Useless Doctors Book Club

We've made it to the last episode of Season 7!!! Woohoo!! For this episode, we watched the Netflix adaptation of The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, which we previously read for Season 5, episode 1. Listen to hear us break down the wild drama that plays out in the 8-episode show, how we felt about the actors' portrayal of the different characters, and whether we'd check out season two. Plus...

In today's episode, we read Mate by Ali Hazelwood. Mate is the second book in the series Bride series (which we reviewed back in S7 Ep. 3). The book follows Serena, a Human-Werewolf hybrid who outed herself as a hybrid to attempt to promote a strong union between humans and werewolves. Instead, she is being chased by vampires and werewolves who want her gone. As with any Ali Hazelwood book, this b...

Welcome, welcome! In this week's episode, we talk about the darkly comedic thriller, Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang. Recommended to us by a friend of the podcast, this book follows a woman named Julie who assumes her famous influencer twin's identity after she mysteriously dies. It's dark, it's satirical, and it's about Instagram influencers. The real question is, did we lik...

Welcome back! This week we talk about family dysfunction in Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. The book follows a family in turmoil when the parents temporarily separate, throwing their three daughters’ lives upside down. While the book promises to be funny, do you think our useless doctors enjoyed it? I guess you’ll have to listen to find out!

In today's episode, we read the thriller Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone. The book follows Ariel Pryce, who is on a trip in Lisbon with her new husband. One morning, Ariel wakes up to find her husband missing with no notes or clues as to where he could've gone. The story follows her journey as she tries to find him. Is the thriller a hit? Listen to find out!

This week, the Useless Doctors read the historical fiction novel The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan. This book explores the perspectives of Cecily and her three children in Malaya during World War II, as the Japanese invade to occupy the land from the British. PSA: this book is quite sad. While this isn't our go-to genre, you won't want to miss the fiery discussions we get into in this epis...

Welcome, welcome to the ninth episode of the season! In this episode we talk about one of our fav romantic comedy authors' latest book, "Great Big Beautiful Life"! The book is part rom-com, part family drama, and part mystery as we follow two writers who are trying to write a compelling autobiography about a reclusive heiress. Try guessing if we liked this one!

In this episode, we read Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop written by Hwang Bo-Reum. The book follows Yeongju as she opens her own bookshop after being burned out from her fast-paced corporate job. The book has gotten popular on social media for being a relaxing and healing book. According the Pooja, this is the "antithesis of hustle culture." Can we vibe with the slowed down pace? Is...

For this episode, we read the highly popular thriller, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. While the movie adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney recently came out in December 2025, we read the book and recorded this episode well before it did. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the morality of the characters' choices, what we would've done, maybe some secret confessions, and...

This week, we talk about the historical epic The Seventh Veil of Salome, written by an author who has been featured multiple times on this podcast. Taking place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, two actresses compete for the part of Salome in a big-budget movie. The book promises drama, a super intense rivalry, insight into Hollywood, and most importantly, some ROMANCE. Did this deliver? Listen...

In today's episode, we chatted about The Wedding People by Alison Espach. The novel follows Phoebe Stone, who unexpectedly finds herself crashing a wedding while on a trip she was originally meant to take with her ex-husband. Who would've expected that Sarah would pick a personality-based book (no plot, just vibes)? Not me! Is it a hit? Can Pooja handle the relationship drama? Listen to fi...

In this week's episode, we read The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, author of one of our favorite books we've previously reviewed, All Good People Here. This thriller follows the story of two women, whose sisters both disappeared under mysterious circumstances, who come together to investigate these cold cases. Did it live up to the expectations we had based on Flowers' previous book?...

In today's episode, we read Ali Hazelwood's first paranormal romance, Bride. Paranormal and a romance?? Is this the twist that Harshini needs to finally enjoy a romance book? Does it still hit Sarah's romance sweet spot? Can Ali Hazelwood really pivot from STEM romance to paranormal romance? Listen to hear our thoughts!

The newly minted doctors are back this week with a witchy dark thriller, The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. A luxury resort called The Manor is about to open, but there are some weird goings-on....particularly regarding some birds. Is the weirdness caused by some humans who don't want the resort to open? Or is it because of something supernatural? Listen in to hear our reviews!

Finally!!! We're back with Season 7 (apologies for the major delay) and are starting off with the second book in the Booktok famous romantasy series by Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame! This book picks up right where Fourth Wing ended with many major questions and uphill battles for Violet Sorrengail, and of course, her steamy romance with Xaden Riorson. WARNING: there is a HUGE cliffhanger at the e...

We decided to switch it up for our last episode of the season and watch a movie! In the next season we'll read the book to compare. We watched Luckiest Girl Alive (book written by Jessica Knoll) which follows Ani, a successful magazine editor, and her mysterious past at a prestigious boarding school. Will this thriller satisfy Pooja and Harshini? Will Sarah finally change her views on thrillers? L...

This week, we're back with a very special guest, friend of the pod Pooja P., to discuss the super popular romantasy Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! Harshini's friend Kayla recommended this book for the podcast, and with the 4.5 star rating from 2M (and counting) people on Goodreads, this was perfect for us to read this season. This book follows Violet Sorrengail as she enters a war college for drag...

In this week's episode, we revisit our most favorite genre, ROMANCE 🥰 . We talk about a book Pooja selected, The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center. This book follows two screenwriters who dislike each other and their experience writing a romcom screenplay. Spoiler alert, this one might get a bit 'ranty', so if that intrigues you then tune in!

In this episode, we read Weyward by Emilia Hart which is a supernatural historical fiction. Definitely a first on the podcast! The book intertwines the storylines of three different women living in three different centuries. The women use witchcraft and intellect to fight the powers they are up against. Will we like our first supernatural historical fiction? Listen to find out!

In this episode, we read another book about a podcast: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. This book follows a woman named Lucy who returns to her hometown where everyone suspects she had something to do with her best friend's unsolved murder. A true crime podcaster named Ben Owens decides to investigate this murder and try to get Lucy to finally speak about what happened. We discuss what annoyed e...

We are back this week with a wildly popular book that recently became an Amazon Prime series, Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid! A story inspired by the rock & roll bands of the 70s, this book seems to be beloved by everyone. But I know you're more concerned about whether we liked it. Well, I guess you'll just have to listen to find out ;)

In today's episode, we read the BookTok famous book, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. The book follows Wallace after he passes away and he visits a tea shop to cross over to the afterlife. Will we agree with BookTok? Listen to find out!

For this week's episode, we read a thriller (Harshini's pick ofc) by the popular author, Riley Sager, titled The Only One Left. This book follows a woman named Kit who starts working as a home nurse for Lenora, an elderly woman whose entire family was murdered back in 1929. As Kit spends time with Lenora, she begins to uncover her wild story. As a group that's pretty tough on thrillers...

In the second episode of season 6, we get into the fall vibes with an atmospheric, witchy book called Slewfoot by the author and artist Brom. Pooja had a LOT of thoughts on this book, arguably too many, leading to some rants and rambles. But listen in if you want to hear our thoughts on this revenge story with a twist!

We are back with season 6! This season we are doing something a little special — we are only reading books that have 4 stars or higher on Goodreads (because Harshini is officially done with bad reads). In this episode, we read the wildly popular book, A Secret History by Donna Tartt. A Secret History follows six classics students in a small liberal arts college and their relationships as a friend...