TLDR: Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Preview)

TLDR: Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Preview)

We’re back in thriller territory!This week, we’re diving into Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson — and this one comes straight from a listener recommendation. You all have been steering us toward some wild reads lately, so naturally… we had to give it a shot. From the title alone, we’re already intrigued.Dark? Twisty? Slightly chaotic?Sounds promising. In this TLDR episode, we break down the premise, our first impressions, and what we think this story might have in store before jumping into the full discussion next week.Will this recommendation become a new favorite… or leave us questioning your judgment? Come make predictions with us and join the conversation before we dive all the way in.#notquitedeadyet #hollyjackson #agoodgirlsguidetomurderFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

My Next Breath - Jeremy Renner (Book Club Discussion)

We are completely switching gears for our next read with My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner — and wow, this one grabbed us immediately.Jamie followed Jeremy Renner’s snowplow accident obsessively when it happened because the whole situation felt almost unbelievable. Sarah? She had somehow never even heard the details of this near-death incident… so she absolutely flew through this book. And honestly?Whether you’ve read the memoir or not, this episode is worth a listen.This isn’t just a celebrity memoir. It’s a conversation about:✨ survival✨ resilience✨ perspective✨ and the human spiritWe talk about the life lessons woven throughout the story, the emotional impact of hearing Renner narrate his own audiobook (highly recommend 👏), and why this story feels bigger than Hollywood headlines.Come join us for a very different kind of discussion this week.#memoir #jeremyrenner #jeremyrenneraccident #bookclubdiscussion #mynextbreath #nonfictiondiscussionFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

Book to Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

We’re back with another Book to Movie episode — and this one completely won us over. 🐙🎬📚Spoiler alert: both of us loved it.Remarkably Bright Creatures made the jump from page to screen with so much heart, warmth, and charm, and we had a LOT to say about it. In this episode, we break down:✨ what stayed the same✨ what changed✨ which changes worked✨ and whether any of them were actually a big dealAnd of course…🐙how did we feel about Marcellus??This movie feels like such a rare thing these days — a genuinely feel-good story that still has emotional depth. It’s heartfelt, funny, thoughtful, and honestly a great pick for the whole family.If you’ve read the book, watched the movie, or are trying to decide if you should do either… come join the conversation.#remarkablybrightcreatures #shelbyvanpelt #boo #booktomovie #moviereview #bookreview Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

The Correspondent - Virginia Evans (Book Club Discussion)

This week, we’re diving deep into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — and let’s just say… this discussion meanders a little bit like the book itself. 😅💌Haven't read it yet? Try our TLDR episode instead: https://youtu.be/JAoi8lQEc-4We described this story as:📖 unspooling📖 quaint📖 curiousAnd while our ratings may not be quite as glowing as the rest of the internet’s… we still genuinely enjoyed the experience.That said, we kept asking ourselves:👉 Is there a point?👉 Is something big going to happen??👉 Or is the journey the whole point of the story? 👀In this Cover to Cover episode, we unpack the letter format, the literary references, the emotional moments, and why this book felt so different from our usual thrillers and fast-paced reads.If you’ve read The Correspondent and want to process it with us — or you’re curious whether this quieter style of storytelling works — come join the conversation.#thecorrespondent #literaryfiction #virginiaevans Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

TLDR: The Correspondent - Virginia Evans (Book Preview)

We’re switching things up with our next read… and this one is definitely not our usual. 👀📚In this TLDR episode, we’re diving into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — Jamie’s pick and a story that already feels a little outside our comfort zone.Here’s what’s different:📍 Set in Annapolis (basically our backyard!)💌 Told entirely through letters👵 Featuring another “granny” main character (you know how we feel about those 😅)Thursday Murder Club: https://youtu.be/kHXzSVT2vr8Remarkably Bright Creatures: https://youtu.be/eEws-9bfBJEToo Old For This: https://youtu.be/bc2dTT4MQR8This one is giving quiet, reflective, character-driven vibes — which means we might need a little help from reviews and reader insight to fully unpack it.In this episode, we’re breaking down the premise, sharing our first impressions, and figuring out what to expect before we dive in.Will this slower, letter-style story win us over… or leave us confused? Join us as we step into something totally different.#thecorrespondent #virginiaevans #literaryfiction Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK