Best Affaires Sensibles Podcasts (2025)

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AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR: A Conversation with Author and Romance Scholar Jodi McAlister 1:14:42

8m ago1:14:42

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Let's discuss AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR with author and academic Jodi McAlister! An Academic Affair will be available on November 11, wherever books are sold. The book is available here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Academic-Affair/Jodi-McAlister/Love-Notes/9781668092330. Learn more about author and academic Jodi McAlister: https://experts.de…

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Interview Trailer: When a Romance Scholar Writes a Romance Book | AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR 6:00

1h ago6:00

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What happens when a romance scholar writes a romance book? Let's find out! AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR is an upcoming rivals-to-lovers, marriage-of-convenience romance by author and academic Jodi McAlister, and on Monday, I'll be releasing our in-depth conversation where we discuss reality TV, academia, and (of course) An Academic Affair. Musical credits: p…

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I Read 12 Books in October! 54:56

3d ago54:56

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It's time for the October 2025 reading wrap-up! We've got books I recommend (including a memoir), books I conditionally recommend (including one book I only read because of the hype), and one book that I... get very heated about. Listen to this week's episode to find out which of these books you should add to your (ever-growing) TBR! Musical credit…

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A 2am Halloween Special: Let’s Discuss V. E. Schwab’s 500 Page Vampire Epic | BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL 20:33

10d ago20:33

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This week, we're celebrating spooky season with a very special discussion of V. E. Schwab's 500 page vampire epic, BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL! Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…

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Jane Austen @ 250 Ep. 6: It's a Cinderella Story (Mansfield Park) 50:06

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 6 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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Jane Austen @ 250 Ep. 5: Miss Austen Gets Controversial (Mansfield Park) 51:18

25d ago51:18

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 5 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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I Read 14 Books in September! 1:29:09

1M ago1:29:09

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It's time for the September 2025 reading wrap-up! Let's talk fantasy, romance, mystery, a surprising number of new releases, and... a movie star biography? If you like listening to me ramble about books, you're in luck because you're getting 90 minutes of it for this week's episode! Listen to this week's episode to find out which of these books you…

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Jane Austen @ 250 Ep. 4: The Mother of All Romance Novels (Pride and Prejudice) 51:18

1M ago51:18

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 4 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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JANE AUSTEN @ 250 Ep. 3: "Light & Bright & Sparkling" (Pride and Prejudice) 58:57

2M ago58:57

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 3 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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Jane Austen @ 250 Ep. 2: "The Most Precious Person in My World, Always" (Sense and Sensibility) 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 2 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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Jane Austen @ 250 Ep. 1: Miss Austen Makes Her Debut (Sense and Sensibility) 43:56

2M ago43:56

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. This is episode 1 of JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a series from the 2am Book Review Club celebrating the life a…

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Jane Austen @ 250: The Trailer 3:49

2M ago3:49

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Two hundred and fifty years ago in the English county of Hampshire, on a snowy December day, a baby girl was born. That baby would grow up to be Jane Austen, and she would go on to write six iconic novels that would forever change literary history. Join the 2am Book Review Club for JANE AUSTEN @ 250, a 12-episode series celebrating the life and wor…

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I Read 9 Books in August! 49:57

2M ago49:57

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It's time for the August 2025 reading wrap-up! In August I read mystery books, sad books, and... a historical romance? Listen to this week's episode to find out which of these books you should read next! I'll be off next week but will be back the week after to kick off an exciting project I've been working on! Musical credits: Wikimedia Commons and…

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📚 The Mega Summer Reading Wrap-up, part 2! 📚 47:43

3M ago47:43

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It's time for the mega summer reading wrap-up, part 2! Last week I talked about 9 out of the 20 books I read in June and July, and this week I'm back to talk about the remaining 11! Music from pixabay. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Rev…

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The Mega Summer Reading Wrap-up, Part 1: I Read 20 Books in June and July! 39:30

3M ago39:30

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It's time for the mega summer reading wrap-up, part 1! In June and July I read 20 books, and this week we'll be talking about... 9 of them? Be sure to tune back in next week to hear about the other 11 books I read in part 2 of this episode! Music from pixabay. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to als…

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Hiatus Until August + 📚 Chatty Announcements ☕️ 10:12

4M ago10:12

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This week's episode is a quick announcement that I'll be taking the rest of July off! Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.By The 2am Book Review Club

