Read a Friggin’ Book is a mother-daughter podcast where bonding meets books and banter. Each episode, we dive into a young adult fiction novel, reviewing the drama, the tropes, the twists, and the cringe with a healthy dose of humor (and occasional eye rolls). What started as a compromise to delay social media turned into our favorite way to connect: over stories, sass, and sarcastic commentary. Whether you’re a fellow YA fan or just here for the laughs, we’ve got a seat saved for you.
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Read a Friggin’ Book is a mother-daughter podcast where bonding meets books and banter. Each episode, we dive into a young adult fiction novel, reviewing the drama, the tropes, the twists, and the cringe with a healthy dose of humor (and occasional eye rolls). What started as a compromise to delay social media turned into our favorite way to connect: over stories, sass, and sarcastic commentary. Whether you’re a fellow YA fan or just here for the laughs, we’ve got a seat saved for you.
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Y'all this was a long one, but we had a lot of catching up to do!
We’re heading back to Cali one last time and let’s just say, it’s anything but a day at the beach.
In the first five chapters of One of Us Is Back, two very unexpected guests crash the party, a mysterious new game starts to take shape, and Phoebe and Knox are giving us major “it’s complicated” energy.
But it’s not all bad news our favorite couple is still going strong, and there’s even a baby on the way!
Join us as we dive into the tension, secrets, and small-town chaos only the Bayview Crew can deliver.
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If there’s one thing Jennifer Lynn Barnes knows how to do, it’s go out with a bang.
In this episode of Read a Friggin’ Book, we’re diving into the explosive finale of The Hawthorne Legacy! Avery faces one last fever dream adventure as long-buried secrets finally come to light. We get answers from the most unexpected suspects, adn Toby steps out of the shadows to talk in circles and gets a surprise he wasn't expecting.
Oren keeps Skye and Ricky in time out. Plus, Thea manages to apologize in her own special way.
As we move into the next book, Xander better finally find his dad and get his happily ever after. If not, we riot.
We’ll be taking a short break next week before jumping into One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus, so get your copies now!
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Have you heard the news? 📺 The Inheritance Games by our favorite genius Jennifer Lynn Barnes is officially being adapted for TV! 🎉 That’s right! Avery is coming to a screen near you. But while we wait for the onscreen chaos, we’ve got plenty of book drama to unpack,
We’re diving into the secrets of Hawthorne Island and finally learning what went down 20 years ago.
✨ Avery meets her grandmother… and let’s just say, this woman is NOT baking cookies and knitting scarves.
✨ Jackson’s big reveal is here, and honestly? It's better than we thought.
✨ Grayson shows us he’s more “call 911 and panic” than “hero in a crisis,” while Alisa stands on business.
✨ And Max’s mom makes her debut. We don’t always agree with her, but we are so glad she showed up.
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Y'all, we are so sorry. Everything worked against us this week but here we are!
In this thrilling episode, we dive into Chapters 61–70 of The Hathorne Legacy and the drama does not disappoint.
Avery and Grayson blow off steam with some light historical theft, leading to a disastrous interview, a perfectly-timed elevator argument, and a threat from Alisa that we kind of want to see her follow through on.
Meanwhile, Libby and Nash are off in Costa Rica digging up secrets so juicy they apparently forgot how texting works. Back at Hawthorne House, Oren works to keep everyone in line, and we FINALLY learn the identity of Zara’s mysterious lover!
In the final few chapters two absentee fathers offer their excuses, and Avery finally uncovers several of her mothers secrets.
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The search for Toby is heating up but first, Avery must kiss Jameson again...because priorities.
The kids cut a deal with Zara, who’d honestly rather be left alone with some tea and Twilight.
Xander is busy building droids for his future wife, while Nash and Libby take their adventures global. Grayson? Still chilling in the friend zone. And Eli proves why he should never be trusted as a babysitter.
But the real plot twist? Avery and Rebecca are finally mad!
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We are officially in the second half of the book and so much is happening! Everyone has made it to True North where the paparazzi hit the slopes with Avery (look, I made a ski reference), relationships rekindle, and a photo inside of a photo reveals another paternal secret. Avery finally talks to Libby, and Grayson, and Jameson, but Oren continues to talk around Avery.
Max is awesome and right about everything.
Back at Hawthorne House Oren lets us look through the crown jewels and we discover Zara's secret library, but before we can poke through it she makes a very expensive request.
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We Were Right About Things!!
A formal dinner in honor of Emily quickly becomes about everyone else, she would hate it. Max lives her best life on someone else’s tab, Skye goes on an anti-Libra rampage, and we finally get a word in with Ricky. Meanwhile, the folks at Heights Country Day learn why having a bartender at a Memorial Dinner is what some would call a very risky gamble, Libby’s feelings get crushed... we’re ready to throw hands.
After the party, Avery discovers True North, and (with help from a mysterious woman in khakis) we finally leave Dallas. Somewhere in the Rockies we discover that Tobias refused to buy a home without secret passages.
Back in Arizona, Grayson uncovers that both sides of his family tree are poisoned. (See what I did there?)
This episode has it all: dinner party disasters, astrological slander, mysterious women, secret tunnels, and emotional damage. Press play, you’re in for a ride.
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This week on The Hawthorne Legacy recap, it’s all about daddy issues, dramatic reveals, and everybody's favorite bodyguard. Avery and Jameson confront the world's greatest villain only to find out she’s moving on with a brand-new deadbeat, then they end up on the cover of the tabloids and Alisa is not pleased.
Grayson receives life-altering news, kicking off a high-stakes adventure with Jameson. Xander’s girl gang isn’t here for his usual chaos, and Max embarks on a surprising mission trip. Oh, and we finally get some Oren backstory.
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Welcome to Hawthorne House – secrets unfold, the rules are made up, and the points matter, but only to them.
In this week’s episode, Avery, Jameson, and Xander stumble upon Toby’s long-lost diary, uncovering a shocking Hawthorne family secret that sends them all over town in a hunt for answers. Eli quickly learns that giving these teens space is a terrible idea, and the Laughlins keep their super judgy eyes on Avery. Just when Avery finally catches a quiet moment to herself, she makes a terrifying discovery.
Grayson goes swimming.
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We have no clue what’s going on and we love it.
Join us as we dive into The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes!
In this episode, we’re breaking down a wild set of chapters where Avery, Jameson, and Xander work separately-together (yes, it’s a thing) to unravel the mystery behind Toby’s disappearance, much to the dismay of the Laughlins, who are giving major villain vibes.
Alisa is judgy, Libby is a cinnamon roll, and Grayson continues his emotional self-sabotage journey.
Meanwhile, Thea and Rebecca are locked in a one-sided game of will-they-won’t-they, and honestly? We’d give anything for just one chapter from Oren’s point of view.
There’s a new game in play, and the stakes are only getting higher, so buckle up. The Hawthornes don’t slow down for anyone.
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This week, we’re wrapping up One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus and we are unwell!
Ashton and Eli get their happily ever after, Maeve starts thinking about what’s next, and Knox faces his fears (and it totally pays off).
Over at Phoebe’s, Jared’s been telling a very different story about his and Emma’s “partnership. And when one little word changes everything, the Lawton sisters ban together. Speaking of this family... JUSTICE FOR MRS. LAWTON!!
Next week, we’re heading back to Dallas to check in on our favorite moody billionaire boys in The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Grab your copy and read along with us!
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Our penultimate deep dive into One of Us Is Next is packed with twists, heartbreak, and the kind of drama only Bayview and 90s daytime television can provide.
Maeve and Knox, with way too much free time, decide that stalking someone is the logical next step, because of course they do. Meanwhile, Phoebe is holding everyone together, only to be blindsided by the return of a familiar detective and devastating new details about her father’s death.
The biggest shock? We finally unmask both Unknown and Bayview_2020, and the truth changes everything.
Over on the lighter side (sort of), Eli and Ashton just want to throw a romantic party to celebrate their love, but Karen McManus has to torture Nate some more so that goes out the window quickly. Naturally, chaos ensues.
If you’re ready for explosive reveals, high-stakes secrets, and one last cliffhanger before the finale, this is the episode you can’t miss.
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Thanks for hanging out with us. And if you're a student or teacher heading back to school, we hope you have a great year!
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We've figured it out! Not really, but we're trying really hard.
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into chapters 21–25 of One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus. Everyone’s watching someone, secrets are on the verge of spilling, and the mystery behind Unknown is starting to take shape.
Maeve gets a life-altering phone call that sets her on a brand new path, Luis flexes his detective muscles (again), and Phoebe turns the tables on a mystery follower. Meanwhile, Knox is done playing it safe and makes a bold move in the name of answers. And back at home, Phoebe walks in on a moment that makes it clear Emma’s struggles are more serious than anyone realized.
Join us as we break down the drama, the clues, and the chaos.
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Family Drama, Flashbacks, and the Return of Nonny (Chapters 16–20 of One of Us Is Next)
It’s been a week since Brandon’s funeral, and the silence from Unknown is somehow louder than ever. In chapters 16-20 of One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus, secrets are piling up faster than explanations. Knox gets hit with a memory thanks to a violent video game (as one does), family tensions are at an all-time high, and Sean continues his reign as Bayview’s worst resident.
But honestly? The real star of the show is Nonny. She’s back, she’s precious, and we love her more than ever.
Join us for another chaotic deep dive into Bayview’s drama, because nothing says "YA thriller" like sibling fights, secret medical conditions, and one very clutch grandmother.
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All the Kids in Bayview: How Do Our Secrets Keep Getting Out?
Oh, I don't know, maybe getting drunk and messy at crowded parties and having private conversations in public cafes are what's keeping your secrets from staying buried. 🙃
This week, we’re diving into One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus, covering Chapters 11–15, and things are getting messy, emotionally and legally. Tragedy strikes, teachers ignore red flags, and the Bayview police stay committed to being the worst. They are nothing if not consistent.
Also, in case it hasn't been covered yet, Luis is like...really good looking.
Join us as we recap, laugh, and gasp our way through the chaos in Bayview.
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Trigger warnings for this group of chapters: consent, racism, and mentions of antisemitism.
The Bayview Four are back together! Briefly. And of course, the reunion goes downhill fast.
Maeve dusts off her detective badge, Luis attempts a cookie-fueled proposal, and Knox finds out the lawyers at Until Proven deal with more than just legal briefs and nosy reporters. Meanwhile, Phoebe faces off with the only person we hate more than Jake.
Also, Mr. Santos continues his campaign for Actual Best Human in Bayview, taking care of literally everyone except for a creep in a hunting jacket, who wisely backs off after encountering Luis’s biceps and dish towel.
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Hey everyone,
We're going to move posting days from Saturday to Tuesday, but here's a quick preview of 6-10. :)
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Oh, Bayview, you never disappoint.
It’s been 18 months since Simon’s death, and while plenty have tried, no one’s managed to replace him. Until someone comes up with a fresh new idea. Now we're all playing a very public game of truth or dare and families are being torn apart.
In these first five chapters, we’ve got fresh faces, returning faves, and some weirdos on Reddit trying to honor Simon's memory. So buckle up friends, we're goin back to Cali.
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