Literature on the Rocks

On this episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox are back to discuss Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman! This time, we're getting into the creepy details, the uncomfortable questions, and the parenting dilemmas that made this horror story stick with us long after the final page. One of the things that makes this book so unsettling is its perspective. Experiencing everyth...

On this episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman, a chilling horror novel that proves some childhood fears might be more than just nightmares. Told through the eyes of eight-year-old Bela, this unsettling story follows a family whose home is haunted by a sinister presence Bela calls the Other Mommy. As the terrifying encounter...

On this episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox are back for a book club discussion of The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott! This time, we're digging into the complicated relationships, tough choices, and moral gray areas that made this murder mystery such an interesting read. Was Beverly simply unlucky in love, or was there something about the men she chose...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott, a gripping historical thriller packed with murder, secrets, and women who refuse to let the truth stay buried. Set in 1960s California, the story follows three women whose lives are forever changed by their connections to convicted murderers. Bound by their...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the world of Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhouser for a conversation that had us rethinking everything we thought we knew about fairy tales. We discuss the novel's ending and the idea of a "happily ever after." We share our own definitions of what a fulfilling life looks like and how the book challenges traditiona...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhouser, a captivating reimagining of one of fairy tale history's most misunderstood women. Long before she became the infamous stepmother from Cinderella, Lady Tremaine was a woman navigating love, heartbreak, family obligations, and a world that offered women few paths to power or secu...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive deeper into Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, and what starts as a story about children who burst into flames quickly becomes a conversation about privilege, opportunity, and the invisible struggles people carry every day. We discuss how factors like money, family, education, and opportunity can dramatically shape...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, a wildly original, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt novel about found family, self-acceptance, and the people who love us through our messiest moments. When Lillian receives a surprising request from her estranged childhood friend Madison, she finds herself taking on a job she...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive deeper into The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick, and this book sparked one of our most engaging conversations yet. We tackle a question that feels just as relevant today as it did in the 1960s: why are women so often made to feel that wanting more from life somehow means they aren't grateful enough...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick, a heartfelt and thought-provoking story about friendship, self-discovery, and the courage to challenge expectations. Set in the 1960s, the novel follows a group of women whose lives appear picture-perfect on the surface. But beneath the tidy homes, polished sm...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the enchanting world of The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young for a discussion filled with reflection, family stories, and a little bit of fate. We explore one of the novel's biggest questions: do good intentions excuse bad decisions? Several characters make choices they believe are for the right reasons...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young, a beautifully crafted story that blends magical realism, mystery, romance, and family legacy into an unforgettable reading experience. For generations, the women of the Farrow family have been plagued by a mysterious curse. As June Farrow begins experiencing increasin...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the world of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus for a conversation that is equal parts thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply personal. We discuss what made Elizabeth Zott such a compelling character and whether we admired her unwavering commitment to being her authentic self. Her tenacity, confidence, and refusal...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, a witty, heartfelt, and empowering story about challenging expectations and refusing to let the world define your worth. Set in the 1960s, the novel follows brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, whose intelligence and ambition constantly collide with a scientific community determ...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the twisty world of Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney for a discussion that goes far beyond the shocking ending. We talk about Adam's diagnosis and whether it changed the way we viewed his actions throughout the story. Did it make us more empathetic toward him, less empathetic, or did it simply complicate an a...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, a twist-filled psychological thriller that kept us guessing—and occasionally questioning our own sanity. When Adam and Amelia Wright win a weekend getaway to a remote chapel in the Scottish Highlands, what begins as an attempt to reconnect their struggling marriage quickly turn...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the wonderfully messy world of The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo for a conversation that feels a lot like sitting around the family dinner table—minus the decades of baggage. We discuss whether we're drawn to story-driven books or plot-driven books and why The Most Fun We Ever Had works so well despite...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo, a sweeping family drama about love, marriage, sisterhood, and the complicated ties that bind us together. For decades, Marilyn and David Sorenson's seemingly perfect marriage has served as the foundation of their family. But as their four daughters navigate their own re...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox step back into the multiverse of Dark Matter by Blake Crouch for a conversation that quickly turns existential. Inspired by the book's mind-bending premise, we discuss what kind of world our current states of mind might unlock if we stepped into the Box today. Would we end up somewhere familiar, somewhere chaotic, or some...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that will have you questioning every choice you've ever made. Jason Dessen is living a good life—a loving family, a stable career, and a future that feels certain. But after a chance encounter turns into a nightmare, he wakes up in a reality that isn't qu...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the world of That's What Friends are For by Wade Rouse for one of our most personal and emotional conversations yet. Inspired by the book's themes of friendship, identity, and belonging, we reflect on the advice we'd give our 18-year-old selves and the lessons we've learned along the way. We also discuss the rol...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into That's What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse, a hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, found family, and embracing life at any age. Set in Palm Springs, the novel follows four older gay men sharing a home, a deep bond, and a passion project that keeps them on their toes: a theater production known as the Gol...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to the unforgettable world of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab to dive into the questions that kept us thinking long after the final page. We debate one of the book’s biggest dilemmas: would you choose complete freedom, or would you rather have one person who truly knows you, remembers you, and lov...

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dive into The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab, a hauntingly beautiful story about memory, loneliness, and what it means to leave your mark on the world. When Addie makes a desperate bargain to escape the life chosen for her, she gets exactly what she asks for — and a devastating catch she never saw coming: eve...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox head back into the twisted family drama of Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose to unpack the questions that had us spiraling. If this story were real, what role would we actually play? The investigator digging for answers, the protector trying to keep everyone together, the panicker making everything worse, or the...