The 2am Book Review Club

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!

A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Reading Murder Mysteries

This week I'm doing a comprehensive beginner's guide to reading murder mysteries, which offers an overview of the mystery genre, an exploration of why people read mystery books, and (of course) 10 beginner-friendly murder mystery recommendations!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.

11-18
54:34

I'm Obsessed With This 700-Page Vampire Dark Academia Book: Let's Over-Analyze The Historian

This week, I want to talk about 2005's blockbuster hit, The Historian. We've got vampires, we've got academics, we've got Dracula, and we've got plenty to discuss! Why is this book so divisive? Is it good? Is it bad? Let's find out in this week's episode!Sources for this week's episode: https://archive.ph/20090621190837/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/elizabeth-kostova-the-vampire-chronicler-501424.html#selection-2773.1-2779.360, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historian, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_York_Times_number-one_books_of_2005, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/968.The_Da_Vinci_Code, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1110.The_Broker, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3464.True_Believer, https://goodreads.com/book/show/11003.Eleven_on_Top, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1064023, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142079.S_is_for_Silence.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.

11-11
54:52

I Read 14 Books in October!

I read 14 books in October, ranging from mystery to fantasy to romance! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out!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.

11-04
51:08

The Thirteenth Tale: My 2024 Halloween Book Recommendation!

It's almost Halloween, so how about a Halloween book recommendation? This week, we're discussing The Thirteenth Tale, a book that puts the drama in family drama, a book that leans into the spooky side of its Gothic aesthetic, and a book that is just a fun, seasonal time all around!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.

10-28
42:19

Paris Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Scott Dominic Carpenter

This week we have a very special episode about the 2024 memoir Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love, featuring author Scott Dominic Carpenter! Tune in to hear our discussion of the hidden sides of Paris, the unexpected benefits of travel, the meaning of life, and much much more. Be sure to check out Paris Lost and Found if you enjoy our conversation, and a special thanks to Scott Dominic Carpenter for coming on the show!Transition music can be found here.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.

10-21
01:06:50

I Read 16 Books in September!

I read 16 books in September, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to classics! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? And what new reading trends showed up in September? Listen to this episode to find out!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.

10-14
39:18

3 Creepy Mysteries to Read This Fall: The Book of Cold Cases, The Turn of the Key, Dark Places

This week I'm here to help you plan your fall mystery reading with three creepy mystery books that I loved and which I hope you'll love too!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.

10-07
09:38

3 Fairytale-Inspired Fantasy Books to Read This Fall: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, Tress of the Emerald Sea, A Dowry of Blood

This week I'm here to help you plan your fall fantasy reading, with three fairytale-inspired fantasy books that I loved and which I'm hopeful you'll love too!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.

09-30
14:11

Announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge + My Fall Reading Plans

This week I'm announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge! I'm also discussing the 10 books I'm planning to read to fulfill the 10 reading prompts, aka my fall reading plans. Join the reading challenge here.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.

09-23
18:50

Tom Lake: A Bittersweet Family Drama

This week we're discussing the 2023 hit family drama, Tom Lake! Let's discuss the creativity of the storytelling, the heartfelt beauty of the writing, and why it's the perfect book to read at this time of 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.

09-16
17:09

A Comprehensive Deep Dive into the My Brilliant Friend Books

This week I'm bringing you a very special deep dive into all four books of the My Brilliant Friend series!Please be aware of the following before listening: spoilers, discussions of sensitive content, and questionable pronunciations of Italian names.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.

09-09
02:21:00

I Read 10 Books in August!

I read 10 books in August, ranging from historical fiction to romance to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out!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.

09-02
39:12

5 Book Quotes that Changed My Life (And Might Change Yours)

This week I'm sharing five of my life-changing book quotes (and books)!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.

08-26
37:45

Hang the Moon: A Fresh Take on Historical Fiction

This week, I want to talk about one of the most exciting historical fiction books I've read so far this year: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, which presents a fresh new take on one of my favorite genres!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.

08-19
29:48

3 Fantasy Books That Are Worth the Hype: Six of Crows, The Will of the Many, and Vicious

Looking for your next great fantasy reading experience? Tune into this episode, where I recommend three hyped up fantasy books, one book for each type of fantasy reader!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

08-12
32:08

Summer Reading Wrap-up: I Read 31 Books in June and July!

I read 31 books in June and July, ranging from fantasy to historical fiction to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Tune into this episode to find out!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

08-05
54:15

Summer Hiatus Until August 5

I'll be on hiatus until August 5! So happy July, happy summer, and happy book travels!!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

07-22
03:55

1 Sentence Reviews of All 90 Books I've Read So Far This Year

Let's review all 90 books I've read so far this year in 1 sentence each!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

07-15
28:37

The 2024 Mid-year Reading Check-in: Stats, Reflections, Reading Plans

2024 is halfway over, so let's talk about my reading year so far! How many books have I read so far this year? What are my top genres? And what books am I excited to read during the second half of 2024??Let's have a cozy chat about books and how my 2024 reading journey is shaping up so far!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

07-08
29:57

Read-along Announcement: Read Tom Lake with me this summer!

Join me this summer as we read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, a cozy, slice-of-life, family saga book about life, love, family, and the choices we make throughout our many lives.Read-along link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/39fc9dfa-fd72-46b0-be70-174e4b5b7e21.I hope you'll join me in reading Tom Lake this summer!The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel

07-01
10:14

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