Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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If you’re a Christian parent looking for the next great read for your kid or a kid who is looking for a new book, this is the podcast for you. We quickly review popular books and let you know what to look out for in them. We also look at the book from a Biblical lens to evaluate Gospel ties that can be made. No spoilers for the books, but you can be sure that these books are parent-reviewed and sometimes even kid-tested. Enjoy the show and have a great read for your next book. https://randal ...
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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!
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Reading Challenge Announcement: The Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge!
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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 recoverin…
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Pages & Co. The Bookwanderers Book Review
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Today's episode features a wonderful book called Pages & Co. The Bookwanderers, which is a book about, well, books and a bookstore. And a hint of magical realism. Take a listen and use the affiliate link above which helps support the show.By Randal Murphey
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Talking Non-Fiction, with Tom Rowley of Backstory • Episode #160
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Exploring literary worlds beyond fiction: a dive into non-fiction Join Kate, as she ventures to South London to visit Backstory, a unique indie bookstore founded by former journalist Tom Rowley. Rowley shares his journey from journalism to opening a bookshop, the challenges and joys of running a bookstore, the importance of community engagement, an…
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A Book Review and Interview of The Wingfeather Saga
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Talking with my daughter about The Wingfeather Saga (this is an affiliate link that helps support the show). A fun interview where I ask questions about the book series. There are a few spoilers, just so you know!By Randal Murphey
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I found my favorite mystery book of the year!! (so far)
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Did I just find my favorite mystery book of the year?? Between its gorgeous prose, complex characters, and mind-blowing plot, this incredible book left me emotionally devastated and convinced that this might just be my favorite mystery book of the year. Tune in to find out which book I'm talking about!! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…
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Get carried away to a whole new world, or maybe an old familiar world in this book review on the middle-grade Castle Series by Diana Wynne Jones. The link is an affiliate link that helps support the program.By Randal Murphey
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Pineapple Street: A Tasty Treat of a Book
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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…
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Today's episode is all about a cat. If you're a dog person, I am too, but I loved this book nonetheless. Please take a listen, and if you'd like to buy the book after the review, you can use the affiliate link below and help support the show. The Cat Who Saved BooksBy Randal Murphey
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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…
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Browsing the So Many Damn Books bookshelf, with Christopher Hermelin • #159
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So Many Damn Books podcast creator and host Christoper Hermelin joins Kate to swap book recommendations and discuss the magic of book club, recent book discoveries and bookish pet peeves. EPISODE BOOK LIST The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers McSweeney’s magazine, including The Panorama i…
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5 Random Books: Can I Predict My Least to Most Favorites?
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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. Whic…
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Today we're reviewing a book by David Farr about two children, a powerful book, and an awful dictator. If you're interested in purchasing the book after listening, I've provided an affiliate link below which pays me a little and helps support the podcast. The Book of Stolen DreamsBy Randal Murphey
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Remarkably Bright Creatures: "Heartwarming", But What Was the Point??
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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 channelBy The 2am Book Review Club
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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights
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We're exploring a book that transports its readers to magical realms on Earth. Chivalrous adventures await in this book, along with great characters, and great topics for Biblical discussions. This is an affiliate link that pays me a little. The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed KnightsBy Randal Murphey
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands: An Automaton of a Sequel
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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…
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This is a podcast that reviews books in the middle-grade to young-adult age range from a Christian perspective. Hosted by a guy who is currently writing a book for the same age range. Find out more at https://randalmurphey.com/By Randal Murphey
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Book club: The New Life by Tom Crewe • Episode #158
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Two marriages, two forbidden love affairs, and the passionate search for social and sexual freedom in late 19th-century London. Publishers Penguin call The New Life by Tom Crewe ‘A brilliant and captivating debut, in the tradition of Alan Hollinghurst and Colm Tóibín' but what did our book club make of it? Kate is reporting back, with regular guest…
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The Once and Future Witches: Great Writing, Beautiful Writing
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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…
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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 channelBy The 2am Book Review Club
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Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 4: The Marlow Murder Club, We Were Liars, and Black Rabbit Hall
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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 thes…
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Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 3: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect, All the Sinners Bleed
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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 popul…
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What did our podcast book club make of Mild Vertigo, Japanese author Mieko Kanai's 1997 novel, recently translated into English by Polly Barton. A 'modernist masterpiece' written in sentences that go on for pages with hardly any paragraph breaks might not seem like an obvious book club winner; listen in to find out if we were won over. To discuss i…
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Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 2: The Writing Retreat, The Violin Conspiracy, and Just the Nicest Couple
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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 t…
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Mystery Marathon March! Ep. 1: Good Bad Girl, A Most Agreeable Murder, and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
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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 …
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Reading Challenge Announcement: Mystery Marathon March!
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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…
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Romance Extravaganza Ep. 4: Recipe for Persuasion
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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-…
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Romance Extravaganza Ep. 3: The Mozart Code
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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…
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Romance Extravaganza Ep. 2: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
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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 …
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Romance Extravaganza Ep. 1: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
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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…
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Join me (Kate) and Laura as we go through our bookstacks and discuss our recent reads. Find out what why Laura can’t put down The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Meanwhile I’ve discovered Mrs Miniver, a comfort read from the 1930s that still has a message for us today, Laura’s made a discovery of her own – that there’s more to Anita Brookner tha…
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Future Reads 2024, with Chrissy Ryan • Episode #155
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We’ve put our 2023 reading lists behind us, and now it's time to look ahead to 2024. Who better to guide us through all the new titles coming our way than Chrissy Ryan, owner of North London’s buzziest bookshop and social space, Bookbar. New books by favourite authors, a non-fiction page-turner that will have you hooked, a high-concept potential bl…
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It's our 2023 review of the year. Join me (Kate), Laura and Phil as we look back over our favourites, from new releases to backlist gems. Find out our overall book of the year, plus the books we're looking forward to in 2024. If you're wondering what to read next, this is the show for you, with over fifty tried and tested recommendations. Support t…
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Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 3: Jane [Austen] and the Twelve Days of Christmas
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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…
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The Booker Prize 2023 • Episode 153
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We read all six Booker shortlisted books, now join us as we evaluate them and try to second-guess the Booker judges, before finding out the winner - don't miss our hot take. 'A novel is a mirror carried along a high road' says Chair of the Booker judges Esi Edyugan, quoting Stendhal. ‘Year after year’, she continues, ‘the Booker Prize encourages us…
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Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 2: How the Hitman Stole Christmas
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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 channelBy The 2am Book Review Club
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Holiday Book Club 2023 Ep. 1: Wreck the Halls
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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 channelBy The 2am Book Review Club
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Reading Around the World Ep. 4: A Spell of Good Things (Nigeria)
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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.…
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Reading Around the World Ep. 3: Next Year in Havana (Cuba)
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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 be…
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Reading Around the World Ep. 2: My Brilliant Friend (Italy)
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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 …
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Reading Around the World Ep. 1: I read 10 books for 10 countries!
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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…
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Lonesome Dove, and other reads • Episode #152
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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry has sold over 2 and a half million copies worldwide since publication in 1985, and won a Pulitzer Prize. With prose as ‘as smooth as worn saddle-leather', USA today writes 'If you read only one Western novel in your life, read this one . . . no other has ever approached the accomplishment of Lonesome Dove'. More inte…
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