Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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If you’re a Christian parent looking for the next great read for your kid or a kid who is looking for a new book, this is the podcast for you. We quickly review popular books and let you know what to look out for in them. We also look at the book from a Biblical lens to evaluate Gospel ties that can be made. No spoilers for the books, but you can be sure that these books are parent-reviewed and sometimes even kid-tested. Enjoy the show and have a great read for your next book. https://randal ...
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The Thirteenth Tale: My 2024 Halloween Book Recommendation!
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It's almost Halloween, so how about a Halloween book recommendation? This week, we're discussing The Thirteenth Tale, a book that puts the drama in family drama, a book that leans into the spooky side of its Gothic aesthetic, and a book that is just a fun, seasonal time all around! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure t…
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Paris Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Scott Dominic Carpenter
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This week we have a very special episode about the 2024 memoir Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love, featuring author Scott Dominic Carpenter! Tune in to hear our discussion of the hidden sides of Paris, the unexpected benefits of travel, the meaning of life, and much much more. Be sure to check out Paris Lost and Found if you enjoy our conversat…
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I read 16 books in September, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to classics! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? And what new reading trends showed up in September? Listen to this episode to find out! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book …
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3 Creepy Mysteries to Read This Fall: The Book of Cold Cases, The Turn of the Key, Dark Places
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This week I'm here to help you plan your fall mystery reading with three creepy mystery books that I loved and which I hope you'll love too! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.Autor: The 2am Book Review Club
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3 Fairytale-Inspired Fantasy Books to Read This Fall: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, Tress of the Emerald Sea, A Dowry of Blood
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This week I'm here to help you plan your fall fantasy reading, with three fairytale-inspired fantasy books that I loved and which I'm hopeful you'll love too! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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Announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge + My Fall Reading Plans
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This week I'm announcing the Ultimate Fall Fantasy Reading Challenge! I'm also discussing the 10 books I'm planning to read to fulfill the 10 reading prompts, aka my fall reading plans. Join the reading challenge here. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review C…
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Tom Lake: A Bittersweet Family Drama
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This week we're discussing the 2023 hit family drama, Tom Lake! Let's discuss the creativity of the storytelling, the heartfelt beauty of the writing, and why it's the perfect book to read at this time of year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Yout…
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A Comprehensive Deep Dive into the My Brilliant Friend Books
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This week I'm bringing you a very special deep dive into all four books of the My Brilliant Friend series! Please be aware of the following before listening: spoilers, discussions of sensitive content, and questionable pronunciations of Italian names. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtu…
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Summer Reading Report 2024: Hits, misses and anticipations
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Summer Reading Report: hits, misses, and anticipations We're back from the beach and reflecting on our summer reading in this bonus length bookshelf episode. On Kate's stack summer favourite GRETA AND VALDIN by Rebecca K. Reilly, Olivia Laing's memoir The Garden Against Time, the hotly tipped HEADSHOT by Rita Bullwinkel, TRUST by Hernan Diaz, Miran…
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I read 10 books in August, ranging from historical fiction to romance to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Listen to this episode to find out! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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5 Book Quotes that Changed My Life (And Might Change Yours)
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This week I'm sharing five of my life-changing book quotes (and books)! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.Autor: The 2am Book Review Club
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Notebook Nirvana: Stationery and the Joys of Notetaking, with David Frostick
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In this special episode, originally released for our Patreon subscribers, Kate celebrates the joys of the perfect notebook with fellow enthusiast and stationery shop owner David Frostick (Lift, Southwold). From the importance of flat-lay paper to the perfect pen we've got it all covered just in time for back-to-school season. And then we turn to th…
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Hang the Moon: A Fresh Take on Historical Fiction
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This week, I want to talk about one of the most exciting historical fiction books I've read so far this year: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, which presents a fresh new take on one of my favorite genres! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube c…
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3 Fantasy Books That Are Worth the Hype: Six of Crows, The Will of the Many, and Vicious
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Looking for your next great fantasy reading experience? Tune into this episode, where I recommend three hyped up fantasy books, one book for each type of fantasy reader! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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Summer Reading Wrap-up: I Read 31 Books in June and July!
