The 5 O’Clock Book Club

Emily and SK
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It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere! Join us, Emily and SK, for a happy hour book club discussion (wine not included). We will select all types of books from silly to smutty to serious, read them on our own over the week, and meet for a happy hour to discuss. Episodes come out every Wednesday!

  1. 11/06/2025

    Ep 37: Alchemised Discussion (Nutcrackers and Botox)

    Happy, happy Wednesday and welcome back to another episode of The 5 O'Clock Book Club. This week we read SenLinYu's debut novel, Alchemised. This book has been long-awaited, it has broken records, and it is SO good. Alchemised is an adapted version of an online work by the same author called Manacled, which was originally written as a work of Harry Potter fan fiction. Don't let this turn you off, though; this is no Master-of-the-Universe-turned-50-Shades-of-Grey. Alchemised is a work of art, it is surprising and emotionally devastating in the best possible way. Get comfy and pour up a drink (or two, this one's a long one) and enjoy the episode!! Next episode: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (probably lol) Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    2h 3m

  2. 10/16/2025

    Ep 36: Razorblade Tears Discussion

    Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to another episode of The 5 O'Clock Book Club! (I know it's Thursday, but we can pretend we're not a day late). This week we read what we proclaim to be a masterpiece, Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby. What isn't this book? To call it a crime novel (which it is) almost feels reductive. This book is full of nuance, passion, excitement, adventure, sorrow, growth, and so much more. This book burrows right into the heart of the human condition in a way that transcends race, sexuality, gender, and class - all themes that S.A. Cosby employs. If you want to read a GOOD book, a GREAT book, this is the one. Pour up a drink, get settled, and enjoy this week's episode! Next episode's read: Alchemised by SenLinYu Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 28m

  3. 10/01/2025

    Ep 35: Didion and Babitz Discussion

    Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another episode of The 5 O'Clock Book Club. This week, we read the ultimate cool-girl nonfiction book, Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik (forgive our consistent mispronunciation of Anolik in this ep). Are you Team Didion or Team Babitz? It seems like there's only one side to walk away from this book on. Is this a shortcoming? Maybe. However, the vivid, vicarious, sex-drugs-and-rock-and-roll daydream this book allowed us to live made up for any of its imperfections. Join us in wishing we'd been members of the scene, living slow days with fast company! Pour up a drink, kick back, and enjoy this episode! Next episode's book: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 13m

  4. 09/17/2025

    Ep 34: Great Big Beautiful Life Discussion

    Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another episode of the 5 O'Clock Book Club. This week we read the new-ish bestseller Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. They're writers, she's bubbly, he's a storm cloud, they're obsessed with each other, 50s rich people flashbacks. What more could you want?? We're a little mad about the ending, but overall, we're blushing, we're giggling, we're kicking our feet. Grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy the episode!!! Next episode's book: Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 17m

  5. 09/03/2025

    Ep 33: Project Hail Mary Discussion

    Happy Wednesday! Welcome to another episode of the 5 O'Clock Book Club! This week we read the highly acclaimed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Project Hail Mary came out in 2021, but with a movie adaptation scheduled for 2026 has been as relevant as ever this year. We had to get in on the hype and we. were. not. disappointed. Project Hail Mary has entered our top ranking of books. Andy Weir has created a book where every page is a new discovery. Prepare to explore the true final frontier alongside theoretical scientist-turned-astronaut Rylan Grace. (Sorry for the audio issues in the first few minutes, it goes away.) Next episode's book: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 33m

  6. 08/20/2025

    Ep 32: Heartless Sky & Sorrow and Starlight (Zodiac Academy #7 & #8) Discussion

    Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another (now biweekly) episode of The 5 O'Clock Book Club. We are SO close to being done with this series. One more to go! Anyway, in this episode, we read books 7 and 8, both at a page count of over 1000. We are dealing with some Zodiac exhaustion but we continue to stand by our opinion that the books are getting better and better. Get ready for a main character death, occult-ish blood magic, and minotaur terms of endearment. We would love to say that the next episode of this podcast will see the Zodiac series completed, but we are in need of a detox (we'll get to it eventually). Next episode: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 26m

  7. 07/30/2025

    Ep 31: Fated Throne (Zodiac Academy #6) Discussion

    Happy Wednesday! We're baaaaaackkkk!!! Your girls simply had to take a little summer break from the pod, but we are back and better than ever. This week we read the 6th installment of the Zodiac Academy series, Fated Throne by Caroline Peckam and Suzanne Valenti. We are riveted, we are enamored, and we are also very ready for it to be over. These books keep getting better and better, but they also keep getting longer and longer. It's been a continuously wild ride that we are loving. Enjoy this week's episode! (Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on June 19th before our hiatus began.) Next week's books: Heartless Sky and Sorrow and Starlight (Zodiac Academy #7 & #8) by Caroline Peckam and Suzanne Valenti Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 12m

  8. 06/13/2025

    Ep 30: Cursed Fates (Zodiac Academy #5) Discussion

    Hello and happy Wednes--- Friday! (Sorry for the late upload this week!) This week we read book 5 in the Zodiac Academy series, Cursed Fates. The series is long, the books are longer, but we are plowing through them. Things are starting to get REAL in Solaria and as always, we are on the edge of our seats. Enjoy this week's discussion! Next week's book: Fated Throne (Zodiac Academy #6) by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti Love ya, -Em and SK 3

    1h 7m
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It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere! Join us, Emily and SK, for a happy hour book club discussion (wine not included). We will select all types of books from silly to smutty to serious, read them on our own over the week, and meet for a happy hour to discuss. Episodes come out every Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    Emily and SK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
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