo...

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 spoi...

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 nex...