Your Next Five Star Read

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Your Next Five Star Read

Your Next Five Star Read is a podcast for book lovers on the hunt for their next it book. Each episode, friends Christie and Molly dive into the buzziest new reads—breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and ultimately answering the question we all care about: is this our next five-star read? Along the way, they dish on publishing trends, industry buzz, and what’s shaping the literary conversation right now. Come for the book talk, stay for the honest reviews.

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    Strangers — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read?

    Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Strangers by Belle Burden — a book that left our jaws on the floor. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

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    Best Offer Wins — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read?

    Episode 4 is here and we’re diving into Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino — a book that had us with a lot of feelings. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

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    Lake Effect — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read?

    In Episode 3 of Your Next Five Star Read, we’re talking about Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.We talk about the writing, the overall vibe, and our honest reactions as readers — including whether it earned five stars from us and if it feels like an it book moment or something a little more understated.As always, no spoilers :)

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    Vigil — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read?

    Episode 2 is all about Vigil by George Saunders. We love reading buzzy books and then yapping about them, and this one definitely gave us a lot to discuss. In this episode, we share our honest thoughts, our ratings, and whether this felt like a five-star read — or just not our kind of book. Plus, does this have it book energy… or not?

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    Half His Age — Is This Our Next Five-Star Read?

    In our very first episode of Your Next Five Star Read, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books of the moment, Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy.We break down the hype, our honest reactions, and whether this buzzy release lives up to expectations. Did it give five-star energy, or did it fall short?Join us as we start our journey to find the next it book.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your Next Five Star Read is a podcast for book lovers on the hunt for their next it book. Each episode, friends Christie and Molly dive into the buzziest new reads—breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and ultimately answering the question we all care about: is this our next five-star read? Along the way, they dish on publishing trends, industry buzz, and what’s shaping the literary conversation right now. Come for the book talk, stay for the honest reviews.

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Molly and Christie

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