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The 2am Book Review Club
Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
5 Book Quotes That Are Too Relatable
This week we're talking about 5 book quotes that are a little too relatable! And whether you get some book recommendations, some relatable quotes, or just food for thought, I hope you'll enjoy this week's episode.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
49:0125/11/2024
A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Reading Murder Mysteries
This week I'm doing a comprehensive beginner's guide to reading murder mysteries, which offers an overview of the mystery genre, an exploration of why people read mystery books, and (of course) 10 beginner-friendly murder mystery recommendations!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
54:3418/11/2024
I'm Obsessed With This 700-Page Vampire Dark Academia Book: Let's Over-Analyze The Historian
This week, I want to talk about 2005's blockbuster hit, The Historian. We've got vampires, we've got academics, we've got Dracula, and we've got plenty to discuss! Why is this book so divisive? Is it good? Is it bad? Let's find out in this week's episode!Sources for this week's episode: https://archive.ph/20090621190837/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/elizabeth-kostova-the-vampire-chronicler-501424.html#selection-2773.1-2779.360, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historian, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_York_Times_number-one_books_of_2005, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/968.The_Da_Vinci_Code, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1110.The_Broker, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3464.True_Believer, https://goodreads.com/book/show/11003.Eleven_on_Top, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1064023, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142079.S_is_for_Silence.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
54:5211/11/2024
I Read 14 Books in October!
I read 14 books in October, ranging from mystery to fantasy to romance! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
51:0804/11/2024
The Thirteenth Tale: My 2024 Halloween Book Recommendation!
It's almost Halloween, so how about a Halloween book recommendation? This week, we're discussing The Thirteenth Tale, a book that puts the drama in family drama, a book that leans into the spooky side of its Gothic aesthetic, and a book that is just a fun, seasonal time all around!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
42:1928/10/2024
Paris Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Scott Dominic Carpenter
This week we have a very special episode about the 2024 memoir Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love, featuring author Scott Dominic Carpenter! Tune in to hear our discussion of the hidden sides of Paris, the unexpected benefits of travel, the meaning of life, and much much more. Be sure to check out Paris Lost and Found if you enjoy our conversation, and a special thanks to Scott Dominic Carpenter for coming on the show!Transition music can be found here.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
01:06:5021/10/2024
I Read 16 Books in September!
I read 16 books in September, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to classics! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? And what new reading trends showed up in September? Listen to this episode to find out!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
39:1814/10/2024
3 Creepy Mysteries to Read This Fall: The Book of Cold Cases, The Turn of the Key, Dark Places
This week I'm here to help you plan your fall mystery reading with three creepy mystery books that I loved and which I hope you'll love too!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
09:3807/10/2024
3 Fairytale-Inspired Fantasy Books to Read This Fall: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, Tress of the Emerald Sea, A Dowry of Blood
This week I'm here to help you plan your fall fantasy reading, with three fairytale-inspired fantasy books that I loved and which I'm hopeful you'll love too!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
14:1130/09/2024
Announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge + My Fall Reading Plans
This week I'm announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge! I'm also discussing the 10 books I'm planning to read to fulfill the 10 reading prompts, aka my fall reading plans. Join the reading challenge here.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
18:5023/09/2024
Tom Lake: A Bittersweet Family Drama
This week we're discussing the 2023 hit family drama, Tom Lake! Let's discuss the creativity of the storytelling, the heartfelt beauty of the writing, and why it's the perfect book to read at this time of year.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
17:0916/09/2024
A Comprehensive Deep Dive into the My Brilliant Friend Books
This week I'm bringing you a very special deep dive into all four books of the My Brilliant Friend series!Please be aware of the following before listening: spoilers, discussions of sensitive content, and questionable pronunciations of Italian names.Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
02:21:0009/09/2024
I Read 10 Books in August!
I read 10 books in August, ranging from historical fiction to romance to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
39:1202/09/2024
5 Book Quotes that Changed My Life (And Might Change Yours)
This week I'm sharing five of my life-changing book quotes (and books)!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
37:4526/08/2024
Hang the Moon: A Fresh Take on Historical Fiction
This week, I want to talk about one of the most exciting historical fiction books I've read so far this year: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, which presents a fresh new take on one of my favorite genres!Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.
