My Best Friend’s Book Club

What happens when the person who's supposed to love you only accepts the parts of you that are easy to manage? This week, we’re following Patric as her "domestic bliss" with David starts to feel more like a cage. Between his constant reminders to "be good" and a high-stakes blackmail scheme involving her father, Patric is finding it harder than ever to stay within the lines. We’re breaking down her decision to pursue a psych degree against David's wishes, her shift toward new friends like Max who actually embrace her darkness, and the dangerous "longing for wickedness" that resurfaces when Patric is pushed too far. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you have also flourished to let go of your shame and guilt, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.256-END | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne >>> Next book & chapters: Ch.1-10 | My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

From sneaking into Hugh Hefner’s private office to dodging a "behavior contract" with her therapist, Patric is discovering that even "domestic bliss" can’t fully quiet the relentless void of sociopathy. We’re exploring the moment she realizes love isn't a cure for her diagnosis, but rather a foundation that helps give her a choice in how she behaves. We dive into the "Bat-Signal" she uses to stay honest with David, the frustration of being treated like a "guilt-free robot" by her "friend," and the incredible breakthrough where her therapist challenges her to do the impossible: write the manual that doesn't exist. This episode uncovers why Patric is done being a tool for other people’s "dirty work" and how she’s finally making peace with the monsters in her abyss. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you also broke into Hugh Hefner’s office and left him a note, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next pages: p.205-256 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

After a confrontation with her college roommate, Kimi, and “Machine,” Patric realizes she needs to answer one question once and for all: is she a sociopath, a psychopath, or something else entirely? We’re diving into a pivotal moment of honesty between Patric and her father as she finally finds the words to describe her experience with the world. From testing Patric's "stuck stress" theory to "funeral-hopping" to feel alive, this episode explores the thin lines between discipline, snapping, and different moral codes. Perhaps Patric is the "good" kind of sociopath. Tune and find out! Follow us, tap that 5-star like you also want sociopathy on the DMS, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next pages: p.160-205 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

From childhood break-ins to "borrowing" frat boys' cars for late-night joyrides, Patric Gagne is not an “average” college student. This week, we’re following Patric’s journey as she learns to make amends with her “dark side,” discovers a sociopath “superpower,” and finds a connection in an unexpected place. We’re breaking down the turning point that sparked her theory on the sociopathy spectrum and how she stays unbothered while her college peers are in emotional chaos. What’s it really like to navigate life when your "emotional crayons" are a little different? Follow us, tap that 5-star like you also take drunk frat boys car keys, go on joy rides, then return everything, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next pages: p.103-160 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

Is it possible to be "clinically chill" while fighting the urge to cause a little chaos? This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Patric Gagne’s Sociopath: A Memoir to explore the reality of living with "the pressure." We’re breaking down Gagne’s childhood years, the social struggles of being "functional" with urges to cause harm (like stabbing kids in the head with pencils). Join us as we discuss why the sociopathy spectrum is a lot more complicated than the movies make it look. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’re relieving pressure in a way that works for you, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next pages: p.55-103 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

We sat down with professional ghostwriter, “Bree,” to explore the world of romantasy and Navessa Allen’s Lights Out. Along with dissecting the genre's rise, we put her on the spot to turn mundane texts into something steamy and listened as she read a spicy excerpt from Lights Out. We wrapped up with a quick-fire round of dirty "would you rather," so grab your headphones and join us for the heat. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’re simply a supporter of the pod, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next book & pages: p.1-55 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

What happens when you mix a freezing forest escape, a boyfriend with a serial killer’s DNA, and a ‘punishment’ that involves handcuffs, an butt plug, and a voice-modulated mask? This week, we’re breaking down the unhinged finale of Aly and Josh. From blackmailing the mob at a family dinner to a blood-red diamond proposal, this isn't your average 'happily ever after.' It’s dark, it’s spicy, and honestly? We need to talk about that Airbnb epilogue." Follow us, tap that 5-star like or we’ll punish you with mozzarella sticks, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next book & pages: p.1-55 | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

What’s worse than hiding a body? Realizing your boyfriend is the son of the notorious Ken Doll Killer. Aly and a disguised Josh turn to a mob uncle for a high-stakes cleanup that brings "family dinner" to a new level. Between trauma bonding over a gruesome past and a heart-pounding crime scene hack, the tension finally hits a breaking point. Can they outrun the police and their own dark DNA long enough to finally give in to the heat with some long-awaited P&V sex? Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s a big o’dick, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.266-END | Lights Out by Navessa Allen >>> Next book pick! | Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne - read p.1-55 by 4/2

