The Jolly Reader

Nothing More to Tell | Ch. 15–29

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:01:10 +0000

In this episode we discuss Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus, covering Chapters 15–29 (Pages 117–237). Brynn continues investigating the murder of her former teacher, Mr. Larkin, as new evidence and long-buried secrets begin surfacing around Saint Ambrose School. As Brynn and Tripp uncover a disturbing new discovery, unexpected opportunities and deeply hidden family truths begin changing everything they thought they knew about the case.

📚 Grab the book here:

Nothing More to Tell

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bonus | Randi Smith | Author Interview

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:23:59 +0000

In this episode, I sit down with Randi Smith to discuss her debut YA novel Ada Holloway's Had Enough.

The story follows high school senior Ada Holloway after a book she needs for a final essay is suddenly banned by her town’s mayor. Frustrated by censorship and tired of staying quiet, Ada starts a secret banned book club with her friends and cousin, forcing her to question the rules she has always followed and figure out who she wants to be when things actually matter.

We also discuss libraries, censorship, difficult conversations between generations, and why stories like this are so important right now.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://www.randismithwrites.com/

Follow Randi on all the things!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Hero’s Journey

Story Beats/Save the Cat

Scrivener

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nothing More to Tell | Ch. 1-14

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:47:31 +0000

In this episode of The Jolly Reader Podcast, we’re starting Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus, covering Part 1: Chapters 1–14 (pages 1–116).

Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School after her favorite teacher, Mr. Larkin, was murdered—and her best friend, Tripp Talbot, became one of the students at the center of the investigation. The case was never fully solved, and the questions never really went away.

Now Brynn is back, determined to land the perfect true crime story for her dream journalism career, and reopening old wounds might be the only way to uncover what really happened. But returning means facing old friendships, old betrayals, and the possibility that the truth has been hiding in plain sight this whole time.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4cwtxLS

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

📚 Book Mentioned in This Episode

I also read the back cover for Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson during this episode!

Grab the book here:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Drop-Dead-Famous/Jennifer-Pearson/Drop-Dead-Famous/9798347108503

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last Seen Leaving Part 3

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:10:07 +0000

In this episode of The Jolly Reader Podcast, we’re wrapping up Last Seen Leaving by Caleb Roehrig, covering Part 3: Chapters 21–29 (pages 218–324).

The mystery surrounding January’s disappearance finally reaches its breaking point as Flynn gets closer than ever to the truth. Every secret, accusation, and half-truth from the earlier sections starts crashing together, forcing Flynn to confront what really happened, and what he may have missed all along.

Will we finally learn what happened to January, or will this story leave us questioning everything right up to the last page? The theories are peaking, the pressure is on, and this finale gave me plenty to spiral over.

This episode includes discussion of suicide and sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

For suicide and crisis support, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 (U.S. and territories).

For sexual assault support, contact RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or chat online at RAINN.org.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4bWnn9n

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last Seen Leaving Part 2

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:21:02 +0000

We continue Last Seen Leaving by Caleb Roehrig, covering Chapters 10–20 (pages 99–217).

January is still missing, the investigation is heating up, and Flynn is quickly learning that the story everyone thinks they know about his relationship might not match reality. As police questions intensify and the town’s suspicions grow louder, new details begin to surface, details that make January’s life look far more complicated than it first appeared.

This episode also includes discussion of sexual assault and consent. If you or someone you know needs support, confidential help is available through the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or via online chat at rainn.org. You are not alone, and support is available.

📖 Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee

At the 55:10 mark, I read the inside cover.

If it sounds like your kind of mystery, you can learn more here:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Heiress-of-Nowhere/Stacey-Lee/9781665978965

📚 Grab Last Seen Leaving here:

https://amzn.to/4bWnn9n

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last Seen Leaving Part 1

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:36:54 +0000

We are starting the book Last Seen Leaving by Caleb Roehrig, covering Chapters 1–9 pages 1-98.

When Flynn’s girlfriend January disappears without a trace, he becomes one the last person to see her alive, and immediately the spotlight turns on him. The police have questions. The town has opinions. And the cracks in Flynn and January’s relationship start looking a lot deeper than anyone realized.

As suspicion builds and secrets begin surfacing, we unpack the pressure Flynn is under, what this opening section reveals about their relationship, and the uncomfortable realization that the truth might be far more complicated than it first appears.

