Books Around the Block
Episodes
Chapter 38: Our New Year Reading Resolutions and Goals for 2026
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost a new year, which means we are confidently setting New Year reading resolutions and bookish goals for 2026 with absolutely no guarantee ...
Chapter 37: Short Books to Help You Hit Your Year-End Reading Goals
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are sprinting to the finish line with a stack of short books under 300 pages that will help you crush those end-of-year reading goals. Adrienne, Au...
Chapter 36: November Reading Wrap-Up + Our December TBR
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up our November reads and sharing what’s on our December TBR! From five-star favorites to the biggest letdowns, we’re chatting al...
Chapter 35: Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli Book Club
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Books Around the Block hosts as they dive into Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, a fantasy romance filled with magic, danger, and serio...
Chapter 34: The Books We Are Thankful For
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Books Around the Block crew as Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay each share one book they are thankful for. These books sh...
Chapter 33: Our Holiday Reading Guide 2025
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the best Christmas and holiday books to read this season? In this episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our favorite festive ...
Chapter 32: October Reading Wrap-Up + Our November TBR
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up our October reads and sharing what’s on our November TBR! From five-star favorites to the biggest letdowns, we’re chatting all...
Chapter 31: His & Hers by Alice Feeney Book Club
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay dive into His & Hers by Alice Feeney—the addictive psychological thriller full of secrets, lies, ...
Chapter 30: Our Most Anticipated Book Releases Still to Come in 2025
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The year may be winding down, but publishing season is still going strong! In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Lindsay, and Audrey ea...
Chapter 29: How to Read Books Before They're Released (ARC 101)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to read books before they’re released and make your bookish friends jealous? In this episode, we’re sharing all our secrets about Advanced Re...
Chapter 28: September Reading Wrap-Up + Our October TBR
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re recapping everything we read in September and sharing what’s on our October TBR—from cozy fall romances to page-turning t...
Chapter 27: The Favorites by Layne Fargo Book Club
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay break down The Favorites by Layne Fargo—a sharp, tension-filled romantic tr...
Chapter 26: Our Fall 2025 Reading Guide
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here, and we’re leaning all the way in. In this episode, we build the ultimate autumn reading guide with nine fall-themed categories—from ...
Chapter 25: From Page to Screen Upcoming Book Adaptations 2025
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book lovers, get your watchlists ready. In this episode of Books Around the Block, we break down the most exciting upcoming book-to-screen adaptations...
Chapter 24: Our Most Anticipated September 2025 New Book Releases
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
September 2025 is packed with incredible new book releases! In this episode, we share our most anticipated September 2025 books hitting shelves this m...
Chapter 23: August Reading Wrap-Up + Our September TBR
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay for our August Reading Wrap-Up! We’re chatting about the books we loved (and didn’t), a few surprises along the...
Chapter 22: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Book Club
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re talking about The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, an atmospheric literary mystery set in the Adirondacks i...
Chapter 21: The Back to School Booklist You Actually Want
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back to school season is here, but we’re leaving the textbooks behind. In this episode, we’re diving into the most atmospheric school-setting book...
Chapter 20: Our Most-Anticipated August 2025 New Book Releases
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our most-anticipated August 2025 new book releases! Each of us picked two upcoming titles we can’...
Chapter 19: July Reading Wrap-Up + Our August TBR
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re recapping everything we read in July—think 5-star favorites, surprising standouts, and a few disappointments. Then we'...
Chapter 18: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Book Club
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our official July book club episode, and we’re diving deep into One Golden Summer by bestselling author Carley Fortune.In this episode, we br...
Chapter 17: What to Read Next? We Let TBR Cards Decide
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure what to read next? In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay shake up their reading plans with a fun TBR card ...
Chapter 16: A Mid-Year Recap & Best Books of 2025 So Far!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through 2025, and Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are recapping the best five books we’ve read so far—and the ones that missed the m...
Chapter 15: Our Favorite Kindle Unlimited Reads for Prime Day
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Prime Day, we’re sharing our favorite Kindle Unlimited book recommendations! This episode is your go-to guide for making the most o...
Chapter 14: June Reading Wrap-Up + July TBR
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re sharing our June wrap-up and what’s on our July TBR list! From 5-star reads and surprise favorites to books that didn’t q...
Chapter 13: The Tenant by Freida McFadden Book Club
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into Books Around the Block's June book club pick—The Tenant by Freida McFadden. It’s pac...
Chapter 12: Our Book Tropes Breakdown
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into one of the most opinionated topics in the book world: tropes. From the ones that make us swoon to the on...
Chapter Eleven: 2025's Hottest Summer Book Releases
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are sharing the Summer 2025 book releases they’re most excited about. Each host picks a romance, a th...
Chapter Ten: Our May Reads + June TBR
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is our monthly wrap-up and TBR check-in! Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are talking about everything they read in May: what they love...
Chapter Nine: Great Big Beautiful Life Book Club
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode dives into the Books Around the Block pick of the month — Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. This story sparked a rich and h...
Chapter Eight: Summer Reading Guide
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is calling, and Books Around the Block is here to help you answer with the perfect read! In today’s episode, your hosts Adrienne, Audrey, and...
Chapter Seven: Hidden Book Gems
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lindsay, Audrey, and Adrienne this week as they share a list of hidden gems — books with fewer than 50,000 ratings on Goodreads that they’ve ...
Chapter Six: Our April Reads + May TBR
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay recap all the books they read in April—from the ones they couldn’t put down to the ones that fell f...
Chapter Five: Wild Dark Shore Book Club
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s book club episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay journey into Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—a haunting, powerful novel th...
Chapter Four: A Reluctant Reader's Guide
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are talking to the book-curious among us: the ones who want to get into reading but haven’t quite fou...
Chapter Three: Wipe My Memory, Hand Me That Book
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could wipe your memory just to experience your favorite book all over again? In this episode, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay each reveal ...
Chapter Two: Our March Reads + April TBR
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Books Around the Block, Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay recap their March reads—discussing the hits, the misses, and the ones that ...
Chapter One: Introductions + Rapid Fire Fun
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the very first episode of Books Around the Block! Meet your hosts—Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who love nothing more th...
Prologue
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Neighbors! Welcome to Books Around the Block. We're your hosts, Lindsay, Adrienne, and Audrey—neighbors, friends, and book-obsessed hosts o...