In August, I read 12 books, including one of the best books I've read all year, the weirdest book I've read all year, and multiple books diving deep into the history of Hollywood!

Books discussed in this episode: Kin by Tayari Jones, Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton, The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, Goddess, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity by Sarah B. Pomeroy, The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher, and Child Star: An Autobiography by Shirley Temple Black. Plus, episodes I promised to link: my interview with Kathryn Niocolai, September new releases.

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Official Fellowship of the Ring reading schedule:

• September 14th: Book 1, Chapters 1-4
• September 21st: Book 1, Chapters 5-8
• September 28th: Book 1, Chapters 9-12
• October 12th: Book 2, Chapters 1-3
• October 19th: Book 2, Chapters 4-6
• October 26th: Book 2, Chapters 7-10

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Welcome to a very special episode, where we're celebrating some new books that are releasing in September!! We've got lots of romance and even a horror book, so if you're looking for something new to read this fall, you've come to the right place.

Special thanks to Atria Books and Simon & Schuster Audio for sending me these ARCs.

You can listen to my interview with Jodi McAlister about An Academic Affair on Apple, Spotify, or here.

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In this week's episode, I discuss ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE with author Kathryn Nicolai, best known as the host and creator of the podcast Nothing Much Happens!

You can check out Kathryn's cozy new audio novel here. Also, be sure to check out Kathryn's sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens here! I highly recommend it if you're struggling to sleep.

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Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

In this special episode, I'm announcing that our September/October book club pick is The Fellowship of the Ring, by J. R. R. Tolkien!

Join our Fellowship of the Ring read-along here! If you'd like to buy your own copy of Fellowship of the Ring, and support the podcast, please check out my bookshop.org storefront! I get a 10% commission on all purchases, and all proceeds will go towards supporting the podcast.

Fellowship of the Ring reading schedule:

• September 14th: Book 1, Chapters 1-4
• September 21st: Book 1, Chapters 5-8
• September 28th: Book 1, Chapters 9-12
• October 12th: Book 2, Chapters 1-3
• October 19th: Book 2, Chapters 4-6
• October 26th: Book 2, Chapters 7-10

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Want to join the official book club? You'll get to participate in monthly book threads, swap book recommendations, and chat about all things books! Check out this link to join.

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Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

What happens when a sleep podcaster writes a cozy novel? Let's find out!

ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE is a brand-new cozy audio novel by beloved podcaster Kathryn Nicolai, host of Nothing Much Happens. And on Monday, I'll be releasing our in-depth conversation where we discuss tips for falling asleep, what cozy fiction actually is, and (of course) On the Street Where You Live!

Want to join the official book club? You'll get to participate in monthly book threads, swap book recommendations, and chat about all things books! Check out this link to join.

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Tune for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

This week, I ramble about all things books for an hour and a half! It used to be almost two hours before I edited it down to a listenable length, you're welcome. If you're looking for a casual, cozy book chat as we wind down the summer, this is the episode for you!

Timestamps for this episode: what makes a good summer book (5:11), summer book recommendations (10:38), favorite book quotes of 2026 (42:21), freestyling thoughts about 2026 reads (1:05:21).

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This week, I'm taking a deep dive into Anne of Green Gables... and the world beyond Green Gables. From the enduring appeal of Anne Shirley, to an overview of the Anne sequels, to why we still read Anne of Green Gables, this episode is for all the Anne Shirley fangirls! (It's me, I'm the fangirl.)

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It's August, which means that it's time to talk about all of the books I read in July. I have thoughts about 2026 new releases, enthusiastic book recommendations, and much much more! Also, I share my thoughts about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, because why not?

Books discussed in this episode: The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson, Transcription by Ben Lerner, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz, The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend by Alan Lupack, and Snow White with the Red Hair vol. 6 by Akizuki Sorata.

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Want to check out my podcast episode about Pineapple Street? Check it out on Apple, Spotify, or here.

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Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

Welcome to a very special episode, where we're celebrating some new books that are releasing in July!! We've got a historical rom-com, a thriller, a crime novel, and a historical fiction book, so there's something for everyone in this episode!

Special thanks to Scout Press, Gallery Books, and Atria Books for sending me these ARCs.

The Jane Eyre read-along is live until the end of July! Check out this link.

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Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode, where we're revisiting Jane Eyre one more time to address a very mysterious aspect of Charlotte Bronte's 1847 classic: when, exactly, does it take place??

The Jane Eyre read-along is live until the end of July! Check out this link.

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Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.