29:4819/08/2024
3 Fantasy Books That Are Worth the Hype: Six of Crows, The Will of the Many, and Vicious
Looking for your next great fantasy reading experience? Tune into this episode, where I recommend three hyped up fantasy books, one book for each type of fantasy reader!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
32:0812/08/2024
Summer Reading Wrap-up: I Read 31 Books in June and July!
I read 31 books in June and July, ranging from fantasy to historical fiction to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Tune into this episode to find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
54:1505/08/2024
Summer Hiatus Until August 5
I'll be on hiatus until August 5! So happy July, happy summer, and happy book travels!!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
03:5522/07/2024
1 Sentence Reviews of All 90 Books I've Read So Far This Year
Let's review all 90 books I've read so far this year in 1 sentence each!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
28:3715/07/2024
The 2024 Mid-year Reading Check-in: Stats, Reflections, Reading Plans
2024 is halfway over, so let's talk about my reading year so far! How many books have I read so far this year? What are my top genres? And what books am I excited to read during the second half of 2024??Let's have a cozy chat about books and how my 2024 reading journey is shaping up so far!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
29:5708/07/2024
Read-along Announcement: Read Tom Lake with me this summer!
Join me this summer as we read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, a cozy, slice-of-life, family saga book about life, love, family, and the choices we make throughout our many lives.Read-along link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/39fc9dfa-fd72-46b0-be70-174e4b5b7e21.I hope you'll join me in reading Tom Lake this summer!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
10:1401/07/2024
10 Romance Books to Read at the Beach!
It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best romance books to read at the beach! Romances that take place on summer vacation... A romance with a ghost... A romance between a movie star and a bodyguard... Whatever kind of romance book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you!Read The Blue Castle for free here. The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
25:3324/06/2024
10 Mystery Books to Read at the Beach!
It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best mystery books to read at the beach! Murder at a luxurious seaside resort... A family trapped on a stormy island... A school that's basically Hogwarts for murder... Whatever kind of mystery book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you!Keep an eye out for my romance beach read list, which will be releasing next week!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
32:2017/06/2024
12 Books to Read at the Beach! A Beach Read Guide for Every Type of Reader
It's beach read season, and I've put together the ultimate beach read guide for every type of reader! Do you like thrillers? Classics? Family sagas? Nonfiction? Historical fiction? Fantasy? Whatever genre (or genres!) you like to read, I have beach read recommendations for you.Keep an eye out for my mystery beach read list and my romance beach read list, both of which will also be releasing in June!Apologies that my voice isn't 100% back to normal yet! I'm still recovering from my sudden illness.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
35:0810/06/2024
I Read 21 Books in May!
I read 21 books in May, ranging from romance to mysteries to historical fiction, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? Which character was Too Stupid To Live? And was Shakespeare really a woman??? Tune into this episode to find out!Apologies that my voice isn't 100% back to normal yet! I'm still recovering from my sudden illness.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
40:1603/06/2024
Reading Challenge Announcement: The Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge!
Join me this summer as we read historical fiction books from 10 different countries around the world!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/e7e9689b-cd43-423d-9164-5720859a4096.I hope you'll join the Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge, and I apologize for the delay in this week's episode; I'm still recovering from a sudden illness.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
24:0529/05/2024
In the Woods: My Favorite Mystery Book of the Year (so far)
Did I just find my favorite mystery book of the year?? Between its gorgeous prose, complex characters, and mind-blowing plot, In the Woods left me emotionally devastated... and convinced that this might just be my favorite mystery book of the year!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
40:2520/05/2024
Pineapple Street: A Tasty Treat of a Book
Looking for a glamorous, glitzy, breezy, fun ride? Then boy oh boy, do I have the book for you: Pineapple Street, by Jenny Jackson!!Apologies to everyone named Georgiana. (Real talk: Is anyone named Georgiana anymore?) You'll have to listen to the episode to figure out why!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
32:1113/05/2024
I Read 20 Books in April!
