Books Around the Block

Adrienne, Audrey, Lindsay
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We’re Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who can’t stop talking about books, so we’re bringing the conversation to you. Each episode, we’ll dive into the stories we love (and maybe a few we don’t), mixing fun with literary insight. So get ready to laugh, add to your TBR, and join the discussion—because in our neighborhood, a good book is always just around the block. 

  1. 1D AGO

    Chapter 54: March Reading Wrap-Up + Our April TBR

    In this March Reading Wrap-Up + April TBR episode of Books Around the Block, we break down our best reads, our worst reads, and each of us chooses one book to either rant or rave about. Expect honest takes and very strong bookish opinions. Then we shift into our April TBR picks, where we each choose two books we plan to read this month. Whether they are highly anticipated reads or books we are finally getting around to, we share what is on deck for April and why. That's Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino This Might Hurt by Adam Kay Rough Draft by Katy Tur Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins Kin by Tayari Jones In Her League by Liz Tomforde Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner All Her Fault by Andrea Mara In Her Defense by Philippa Macklea Strangers by Belle Burden The Elements by John Boyne The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rondo The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower Boomtown by Nic Stone If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren The Secret History of the Rape Kit by Pagan Kennedy Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen The Mad Wife by Megan Church Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

    1h 14m

  2. MAR 31

    Chapter 53: Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden Book Club

    This week on Books Around the Block, we’re diving into our March book club pick: Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden. We start with what we are currently reading, watching, and obsessed with, then give a clear spoiler warning and diving all the way in. From outlandish characters, twists and turns, and all the revenge, we’re breaking down everything, sharing ratings and reacting in real time to one of Freida McFadden’s most talked-about thrillers. Whether you’re here for the recs or ready to unpack Dear Debbie, we’ve got you covered. Timestamps: 0:00 What we’re reading, watching & loving lately [spoiler-free section flows into spoiler discussion with warning] Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, twisty plots, and casual, chatty book club conversations. This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum This Is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden

    56 min

  3. MAR 24

    Chapter 52: Most Anticipated Books of Q2 2026 (April, May, June New Releases)

    In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re diving into our most anticipated Q2 releases, covering all the buzzy new books hitting shelves in April, May, and June. Each of us brought three upcoming titles we cannot stop thinking about, from can’t-miss thrillers to swoony romances to stories we already know will wreck us in the best way. Expect strong opinions, a few hot takes, and plenty of “add to cart immediately” energy as we break down what’s worth preordering and what should be on your radar for the next few months. Your spring and early summer TBR starts here. Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Rites of Starling by Devney Perry Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune American Fantasy by Emma Straub Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell

    54 min

  4. MAR 17

    Chapter 51: If You Like This Popular Show... Read This Book Now!

    Looking for your next great read? We’ve got you. In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re pairing popular TV shows with the perfect book recommendation. If you’ve ever finished a show and thought, “I need something that feels like this in book form,” we’re here to help. Each of us brings a TV show we love and matches it with a book we think you should read right now. Expect bold opinions, a few hot takes, and plenty of laughs as we debate whether these book pairings truly capture the vibe of the shows. If you love book recommendations, bookish discussions, reading podcasts, and strong opinions about books, this episode is for you. The Elements by John Boyne Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

    44 min

  5. MAR 10

    Chapter 50: Our 1 Year Anniversary! (The Books That Made Us Readers + Listener Call-Ins)

    🎉 It’s our one year anniversary and our 50th episode! 🎉 To celebrate, we asked our listeners one question: What book got you into reading? In this special episode of Books Around the Block, listeners call in to share the books that turned them into readers. We react to your picks and share the books that first made us fall in love with reading. From childhood favorites to life-changing novels, this episode is a celebration of the stories that started our reading journeys. Thank you for being part of our first year of Books Around the Block. We wouldn’t be here without you. Rough Draft by Katy Tur The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff Boom Town by Nic Stone Along Came a Spider by James Patterson The Lion the Witch and Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Nancy Drew by Caroline Keene It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Dead Until Dark- Sooki Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood Crystal by VC Andrews A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Gold! by David Shannon The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah  Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Suzanne’s diary for Nicholas by James Patterson

    44 min

  6. MAR 3

    Chapter 49: February Reading Wrap-Up + Our March TBR

    Your February reading wrap up is here. This week, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay share every book they read in February, from standout favorites to a few that did not quite hit the mark. Then they dive into their March TBR lists and the titles they cannot wait to crack open next. If you love honest reviews and plenty of book recommendations, we got you!  Next week we are celebrating our 50th episode and our ONE YEAR anniversary of starting Books Around the Block! We want to hear from you! Click the link to record a voice memo and answer this question: What is the book that got you into reading? Your voice might be featured on the podcast next week: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/462269/2/0fcawqd2rk9z81g2 The Many Lives of Mama Love by Laura Love Hardin Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Small Country by Gael Faye How To Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson Little One by Olivia Muenter That's Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas When I Kill You by B.A. Paris One & Only by Maurene Goo It's Not Her by Mary Kubica Rewind It Back by Liz Thomforde The Shining by Stephen King Out on a Limb - Hannah Bonam-Young Half His Age - Jeannette McCurdy Where the Girls Were - Kate Schatz How to Write a Love Story - Catherine Walsh The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Killing Me Softly by Sandie Jones The Burning Side by Sara Damoff  We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange In Her Defense by Phillippa Malika This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay  The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth Brower

    1h 5m

  7. FEB 24

    Chapter 48: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Book Club

    In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re talking all things Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We break down the plot, favorite moments, big twists, and the science behind Ryland Grace’s mission, then give our honest ratings out of five stars. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming movie adaptation and what we hope makes it from page to screen. Do we like Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace? You'll see! If you love sci fi, space survival stories, or book club style discussions, this one is for you. It's Not Her by Mary Kubica Small Country by Gael Faye Where the Girls Were by Kate Schatz Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden

    57 min

  8. FEB 17

    Chapter 47: Our Top Picks for Your Next Book Club

    What makes a great book club book? In this episode of Books Around the Block, we break down the key ingredients that spark unforgettable discussions, from moral dilemmas and controversial themes to messy characters and hard issues. Then we share our top 6 favorite book club picks that guarantee lively conversation at your next meeting. If you are looking for thought-provoking book club recommendations, this episode is for you. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin Miracle Creek by Angie Kim Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Mothers by Brit Bennett Columbine by Dave Cullen The Measure by Nikki Erlick

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We’re Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who can’t stop talking about books, so we’re bringing the conversation to you. Each episode, we’ll dive into the stories we love (and maybe a few we don’t), mixing fun with literary insight. So get ready to laugh, add to your TBR, and join the discussion—because in our neighborhood, a good book is always just around the block. 

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  • Creator
    Adrienne, Audrey, Lindsay
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Books Around the Block
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