What do you do when your masked stalker brings a knife to a comfort session? If you’re Aly, you run right towards your stalker and “ride that knife.” But the spice turns to cold sweat when a home invasion leaves Aly & Josh with a dead body, a "murder kit," and a one-way ticket to the mob. Is the couple that slays together really destined to stay together? Grab your headphones; it’s about to get messy.   Follow us, tap that 5-star like the man who stabbed your bed bought you a new one, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: We're not your typical book club - you’ll laugh your dick off, and you don’t need to read to be in our club. For Non-Readers, we summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.199-266 | Lights Out by Navessa Allen

The spice meter is at 100 and we’re honestly scared that this is only the "edge" (get it?). Things between Josh and Aly intensify, as Aly aims to punish her "Faceless Man" (i.e. Josh) for not B&E into her house and ravishing her. There's a scene with a substantially sized vibrator, and an intentional loss of circulation to Aly's special bit - all in the name of pleasure.   We dive into Aly’s guilt over her mom’s death, plus how Josh and Tyler became bros — forged in the fires of false accusations and Josh’s serial killer father’s reputation.   These pages leave us wondering: Is it romantic? Is it alarming? Are we concerned for everyone involved? Tune in.   Follow us, tap that 5-star like Aly’s circulation to her special bit is restored, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   About us: Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most.   >> Next pages: p.150-199 | Lights Out by Navessa Allen

He might be watching her through her laptop camera… and instead of slamming it shut (or calling the cops), she DMs him. Our Faceless Man (aka Josh) is always ten steps ahead. Aly keeps reminding herself that she knows better, but can’t seem to disengage, and the line between danger and desire keeps getting blurrier (and spicer). What happens in the car when she says, “Can I see it?” Tune in and find out. :) Follow us, tap that 5-star like Aly’s finally able to get ahead of the Faceless Man, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] About us: Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.100-150 | Lights Out by Navessa Allen

An ER nurse obsessed with a masked internet fantasy. A reclusive man hiding behind that mask. When Aly’s favorite anonymous content creator may have crossed the line from screen to bedroom, fantasy and reality begin to blur in dangerous ways. He’s watching. She might want him to be. But someone in this story isn’t just playing pretend. Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s a penis - or a stiff cock-tail ;), hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] About us: Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.46-100 | Lights Out by Navessa Allen

Pills go missing. Our hibernation girl gets trapped in a bathroom and has a revelation. Jizz artist locks our hibernation girl up for several months while she blackouts on her fav drug. Does her hibernation finally work? Does she die? And what was the foreshadowing with 9/11? Tune in and find out. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you agree this books needs a trigger warning, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] About us: Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next book & pages: Lights Out by Navessa Allen | p.1-46

If you can believe it, hibernation and excessive drug use continues. Our hibernation girl does make it her "bf’s" mom’s funeral, which ends up kinda being... well, listen and find out. Our bestie’s also watch porn together (totally normal). Jizz painting man comes back into the story. Is the book feeling too redundant? Are the characters too unlikable? Is anything even actually happening? Tell us what you think. We certainly have feelings on those topics. :)  Follow us, tap that 5-star like you also don’t care what our hibernation girl’s name is at this point, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.234-END  | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh >>> What we’re jumping into after we finish this book. Let’s get spicy for February with, Lights Out by Navessa Allen | p.1-46

Sorry best friends, no new episode this week. Your girls are utterly sick after our trip to Cancun. We read the assigned reading like good book clubbers do, but Yana has lost her voice. Alas, we cannot record.  Don't worry though, next week we'll catch up to stay in sync with our Reader Calendar (pinned post). Next week's episode will cover pages 117-234 - double whammy coming your way!    >> Next book & pages: p.179-234  | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh  

Hibernation continues, but this time, our hibernation girl’s body is rebelling. Rest is no longer an option as she finds herself doing things against her will — sexting, going out for food, booking spa appointments, even getting her hair cut. Will she manage to pull herself together in time for her best friend’s mother’s funeral? We’ll find out next week! Follow us, tap that 5-star like you also think about Whoopi’s vagina, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next book & pages: p.117-179  | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh

We recap and discuss the opening chapters of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, exploring the central question of whether a year of rest is truly healthy—and, if so, whether pill-popping is the right way to go about it. We’d be remiss not to mention that the early pages also feature poop, taxidermied dogs, world-class jizz paintings, and death. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’ve just made an appointment to see your Dr. Tuttle, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] Not a reader? No problem. We summarize each week’s reading so you can listen and keep up with the story. Want to read along? Our Reader Calendar is pinned to our socials. We’re a low-pressure book club—because life is already doing the most. >> Next pages: p.53-117 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh

Before you dive into this episode, check out Season 4, The Housemaid, where we break down the book. Then, go see the movie. :D And only then, check out this episode. Or, if you don’t care about any of that - listen now. Follow us, tap that 5-star like reading and watching movies is a privilege (if ya know, ya know), hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] >> Next book & pages: p.1-53 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh   About us: Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough.

