The Exploring Reader
Episodes
Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the novel that got me into fantasy. It’s not quite like Ocean’s 11, but Kaz’s cleverness and the Crows’ complexity will make you root ...
How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator - Theodore Papakostas
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most interesting Ancient Greece crash course you will ever read. If your reading list is all fiction and you want to sprinkle in some comp...
One Italian Summer - Rebecca Serle
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think you're gonna get a cute beach-y love story? Think again!
Scythe - Neal Shusterman
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can go wrong in a world where an AI being is ruling the world and professional killers are held above the law to curb population growth?
Warcross - Marie Lu
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready Player One crosses with Tron in this virtual reality, sci-fi novel.
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No weather screams more "mystery" than a grey November day. As fall is ending and the Christmas spirit is not yet in full swing, here's ...
Where the Axe is Buried - Ray Nayler
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dystopia about failing political systems is bookworms' Halloween equivalent of slashers. You won't get jump scares reading this amazing novel,...
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book fans never tire of enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Are we dealing with an overhyped sensation when it comes to the first instalment in the Emp...
A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ove might seem like a set-in-his-ways oddball, but if you decide to read his story, you’ll be giving him a chance to surprise you.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Series - Jenny Han
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s immerse ourselves into the full summer vibe with Belly and the Fisher brothers! This 3-1 is the ultimate episode to help you knock down some b...
The Cardturner - Louis Sachar
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're gonna flip through these pages so much faster than Alton can turn cards!
All Our Shimmering Skies - Trent Dalton
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivid visuals, colourful descriptions, magical realism, and prose set against a mid-World War II setting.
The Orchard - Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
April is the first full month of spring and nothing better to welcome the seasonal changes than with themes of reform and young adults transiting into...
Funny Story - Emily Henry
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's untangle this connection between Daphne and Miles because how they met was really a funny story...
Book Review Medley
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Enjoy this special episode where books who didn’t make the cut for their own episode get to shine!
Go Set a Watchman - Harper Lee
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 10 years since the publication of this sequel. Readers have been impatient for years to get more of the beloved classic. Yet did it fulfil...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The spotlight is not all that glamorous and Evelyn Hugo is ready to reveal the truth behind her scandalous relationships. Grab your copy so you don't ...
Trust - Herman Diaz
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are ending the year with a beautifully written book and a great review. Let’s explore the complicated world of finance, perception, and trust. Ho...
People We Meet On Vacation - Emily Henry
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People We Meet on Vacation asks: can two best friends with romantic feelings for each other act on it, or will miscommunication get in the way? Let’...
Fatherland - Robert Harris
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harris' novel explores an alternate version of history in Fatherland. Is it historical fiction or dystopia? Why don't we find out...
Rich AF - Vivian Tu
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will you get Rich AF right after finishing this book? No, but get to reading it ASAP so that you can eventually gain some real wealth
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
family time + vacation + Australia = dysfunctional + uncanny murder + cold mountain resort—sounds inviting, right?
The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who wouldn’t envy a 17 year-old teenager who just inherited billions of dollars? Avery Kylie Grambs is taking a very risky gamble in the pursuit of ...
Where'd You Go Bernadette - Maria Semple
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to go to Antarctica, but the cold is too much for you? You can live vicariously through Bee, looking for her mother as she tries to unders...
Commonwealth - Ann Patchett
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forget about your psychological baggage because the Keatings and the Cousinses have enough of this “common wealth” to last the whole novel.
The Things They Carried - Tim O'Brien
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your literary artillery and discover the meaning of truth as exposed in this Vietnam War story.
Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You won’t need safety glasses for this lesson so flip the first page and discover more than just chemistry principles.
A Lite Too Bright - Samuel Miller
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jump on the train with Arthur and rush across the United States of America to find out what happened to his grandfather, the reputable author.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games) - Suzanne Collins
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode, we’ll explore the comeback of dystopia though the new Hunger Games book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Click "pla...
Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This first episode introduces Where the Crawdads Sing, the popular novel that got selected for Reese’s Book Club. Find out if you should pick up a c...