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Why GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE is a Great Big Beautiful Mess | June Book Pick Discussion 1:39:12

4M ago1:39:12

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Hey everyone! Apologies that this week's episode is up later than usual; life has been busy for me lately. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into Emily Henry's newest release! Sources: Interlochen Review interview, Vulture profile. Music is from pixabay. Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also che…

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LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION: A Brand-New Rom-Com That Takes Us Behind the Scenes in Hollywood | Mini-Review 9:16

4M ago9:16

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If you haven't had enough of Hollywood rom-coms, then you're in luck, because I'm back with a very special mini-review of LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION, which takes us behind the scenes to show exactly how movies and TV shows are made. Special thanks to Noel Stark's publicist for reaching out. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the po…

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LET'S MAKE A SCENE: An (Extremely In-Depth) Conversation with Rom-Com Author Laura Wood! 1:55:21

4M ago1:55:21

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As promised, here's my conversation with rom-com author Laura Wood! We're here to talk about her newest book, LET'S MAKE A SCENE, but we'll also be discussing rom-coms as a genre, romance tropes, the pros and cons of writing historical vs contemporary fiction, why we love Victorian fiction, and much, much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation, a…

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LET’S MAKE A SCENE: Introducing This Summer's "Hottest Celebrity Rom-Com"! 15:09

4M ago15:09

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Who wants to read a hot new celebrity rom-com?? If that describes you, then I hope you'll tune into my upcoming interview with Laura Wood, discussing her newest book, LET'S MAKE A SCENE! The interview will be out on Tuesday, July 1st, but if you stick around until the end of this episode, there will be an extra-special sneak preview! Also, you can …

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My Top 10 Books of 2025 (so far) 35:36

5M ago35:36

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This week, we're talking about my top 10 books of 2025 (at least so far)! We've got historical fiction, mysteries, chunky biographies, and... sci-fi? I've read a real mix of books in 2025, so tune in to find out what I consider the best of the best! Apologies if my voice is not at 100%. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the …

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The 2025 Mid-Year Reading Check-in! 25:56

5M ago25:56

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How many books have I read so far this year? (Hint: a lot.) What are my top 5 genres? (Hint: this was a surprise!) And what are my goals for the rest of the reading year? Let's kick back and relax as we discuss how I feel about my 2025 reading journey so far, and what I want it to look like for the rest of the year! Musical credits: pixabay. Tune f…

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Bestsellers, New Releases, Beach Reads, and More: 10 Books to Read This Summer! 51:12

5M ago51:12

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This week, we're talking about books to read this summer! Whether you're looking for books to read at the beach, books to take on vacation with you, or books to read in the comfort of your own home, you'll find one (or more!) reading recommendations in this episode. Musical credits: Wikimedia Commons and pixabay. Tune for exciting book-related cont…

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I Read 14 Books in May! + What's the June Book Pick? 1:12:10

5M ago1:12:10

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It's time for the May 2025 reading wrap-up! In May I read summer books, fantasy, a bucket classic, and more! Listen to this week's episode to find out which books I recommend as great summer reading, which books I recommend as great reading all year round, and which books I conditionally recommend. Also, what exciting new release are we going to be…

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A Deep Dive into SUNRISE ON THE REAPING | May Book Pick Discussion 1:30:44

5M ago1:30:44

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This week we have, oh, just a short review of the new Hunger Games book. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_(novel), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_(franchise), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven, https://www.eapoe.org/works/poems/ravena.htm, The Age of Voltaire by Will and Ariel Durant (1965). Music source…

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The Good, The Bad, and the Complicated: An Exploration of Fictional Motherhood 49:14

6M ago49:14

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This week, I've been thinking about fictional motherhood... so I decided to make an episode about it! Through the lens of four different books, we'll be talking about good mothers, bad mothers, and mothers who don't fit neatly into either category. Please be aware that this episode does spoil the ending of THE GOD OF THE WOODS. Music sourced from p…

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Happy Release Day, TIME LOOPS AND MEET CUTES: Who Wants To Read a Brand-New Time Loop Rom-Com? 15:59

6M ago15:59

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It's May 6th! Which may be just another day to you, but here on the podcast, we're celebrating the release of TIME LOOPS AND MEET CUTES, a brand-new time loop rom-com. What did I like about this book? What are my critiques? And should you go grab a copy? Let's find out in this special mini review episode! Special thanks to Atria Books/Simon and Sch…

