We’re closing out summer with a look back at everything we read (and maybe didn’t finish 👀), sharing our favorite summer reads, biggest surprises, and books that just didn’t hit. Then we’re looking ahead to cozy fall reading and sharing the books currently sitting at the top of our TBRs. 

In this episode of The Lit Society Book Club, we’re looking ahead at the most anticipated releases coming our way for the rest of the year. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new stories from some of our favorite authors, we’re sharing the books already on our radar, the ones we can’t wait to get our hands on, and the releases we think might become your next obsession.

In this month's Lit Society Book Club, we're diving into My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, a psychological thriller filled with secrets, unreliable narrators, and twists that keep you questioning everything.

Join us as we unpack the novel's biggest reveals, discuss the characters' complicated motivations, and debate whether the ending delivered. From marriage and obsession to deception and revenge, we're exploring the themes that make Alice Feeney one of the queens of domestic suspense.

Whether you loved it, hated it, or are still trying to piece together what really happened, settle in for another meeting of the well-read.

Edgar Allan Poe gave the world some of its darkest and most unforgettable stories—but his own final chapter remains one of literature's greatest mysteries.

In this episode, we're unraveling the strange and tragic final days of the father of detective fiction. Found delirious on the streets of Baltimore wearing someone else's clothes, Poe died just days later without ever explaining what had happened to him. Nearly two centuries later, historians and true crime enthusiasts are still trying to solve the case.

Was Edgar Allan Poe the victim of foul play, a tragic medical mystery, or something far stranger?

Sources:

The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe: A Critical Biography (1941)

Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

Halfway through the year means it’s time for a mid-year reading check-in! In this episode, we’re looking back at the books that have shaped our year so far — our favorites, biggest surprises, disappointments, DNFs, and the books we can’t stop recommending.

Join Scarlett and Jenae as they discuss the hottest news in the book world! They discuss Rebecca Yarros' upcoming release, Threshing Day, new releases from Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid, and some new adaptations news.

If you've been wanting to read more nonfiction but aren't sure where to start, this episode is for you!

This week, we're talking all things nonfiction as I share the books currently on my TBR, and my husband joins me to recommend some of his favorite nonfiction reads. From history and memoirs to books that make you see the world a little differently, we're sharing titles we think are well worth picking up.

Whether you're a longtime nonfiction reader or looking to branch out from fiction, we hope you leave with a few great additions to your TBR.

Whether you dream of cozy mountain towns, charming seaside villages, or storybook Main Streets, these destinations belong on every reader's bucket list. Discover what makes each place special, where to find the best local bookstore, can't-miss restaurants and attractions, and the perfect genre to read while you're there. Because sometimes the best stories begin with a trip.

Sources:

https://louisamayalcott.org/

https://readwithlindsey.com/2025/11/20/bookish-travel-destinations/

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/camden-maine-winter-restaurants/

This month, we're stepping into the glittering world of The Great Gatsby. Join us as we unpack F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, discussing the characters, symbolism, unforgettable themes, and whether this iconic novel still resonates with modern readers. From lavish parties and impossible dreams to love, ambition, and the illusion of the American Dream, we're sharing our thoughts, favorite moments, lingering questions, and, of course, our final ratings. Whether you're revisiting West Egg or reading The Great Gatsby for the first time, pour yourself a drink and join the conversation.

Join us in July as we read My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney!

If you could only choose four books, authors, characters, or series to represent your entire reading life…what would make the cut?

This week, we're building our Bookish Mount Rushmores and making some impossible choices. From all-time favorite books to unforgettable characters and authors we'll read forever, we're carving our literary legacies into stone (figuratively, of course).