Warning: This episode is not suitable for children. Please do not listen where children can hear - or do if you’d like. :D Join us for some more holiday games, follow us on your fav podcast streaming platform, tap that 5-star like you’re also named Titty the Elf, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] >> Next book & pages: p.1-53 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh  - BUT - before that, we went to see The Housemaid and have a book to movie comparison episode for you. Stay tuned and happiest of holiday!   About us: Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough.

Author Giovanna Silvestre joins us to discuss her book, dive into themes, chat through lingering questions, and more!  Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’ve just hit “buy now” on Giovanna’s book, connect with us on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough. >> Next book & pages: p.1-53 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh

Next week, author Giovanna joins the podcast on Thursday, Dec. 18—tune in! Notable mention from the episode: flower ceiling room design by Claire. Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’re the most confused ever, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough. >> Next book & pages: p.1-53 | My Year of Rest and Relaxation, by Ottessa Moshfegh

Author Giovanna joins the podcast on Thursday, Dec. 18—tune in! Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s an affirmation in the mirror, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough. Amy Schumer, “I’m sorry” skit - mentioned in this episode! Ladies, watch it!  >> Next pages: p.130-END | Confused Girl, by Giovanna Silvestre (@confusedgirlla on IG and TikTok)

We're incredibly grateful for you listeners and book clubbers! Join us for a game of "Would You Rather" - Thanksgiving edition - and find out what we think the other is grateful for during this holiday season.    Follow us, tap that 5-star like Morgan Freeman is narrating your inner thoughts during Thanksgiving dinner, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough.   >> Next book & pages: p.1-130 | Confused Girl, by Giovanna Silvestre (@confusedgirlla on IG and TikTok) *We’re excited to have Giovanna on the podcast soon! See our social for dates.

We read books so you don’t have to. Join the book club, podcast, and conversation. We promise to make you laugh at least once. :) Follow us, tap that 5-star like we all still want sexy Enzo, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected] Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough. Link to Between Two Kingdoms (Yana's 5-star book rec). >> Next book & pages: p.1-130 | Confused Girl, by Giovanna Silvestre (@confusedgirlla on IG and TikTok) *We’re excited to have Giovanna on the podcast soon! See our social for dates.

We read books so you don’t have to. Join the book club, podcast, and conversation. We promise to make you laugh at least once. :) Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s Andy pulling his teeth out, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough.   Next pages to read: p.303-END | The Housemaid >> Next book & pages: p.1-130 | Confused Girl, by Giovanna Silvestre *We’re excited to have Giovanna on the podcast soon! See our social for dates.

We read books so you don’t have to. Join the book club, podcast, and conversation. We promise to make you laugh at least once. :) Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s Enzo saving you from the attic, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok), or at [email protected]   Non-readers, we summarize what we read each week so you can still listen and follow along with the narrative. Readers, if you wish to read with us each week, see our Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). We’re a low pressure book club because life is hard enough.   Next pages to read: p.250-303 | The Housemaid

This episode is little chaotic, but honestly, we had to leave in some of these moments because they’re hilarious. Don’t worry though, we still dive deep into the book and share all the little details worth latching onto. We’ve got more predictions, and some final scary movie recs for Halloween weekend! Follow us, tap that 5-star like you’re Nina taking Andy's credit card for a ride after being kicked out of the house, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along!   Next pages to read: p.199-250 | The Housemaid

These pages are like champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. You just want to keep reading this book. We’ve got shifting predictions, lots of thoughts, in-depth discussion, and laughs (per the usual). As always, scary movie recs at the end to help you stay spooky!   Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s you knowing that you should never trust men with names that start with the letters A-Z, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along!   Next pages to read: p.150-200 | The Housemaid

Listen, we simply had to call out specific moments in these ~50 pages because we just know they’re going to matter later on. A bit of a longer episode, but we’ve got loads of predictions, in-depth convo, and - as always - much laughter. Plus, we’ve got some more spooky movie recs to help you fall deeper into the dark depths of Halloween. Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s Millie getting out of this house, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along!   Next pages to read: p.101-150 | The Housemaid