This episode also includes discussion of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4bWnn9n

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five Survive Part 3

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:19:21 +0000

The road trip officially goes off the rails.

In this episode, we finish Five Survive by Holly Jackson, covering chapters 31–40 (pages 264–386). Someone is kicked out of the RV, shots are fired, and it becomes clear that the most dangerous threats may not be outside at all. The title of this book is starting to feel a lot less metaphorical.

📚 Grab the book here:

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five Survive Part 2

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:57:42 +0000

We’re back in the RV with even more tension, more secrets, and yes, still six people… for now. In part two of Five Survive by Holly Jackson, we’re covering chapters 17–30 (pages 128–263), and the paranoia is getting real. Allegiances are shifting, trust is evaporating, and the group's “plan” is basically, panic and yell.

Is anyone telling the truth? Who’s really being targeted? And how are there still six people alive?

📚 Grab the book here:

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bonus: Katie Bernet-Author Interview

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:02:04 +0000

🎙️ Author Interview: Katie Bernet | Beth Is Dead

Little Women reimagined in this twisty, emotional thriller about sisterhood, secrets, and murder....

In this special interview episode of The Jolly Reader, I sit down with debut author Katie Bernet to talk all things Beth Is Dead, the inaugural release from Sarah Barley Books, hitting shelves on January 6, 2026.

We dive into how Katie reimagined Little Women as a modern YA murder mystery, what drew her to the March sisters, and how she brought each character to life in a world of true crime obsession, family secrets, and online fame. Katie shares behind-the-scenes insight into her writing process, her journey from creative director to published author, and advice for aspiring writers (especially my listener crew dreaming of writing their own books someday).

🛍️ Preorder/Beth Is Dead Links & 📆 Katie’s Book Tour Dates:

📚 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beth-Is-Dead/Katie-Bernet/9781665988698

📱 Follow Katie Bernet:

🔗 https://linktr.ee/katie.bernet

Thanks again to Katie for joining me and to YOU, listener friends, for showing up, screaming about books, and demanding justice for Beth March. 💜

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five Survive Part 1

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:04:17 +0000

We’re kicking off Five Survive by Holly Jackson, and things are already going off the rails. In this episode, I break down chapters 1-16 (pages 1–127), where six friends on a spring break road trip find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere… with a flat tire, no signal, and a lurking sense that this was no accident.

📚 Grab the book here:

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seven Dirty Secrets Part 3

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:32:17 +0000

Seven Dirty Secrets – Part Three: Chapters 21–31 (Pages 210–313)

Alright crew… it’s the final stretch, and the chaos is peaking.

In this episode, we’re tackling the last section of Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards and everything we thought we knew is getting turned upside down. Secrets are exploding into the open, trust is completely shattered, and the danger hits way too close. We even get what I can only describe as an accusing people pizza party, before it all circles back to where it began for a dramatic and dangerous finale.

💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse:

Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for 24/7 confidential support.

📚 I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Dirty-Secrets-Natalie-Richards/dp/1728215781

Thanks to our sponsor TK Books, TKBooksLLC.com

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seven Dirty Secrets Part 2

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:12:15 +0000

Part 2: Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards (Chapters 10-20 / Pages 98–209)

In this episode, we dive into the second half of Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards, and let’s just say: the paranoia is rising, the clues are coming in fast, and the trust levels are at an all-time low. We’re unraveling more of the scavenger hunt , trying to figure out who’s behind it all, and questioning everyone’s motives, yes even the ones we thought were safe.

💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse:

Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for 24/7 confidential support.

📚 I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Dirty-Secrets-Natalie-Richards/dp/1728215781

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seven Dirty Secrets Part 1

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Part 1: Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards (Chapters 1–9 / Pages 1–97)

In this episode, we dive into the opening chapters of Seven Dirty Secrets, where a mysterious scavenger hunt kicks off a tense and twisty birthday like no other. With cryptic clues and dangerous secrets waiting to be unearthed, the suspense builds fast… and no one feels safe.

I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Dirty-Secrets-Natalie-Richards/dp/1728215781

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Proliffic.com. Where you can find a new writing prompt everyday to help you become a better writer!!

