Books Around the Block

It's officially time to get into the holiday reading spirit! 🎄 This week on Books Around the Block, we're sharing some of our favorite holiday reads, so get ready to make your TBR festive. Each of us brings two Christmas books to the table (with one Thanksgiving read sneaking into the mix!) as we share our picks to make your holiday season a little more magical. But that's not all! Audrey shares her thoughts on A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas, the highly anticipated sixth insta...

It's time for our October Reading Wrap-Up and November TBR! We're looking back at everything we read in October, sharing our best books, worst reads, biggest surprises, disappointments, and all the books worth adding to your TBR. Then we're looking ahead to November and sharing the books we're planning to read this month. But that's not all! Since November is Adrienne's birthday month, Lindsay and Audrey reveal the birthday book they've chosen for her to read. Will they nail the pick, or will...

This week on Books Around the Block, we're discussing The Unknown by Riley Sager! We kick things off with our usual Read, Watch, Obsessed segment, sharing what we're currently reading, watching, and obsessing over. Then, we dive into our Riley Sager book club discussion, including our thoughts, theories, reactions, and everything we need to unpack about this thriller. SPOILER WARNING! The first 20 minutes are spoiler-free, so you can listen even if you haven't finished the book yet. After tha...

Who is the best book villain of all time? This week on Books Around the Block, we're each picking one fictional villain who deserves the crown. From the most ruthless antagonists to the more complex literary villains, we're debating what makes a truly great villain and which characters are impossible to forget. We are also talking about what we are currently reading, watching, and what we are obsessed with. Expect strong opinions and plenty of book recommendations to go along with...

Looking for spooky books that are ACTUALLY scary? This week on Books Around the Block, we’re sharing the horror books and thrillers that genuinely scared us! Each of us brings two books that creeped us out, gave us nightmares, or made us question why we ever picked them up in the first place. From disturbing horror novels to spine-chilling thrillers, these are our picks for readers who want more than just a little spooky atmosphere. Whether you’re building your October TBR, searching for the ...