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I read 31 books in June and July, ranging from fantasy to historical fiction to mysteries! Which books did I love? Which books disappointed me? Tune into this episode to find out! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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Unpacking the best: The NYT's best books of the 21st century • #163
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We love a list, and we love an excuse for a conversation about books, and so we couldn't have been more delighted when the New York Times released their list of the best books of the 21st century, so far. From 503 top tens submitted by authors and other literary world folk, and a bit of statistical magic, they boiled it down to their definitive top…
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I'll be on hiatus until August 5! So happy July, happy summer, and happy book travels!! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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1 Sentence Reviews of All 90 Books I've Read So Far This Year
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Let's review all 90 books I've read so far this year in 1 sentence each! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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The 2024 Mid-year Reading Check-in: Stats, Reflections, Reading Plans
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2024 is halfway over, so let's talk about my reading year so far! How many books have I read so far this year? What are my top genres? And what books am I excited to read during the second half of 2024?? Let's have a cozy chat about books and how my 2024 reading journey is shaping up so far! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…
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Read-along Announcement: Read Tom Lake with me this summer!
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Join me this summer as we read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, a cozy, slice-of-life, family saga book about life, love, family, and the choices we make throughout our many lives. Read-along link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/39fc9dfa-fd72-46b0-be70-174e4b5b7e21. I hope you'll join me in reading Tom Lake this summer! The 2am Book Review Club …
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10 Romance Books to Read at the Beach!
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It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best romance books to read at the beach! Romances that take place on summer vacation... A romance with a ghost... A romance between a movie star and a bodyguard... Whatever kind of romance book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Read The Blue Castle for free he…
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Laura’s on a flying visit to London, and so of course we took the opportunity to get together and swap notes on our recent reading. Regular guest Phil Chaffee dialled in from New York to add his picks to the mix. Find out what we thought of summer it-book The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, we consider the auto fictional world of Deborah Levy,…
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10 Mystery Books to Read at the Beach!
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It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best mystery books to read at the beach! Murder at a luxurious seaside resort... A family trapped on a stormy island... A school that's basically Hogwarts for murder... Whatever kind of mystery book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Keep an eye out for my roma…
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12 Books to Read at the Beach! A Beach Read Guide for Every Type of Reader
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It's beach read season, and I've put together the ultimate beach read guide for every type of reader! Do you like thrillers? Classics? Family sagas? Nonfiction? Historical fiction? Fantasy? Whatever genre (or genres!) you like to read, I have beach read recommendations for you. Keep an eye out for my mystery beach read list and my romance beach rea…
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Books that Make us Laugh • Episode 161
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Inspired by the folk at the New York Times article ‘22 of the funniest novels since Catch 22’, join me (Kate), Phil and Laura as we consider the books that make us laugh. Listen in as we explore the NYT's suggestions and add in a few of our own. Find out the author we can’t believe they missed, and the book that reliably makes Laura – a tough custo…
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The Pennymores and The Curse of the Invisible Quill
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Today I'm reviewing an epic hero's journey type book, The Pennymores by Eric Koester, (amazon affiliate link to support the podcast) which I hope is the first book in a series. Take a listen!Autor: Randal Murphey
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I read 21 books in May, ranging from romance to mysteries to historical fiction, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? Which character was Too Stupid To Live? And was Shakespeare really a woman??? Tune into this episode to find out! Apologies that my voice isn't 100% back to normal yet! I'm still recovering from …
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Reading Challenge Announcement: The Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge!
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Join me this summer as we read historical fiction books from 10 different countries around the world! Reading challenge link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/e7e9689b-cd43-423d-9164-5720859a4096. I hope you'll join the Historical Fiction World Tour Challenge, and I apologize for the delay in this week's episode; I'm still recoverin…
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Pages & Co. The Bookwanderers Book Review
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Today's episode features a wonderful book called Pages & Co. The Bookwanderers, which is a book about, well, books and a bookstore. And a hint of magical realism. Take a listen and use the affiliate link above which helps support the show.Autor: Randal Murphey
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A Book Review and Interview of The Wingfeather Saga
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Talking with my daughter about The Wingfeather Saga (this is an affiliate link that helps support the show). A fun interview where I ask questions about the book series. There are a few spoilers, just so you know!Autor: Randal Murphey
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In the Woods: My Favorite Mystery Book of the Year (so far)
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Did I just find my favorite mystery book of the year?? Between its gorgeous prose, complex characters, and mind-blowing plot, In the Woods left me emotionally devastated... and convinced that this might just be my favorite mystery book of the year! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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Get carried away to a whole new world, or maybe an old familiar world in this book review on the middle-grade Castle Series by Diana Wynne Jones. The link is an affiliate link that helps support the program.Autor: Randal Murphey
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Pineapple Street: A Tasty Treat of a Book
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Looking for a glamorous, glitzy, breezy, fun ride? Then boy oh boy, do I have the book for you: Pineapple Street, by Jenny Jackson!! Apologies to everyone named Georgiana. (Real talk: Is anyone named Georgiana anymore?) You'll have to listen to the episode to figure out why! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…
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The Cat Who Saved Books - Book Review
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Today's episode is all about a cat. If you're a dog person, I am too, but I loved this book nonetheless. Please take a listen, and if you'd like to buy the book after the review, you can use the affiliate link below and help support the show. The Cat Who Saved BooksAutor: Randal Murphey
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I read 20 books in April, ranging from mysteries to fantasy to historical romance, and I'm here to talk about them! Which did I love? Which disappointed me? And are you looking for book recommendations for either People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, or The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins-Reid? Whatever you're looking for, I've got…
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Talking Non-Fiction, with Tom Rowley of Backstory • Episode #160
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Exploring literary worlds beyond fiction: a dive into non-fiction Join Kate, as she ventures to South London to visit Backstory, a unique indie bookstore founded by former journalist Tom Rowley. Rowley shares his journey from journalism to opening a bookshop, the challenges and joys of running a bookstore, the importance of community engagement, an…
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Browsing the So Many Damn Books bookshelf, with Christopher Hermelin • #159
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So Many Damn Books podcast creator and host Christoper Hermelin joins Kate to swap book recommendations and discuss the magic of book club, recent book discoveries and bookish pet peeves. EPISODE BOOK LIST The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers McSweeney’s magazine, including The Panorama i…
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5 Random Books: Can I Predict My Least to Most Favorites?
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I picked up 5 random books at the library, and today we're finding out if I can predict which will be my most favorite, which will be my least favorite, and which ones will end up somewhere in between! The 5 books are: Piranesi, The Essex Serpent, The Devil and the Dark Water, and two classic mysteries by the queen of mystery, Agatha Christie. Whic…
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The Book of Stolen Dreams - Book Review
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Today we're reviewing a book by David Farr about two children, a powerful book, and an awful dictator. If you're interested in purchasing the book after listening, I've provided an affiliate link below which pays me a little and helps support the podcast. The Book of Stolen DreamsAutor: Randal Murphey
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Remarkably Bright Creatures: Remarkably Pointless
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I finally read the best-selling octopus book, Remarkably Bright Creatures! Why is this debut novel a New York Times bestselling smash success? Is it worth the hype? And most importantly: what did I think of the octopus? Find out in this week's episode! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channelAutor: The 2am Book Review Club
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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights
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We're exploring a book that transports its readers to magical realms on Earth. Chivalrous adventures await in this book, along with great characters, and great topics for Biblical discussions. This is an affiliate link that pays me a little. The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed KnightsAutor: Randal Murphey
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands: An Automaton of a Sequel
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I finally read the sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands! Was it everything I was hoping the sequel would be? How does it hold up to the first book? And what does a cozy fantasy sequel look like anyway? Find out in this week's episode! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…
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This is a podcast that reviews books in the middle-grade to young-adult age range from a Christian perspective. Hosted by a guy who is currently writing a book for the same age range. Find out more at https://randalmurphey.com/Autor: Randal Murphey
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