The Exploring Reader

Are the dark secrets of the characters enough to keep you interested or will you get lost in the descriptive environment?

This is the novel that got me into fantasy. It’s not quite like Ocean’s 11, but Kaz’s cleverness and the Crows’ complexity will make you root for these crafty criminals all the way. 

This is the most interesting Ancient Greece crash course you will ever read. If your reading list is all fiction and you want to sprinkle in some compelling non-fiction, you’re in luck! This blend of both genres is the best way to diversify your TBR.

Think you're gonna get a cute beach-y love story? Think again!

What can go wrong in a world where an AI being is ruling the world and professional killers are held above the law to curb population growth?

Ready Player One crosses with Tron in this virtual reality, sci-fi novel. 

No weather screams more "mystery" than a grey November day. As fall is ending and the Christmas spirit is not yet in full swing, here's an interesting novel about an implausible drowning on a small and fancy Scandinavian recreational ship.

Dystopia about failing political systems is bookworms' Halloween equivalent of slashers. You won't get jump scares reading this amazing novel, but you will get chills.

Book fans never tire of enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Are we dealing with an overhyped sensation when it comes to the first instalment in the Empyrean trilogy? It's not a question of "Fly...or die" as the cover puts it, but rather of "TBR...or skip"

Ove might seem like a set-in-his-ways oddball, but if you decide to read his story, you’ll be giving him a chance to surprise you.

Let’s immerse ourselves into the full summer vibe with Belly and the Fisher brothers! This 3-1 is the ultimate episode to help you knock down some books of that TBR because the summer is the perfect time for it!

You're gonna flip through these pages so much faster than Alton can turn cards!

Vivid visuals, colourful descriptions, magical realism, and prose set against a mid-World War II setting. 

April is the first full month of spring and nothing better to welcome the seasonal changes than with themes of reform and young adults transiting into adulthood in late 20th century Russia.

Let's untangle this connection between Daphne and Miles because how they met was really a funny story...

Surprise! Enjoy this special episode where books who didn’t make the cut for their own episode get to shine!

It’s been 10 years since the publication of this sequel. Readers have been impatient for years to get more of the beloved classic. Yet did it fulfill their expectations and leave them satisfied? Find out with Scout as she returns home to Maycomb. 

The spotlight is not all that glamorous and Evelyn Hugo is ready to reveal the truth behind her scandalous relationships. Grab your copy so you don't miss out on the scoop!

We are ending the year with a beautifully written book and a great review. Let’s explore the complicated world of finance, perception, and trust. Hoist your sails for early 20th century New York and let’s explore those pages together!

People We Meet on Vacation asks: can two best friends with romantic feelings for each other act on it, or will miscommunication get in the way? Let’s find out, come on! There’s nothing better to do in November anyway. You might as well tailor your TBR

Harris' novel explores an alternate version of history in Fatherland. Is it historical fiction or dystopia? Why don't we find out...

Will you get Rich AF right after finishing this book? No, but get to reading it ASAP so that you can eventually gain some real wealth

family time + vacation + Australia = dysfunctional + uncanny murder + cold mountain resort—sounds inviting, right?

Who wouldn’t envy a 17 year-old teenager who just inherited billions of dollars? Avery Kylie Grambs is taking a very risky gamble in the pursuit of the truth.

Ever wanted to go to Antarctica, but the cold is too much for you? You can live vicariously through Bee, looking for her mother as she tries to understand Bernadette's disappearance.

Forget about your psychological baggage because the Keatings and the Cousinses have enough of this “common wealth” to last the whole novel. 

Grab your literary artillery and discover the meaning of truth as exposed in this Vietnam War story.

You won’t need safety glasses for this lesson so flip the first page and discover more than just chemistry principles.  

Jump on the train with Arthur and rush across the United States of America to find out what happened to his grandfather, the reputable author.

In this second episode, we’ll explore the comeback of dystopia though the new Hunger Games book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Click "play" if you volunteer as tribute!

This first episode introduces Where the Crawdads Sing, the popular novel that got selected for Reese’s Book Club. Find out if you should pick up a copy and have a mysterious adventure in the North Carolina marsh.