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This week we’re getting into Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra—and WOW, this one gave us A LOT to talk about. We’re diving into our fascination with serial killers and true crime, the total **psychological mind games** this book played on us, and all the moments when we found ourselves yelling at the main character because WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! 😂Jamie may not even like scary books, but somehow her pick had both of us questioning every decision, second-guessing what we thought we knew, and feeling the tension right along with the characters.We’re talking suspense, fear, survival, unreliable perspectives, those “wait… WHAT?!” moments, and a whole lot more.Was Nightwatching a psychological thriller that kept us hooked—or did it have us ready to chuck the book across the room?Listen all the way to the end for our final ratings and review! 🎧📚#Nightwatching #TracySierra #CoverToCover #SoApproachable #PsychologicalThriller #ThrillerBooks #SuspenseBooks #HorrorBooks #ThrillerBookReview #BookPodcast #BookPodcasts #BookClub #BookDiscussion #BookReview #TrueCrimeBooks #SerialKillerBooks #Bookish #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram #SpookySeason #OctoberReads #ThrillerRecommendations #TBRCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

It’s October, it’s spooky season, and somehow Jamie—the woman who does NOT like scary books—picked a horror/thriller. 😂This week, Jamie is treating Sarah, our resident scary-book lover, to Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra. And honestly? The irony is not lost on us. Because this book is basically Jamie’s **literal nightmare**.The story follows a mother home alone with her young children during a blizzard when she hears footsteps in the house. She and her kids hide in a secret room while she tries to figure out who—or what—is inside. 😳 It’s tense, claustrophobic, and built around those *what would YOU do?* moments that make a good thriller so hard to put down.And naturally, reading a book like this got us talking about the scary things in **our own lives** that could probably be turned into movies. Because apparently discussing our nightmares wasn’t enough—we had to give them a Hollywood treatment. 😂So… what happens when the person who hates scary books picks one for the person who loves them?Listen to the TLDR and see if *Nightwatching* is headed for your TBR this spooky season!#Nightwatching #TracySierra #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #HorrorBooks #SuspenseBooks #ThrillerBookClub #BookPodcast #BookPodcasts #BookRecommendations #BookClub #Bookish #BookLovers #SpookySeason #OctoberReads #FallReads #TBR #SoApproachableCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

This week we’re diving into Jamie’s granny fiction pick: Mad Mabel—and let’s just say… this book was NOT what we expected. 😂We went in expecting a fun, maybe slightly creepy granny fiction story, but Mad Mabel went SO much deeper. This one tugged at basically every feeling we had—happiness, sadness, anger, and even a healthy dose of **ick**. We were all over the place!And of course, we have to talk about Mabel herself. Sassy, grumpy, complicated… honestly, we loved this grandma. ❤️So what did we ultimately think? You’ll have to listen all the way to the end for our rating!And while you’re listening, we need you to weigh in: which book cover do you prefer? Because one of them is… **CREEEEPY.** 👀😂Have you read Mad Mabel? Did it surprise you too? Let’s talk about it!#MadMabel #GrannyFiction #BookPodcast #BookPodcasts #BookClub #BookDiscussion #BookReview #BookRecommendations #Bookish #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram #CurrentlyReading #TBR #FictionBooks #WomenWhoRead #SoApproachableCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

We’re back to granny fiction, and this time it’s Jamie’s pick! In this TLDR episode, we’re taking a spoiler-free look at Mad Mabel and asking the all-important question: Can this one live up to some of our granny fiction favorites? Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we’re giving you the background you need to decide if Mad Mabel belongs on your TBR. We’ll talk about the premise, the author, the setup, and what caught our attention—without spoiling the story.So grab your book, settle in, and join us for another round of granny fiction, book club banter, and our signature blend of sass and sophistication.Because apparently, we’re not done letting our grandmas choose the plot. #MadMabel #TLDRPodcast #BookClubPodcast #BookPodcast #GrannyFiction #GrannyFictionBooks #BookClub #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BookReview #Bookish #Bookstagram #BookTok #BookReels #ReadersOfInstagram #FictionBooks #NewBooks #TBR #ReadingCommunity #CoverToCoverCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

