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The 2am Book Review Club

The 2am Book Review Club
The 2am Book Review Club
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    I Read 12 Books in August!

    2026/09/07 | 1h 26 mins.
    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.
    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving me a tip!
    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.
    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

    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.
    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
    Musical credits: pixabay, The Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn via MusOpen/Wikimedia Commons.
    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.
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    Let's Celebrate New Books Releasing in September! | A Study in Sparkling, Please Remain Seated, The Twelve Loves of Christmas

    2026/09/01 | 29 mins.
    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.
    If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!
    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.
    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.
    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
    Musical credits: pixabay.
    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.
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    ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE: A Conversation with Author and Podcaster Kathryn Nicolai

    2026/08/31 | 48 mins.
    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.
    If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!
    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.
    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
    Musical credits: pixabay.
    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.
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    Announcing Our Fall Book Club Pick: The Fellowship of the Ring!

    2026/08/29 | 17 mins.
    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

    If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!
    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.
    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
    Musical credits: pixabay.
    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.
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    Interview Trailer: Sleep Podcaster Kathryn Nicolai Has A Cozy New Audio Novel!

    2026/08/27 | 9 mins.
    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.
    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
    Musical credits: pixabay.
    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.
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About The 2am Book Review Club
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 book recommendations, reviews, or 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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