The Jolly Reader

By Maria

This may not be an audiobook, but it is a whimsical podcast where I recap and react to young adult murder mystery books, one unhinged chapter at a time. I break books down chapter by chapt

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How many episodes does The Jolly Reader have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

The Jolly Reader episodes:

March 02, 2021 The Vanishing Stair | Ch. 13–25
In this episode, we finish The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 13–25 (Pages 197–369). Stevie Bell continues digging into the Truly Devious case as new clues, hidden tunnels, and dangerous discoveries bring her closer to the truth surrounding Ellingham Academy. As tensions rise and the investigation deepens, the mystery becomes even more personal heading into the final book of the series.
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The Vanishing Stair
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Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
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48min
February 23, 2021 The Vanishing Stair | Ch. 1–12
In this episode, we begin The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 1–12 (Pages 1–196). After the events of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell returns to Ellingham Academy determined to continue investigating the famous cold case despite growing tension around campus. As new clues begin surfacing and the mystery surrounding Ellingham deepens, things somehow become even stranger. Also, there are squirrels, lots of squirrels.
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The Vanishing Stair
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🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
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⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
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💜 Support The Show
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Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
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56min
February 02, 2021 Truly Devious | Ch. 22–30
In this episode, we finish Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 22–30 (Pages 303–416). As Stevie Bell gets closer to the truth behind the Ellingham kidnapping case, more secrets surrounding the academy begin to surface. With new discoveries, growing tensions, and unanswered questions still hanging over Ellingham Academy, the mystery of Truly Devious continues unfolding right up to the final pages.
📚 Grab the book here:
Truly Devious
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🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
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⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
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💜 Support The Show
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Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
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39min
January 26, 2021 Truly Devious | Ch. 10–21
In this episode, we cover Chapters 10–21 (Pages 146–302) of Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. As Stevie Bell continues investigating the infamous Ellingham kidnapping case, tensions around the academy continue to rise. Between hidden passages, suspicious behavior, and new developments on campus, the mystery surrounding Truly Devious only grows more complicated.
📚 Grab the book here:
Truly Devious
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader
⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
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💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
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1h 2min
January 19, 2021 Truly Devious | Ch. 1–9
In this episode, we cover Chapters 1–9 (Pages 1–145) of Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. The story shifts between a 1936 kidnapping and murder at Ellingham Academy and present-day student Stevie Bell, a true-crime enthusiast determined to solve the case. As Stevie settles into the academy, the mystery of Truly Devious begins to unfold.
📚 Grab the book here:
Truly Devious
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
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💜 Support The Show
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Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
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1h 8min
September 29, 2020 The Most Dangerous Game | Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode, we cover The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell in a full story discussion. When big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls off a yacht and washes ashore on a remote island, he quickly learns that the island’s owner, General Zaroff, has created his own deadly form of entertainment. Survival, strategy, and a very unhinged rich man? Exactly the kind of chaos we’re here for.
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🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
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⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
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💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
This podcast is a Neon Rose production. All rights reserved.

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28min
September 15, 2020 We Were Liars | Ch. 59–87
In this final episode covering We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, we dive into Chapters 59–87 (Pages 165–250). Cadence finally uncovers the truth behind the summer she can’t remember, and the carefully polished Sinclair family image completely falls apart. Secrets, lies, and the infamous twist ending all come crashing together as the full story is revealed.
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As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader
⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:
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💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
This podcast is a Neon Rose production. All rights reserved.

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49min
September 01, 2020 We Were Liars | Ch. 1–58
In this episode, we cover Chapters 1–58 (Pages 1–164) of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Cadence Sinclair Eastman returns to her family’s private island after a traumatic summer she can barely remember. Surrounded by wealth, family tension, and the group she calls the Liars, she begins trying to piece together what really happened.
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As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
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⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:
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💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
This podcast is a Neon Rose production. All rights reserved.

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1h 11min
August 18, 2020 Two Can Keep A Secret | Ch. 16–38
In this episode, we cover the final chapters of Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus, Chapters 16–38 (Pages 145–323). As threats against the homecoming court escalate, Ellery and Malcolm get closer to the truth behind the murders haunting Echo Ridge. Old disappearances, family secrets, and long-buried connections all collide as the final pieces fall into place.
📚 Grab the book here:
https://amzn.to/48itFxo
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader
⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:
https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader
💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
This podcast is a Neon Rose production. All rights reserved.

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1h 16min
August 04, 2020 Two Can Keep A Secret | Ch. 1-15
We dive into Chapters 1–15 (Pages 1–144) of Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus. Twins Ellery and Ezra move to Echo Ridge, a town shaped by old murders, disappearances, and family secrets that refuse to stay buried. As new threats emerge around homecoming court, Ellery begins uncovering connections between the town’s past and present, revealing just how dangerous secrets can be.
📚 Grab the book here:
https://amzn.to/48itFxo
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!
🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:
https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader
⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon
Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:
https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader
💜 Support The Show
If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!
Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!
🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC
This podcast is a Neon Rose production. All rights reserved.

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1h 14min

FAQs about The Jolly Reader:

How many episodes does The Jolly Reader have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

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