Read a Friggin' Book

We had some technical difficulties this week, but trust us, it all makes sense in the end. Jennifer Lynn Barnes you brilliant beautiful soul! This week, we are mad. Mad at the Laughlins, mad at Blake, mad at Emily, and super mad at Tobias. Avery and Oren get stuff done while Jameson tries to be Grayson, Grayson obsesses over Eve, Eve loves herself, and Vincent demands justice.A stand off in the chapel leads to some long awaited clarity but of course, Tobias has to ruin it from beyond the grave. All that to say we're getting close to the end here and things are definitely heating up!Enjoying our time together? Hit the subscribe button and join us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod for updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So I guess it was Let's Be Mean To Rebecca Day in Dallas? Was that on anyones calendar? Don't worry Thea will handle everything.This week we finally get a conversation with Mallory Laughlin and it is.....interesting.Nash takes a step back from the drama, Grayson is still acting like a lovestruck puppy, Jameson gives us backstory that we don't have time for, and Xander shows up ill prepared for the biggest meeting of his life. Nan provides some information that she conveniently left out the last time we talked, Alisa is rude (again), and Oren takes a break. Like what you're hearing? Follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod for updates, cat photos, and stuff we think is funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we know what's going on? No.Will we figure it out before the book ends? Also probably no.But of one thing we are certain. Grayson Hawthorne knows how to make a SCENE!This week the satchel is back, Eve is still sketchy, and we FINALLY find out what happened in the wine cellar. Come along with us will you?Like what you're hearing? Subscribe and come follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much less chaos this week. We get some ex-husband backstory from Zara (who is a gardener now?), Nan stops arguing with God for a minute to give us some dark hints about Tobias, and our poor baby Xander is very, very sad.On a happy note, Max makes a discovery of biblical proportions, we learn the term 'glitter cannon', AND THERE'S A PUPPY!!Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let us go ahead and apologize for the chaos of this episode. We've got violent nightmares, Eve stealing nightgowns, mail coming to the school, and we go on more rants than ever before. We could blame the coffee, but it's more fun to blame the Hawthornes. The good news is Max has a broody body guard who has lots of layers for her get through.Like what you're hearing? Want to rant with us? Are you also watching Traitors? Then please, subscribe and follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod so we can talk about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Settle in y'all, we're on to chapters 11–20 of The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and there’s a lot to unpack. Avery lets Eve in on the game (but not out of the house), a visit to everyone’s favorite villain sparks another Jameson vs. Grayson showdown. Which is fine because this is how they say "I love you."Nash is clearly in love with Libby, Libby won’t say it back, and Xander and Max have stuff going on that they're not telling us about which is super rude. Rebecca is sad again (we’re ready to fight), Oren has some elite Batman-in-the-shadows moments, and the list of suspects in Toby’s disappearance just keeps growing. At this point, we’re fully hoping for a surprise soap-opera ending..Like what you hear? Subscribe to stay up to date and leave us a comment :) You can also follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod or on Facebook at Read a Friggin Book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back in Dallas and surprise, surprise...we’re already confused.Here’s what we know so far:Something weird happened in a wine cellar.Whatever it was has caused Grayson to stop Grayson-ing.Avery has to survive six more weeks with these people before she can inherit the money.A surprise guest arrives at the house and she could bring this whole operation crumbling down.Xander is playing detective.Max got a tattoo.What’s the most interesting part? We’ll let you decide.If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us some stars (five preferably ⭐). And come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod or on Facebook at Read A Friggin Book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our last day in Bayview, friends.We're saying goodbye to our friends as they move on to the next phase in life and we talk about what we liked and didn't like in season one of the Peacock series based on these beautiful books. This series is what made Charlie fall in love with reading and it's the first series we read together so if you're here thank you so much for being a part of our Murder Club journey!We're going to start 2026 off in Dallas with the Hawthornes so if you don't