The 2am Book Review Club

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 to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2...

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 out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Re...

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 for exciting book-related content, and be sure to...

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 every week for exciting book-related content, and b...

It'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 good at math but bad at counting. Tune in every week...

Let'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 Women , Little Men , and Jo's Boys . Apologies that t...

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 .

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 Youtube channel .

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 Review Club Youtube channel .

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 channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel .

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.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/elizabeth-kost...

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 .

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 to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am...

This 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 conversation, and a special thanks to Scott Dominic Carpent...

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 Review Club Youtube channel .

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 Youtube channel .

This 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 Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube chann...

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 .

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 .

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 channel .

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 channel

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 channel

I'll be on hiatus until August 5! So happy July, happy summer, and happy book travels!! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

Let's review all 90 books I've read so far this year in 1 sentence each! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

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