Chapter 66: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Book Club Discussion

Chapter 66: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Book Club Discussion

Is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi worth the hype? In this month's Books Around the Block Book Club, we're diving deep into one of the year's most talked-about novels with our discussion, which includes spoilers. Before we jump into the book, the first 23 minutes are our signature Read, Watch, Obsessed segment, where we share what we've been reading, watching, and loving lately. That entire portion is completely spoiler-free, so everyone can listen! After that, it's full steam ahead into Theo of Golden with spoilers. We break down the plot, characters, emotional moments, writing style, themes, and ending, share our final ratings, debate what worked (and what didn't), and unpack all the biggest moments. Whether you've already finished the book a while ago or you're looking for an in-depth book club discussion after turning the last page, this episode is for you. If you love book podcasts, book club discussions, spoiler reviews, and discovering what to read next, be sure to subscribe to Books Around the Block for our monthly book club episodes. Like, Follow, Subscribe by Fortesa Latifi [https://bookshop.org/p/books/like-follow-subscribe-influencer-kids-and-the-cost-of-a-childhood-online-fortesa-latifi/0015d12afb1a78c2?ean=9781668080504&next=t] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi [https://bookshop.org/p/books/theo-of-golden-allen-levi/20518682?ean=9781668236512&next=t] You With A View by Jessica Joyce [https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-with-a-view-jessica-joyce/d02726084f47cb97?ean=9780593548400&next=t] It Could Have been Her by Lisa Jewell [https://bookshop.org/p/books/it-could-have-been-her-a-novel-lisa-jewell/e5cd476e9b239c69?ean=9781668033906&next=t] Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune [https://bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-5-carley-fortune/a9035a9fd0ede378?ean=9780593953242&next=t]

Chapter 65: Our Most Anticipated Books of Q3 2026 (July, August, September New Releases)

In this week's episode of Books Around the Block, Audrey, Adrienne, and Lindsay each share their three most anticipated book releases of Q3 2026, featuring upcoming books hitting shelves in July, August, and September. From buzzy new fiction and emotional literary novels to page-turning thrillers and can't-miss romances, we're sharing the books we're most excited to add to our TBRs and why we think these upcoming releases could become some of the biggest books of the year. Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dolly-all-the-time-annabel-monaghan/dcf2cdd749f867de?ean=9780593853979&next=t] Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick [https://bookshop.org/p/books/phoebe-berman-s-gonna-lose-it-a-novel-brooke-averick/c15fb9bb8cb2a111?ean=9798217088263&next=t] What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-kind-of-paradise-janelle-brown/99796304fab9a2ab?ean=9780593449783&next=t] Take what you can by Naima Coster [https://bookshop.org/p/books/take-what-you-can-a-novel-naima-coster/5fe3d391fc9dd6a7?ean=9780593833278&next=t] The Good Parts by Evan Normanand [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-good-parts/9671eeb238adf50d?ean=9781538780329&next=t] The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-romance-revival-christina-lauren/e724cc116f565dbd?ean=9781668017753&next=t] Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel [https://bookshop.org/p/books/exit-party-a-novel-emily-st-john-mandel/3ef137360aed18ae?ean=9780593321461&next=t] The Wild Beneath by Kelly Anderson [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wild-beneath-kelly-anderson/f92946983c6a54a5?ean=9780778306061&next=t] The Unknown by Riley Sager [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-unknown-a-novel-riley-sager/e0817acc4b82d2dd?ean=9798217044092&next=t] Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult [https://bookshop.org/p/books/hollow-bones-a-novel-jodi-picoult/2b6b341fe594a245?ean=9780593726259&next=t] The Truth about Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-truth-about-ruby-cooper-liz-nugent/140d1832d3aa8f2a?ean=9781668204658&next=t] Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley and Agatha Christy [https://bookshop.org/p/books/murder-at-the-grand-alpine-hotel-the-new-miss-marple-mystery-agatha-christie/854eb0010713b114?ean=9780063376694&next=t] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi [https://bookshop.org/p/books/theo-of-golden-allen-levi/20518682?ean=9781668236512&next=t]