This week, we’re diving into Sarah’s memoir pick: Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden. Since we both agreed we wanted to choose a memoir, Sarah brought this one to the table—and it turned out to be a much heavier read than we expected from such a short book.Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage takes an unflinching look at marriage, relationships, separation, and the nitty gritty realities of divorce. It’s intimate, complicated, and at times uncomfortable, giving us plenty to unpack as we discuss what happens when a marriage changes—and what it means to find your way through the aftermath.In this episode, we’re taking our time with the book: a little background on the memoir and its author, our thoughts on the writing and story, and a full discussion of the marriage and divorce themes that stayed with us long after we finished reading.It may be a short book, but there is a LOT to talk about.Grab your copy, settle in, and join us for a deeper Cover to Cover conversation about Strangers. And, as always, stick around to hear our final thoughts and rating. 📚🥂#StrangersAMemoirOfMarriage #BelleBurden #Memoir #MemoirBook #BookClub #BookClubPodcast #BookPodcast #BookDiscussion #BookReview #BookRecommendations #Divorce #Marriage #MarriageBooks #Relationships #LiteraryPodcast #Bookstagram #BookTok #BookReels #ReadersOfInstagram #CoverToCoverCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

This week, we’re going Cover to Cover with And Now, Back to You—a spicy romcom serving up romance, television drama, and plenty for us to discuss. 📚📺🔥But did the romance have us swooning… or was it a big no from us? 👀 And just how realistic are the TV aspects of this story? Jamie is here to give us the inside scoop on whether the behind-the-scenes world of television feels well-researched—or if this is simply a romcom version of TV love.Of course, we’re breaking it all down, from the romance to the realism, with our signature opinions and just a little sass. And don’t go anywhere before the final chapter—because you’ll want to hear our full rating and review at the end!Press play, grab your favorite drink, and let’s get into it. #BookTok #Bookstagram #BookPodcast #BookClubPodcast #RomanceBooks #RomComBooks #SpicyBooks #SpicyBookTok #BookReview #Bookish #BookRecs #BookCommunity #RomanceReader #BookReels #ReadersOfInstagram #andnowbacktoyou #bkborisonCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

Our next TLDR pick is And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison, and this one is Jamie's pick for a very specific reason: it's all about TV! 📺✨After all the spooky, twisty, murdery books we've been reading, Jamie decided we needed a little palate cleanser. 😂 So we're trading the suspense for a rom-com!But there's one thing you should know before you read along...🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ FOUR CHILI PEPPERS.Yep. This might be a little spicier than what we've tackled before. 👀🔥So grab your romance-loving friends, prepare for some TV-world fun, and come find out if this one gives us the lighthearted break we need—or has us blushing our way through the pages. 😂📚Are you ready for four-chili-pepper Jamie's pick?! Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast

GUESS AGAIN... and again... and AGAIN.We're back in thriller land, and this one truly had us guessing again. 😂Guess Again delivered ALL the plot twists. Just when we thought we had something figured out... nope. Another twist. 👀 Another clue. Another theory completely destroyed.And let's be honest—the title may not have made perfect sense for the actual story... but it absolutely nailed the reader experience. 😂In this Cover to Cover episode, we're breaking down:🔪 Our favorite twists🕵️ The clues we caught along the way🤯 The moments that completely surprised us⭐ And, of course, our overall ratingsDid we see everything coming? Definitely not. Did we love being kept on our toes? Absolutely.So grab your detective hat and come find out whether Guess Again had us raving or ranting.And PLEASE tell us—did you catch the clues before we did?Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #charliedonlea #guessagain #thrillerbooks #thrillerbookstagram

Back to thriller land!Our next Cover to Cover pick is Guess Again by Charlie Donlea—and Jamie is already biting her nails. 😬The reviews have us VERY curious. Some readers are calling it a page-turner with one twist after another, while others say the twists became so far-fetched that they actually quit reading. 👀So naturally, we're wondering...Will we be raving about this one? 🙌Or will we be ranting? 😂We're ready to dive back into the thriller world, and we're hoping Charlie Donlea keeps us guessing all the way to the end.Come read along with us and let's find out together: Was it brilliant... or did it go too far?Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #guessagain #charliedonlea #thrillerbooks #thrillerbookstagram

Some books entertain. Others change the way you see the world. Upward Bound falls into the second category.In this Cover to Cover episode, we're discussing one of the most eye-opening books we've read. This short but powerful memoir gave us a sobering glimpse into life with disability and challenged us to consider perspectives we simply hadn't experienced before.We also take time to address the controversy surrounding the book's authorship and the questions raised about facilitated communication. It's an important part of the conversation, and one we felt was worth discussing alongside the book itself.Despite the debate, we found this to be an enlightening read that sparked meaningful conversations about inclusion, communication, empathy, and the value of seeing the world through someone else's eyes.This is a book we'd both recommend—not because it has all the answers, but because it encourages thoughtful discussion and invites readers to broaden their understanding.Join us as we share our biggest takeaways, discuss the moments that stayed with us, and explore why books like this matter.Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #bookclub #readwithjenna #bookreview