I read 20 books in April, ranging from mysteries to fantasy to historical romance, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? And are you looking for book recommendations for either People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, or The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins-Reid? Whatever you're looking for, I've got you covered, so tune into this episode to find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
48:5806/05/2024
5 Random Books: Can I Predict My Least to Most Favorites?
I picked up 5 random books at the library, and today we're finding out if I can predict which will be my most favorite, which will be my least favorite, and which ones will end up somewhere in between!The 5 books are: Piranesi, The Essex Serpent, The Devil and the Dark Water, and two classic mysteries by the queen of mystery, Agatha Christie. Which of these will I love? Which will I hate? How well do I know my own reading taste? Or will I accidentally reveal that I have no idea what I'm doing??Let's find out! Musical attribution: Berceuse by Gabriel Faure, Op. 56, no. 1. Brian M. Jones, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Download the file here.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
38:0229/04/2024
Remarkably Bright Creatures: Remarkably Pointless
I finally read the best-selling octopus book, Remarkably Bright Creatures!Why is this debut novel a New York Times bestselling smash success? Is it worth the hype? And most importantly: what did I think of the octopus? Find out in this week's episode!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
22:4522/04/2024
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands: An Automaton of a Sequel
I finally read the sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands! Was it everything I was hoping the sequel would be? How does it hold up to the first book? And what does a cozy fantasy sequel look like anyway? Find out in this week's episode!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
23:3515/04/2024
The Once and Future Witches: Great Writing, Beautiful Writing
I finally read The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow! Alternate history, fairytale-infused witchy fantasy, and sisters taking on the world: this book is everything that I love! ...Or is it? Find out in this week's episode!Apologies if it sounds like I have cold--pollen allergies are no joke.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
24:0208/04/2024
I Read 18 Books in March!
I read 18 books in March, ranging from fantasy to mysteries to romance, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? And which book is the one that changed my life?? Find out in this episode!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
26:3601/04/2024
Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 4: The Marlow Murder Club, We Were Liars, and Black Rabbit Hall
Join me during the month of March as we read as many mystery books as we can!!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1c2daf45-bc27-4e55-88ce-25d3d9df5f09.I spent the final week of Mystery Marathon March reading 3 more mysteries: The Marlow Murder Club, We Were Liars, and Black Rabbit Hall. What do I think of these mysteries? Would I recommend them as twisty, exciting, or fun? Let's find out!Special shoutout to everyone who participated in Mystery Marathon March! I hope you all had as much fun as I did.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
48:3325/03/2024
Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 3: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect, All the Sinners Bleed
Join me during the month of March as we read as many mystery books as we can!!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1c2daf45-bc27-4e55-88ce-25d3d9df5f09.I spent Week 3 of Mystery Marathon March reading just 2 mysteries: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect and All the Sinners Bleed. What do I think of these popular new/recent releases? Would I recommend them as twisty, exciting, or fun mysteries? Let's find out!I hope you're inspired to participate in Mystery Marathon March or if you already are, then I hope you're enjoying my reading challenge!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
22:2918/03/2024
Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 2: The Writing Retreat, The Violin Conspiracy, and Just the Nicest Couple
Join me during the month of March as we read as many mystery books as we can!!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1c2daf45-bc27-4e55-88ce-25d3d9df5f09.I spent Week 2 of Mystery Marathon March again reading 3 mysteries: The Writing Retreat, The Violin Conspiracy, and Just the Nicest Couple. What do I think of these popular new/recent releases? Would I recommend them as twisty, exciting, or fun mysteries? Let's find out!I hope you're inspired to participate in Mystery Marathon March or if you already are, then I hope you're enjoying my reading challenge!Link to article about violin theft: https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19961115&slug=2359901.The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
22:4911/03/2024
Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 1: Good Bad Girl, A Most Agreeable Murder, and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Join me during the month of March as we read as many mystery books as we can!!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1c2daf45-bc27-4e55-88ce-25d3d9df5f09.I kicked off Mystery Marathon March with 3 mystery books: Good Bad Girl, A Most Agreeable Murder, and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. What do I think of these popular new/recent releases? Would I recommend them as twisty, exciting, or fun mysteries? Let's find out!I hope you're inspired to participate in Mystery Marathon March or if you already are, then I hope you're enjoying my reading challenge!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
24:1004/03/2024
Reading Challenge Announcement: Mystery Marathon March!