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14 Books to Give Your Mom This Mother's Day! 58:29

6M ago58:29

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Who's looking for books to give their mom this Mother's Day?? If that describes you, you've come to the right place, because I've got 14 books to recommend, from comforting reads to escapist reads to easy reads for moms who want to get back into reading! Me: Allow me to recommend some comforting books for your mom. Also me: Recommends a psychologic…

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I Read 12 Books in April! + What's the May Book Pick? 1:14:27

7M ago1:14:27

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It's time for the April 2025 reading wrap-up! In April I read mysteries, thrillers, beach reads, last year's Emily Henry book, a classic I feel very passionate about, and more! Listen to this week's episode to find out which books I recommend, which books I conditionally recommend, and which books I don't recommend at all. Music sourced from pixaba…

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Counting Backwards | A Conversation with Author Jacqueline Friedland 44:31

6M ago44:31

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In this special bonus episode, Jacqueline Friedland joins me to discuss her newest book, Counting Backwards. Music sourced from pixabay. Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…

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Was THE GOD OF THE WOODS Really Worth the Hype? | April Book Pick Discussion 59:37

7M ago59:37

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This week, we're discussing our April book pick, THE GOD OF THE WOODS, the hit summer camp mystery book by Liz Moore! What does this book have to say about nature, our connection to nature, and our connection to each other? Why did this book receive so much hype? And, well, did I think it was worth the hype? Sources/further reading: The God of the …

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Let's Celebrate NATIONAL POETRY MONTH With 4 Book Recommendations Based on My 4 Favorite Poems! 55:31

7M ago55:31

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This week, we're celebrating National Poetry Month by making 4 book recommendations based on my 4 favorite poems! Poems discussed in this week's episode include: The Daffodils, She Walks in Beauty, Woman Work. Poets discussed in this week's episode include: Wordsworth, Byron, Maya Angelou. More of my favorite poems: The Lady of Shalott, Kubla Khan,…

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Let's Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY DAY with Book Recommendations, Book Rants, and Bookish Hot Takes! 38:42

7M ago38:42

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This week, we're celebrating National Library Day by talking about books with "library" in the title! Me: This is going to be a cozy, light-hearted chat about books! Also me: THIS BOOK HAD THE STUPIDEST PROTAGONIST EVER. I MUST VENT MY FEELINGS AND YOU WILL LISTEN. Libraries are important resources for book lovers everywhere; please consider visiti…

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I Read 11 Books in March! + April Book Pick 47:13

7M ago47:13

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I read 11 books in March, and I'm excited to talk about them! I've got some recommendations, I've got some conditional recommendations, and I've got just one book I can't recommend to anyone. Tune in for the recommendations... and for the April book pick announcement! Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sur…

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Time Traveling Back to Jazz-Age New York City with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED | March Book Pick Discussion 1:06:27

8M ago1:06:27

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This week, we're discussing the March book pick, which is F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1922 book, THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED. What did I like about the book? What didn't work for me about this book? Why do I compare Gloria and Anthony's marriage to a washing machine, and why does this deep dive need so many content warnings? Listen to this week's episode to…

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May I Introduce You To This Ernest Hemingway Fan-Fiction | Let's Over-Analyze THE PARIS WIFE 1:25:55

8M ago1:25:55

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This week, we're visiting Jazz-Age Paris with a deep dive into THE PARIS WIFE, a fictionalized retelling of Ernest Hemingway's first marriage! I think I've been positive enough recently to be entitled to this one, small, tiny rant... Further reading: Ernest Hemingway's Wikipedia page, Hadley Richardson's Wikipedia page, young Ernest Hemingway was i…

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What Books Are People Actually Reading? | Recommendations, Hot Takes, and What Popular Books Say About Us 1:12:09

8M ago1:12:09

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This week, we're talking about popular books, aka the books that people are actually reading! We've got some hot takes, we've got some recommendations, and I'll even address the dragon-shaped elephant in the room (if you know, you know). Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_York_Times_number-one_books_of_2024, https://www.goodread…

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I Read 11 Books in February! + What's the March Book Pick? 1:28:55

8M ago1:28:55

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This week, we're discussing the 11 books I read in February! From family dramas to fantasy, there's a lot to talk about. Links referenced in the episode: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9830 (Project Gutenberg link to The Beautiful and Damned) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beautiful_and_Damned (Wikipedia article I quoted) Tune in every week fo…