Mwwwhahahaa! It’s finally the most wonderful time of the year—Halloween season! Which means, it’s time for a proper thriller book. We’re excited to have started The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. There's a lot of foreshadowing in these first 50-ish pages, and we're excited to keep on reading this one. As with our last episode, we share a few scary movies for you check out this week; we’re here to talk books and help you embrace the spooky season! Next pages to read: p.49-101 | The Housemaid

Honestly, we can’t believe we survived this, but it’s finally over—and just in time for the end of summer. Join us for the totally unpredictable end to, “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez, final thoughts, reviews, trivia, and likely a few jokes that will upset people who love this book (sorry, it's just not for us, but that doesn't mean it's not for you; we're all entitled to our feelings :D).  Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s JUST the end of this book, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! New book and pages to read: p.1-49 | The Housemaid

Whew, this is the second to last episode, and then… WE’RE DONE (thank goddess). After we get through this book - that’s clearly not for us (not sayin’ it’s not for you) - we’ll be moving on to a SPOOKY book in honor of the best holiday: Halloween. Tune in next week to hear our book pick so you can read along! Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s JUST the end of this book, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read: p.302-END | Just for the Summer

We're going to start right off by saying, we’re switching to ~100 pages week because we simply have to get through this book before we parish. If you’re reading along, see our updated Reader Calendar (pinned to our socials). If you're keeping up via the podcast summaries—can we switch places? JK (kinda). ;) Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s Neil’s AMEX card, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read: p.201-302 | Just for the Summer  

Help us. Not too much happened in these set of pages, but let’s get into it. PS - We may need to switch to ~100 pages a week so we can get through this book…. Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s Neil’s AMEX card, hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected]   Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read: p.150-201 | Just for the Summer

When you’re reading this book, do you choose anger or empathy? We're trying to learn from Emma. :)  Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s a guarantee you’ll find “your one,” and hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected] Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read: p.96-150 | Just for the Summer

Well, S3 is off to a bit of rocky start. We don’t traditionally read Romance books (minus Romantasy), but being part of a book club is picking up something you wouldn’t normally read - and that’s Romance for us.  Let’s finish off the summer with “Just for the Summer.” Follow us, tap that 5-star like it’s “your one” post-dating a “good luck charm,” hit us up on social (IG & TikTok) or at [email protected] Read along via our reader calendar (pinned to our socials) - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read: p.48-96 | Just for the Summer

We’ve made it to the end of the book! Guess who won the bet? :D Did you guess whodunit correctly? Join us for the conclusion, final discussion, and final book rating!   We’re still growing and need your help! Please rate (hit that 5 star like it’s Laurent), get in touch on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends!    Next book club pick: Just for the Summer (JFTS), by Abby Jimenez. Grab your copy so you can read along  - and remember - we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along! Next pages to read are p.1-48 | Just for the Summer  

We finally put a stake in the ground on who we believe "done it," and we made a bet (because who doesn't like higher stakes?). This is the SECOND TO LAST episode before we finish Sunburned (A novel, by Katherine Wood). Send us your predictions and thoughts! We’re still growing and need your help! Please rate (hit that 5 star like it’s Laurent), get in touch on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends!    Next book club pick: Just for the Summer (JFTS), by Abby Jimenez. Grab your copy so you can read along once we finish Sunburned (remember, we summarize at the start of every episode for non-readers so you can still listen and follow along!). The first episode on JFTS will release on Aug 28.   Next pages to read are p.299-END (Sunburned) 

There's ONLY TWO episode left! After our standard recap, we share some whodunit theories and predictions on who we believe the killer (and/or blackmailer?) may be! Do you have a prediction on whodunit? How are you feeling about this book? Email or DM (info below) your notes, thoughts, and predictions.  We’re still growing and need your help! Please rate (hit that 5 star like it’s Laurent), get in touch on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod. Appreciate your support friends!  ---> Next pages to read for Sunburned: p.250-299 by 8/14/25 ---> Next up for book club: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. We’re diving in right after we wrap Sunburned next week. Romance isn't our usual pick, but hey—that’s what book clubs are for, right? Grab your copy and read along with us (and the podcast)!

