The 2am Book Review Club

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

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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.

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.
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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.

This week, I ramble about all things books for an hour and a half! It used to be almost two hours before I edited it down to a listenable length, you're welcome. If you're looking for a casual, cozy book chat as we wind down the summer, this is the episode for you!
Timestamps for this episode: what makes a good summer book (5:11), summer book recommendations (10:38), favorite book quotes of 2026 (42:21), freestyling thoughts about 2026 reads (1:05:21).
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.
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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.

This week, I'm taking a deep dive into Anne of Green Gables... and the world beyond Green Gables. From the enduring appeal of Anne Shirley, to an overview of the Anne sequels, to why we still read Anne of Green Gables, this episode is for all the Anne Shirley fangirls! (It's me, I'm the fangirl.)
If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!
Want to join the official book club, and vote for our September/October book club pick? Check out this link. You'll also get to participate in monthly book threads, swap book recommendations, and chat about all things books!
Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.
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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.

It's August, which means that it's time to talk about all of the books I read in July. I have thoughts about 2026 new releases, enthusiastic book recommendations, and much much more! Also, I share my thoughts about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, because why not?
Books discussed in this episode: The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson, Transcription by Ben Lerner, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz, The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend by Alan Lupack, and Snow White with the Red Hair vol. 6 by Akizuki Sorata.
If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!
Want to join the official book club, and vote for our September/October book club pick? Check out this link. You'll also get to participate in monthly book threads, swap book recommendations, and chat about all things books!
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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.