Also check out Rebecca Danzenbaker's new book SOULMATCH. https://www.amazon.com/Soulmatch-Rebecca-Danzenbaker/dp/1665963700

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Why We Lie Part III

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:08 +0000

Part 3: This Is Why We Lie by Gabriella Lepore (Pages 204–312)

In this episode, we dive into the heart-pounding final chapters of This Is Why We Lie! Secrets come to a head as we finally discover who didn’t make it out of the second “incident” down at the harbor, and the truth about the mysterious blonde girl who keeps appearing in every photo.

After two murders, the tension rises even higher. Could there be yet another victim before it all ends?

Join me as I break down the shocking twists, big reveals, and what it all means for our characters.

I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ftpdFqb

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Proliffic.com. Where you can find a new writing prompt everyday to help you become a better writer!!

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Why We Lie Part II

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The mystery deepens in Part 2 of This Is Why We Lie! In this episode, we unravel the secrets hidden beneath the surface of both Preston Prep and Rookwood Reform School. As the investigation into Colleen's death intensifies, lies start to crack and the truth is messier than anyone expected.

Join me as I break down pages 101–203, diving into shocking twists, shady alibis, and the characters who just can't seem to tell the truth. Is anyone really innocent?

Grab your copy, follow along, and get ready to suspect everyone. 🕵️‍♀️💥 You can find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ftpdFqb

This episode's sponsor is Mindful Meowers!

Get your discount at mindfulmeowers.com/jolly

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Read less

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Why We Lie Part I

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the first 100 pages of This is Why We Lie by Gabriella LePore! Meet Jenna, the ambitious student journalist from Preston Prep, and Adam, a student at the nearby correctional school, Rookwood. As a mysterious death rocks their coastal town, secrets begin to bubble beneath the surface.

I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ftpdFqb

This episode's sponsor is Mindful Meowers!

Get your discount at mindfulmeowers.com/jolly

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You'll Be the Death of Me Part III

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:51:54 +0000

It's the third and final video covering the book You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManus. Mateo, Ivy, and Cal finally discover who is behind the death of their classmate Boney. The mystery is solved but will there be a happy ending for this trio....not quite.

I highly encourage you to read You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus yourself. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You'll Be the Death of Me Part II

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:10:00 +0000

So much is happening in You'll Be the Death of Me Part 2!

Mateo and Ivy are on a relationship rollercoaster. They find a mysterious note to Ms. Jameson signed by an unknown person going by D.

The biggest question for this section is how everyone is connected???

I highly encourage you to read You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus yourself. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks, Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You'll Be the Death of Me Part I

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:10:00 +0000

In this Karen M. McManus mystery Ivy, Mateo, and Cal decide to take a Ferris Bueller's Day Off when they discover the body of one of their classmates in an abandoned apartment building. There are plenty of mysteries to be solved in part one of this story including but not limited to, who is Cal's secret girlfriend and why is she most definitely a suspect in the murder?

Sorry for the technical difficulties this episode but I promise the next video will be back to normal!

I highly encourage you to read the You'll Be the Death of Me yourself. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Good As Dead Part III

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:50:18 +0000

We made it!! Finally we are finishing the series A Good Girls Guide to Murder with Part 3 of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson.

Does Pip get away with it or will she and her friends spend the rest of their days either living in fear or in jail?

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

https://app.redcircle.com/shows/58be5a13-528f-4c18-8e54-d7e3ed9f86ed/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Good As Dead Part II

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:05:00 +0000

It's Part 2 of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson and we find out who the DT Killer is!

We still have 1/3 of the book left too. I was surprisingly frustrated with this section but it made for a good episode. I hope you all enjoy it.

I started a Patreon with even more content!

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Good As Dead Part I

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:05:00 +0000

We made it to As Good As Dead the finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series by Holly Jackson!

Pip is back at it but this time she has to save herself in order to save herself. She is struggling with some major PTSD from the events of the last book and now she has a stalker of her very own she needs to find.

I am very excited to be finishing up with series with my amazing crew!

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good Girl, Bad Blood Part III

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:05:00 +0000

It's the big finale of Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson!

We find out what happened to Jamie and it is absolutely not what you think.

Pip saves the day...kind of because someone doesn't make it out alive!

Check out book two for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3U2lCMu

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

https://app.redcircle.com/shows/58be5a13-528f-4c18-8e54-d7e3ed9f86ed/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good Girl, Bad Blood Part II

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:05:00 +0000

Things are heating up in the second part of Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson. Jamie is still missing and we seem to be getting more questions than answers.

What was the knife for?

