In this monthly reading wrap-up episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our best and worst books of the month of April… the ones we loved, the ones we didn’t, and the ones we cannot stop thinking about.

We break down everything we read in April with honest, unfiltered reviews, from standout 5-star favorites to the biggest disappointments. If you’re looking for real opinions before adding books to your TBR, this episode is packed with must-read recommendations and a few you might want to skip.

We also share two books we’re planning to read in May, giving you a preview of our upcoming TBR.

The Anniversary by Alex Finlay

First by Ali Hazelwood

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Told You So by Mayci Neeley

Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister

So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

The Summer of Second Chances by K.L. Walther

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

Fever Dream by Elsie Silver

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick

The Shippers by Katherine Center