Remember the dead body bobbing in the water at the start of the book? Well, we know who that is now. But unfortunately, we're (somehow) more at odds with whodunit. We have a lot of theories though. Tune in to find out, and share your predictions!  We’re still growing and need your help! Please rate (hit that 5 star like it’s Laurent), get in touch on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends!    Next pages to read are p.203-250 (stop at Chapter 34)

Heads up: Claire’s sister’s pug can be heard at the beginning of this episode. He was sleeping and we didn’t have the heart to kick him out of the room. This episode cracked us up though, so, stick with it. The book is also getting juicy. :D We’re still growing and need your help! Please rate (hit that 5 star like it’s Laurent), get in touch on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends!    Next pages to read are p.154-202 (stop at Chapter 25)

Sooooooo, who also wants a Laurent? :P Especially after these last 50 pages. :) It’s not too late to read along; grab your copy of Sunburned: A Novel, by Katherine Wood. If you don't want to read / miss a week - we summarize so you can always follow along. Out lucky winner of the giveaway is: @booksaregoodmmkay - we’ll be messaging you for shipping details so you can get your free copy of Sunburned! For everyone else, we’re growing and need your help! Please rate (tap that 5 star like it’s Laurent), hit us up on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail your book notes ([email protected]), and follow the pod. We appreciate all of your support friends!    Next pages to read are p.101-153 (stop at Chapter 17)

Head over to our social channels to enter the giveaway! --> Instagram: @mybfbookclub --> TikTok: @mybfbookclub_ We're growing and need your help! Please rate (punch that 5 star), hit us up on social, gmail ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends! 

Welcome to season 2! We're diving into Katherine Wood's new novel, Sunburned (Amazon | Barnes&Noble). If you're new here - welcome to our dope-ass book club and podcast (reading optional). We pick a book, read ~50 pages a week (or just listen to our summary!), and drop new episodes every Thursday to discuss. We tackle all kinds of books and genres.  We're growing and need your help! Please rate (punch that 5 star), hit us up on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_), Gmail ([email protected]), and follow the pod! Appreciate your support friends!  Next pages to read are p.49-100 (stop at Chapter 11)

Ya'll we did it. We've (finally) reached the end of Bright Young Women. There's a fun new segment in this last episode that puts Yana's memory to the test. :D Tune in for the riveting conclusion (we finally learn how Ruth dies), our overall book review, and what we're reading next. Share your rating with us on social (IG: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_) or Gmail ([email protected]). Join us for the next book; it's a hot new summer read with thriller vibes - "Sunburned: A Novel," by Katherine Wood. As always, we'll be reading 50-ish pages each week and meeting weekly to discuss (every Thursday) - we'd love for you to join the book club and read along!  Next pages to read are p.1-49 (stop at Chapter 5) Get your copy of "Sunburned" at Amazon or Barnes&Noble

The conclusion is coming! We've got one more episode left (and 50-ish pages) before we finish reading Bright Young Women. Are you keeping up? Send your final book notes and thoughts to our Gmail or DM us on social (info below).  If you're new here, we break books down by a few pages each week so you can easily read along and keep up - or - follow the narrative without having to read the book (we gotchu).    Have bold opinions and random thoughts like us? Send your notes to [email protected] - or - hit us up on social, Instagram: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybookclub_   Next pages to read are p.347 - END (woooooo whooooo!)

These were the most exhilarating pages thus far - hence a slightly longer length - hopefully we're cool enough to get away with that. Will the book pick up from here? We hope so. :) If you're new here, we break books down by a few pages each week so you can easily read along and keep up - or - follow the narrative without having to read the book (we gotchu).  Have bold opinions and random thoughts like us? Send your notes to [email protected] - or - hit us up on social, Instagram: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybookclub_   Next pages to read are p.295 - 346

Pulse check. Are you still reading along with us? We hope so! We’ve got about 3 episodes until we’ve reached the end of the book. How are you feeling so far? If you're new here, we break books down by a few pages each week so you can easily read along and keep up - or - follow the narrative without having to read the book (we gotchu).  Have bold opinions and random thoughts like us? Send your notes to [email protected] - or - hit us up on social, Instagram: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybookclub_   Next pages to read are p.244 - 294

We simply had to leave our intro blooper in. Let's discuss the next set of 50 pages, and of course, have some laughs along the way. If you're new here, we break books down by a few pages each week so you can easily read along and keep up - or - follow the narrative without having to read the book (we gotchu).  Are you following along? Have bold opinions and random thoughts like us? Send your notes to [email protected] - or - hit us up on social, Instagram: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybookclub_ Next pages to read are p.190 - 244

Are you keeping up? Ready for the next 50-ish pages? We're diving in with more laughs, banter, and all the book notes. Send us your notes: [email protected] + give us a follow on instagram: @mybfbookclub | TikTok: @mybfbookclub_ Next pages to read are p.135 - 190