Chapter 64: Books That Feel Like Your Favorite Summer Movies

Summer is here, and we're combining two of our favorite things: movies and books! In this episode of Books Around the Block, Audrey, Adrienne, and Lindsay each bring one of their favorite summer movies and pair it with a book that captures the same atmosphere, themes, characters, and emotional vibes. Whether you're looking for the perfect beach read, planning your summer reading list, or searching for books like your favorite summer movies, we've got recommendations for romance readers, contemporary fiction lovers, and anyone chasing that nostalgic summer feeling. If you're searching for summer book recommendations, beach reads, books to read on vacation, or books that feel like your favorite movies, this episode is for you. Ask Not by Maureen Callahan [https://bookshop.org/p/books/ask-not-the-kennedys-and-the-women-they-destroyed-maureen-callahan/cda356fd595e062a?ean=9780316276177&next=t] Dolly all the time by Annabel Monaghan [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dolly-all-the-time-annabel-monaghan/dcf2cdd749f867de?ean=9780593853979&next=t] Japanese gothic by Kylie Lee Baker [https://bookshop.org/p/books/japanese-gothic-a-gothic-dual-timeline-novel-of-ghosts-hauntings-and-redemption-kylie-lee-baker/a4bf271fd9b1e40c?ean=9781335001559&next=t] My Friends by Fredrik Backman [https://bookshop.org/p/books/my-friends-a-novel-fredrik-backman/7722f1d6dc24a4a6?ean=9781982112820&next=t] The Wedding People by Alison Espach [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wedding-people-a-novel-alison-espach/2a6b95a3104be2ea?ean=9781250899576&next=t] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [https://bookshop.org/p/books/malibu-rising-a-read-with-jenna-pick-a-novel-taylor-jenkins-reid/69e068f2622517f9?ean=9781524798673&next=t] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi [https://bookshop.org/p/books/theo-of-golden-allen-levi/20518682?ean=9781668236512&next=t]

Chapter 63: Books We Regret Reading (& Books We'd Read Again for the First Time)

In this episode of Books Around the Block, the three of us each share two unforgettable reads: one book we wish we could permanently wipe from our memory because we hated it, and one book we wish we could erase just so we could experience reading it for the very first time again. From disappointing books that didn't live up to the hype to all-time favorite novels that gave us book hangovers, we're sharing our most memorable reading regrets and our most beloved book recommendations. Expect plenty of strong opinions, passionate defenses, and a few controversial picks along the way. Whether you're looking for book recommendations, wondering which popular books might not be worth the hype, or searching for your next five-star read, this episode is packed with discussion about the best books we've ever read and the books we'd rather forget. June Baby by Shannon Garvey [https://bookshop.org/p/books/june-baby-a-novel-shannon-garvey/819408bf5612f298?ean=9780593979907&next=t] What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-kind-of-paradise-janelle-brown/99796304fab9a2ab?ean=9780593449783&next=t] The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-someday-garden-ashley-poston/40ad84f21f784454?ean=9780593952757&next=t] Expecting Adam by Martha Beck [https://bookshop.org/p/books/expecting-adam-a-true-story-of-birth-rebirth-and-everyday-magic-martha-beck/385857d73510d3dc?ean=9780307719645&next=t] The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-immortalists-chloe-benjamin/313d7b05bb46dd26?ean=9780735215092&next=t] The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-tj-klune/7deab81dfed3bdd9?ean=9781250394545&next=t] The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sound-of-gravel-a-memoir-ruth-wariner/d2bf227e5f86be8b?ean=9781250077707&next=t] A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah Maas [https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-court-of-mist-and-fury-sarah-j-maas/785e5c209965eac5?ean=9781635575583&next=t] Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers [https://bookshop.org/p/books/redeeming-love-a-novel-francine-rivers/b2bda8c2fb5facef?ean=9781590525135&next=t] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi [https://bookshop.org/p/books/theo-of-golden-allen-levi/20518682?ean=9781668236512&next=t]