Join me during the month of March as we read as many mystery books as we can!!Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1c2daf45-bc27-4e55-88ce-25d3d9df5f09.Want some mystery recommendations? Listen to the episode, where I talk about ten of my favorite mystery books from 2023!I hope you'll choose to join my reading challenge, and I hope you'll check out some of the mystery books I talked about in this episode!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
24:1401/03/2024
Romance Extravaganza Ep. 4: Recipe for Persuasion
Let's celebrate the month of all things romance related with a romance novel mini-series!! This week we're talking about Recipe for Persuasion, a Jane Austen-inspired romance centered around a Food Network reality show. Why was this such an emotional book? What was so surprising about it? And (asking the real questions here): Did I like the second-chance romance???The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
26:0126/02/2024
Romance Extravaganza Ep. 3: The Mozart Code
Let's celebrate the month of all things romance related with a romance novel mini-series!! This week we're talking about The Mozart Code, a Cold War Vienna spy story featuring a marriage of convenience. What do I think of the spy stuff? Was it... a little TOO historical? And (asking the real questions here): Did I like the romance???Let's find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
30:3119/02/2024
Romance Extravaganza Ep. 2: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
Let's celebrate the month of all things romance related with a romance novel mini-series!! We're continuing with The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, a romantic, bonkers light fantasy set in an alternate Victorian England. Is it fantastical? Just how bonkers are we talking?? And (asking the real questions here): Did I like the romance???Let's find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
24:5612/02/2024
Romance Extravaganza Ep. 1: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Let's celebrate the month of all things romance related with a romance novel mini-series!! We're kicking things off with The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a witchy cozy fantasy romance. Is it cozy? Is it fantastical? And (asking the real questions here): Did I like the romance???Let's find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
28:1507/02/2024
Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 3: Jane [Austen] and the Twelve Days of Christmas
Guess what great British author turned out to secretly also be a great detective?? That's right, this week's holiday book club pick features beloved author Jane Austen solving a holiday-themed whodunit!Guide to throwing your own Jane Austen Christmas party (caution advised)!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
20:4418/12/2023
Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 2: How the Hitman Stole Christmas
What do you get when you put together a (hot) hitman who loves Christmas and his grouchy, grinchy (hot) neighbor who can't stand Christmas? You get this week's holiday book club pick, How the Hitman Stole Christmas!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
52:3811/12/2023
Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 1: Wreck the Halls
What do you get when you put together rockstars, holiday hijinks, and Disney Channel original movie vibes?? You get our first holiday book club pick, Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel
49:4004/12/2023
Reading Around the World Ep. 4: A Spell of Good Things (Nigeria)
This week, we're wrapping our Reading Around the World mini-series with our Nigeria pick, A Spell of Good Things!Featuring compelling characters, interesting conversations about modern-day Nigeria, and memorable writing, this Booker Prize longlisted book is a win in my book!Be sure to check out The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel here.
31:2927/11/2023
Reading Around the World Ep. 3: Next Year in Havana (Cuba)
This week, we're continuing our Reading Around the World mini-series with our Cuba pick, Next Year in Havana!Featuring complex political commentary, morally gray characters, and a (disastrously executed) romance, this sweeping historical epic gives us lots to discuss.Note: I state that this is the author's debut novel, which is not true, but I believe that this is her first historical fiction work, so I must have gotten mixed up. Apologies!Be sure to check out The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel here.
54:1720/11/2023
Reading Around the World Ep. 2: My Brilliant Friend (Italy)
This week, we're launching our reading around the world deep dives with Elena Ferrante's classic, My Brilliant Friend!!With subtle (and not so subtle) social commentary, a cast of colorful characters, and (of course) the complex friendship that's the heart of the book, My Brilliant Friend certainly gives us plenty to talk about (just look at this episode's runtime).(Yes, someone keeps bumping the mic... couldn't be me lol.)And be sure to check out The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel here.
01:45:0313/11/2023
Reading Around the World Ep. 1: I read 10 books for 10 countries!
This week, we're launching November's Reading Around the World mini-series!! We're kicking it off with an overview episode, where I talk about most of the books I read for this challenge. The remaining 3 books will be the focus of deep dive episodes, which will be releasing throughout the month!Want to participate in the StoryGraph Reads the World challenge? Click here!Be sure to check out The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel here..
32:2606/11/2023