This week, we're stepping into something a little different with Upward Bound by Woody Brown—which was a Read with Jenna TODAY Show pick.This shorter read gives an up-close look at autism, special needs, and the many ways families navigate a world that isn't always built with them in mind.In this spoiler-free TLDR episode, we're breaking down the premise, sharing our first impressions, and exploring why stories like this matter, as well as some of the controversy. We're always excited to broaden our reading horizons, and this book feels like an opportunity to learn, reflect, and see life through a different lens. Plus, at around 200 pages, this one should be a quick read—which means you still have time to pick it up and join us! Will this book live up to the hype? We're about to find out.Come along for the ride as we preview Upward Bound and help you decide if this is one you'll want to read with us.Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMKCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688 #bookclub #autismawareness #autismcelebration #autismacceptance #bookreview

We wanted to love this adaptation. We really did. 😅In this episode, we're comparing The Five-Star Weekend book to the TV series—and let's just say... the book wins by a mile (at least for us).If you watched the show without reading the book, you may be wondering why we're so fired up. On its own, the series is entertaining enough. But as fans of the novel? We couldn't ignore just how much changed.Characters were different. Storylines were different. Relationships were different. Motivations were different. Did we mention... it was different? Some changes were small. Others completely altered the heart of the story we loved. And yes... we have thoughts. Lots of them.So if you're Team Book, come rant with us. If you're Team Show, tell us what we're missing! And if you've only seen the series... this episode might convince you to pick up the novel and see what all the fuss is about. We're breaking down what worked, what didn't, what we wish they'd kept, and whether the adaptation captured the magic of Elin Hilderbrand's beloved beach read.Now it's your turn: Which did it better—Team Book or Team Show?Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #beachread #beachreads #elinhilderbrand #fivestarweekend #bookadaptation #booktomovie

This episode is a special one for us. 💛Not only are we discussing one of the most popular beach reads of the last few years, but it's also our first episode recorded virtually since Jamie's move. Different setup... same bookish conversations. 🎙️❤️In this Cover to Cover episode, we dive into The Five-Star Weekend and unpack why this story has resonated with so many readers. Beyond the beautiful coastal setting and friendship drama, this book asks some surprisingly introspective questions about the lives we've built, the relationships we've kept, and the ones we've let go.We found ourselves debating which characters we related to the most—and what that says about us. 😅 From navigating grief and motherhood to rediscovering yourself later in life, there's a lot more beneath the surface than your typical beach read.Of course, we also had to talk about the new Peacock series. 👀 Will it capture the charm, emotion, and complicated friendships that made the book such a hit? We can't wait to find out.Join us as we share our ratings, our three words, our favorite moments, and whether The Five-Star Weekend deserves its place as one of the ultimate summer reads. Grab your beach chair, your favorite drink, and come chat with us!Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #fivestarweekend #elinhilderbrand #beachread #summerbooks #bookclubpick #booktomovie

It's officially beach read season! This week, we're kicking off our summer reading with The Five-Star Weekend—just in time for the release of the Peacock miniseries. From the queen of the beach read, this novel promises friendship, fresh starts, complicated relationships, and all the emotional drama that makes for the perfect vacation companion. Throw in a gorgeous coastal setting, and we're already packing our beach bags. In this spoiler-free TLDR episode, we're breaking down the premise, sharing why we picked it, and helping you decide if you want to read along before our full discussion.There's just one tiny confession... Jamie has technically read this one before. But thanks to a serious case of book amnesia, all she remembers is, "It was really good!" 😂 So for all intents and purposes, she's reading it for the first time right alongside Sarah.Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool, or just dreaming of warmer days, join us as we dive into one of the most anticipated summer reads of the season. #nospoilers #bookpreview #fivestarweekend #5starweekend #elinhilderbrand #beachreads #beachbook #summerreading Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMKCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688

A Good Morning America Book Club pick? ✅A killer premise? ✅1960s housewives, female empowerment, and whispers of serial killers? ✅We were ALL IN. So... did it live up to the hype? Well... not exactly. 😅In this week's Cover to Cover episode, we unpack why a book with such an irresistible premise didn't quite come together for us. We chat about the quirky cast of characters, the winding plot, and why this one ultimately felt a bit... hodgepodge.Tune in for our actual ratings and our 3 words to describe the book.Even though this wasn't a home run for us, it led to a really fun discussion about expectations, historical fiction, female independence in the 1960s, and what happens when a mystery doesn't quite deliver on its promise.As always, our conversation is honest, spoiler-filled, and hopefully leaves you with a better idea of whether this book belongs on your TBR. (Because every book has its reader... this one just wasn't quite ours.) 😉Have you read The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives? We'd love to hear where you landed!#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubpick #bookclubbook #bookclubreads #murderwives #elizabetharnott #bookreview #bookrating Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK