I Read 12 Books in August!

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 1-4September 21st: Book 1, Chapters 5-8September 28th: Book 1, Chapters 9-12October 12th: Book 2, Chapters 1-3October 19th: Book 2, Chapters 4-6October 26th: Book 2, Chapters 7-10Want 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.