already have your books go grab a copy of The Final Gambit so we can all be stressed out together!For now, lets send our crew off in style while we hold back the tears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tragic backstories, shocking twists, revenge for all the right reasons, a last-minute rescue, love, hate, and the US Postal Service... Karen M. McManus really brought it in this set of chapters.We’re almost at the end of our time in Bayview, but this crew isn’t going quietly onto the bookshelf. Join us (and especially Addy) as we dig into Jake’s deeply messed-up childhood and finally start uncovering the truth behind so much of what we’ve been through.Like what you're hearing? Give us a follow and leave us a comment. And come hang out with us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our time in Bayview is almost over but there needs to be just a little more drama before we leave.Phoebe and Emma finally confront Owen about his role in the Truth or Dare game, setting off a chain of events that sends Phoebe on a solo mission where she comes face to face with some familiar wallpaper.Meanwhile, as Nate cleans out his closet, Bronwyn debates whether to turn crucial evidence over to the Bayview police. One of those things will prove usefulLater that night, a simple request for a ride spirals into a terrifying night for Addy. And with the end drawing closer, its time for something terrible to happen to Nate...again.Like what you hear? Follow, subscribe, leave a review, etc. And come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s make one thing clear, this is officially a Kris Fan Account™, and these chapters absolutely prove why. Karen M. McManus really delivered in chapters 26–30. We’re talking angst, mystery, surprise stalkers, giant hats, and another kidnapping. Just Bayview things.The crew attempts a calm, drama-free beach day, but Detective Maeve is booked and busy as always. A high-speed chase results in a very angry Cooper and Addy gets hit with some shocking news that sends her back into a tailspin.Nate. Deserves. Nice things. And he finally gets them! Even more shocking... he finds an unlikely ally in Vanessa. Do we like her? Still no. But she's working on herself and we can appreciate that. Character development is powerful.Phoebe does some self reflection and tries to make ammends, just before Emma stumbles onto a chilling discovery. And of course: Kris, the backbone of this entire operation, the moment, the icon, and an absolute king. Once again, he swoops in to push the story forward like the legend he is. We adore him.Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple, Overcast, or wherever you're hearing this and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate and Bronwyn recruit Patrick for their latest shenanigans, and shocker: it immediately leads to a gruesome discovery. Silver lining. it comes with another clue about the new game! Addy and Keely have the “what are we?” talk, and Addy’s mom makes a last-ditch attempt at being supportive. Vanessa tries soft-launching her redemption arc at what should’ve been a party but somehow doubles as a Murder Club meeting. Classic Bayview.Over at the Lawson house, someone finally recommends therapy only for the idea to be yeeted directly into the trash. Emma realizes how far gone Owen is and Phoebe gets to briefly bask in her rightness before heading off to meet Lucinda (queen of our hearts) for the inside scoop on Jake’s mom.Does all of this look extremely suspicious from the outside? Absolutely. Are any of us being questioned? Absolutely not. The BPD cannot be bothered.We close with Jake’s dad using his own child as emotional ammunition against Katherine, and honestly… the ick is off the charts.Karen, you're literally the best!Like what you hear? Follow us, leave us some stars, and make your way over the instagram and check us out at @readafrigginbookpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the pod Karen M. McManus delivers some big laughs this week which means something terrible is definitely about to happen. But for now, we’re soaking up every chaotic moment with our favorite friends, even when their love language is making everyone uncomfortable.When Bronwyn is five minutes late, everyone immediately spirals into panic and launches a full-blown search-and-rescue mission only to stumble across the world’s worst person and his dumb wallpaper.Luis tries to get Cooper to enjoy the finer things in life, while Cooper is just out here trying to buy himself a Subaru.Phoebe finally opens up to Knox and regrets it almost instantly.And Kris? Kris is still smarter than all of us.Tune in for drama, laughs, and questionable decisions.Like what you hear? Give us a follow and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are ramping up with the Bayview Crew after Phoebe's disappearance. Everyone goes into detective mode trying to find her, she struggles to remember anything she can about the fuzzy shadow figure that took her, and the Bayview PD is mishandling everything as usual. Like