Chapter 62: May Monthly Reading Wrap-Up & Our June TBR

In this monthly reading wrap-up episode of Books Around the Block, we’re sharing our best and worst books of the month of May… the ones we loved, the ones we didn’t, and the ones we cannot stop thinking about. We break down everything we read in May with honest, unfiltered reviews, from standout 5-star favorites to the biggest disappointments. If you’re looking for real opinions before adding books to your TBR, this episode is packed with must-read recommendations and a few you might want to skip. We also share two books we’re planning to read in June, giving you a preview of our upcoming TBR. We also reveal Lindsay's birthday read, and she's not happy.  Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth [https://bookshop.org/p/books/mad-mabel-a-novel-sally-hepworth/185634013e864e22?ean=9781250284549&next=t] Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood [https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-theoretically-ali-hazelwood/9f0335f5bd35b95b?ean=9780593336861&next=t] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-burning-side-a-novel-sarah-damoff/d0691f2864d3c997?ean=9781668085011&next=t] The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lion-women-of-tehran-marjan-kamali/73083b17a21a5f64?ean=9781668036594&next=t] Fever Dream by Ali Hazelwood [https://bookshop.org/p/books/fever-dream-a-novel-elsie-silver/4cf5966b12855f12?ean=9781668099575&next=t] Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dolly-all-the-time-annabel-monaghan/dcf2cdd749f867de?ean=9780593853979&next=t] The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-cold-cases-simone-st-james/58ccc089bc02f345?ean=9780440000235&next=t] The Shippers by Katherine Center [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-shippers-a-novel-katherine-center/36817d70eab372f9?ean=9781250408051&next=t] Labor by Mary Fariba Afsari [https://bookshop.org/p/books/labor-one-woman-s-work-dr-mary-fariba-afsari/818ac678ca1e3d2f?ean=9781668015407&next=t] The Social Climber by Amanda Pellegrino [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-social-climber-amanda-pellegrino/f0366e93e83c64f9?ean=9780778387022&next=t] This is Me by Hayden Panettierre [https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-me-a-reckoning-hayden-panettiere/015c6d97c938d340?ean=9781538773420&next=t] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke [https://bookshop.org/p/books/yesteryear-a-novel-caro-claire-burke/3633cf5fc7b2b2b1?ean=9780593804216&next=t] The Situationship by Abby Jiminez [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-situationship-abby-jimenez/b5d901a2748fc2ef?ean=9781538773727&next=t] The Good Lie by A.R. Torre [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-good-lie-a-r-torre/dd64d65a7f3a9ea0?ean=9781542020169&next=t] The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-one-day-you-were-my-husband-a-novel-rosie-walsh/a5b1f7d0ff3ee6bd?ean=9798217060450&next=t] Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy [https://bookshop.org/p/books/migrations-a-novel-charlotte-mcconaghy/b7436673a5608e72?ean=9781250204035&next=t] Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker [https://bookshop.org/p/books/japanese-gothic-a-gothic-dual-timeline-novel-of-ghosts-hauntings-and-redemption-kylie-lee-baker/a4bf271fd9b1e40c?ean=9781335001559&next=t] Someone Else's Husband by Kimberly McCreight [https://bookshop.org/p/books/someone-else-s-husband-a-novel-kimberly-mccreight/2432b986902450b9?ean=9780593536445&next=t] Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves [https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-was-beautiful-and-nothing-hurt-a-novel-ben-reeves/21c0b44a512ff0da?ean=9781668216361&next=t] All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood [https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-ugly-and-wonderful-things-a-novel-bryn-greenwood/8c79fc99d034ee2b?ean=9781250153968&next=t]