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THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON: A Mini-Review of a Brand-New Historical Fiction Release 18:23

9M ago18:23

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It's February 18th! Which may be just another day to you, but here on the podcast, we're celebrating the release of THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, a brand-new WW2 historical fiction release. What did I like about this book? What are my critiques? And should you go grab a copy? Let's find out in this special surprise mini episode! Thanks to the publishe…

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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY Ep. 2 (Chapters 31-69): Everyone in this book needed either a conscience, or a backbone 48:36

9M ago48:36

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This week, we're wrapping up our discussion of the January Reese Witherspoon book club pick, THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY, by Kate Fagan. And though the book didn't ultimately have a lot to say about, well, anything, I certainly do! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am …

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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-30): Who needs enemies when you have a friend like Cate Kay? 43:37

9M ago43:37

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This week, we're discussing the first half of the January Reese Witherspoon book club pick, THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY by Kate Fagan! Is it a mystery? Is it a thriller? Or is it really just about a person who makes terrible life decisions? Find out in this week's episode! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check o…

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I Read 12 Books in January! 52:42

9M ago52:42

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It's time for yet another monthly reading wrap-up! In January I read 12 books, ranging from cozy sci-fi to mysteries to historical fiction! What books did I love? What books did I not love? And what books do I recommend? Find out in this week's episode! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion You…

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Announcing the February Book Pick! 12:01

9M ago12:01

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It's the 2am Book Review Club, checking in with a mini episode to announce the February book pick! Tune in to find out what book we'll be discussing during the month of February. I hope you have a great weekend, and I will (of course) return on Monday with my January reading wrap-up. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure…

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BEL CANTO Ep. 3: Bel Canto vs The Annotated Bel Canto + Final Thoughts 51:53

9M ago51:53

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This week, we're wrapping up our month-long discussion of Ann Patchett's Bel Canto! In this week's episode, I debate about whether The Annotated Bel Canto is worth the price (or if you should just thrift a copy), as well as my final thoughts on (the un-annotated) Bel Canto. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check …

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BEL CANTO Ep. 2 (Chapters 6-10): “Love was action. It came to you. It was not a choice.” 53:20

10M ago53:20

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This week, we're discussing the second half of BEL CANTO, by Ann Patchett, which is January's podcast book pick. The first half of BEL CANTO placed the characters in an impossible situation, and as we discuss the second half, there's only one question: how will it all end?? Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusalka_(opera). Tune in every week f…

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BEL CANTO Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-5): “Warfare should not include cellular phones, it made everything seem less serious.” 50:58

10M ago50:58

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This week, we're discussing the first half of BEL CANTO, by Ann Patchett, which is January's podcast book pick. From opera to soap operas to explorations of what power truly means, the first half of BEL CANTO gives us a lot to talk about! If you want to read along, then be sure to read Chapters 6-10 (plus the epilogue) before next Monday! Tune in e…

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December Reading Wrap-up + 2025 Reading Goals + Announcement 1:06:24

10M ago1:06:24

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It's the first episode of 2025, and we have a lot to talk about! What books did I read in December? What did my 2024 reading year look like, and what are my reading goals for 2025? And most importantly: what are my plans for the podcast moving forward? Featuring: the most chaotic energy I've ever brought to the podcast. Important disclaimer: I'm go…

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A Very Festive Deep Dive into the Little Women Books 2:16:30

11M ago2:16:30

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Let's celebrate the holidays by exploring a classic holiday story, Little Women... and its sequels. Special thanks to Little Women: A Family Romance, by Elizabeth Lennox Keyser (2000), which was immensely helpful in putting together this deep dive. The Little Women books can be found for free on Project Gutenberg at the following links: Little Wome…

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My 10 Worst Books of 2024! 37:33

11M ago37:33

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This week it's time to talk about my 10 worst books of 2024! Enjoy my passionate 37-minute rant as I reflect on my most disappointing books of the 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.…

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My Top 10 Books of 2024! 32:14

11M ago32:14

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This week, I'm revealing my top 10 books of 2024! We've got 3 mystery books, 2 nonfiction books, a ton of historical fiction, and much much more, so take a listen to find out which books made my top 10 of the 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 …

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