J. L. Bleakley, Arden Jones and Michelle Mackenzie

Book JAM

Arts EN ↓ 40 episodes

Welcome to a monthly Book Club hosted by authors J.L. Bleakley, Arden Jones, and Shelly Mack. Each month, they choose a book to discuss. Warning: There will be spoilers! Also includes Book vs Screen and Book Court minisodes.

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J. L. Bleakley, Arden Jones and Michelle Mackenzie

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Seeker and The Shade: Part 2 05.07.2026

The JAM Pots wrap up their review of Ellen Osborne's YA fantasy romance, The Seeker and The Shade and discuss the current gap in the market for teen books.

The Seeker and The Shade: Part 1 28.06.2026

Part 1 of our book review of YA fantasy romance, The Seeker and The Shade by Ellen Osborne.

Book vs Screen: Project Hail Mary 21.06.2026

The JAM Pots compare one of the year's biggest films. The adaptation of Andy Weir's epic Sci-Fi that had everyone saying Amaze, Amaze, Amaze. But which is better? The Book or the Screen?

Book Court: Reading books in the bath 14.06.2026

Is reading in the bath blissful escapism or a crime against pages? Which side are you on?

Book vs Screen: People We Meet On Vacation 07.06.2026

The JAM Pots discuss whether the book was better than the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry's People We Meet On Vacation.

Man, Muse, Monster: Part 2 31.05.2026

The JAM Pots round up their review of the dark academia thriller, Man, Muse, Monster by Naomi Gidson. Includes Spoilers!

Man, Muse, Monster Part 1 24.05.2026

Part one of our review of Naomi Gibson's dark academia romance, Man, Muse Monster.

Book Court: Dog-Earing 17.05.2026

The court is in session at Book Court. In today's case, is dog-earing a page an acceptable way to mark your progress or utter sacrilege?

My Roommate Is A Vampire: Part 2 10.05.2026

We return for part two of My Roommate Is A Vampire to discuss those steamy scenes, what kind of book boyfriend Fredrick would be and the book's action-packed ending.

My Roommate Is A Vampire: Part 1 03.05.2026

Fall in love alongside the JAM Pots as they sink their teeth into Jenna Irvine's Vampire romcom, My Roommate Is A Vampire.

Book vs Screen: The Housemaid 26.04.2026

The JAM Pots return to Freida McFadden's much-loved thriller, this time to compare the book to the movie adaptation.

Book Court: Kindle, for or against 19.04.2026

Are Kindles the future of reading, or ruining the sanctity of the reading experience? Which side are you on?

Needy Little Things: Part 2 12.04.2026

Continue the discussion as the JAM Pots talk, MC, Sariyah's home life, the Santa Bag, and that action-packed finale.

Needy Little Things: Part 1 05.04.2026

The JAM Pots return to their roots as they discuss the Young Adult Thriller, Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours. Spoilers included!

Book vs Screen: The Hunger Games 29.03.2026

Step into the arena of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games with the JAM Pots as they discuss which is better, the book or the movie?

Book Court: Re-reading Books 22.03.2026

Welcome to Book Court, where the JAM Pots put literary debates on trial—this week's case: Re-reading books. But which side are you on, for or against?

The Housemaid Part 2 15.03.2026

Join the JAM Pots as they discuss the mysterious Enzo, the massive twist, and the finale of this high-stakes thriller.

The Housemaid Part 1 08.03.2026

The JAM Pots discuss Freida McFadden's Thriller, The Housemaid, in Part One of this spoiler-filled review. Hear their thoughts on the protagonist, Millie, that prologue and whatever is up with Nina Winchester.

Book vs Screen: Twilight 01.03.2026

Cast your mind back to 2008, when sparkly vampires hit the big screen, and the world had to pick a side between Team Jacob and Team Edward. But which was better, the movie or the book?

How To Die Famous 04.05.2025

Arden and Jess wrap up season 2 with YA thriller, How To Die Famous by Benjamin Dean. Jess overcomes one of her biggest book fears, and Arden reveals if she has ever been on TOWIE as they discuss the twists and turns of this deadly Hollywood drama.

The Dagger and the Flame 06.04.2025

YA fantasy author, Annaliese Avery joins Jess as a special guest host on this episode of YA Book JAM where they discuss enemies-to-lovers romantasy, The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle.

Iris Green, Unseen 02.03.2025

Special guest host Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen, published by Scholastic. Louise reveals what flavour of Jam she'd be and answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself and the beauty of letting go.

Check & Mate 02.02.2025

Get swept away in this young adult Slow Burn romance by the genre queen, Ali Hazelwood. Probably our most heated debate yet! Tables flipped, clashes of opinions and comparisons to potatoes as the JAM Pots navigate the world of competitive chess and fall in love with Nolan and Malorie's story.

How To Survive A Horror Movie 05.01.2025

The JAM Pots kick off the new year with the dark comedy How To Survive A Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. Listen as they discuss their favourite horror movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you at the edge of your seat!

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder - Christmas Special 22.12.2024

In this bonus Christmas Special the JAM Pots pick apart suspects, compare the book to the popular BBC TV show, and share theories and favourite 'Pipisms' from the bestselling A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.

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