Who is Layla Mead?

and of course WHERE THE HECK IS JAMIE?!?

Check out book two for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3U2lCMu

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good Girl, Bad Blood Part I

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Let's get into the sequel to a good girl's guide to murder.

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

Jaime Reynolds is missing and the police aren't interested in investigating the disappearance of this 24 year old. Pip and her now boyfriend, Ravi, are on the case. Could this have anything to do with the 6 year anniversary of Sal and Andi's deaths?

Check out book two for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3U2lCMu

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Part III

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:37:47 +0000

Pip finally solves the mystery of the murder of Sal and what really happened to Andi in Part III of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.

The real question is how many people were involved in these crimes...1? 2? maybe even the whole suspect list.

I highly recommend this book.

https://amzn.to/3xhGBkD

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Part II

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:54:46 +0000

Part II of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is Crazzzzy!

Pip finds more lies, threats and a topless photo! Lots I mean lots of information is in this episode. You aren't going to want to miss it.

I highly recommend this book.

https://amzn.to/3xhGBkD

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Part I

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:40:01 +0000

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Five years ago Andie Bell went missing and her boyfriend Sal is the main suspect after he committed suicide a few days after her disappearance. Now Pippa is determine to prove that Sal was innocent by using her senior project as an excuse to investigate the case.

I highly recommend this book.

https://amzn.to/3xhGBkD

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Goosebumps: One Day At HorrorLand

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:34:11 +0000

Since it is almost Halloween it is going to be a throwback to the 1994 book Goosebumps: One Day At HorrorLand by R.L. Stine

The Morris family gets lost and ends up at the amusement park HorrorLand. Will one of these rides be their last?

Read it for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3BcGacz

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Box in the Woods Part III

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:10:00 +0000

If you are ready for another sassy episode I got you covered. We finish up the book The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson, and you literally won't be able to guess the ending. Like it is straight out of left field with no hints leading up to it. Color me disappointed but it does make for a funny episode.

Read this if you dare.

https://amzn.to/3d5Tmry

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Box in the Woods Part II

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:05:00 +0000

This episode might be short but I promise you someone dies! That is the best part of this section and it gets us one step closer to finishing the book.

Part II covers the very dragged out middle section of The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson.

Read this if you dare.

https://amzn.to/3d5Tmry

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Box in the Woods Part I

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:05:00 +0000

She's Back!!!!

In The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson, Stevie is back (I am not sure if that is a good thing) to investigate a quadruple murder that happened at a summer camp in the 1970s.

This book really gets to the murder fast and it is not an episode you are going to want to miss.

Read this if you dare.

https://amzn.to/3d5Tmry

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Next Part III

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:19:05 +0000

Buckle your seatbelts because there is not one but two twist endings in One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus!

Did you figure out who Darkestmind and Bayview2020 are? Even if you think you solved the mystery I promise you want to stick around for the very end!

This was a great read and I highly suggest my crew to check it out for themselves.

Read it for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3eCP9Ml

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Next Part II

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:37:15 +0000

In Episode II covering One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus, it is revealed who didn't survive the game of Truth or Dare.

Additionally, we get a very awkward truth and some romance...the biggest of who cares.

Next time we will be finishing up this book and hopefully have all our questions answered!

Until we sail again.

Read it for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3eCP9Ml

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Next Part I

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:03:59 +0000

Captain Book is back covering the first part of One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus!

The sequel to One of Us is Lying is coming in hot with a risky game of truth or dare, and the puppet master is an unknown texter.

So far two dares and a truth have been taken and Maeve is up next....Tick Tock

Read it for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3eCP9Ml

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Lying Part III

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:44:58 +0000

It's the final episode covering One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus!

There are multiple arrests, an awkward first date, and a twisted plot revealed.

This has been on of my favorite books I have covered and I hope you enjoyed it too!

The next three episodes I will be covering the sequel of this book One of Us is Next.

Until we sail again, this has been The Jolly Reader.

Go read this book!

https://amzn.to/3QwYCSM

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Lying Part II

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:23:03 +0000

Welcome to Part II of One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

We have several things to look forward to including but limited to...

a breakup, two important makeouts, more tumbler posts, and Cooper's real secret!

This episode brings us closer to finding out what truly happened to Simon, but one thing is for sure about the kids in detention that day...one of them is lying.

