July Reading and Fall Podcast Plans: Guess Who’s Back from Hiatus!

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!Check out my very first Substack essay!! Subscribe for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.Want to check out my podcast episode about Pineapple Street? Check it out on Apple, Spotify, or here.Musical credits: pixabay, Musopen via Wikimedia Commons. Check out Gustav Holst's "Jupiter" here.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.