Molly and Christie

Your Next Five Star Read

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Your Next Five Star Read is a podcast for book lovers on the hunt for their next it book. Each episode, friends Christie and Molly dive into the buzziest new reads—breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and ultimately answering the question we all care about: is this our next five-star read? Along the way, they dish on publishing trends, industry buzz, and what’s shaping the literary conversation right now. Come for the book talk, stay for the honest reviews.

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Molly and Christie

Episodes

Last Night Was Killer: Mary Pauline Lowry on Writing About Comedy, Grief, Pole Dancing and Community 07.07.2026 42:04

“I have never had so much fun watching a fictional character try to figure out if she killed someone or not. Wild, outrageous, silly, smart, Tilly is a heroine for the ages and Mary Lowry writes like no one else. A damn delight.” —Rufi Thorpe, Author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles A suspenseful, bighearted, and laugh-out-loud story of a single mom trying to do it all—including solve a murder she m...

Yesteryear — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 14.06.2026 31:40

Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — a book that we're still processing. We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Into the Blue — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 24.05.2026 37:03

Episode 6 is here and we're diving Into the Blue, a book by Emma Brodie that left Molly "feral." We discuss what sets this book apart, how it made us feel, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Strangers — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 03.05.2026 28:46

Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Strangers by Belle Burden — a book that left our jaws on the floor. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Best Offer Wins — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 20.04.2026 30:05

Episode 4 is here and we’re diving into Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino — a book that had us with a lot of feelings. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Lake Effect — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 05.04.2026 24:45

In Episode 3 of Your Next Five Star Read , we’re talking about Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. We talk about the writing, the overall vibe, and our honest reactions as readers — including whether it earned five stars from us and if it feels like an it book moment or something a little more understated. As always, no spoilers :)

Vigil — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 22.03.2026 26:14

Episode 2 is all about Vigil by George Saunders. We love reading buzzy books and then yapping about them, and this one definitely gave us a lot to discuss. In this episode, we share our honest thoughts, our ratings, and whether this felt like a five-star read — or just not our kind of book. Plus, does this have it book energy… or not?

Half His Age — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read? 14.03.2026 33:56

In our very first episode of Your Next Five Star Read , we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books of the moment, Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy. We break down the hype, our honest reactions, and whether this buzzy release lives up to expectations. Did it give five-star energy, or did it fall short? Join us as we start our journey to find the next it book.