Go read this book!

https://amzn.to/3QwYCSM

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of Us is Lying Part I

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:10:50 +0000

This episode covers Part I of the book One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.

There is a death, a break-up, lots of rumors, a conspiracy theory, and a bearded dragon named Stan Lee.

Five students enter detention but only four of them make it out alive...

Go read this book!

https://amzn.to/3QwYCSM

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cheerleaders Part III

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:00:07 +0000

We wrap up the book The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas in this episode. We find out the truth about the car accident, double murder, and Jen's suicide.

As an added bonus I summarize last episode in cheer form. It is awkward and amazing!

I hope you enjoyed this voyage with Captain Book.

Check it out yourself and let me know what you think!

https://amzn.to/3BwWHcH

Next time we set sail to discover the twists and turns of One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cheerleaders Part II

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000

It's Part II of The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas!

This episode we keep getting more and more information that suggests the car accident, murders, and suicide from five years ago may actually be related. I am not fully convinced but I do talk about all my crazy theories at the end of the episode.

I hope you have enjoyed this journey so far, and I look forward to finishing this voyage next week!

Until we sail again.

Check it out yourself and let me know what you think!

https://amzn.to/3BwWHcH

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cheerleaders Part I

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:03:03 +0000

Welcome to Part I of The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas.

We follow along with our main character and sister of one of the deceased cheerleaders, Monica. Five years ago five cheerleaders including her sister passed away within two months of each other. After finding her sister's phone and receiving text messages from a mysterious number, Monica is beginning to suspect her police officer step-father is somehow involved.

I am not convinced but I don't have any better theories yet either. I guess we will just have to wait for Part II, to unravel what actually happened to the Cheerleaders all those years ago!

Check it out yourself and let me know what you think!

https://amzn.to/3BwWHcH

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cousins Part III

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:15:00 +0000

This is the final part of The Cousins by Karen M. McManus and it is WILD! We find out what the "you know what you did" letter really means and what truly happened all those years ago. It is an ending you would never guess, and I am so excited to share it with all of you.

Check this book out for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3S0NK0r

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cousins Part II

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:02:23 +0000

This episode covers the middle section of The Cousins by Karen M. McManus. I AM SCREAMING. It may look like a short episode but so much happens! I promise someone dies and the mystery gets even more gripping. We get to finish the episode with a literal OMG moment. Thanks for joining me on this voyage!

Check this book out for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3S0NK0r

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cousins Part I

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0000

I am very excited to explore the very popular book The Cousins by Karen M. McManus. This episode discusses the first section of the book and ends with a jaw dropping OMG moment.

Check this book out for yourself!

https://amzn.to/3S0NK0r

If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:

www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcast

www.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/

www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcast

If you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Hand on the Wall | Ch. 14–28

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we finish The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 14–28 (Pages 180–368). As Stevie Bell closes in on the truth behind the Truly Devious case, the secrets surrounding Ellingham Academy finally begin to unravel. Long-buried answers, hidden motives, and the truth about Alice Ellingham all come together as the series reaches its conclusion.

📚 Grab the book here:

The Hand on the Wall

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Hand on the Wall | Ch. 1–13

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we begin The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 1–13 (Pages 1–179). As Stevie Bell gets closer to uncovering the truth behind the Truly Devious case, Ellingham Academy is thrown into chaos when a snowstorm traps students on campus. With tensions rising, new clues surfacing, and the mystery finally nearing its conclusion, the final stage of the investigation begins.

Podcast Description Links

📚 Grab the book here:

The Hand on the Wall

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Vanishing Stair | Ch. 13–25

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we finish The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 13–25 (Pages 197–369). Stevie Bell continues digging into the Truly Devious case as new clues, hidden tunnels, and dangerous discoveries bring her closer to the truth surrounding Ellingham Academy. As tensions rise and the investigation deepens, the mystery becomes even more personal heading into the final book of the series.

📚 Grab the book here:

The Vanishing Stair

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Vanishing Stair | Ch. 1–12

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we begin The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 1–12 (Pages 1–196). After the events of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell returns to Ellingham Academy determined to continue investigating the famous cold case despite growing tension around campus. As new clues begin surfacing and the mystery surrounding Ellingham deepens, things somehow become even stranger. Also, there are squirrels, lots of squirrels.