what you're hearing? HIt the follow button and come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we continue our recap of Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Next, and things are really starting to spiral.Nate and Bronwyn are fighting to create a safe space for women, but his roommates are terrible people and don't deserve nice things. Jake’s back around town, and everyone’s on edge trying to avoid him. Addie finds a brief escape at the mall, but she has to spend the day with her mom, so is it really a win?Meanwhile, a Fourth of July party turns dangerous after an Instagram post sends Phoebe reeling. The only silver lining? The gang comes together for Cooper’s commercial viewing party. He’s a terrible actor, but don’t you dare say that out loud, or we are no longer friends.Like what you're hearing? Please leave us a comment, subscribe for more episodes, and follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod for more fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'all this was a long one, but we had a lot of catching up to do!We’re heading back to Cali one last time and let’s just say, it’s anything but a day at the beach.In the first five chapters of One of Us Is Back, two very unexpected guests crash the party, a mysterious new game starts to take shape, and Phoebe and Knox are giving us major “it’s complicated” energy.But it’s not all bad news our favorite couple is still going strong, and there’s even a baby on the way!Join us as we dive into the tension, secrets, and small-town chaos only the Bayview Crew can deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing Jennifer Lynn Barnes knows how to do, it’s go out with a bang.In this episode of Read a Friggin’ Book, we’re diving into the explosive finale of The Hawthorne Legacy! Avery faces one last fever dream adventure as long-buried secrets finally come to light. We get answers from the most unexpected suspects, adn Toby steps out of the shadows to talk in circles and gets a surprise he wasn't expecting. Oren keeps Skye and Ricky in time out. Plus, Thea manages to apologize in her own special way.As we move into the next book, Xander better finally find his dad and get his happily ever after. If not, we riot.We’ll be taking a short break next week before jumping into One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus, so get your copies now!💚 Listen to our podcast friends on Spotify at GenFusion 🎧 📸 Follow them on Instagram @genfusionpodAnd if you like what you hear, make sure to follow Read a Friggin’ Book so you never miss an episode—and join the conversation on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod 📚 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard the news? 📺 The Inheritance Games by our favorite genius Jennifer Lynn Barnes is officially being adapted for TV! 🎉 That’s right! Avery is coming to a screen near you. But while we wait for the onscreen chaos, we’ve got plenty of book drama to unpack,We’re diving into the secrets of Hawthorne Island and finally learning what went down 20 years ago.✨ Avery meets her grandmother… and let’s just say, this woman is NOT baking cookies and knitting scarves. ✨ Jackson’s big reveal is here, and honestly? It's better than we thought. ✨ Grayson shows us he’s more “call 911 and panic” than “hero in a crisis,” while Alisa stands on business. ✨ And Max’s mom makes her debut. We don’t always agree with her, but we are so glad she showed up.🎧 Hit play, hit follow, and hit us up on Instagram @readafrigginbook We want to hear what you think, conspiracy theories and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'all, we are so sorry. Everything worked against us this week but here we are! In this thrilling episode, we dive into Chapters 61–70 of The Hathorne Legacy and the drama does not disappoint.Avery and Grayson blow off steam with some light historical theft, leading to a disastrous interview, a perfectly-timed elevator argument, and a threat from Alisa that we kind of want to see her follow through on.Meanwhile, Libby and Nash are off in Costa Rica digging up secrets so juicy they apparently forgot how texting works. Back at Hawthorne House, Oren works to keep everyone in line, and we FINALLY learn the identity of Zara’s mysterious lover!In the final few chapters two absentee fathers offer their excuses, and Avery finally uncovers several of her mothers secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The search for Toby is heating up but first, Avery must kiss Jameson again...because priorities.The kids cut a deal with Zara, who’d honestly rather be left alone with some tea and Twilight. Xander is busy building droids for his future wife, while Nash and Libby take their adventures global. Grayson? Still chilling in the friend zone. And Eli proves why he should never be trusted as a babysitter.But the real plot twist? Avery and Rebecca are finally mad! Like what you're hearing? Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. You can also find us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.