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. 4D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

    51 min

  5. FEB 10

    Chapter 46: Our Romance Reading Guide

    Looking for your next great romance read? In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our ultimate romance reading guide, complete with six romance categories and six book recommendations. Each host brings two categories and romance novels that perfectly fit them, from second-chance love stories to next-level yearning and everything in between. Whether you’re new to romance, burned out on the same tropes, or searching for a very specific vibe, this episode is packed with thoughtful picks, honest reactions, and plenty of bookish banter. All Her Fault by Andrea Mara That's Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    50 min

  6. FEB 3

    Chapter 45: January Reading Wrap-Up + Our February TBR

    In this episode, we recap what we read in January and share our February TBR. We talk about the books we loved, the ones that surprised us, and the ones that left us wanting more. We also preview what is coming up next on our reading lists. Expect honest opinions, bookish tangents, and plenty of great reads to add to your list. Perfect for listeners looking for a fun, conversational book podcast and monthly reading wrap ups. A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall  The Shining by Stephen King The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Funny Story by Emily Henry The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston All the Little Houses by May Cobb The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson When I Kill You by B.A. Paris Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy

    1h 5m

  7. JAN 27

    Chapter 44: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Book Club

    In this book club episode of Books Around the Block, we discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, a literary novel told through letters and personal reflections. We talk about the epistolary structure, key themes like grief and connection, and the choices the author makes in shaping the story. We share our reactions, highlight moments that stood out, and discuss how this book functions as a book club pick, including the questions it raises and the conversations it sparked. The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave Accidentally Yours by Christina Lauren Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston The Correspondent by Virigina Evans

    58 min

  8. JAN 20

    Chapter 43: Overhyped, Underhyped, and Appropriately Hyped Books

    In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re breaking down books that are overhyped, underhyped, and appropriately hyped. Each of us brings one book for each category, sharing honest reactions, hot takes, and the kind of bookish opinions you’d only say out loud to neighbors you trust. If you’ve ever wondered which popular books are actually worth reading, which underrated books deserve more attention, or whether the hype is real or wildly exaggerated, this episode is for you. Grab your TBR and settle in. Things get opinionated. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand The Silent Patient by Alex Michelides Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen

    55 min
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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
    51
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    © 2026 Books Around the Block
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