📚 Grab the book here:

The Vanishing Stair

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Truly Devious | Ch. 22–30

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we finish Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson, covering Chapters 22–30 (Pages 303–416). As Stevie Bell gets closer to the truth behind the Ellingham kidnapping case, more secrets surrounding the academy begin to surface. With new discoveries, growing tensions, and unanswered questions still hanging over Ellingham Academy, the mystery of Truly Devious continues unfolding right up to the final pages.

📚 Grab the book here:

Truly Devious

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Truly Devious | Ch. 10–21

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we cover Chapters 10–21 (Pages 146–302) of Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. As Stevie Bell continues investigating the infamous Ellingham kidnapping case, tensions around the academy continue to rise. Between hidden passages, suspicious behavior, and new developments on campus, the mystery surrounding Truly Devious only grows more complicated.

📚 Grab the book here:

Truly Devious

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Truly Devious | Ch. 1–9

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we cover Chapters 1–9 (Pages 1–145) of Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. The story shifts between a 1936 kidnapping and murder at Ellingham Academy and present-day student Stevie Bell, a true-crime enthusiast determined to solve the case. As Stevie settles into the academy, the mystery of Truly Devious begins to unfold.

📚 Grab the book here:

Truly Devious

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Most Dangerous Game | Bonus Episode

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:20:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, we cover The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell in a full story discussion. When big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls off a yacht and washes ashore on a remote island, he quickly learns that the island’s owner, General Zaroff, has created his own deadly form of entertainment. Survival, strategy, and a very unhinged rich man? Exactly the kind of chaos we’re here for.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4ejbr2M

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We Were Liars | Ch. 59–87

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this final episode covering We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, we dive into Chapters 59–87 (Pages 165–250). Cadence finally uncovers the truth behind the summer she can’t remember, and the carefully polished Sinclair family image completely falls apart. Secrets, lies, and the infamous twist ending all come crashing together as the full story is revealed.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4w1oFau

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We Were Liars | Ch. 1–58

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we cover Chapters 1–58 (Pages 1–164) of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Cadence Sinclair Eastman returns to her family’s private island after a traumatic summer she can barely remember. Surrounded by wealth, family tension, and the group she calls the Liars, she begins trying to piece together what really happened.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/4umgRyL

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two Can Keep A Secret | Ch. 16–38

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we cover the final chapters of Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus, Chapters 16–38 (Pages 145–323). As threats against the homecoming court escalate, Ellery and Malcolm get closer to the truth behind the murders haunting Echo Ridge. Old disappearances, family secrets, and long-buried connections all collide as the final pieces fall into place.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/48itFxo

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two Can Keep A Secret | Ch. 1-15

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0000

We dive into Chapters 1–15 (Pages 1–144) of Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus. Twins Ellery and Ezra move to Echo Ridge, a town shaped by old murders, disappearances, and family secrets that refuse to stay buried. As new threats emerge around homecoming court, Ellery begins uncovering connections between the town’s past and present, revealing just how dangerous secrets can be.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/48itFxo

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Girl in the Picture | Ch. 12-26

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into Chapters 12–26 (Pages 139–260) of The Girl in the Picture by Alexandra Monir. Lana's mask is starting to crack, Nicole's ghost visions are escalating, and Chase’s death is haunting more than just the bridge. It’s giving red flags, emotional spirals, and "why is everyone lying?" energy. Let’s get into it.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/45hnTKc

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

💜 Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew!

🌹 Produced by Neon Rose LLC

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Girl in the Picture | Ch. 1-11

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We’re kicking off The Girl in the Picture by Alexandra Monir with Chapters 1–11 (Pages 1–138). There’s a murder, a messy love triangle, and two unforgettable characters: Ghost Chase and Boring Nicole. Sail away with me and let’s talk drama, secrets, and bad decisions.

📚 Grab the book here:

https://amzn.to/45hnTKc

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you!

🎧 If you need a good laugh or just want to hang out with me between episodes, find all my chaos here:

https://linktr.ee/thejollyreader

⚓ Join The Jolly Reader Patreon

Want ad-free episodes and early access? Join the crew here:

https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreader

Support The Show

If you’d like to support The Jolly Reader, you can donate!

Your support helps me buy new books and keep this chaotic book club going. Thanks, Crew! 💜

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Setting Sail

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:45:02 +0000

Get to know the creator of this podcast Captain Book and get excited about the first book to be explored The Girl in the Picture by Alexandra Monir.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy