Today’s episode dives into the Books Around the Block pick of the month — Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. This story sparked a rich and heartfelt discussion between Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay, touching on everything from its emotional depth to its laugh-out-loud moments. We're unpacking it all — from thought-provoking book club questions to who we’d cast in the dream movie adaptation!

Books & Media Mentioned in this Episode:

READ- My Friends by Fredrick Bachman

WATCH- Keeping up with the Kardashians

READ- With a Vengeance by Riley Sager

WATCH- Bridgerton - Season 3

READ- One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune

READ- Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer

WATCH: The Last of Us - Season 2

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

The Tenant by Freida McFadden

Summer is calling, and Books Around the Block is here to help you answer with the perfect read! In today’s episode, your hosts Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into sunshine, suitcases, and stories as we each share our ultimate summer reading picks. From swoon-worthy romances and breezy beach reads to spine-tingling thrillers and vacation adventures gone hilariously wrong, we’ve got something for every kind of reader. We've each brought a few favorite titles across different summer-themed categories—so whether you're poolside, lakeside, or just dreaming of your next getaway, get ready to fill your TBR with books you won’t want to leave behind.

READ: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

WATCH: A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix

READ: The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

The Last of Us on HBO Max

READ: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Paul American on Netflix

Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Into Thin Air by John Krakauer

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

Join Lindsay, Audrey, and Adrienne this week as they share a list of hidden gems — books with fewer than 50,000 ratings on Goodreads that they’ve read and absolutely loved. These underrated, under-the-radar reads deserve so much more attention. If you’re looking for something a little different from what’s all over Bookstagram or BookTok, this is the episode for you!

Books and Media Mentioned in this Episode:

All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

The Four Seasons on Netflix

Drew and Ellie Holcomb

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Lil Wayne

The Met Gala

Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

Pride and Prejudice

Warfare

Lizzie McAlpine- Spring into Summer

Small Animals by Kim Brooks

One Night Only by Catherine Walsh

The Summer That Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel

Take It Back by Kia Abdullah

How to Kill Men and Get Away with It by Katy Brent

A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon

Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann

What Does it Feel Like? by Sophie Kimnsella

June First by Jennifer Hartman