Welcome to another fun packed week, and this time, we are discussing I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston and With This Kiss by Carrie Hope Fletcher! Will this book be added to the library, or will it make a splash in the ocean? - - - - - - - - - Have you read either of these books? Let us know your thoughts on our Instagram or at our email th…

Welcome to another fun packed week, and this time, we are discussing Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan! Will this book be added to the library, or will it make a splash in the ocean? ++++ Our Book Blurb This Week: Daughter of the Moon Goddess Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from…

WE ARE BACK! And for this episode, we are discussing book club books Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey and The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. Will either of these books be added to the library, or make a splash in the ocean? ++++ Our Book Blurbs This Week: Last Chance Books Nothing will stop Madeline Moore from taking over her family’s indepen…

IT IS ANOTHER EPISODE. And for this episode, we are discussing The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Will this book be added to the library, or will it make a splash in the ocean? ++++ Our Book Blurb This Week: The Spanish Love Deception A wedding. A trip to Spain. The most infuriating man. And three days of pretending. Or in other words, a pla…

WOO SEASON THREE! And for this episode, we are discussing book club books Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim and The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni. Will either of these books be added to the library, or make a splash in the ocean? ++++ Our Book Blurbs This Week: Six Crimson Cranes Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden ma…

Where is season three? What have you been up to? All of this and more are answered in this extra special Christmas episode, as well as our opening of a special gift from a good friend, BeesBooksMCR. Are you excited we are back? BeesBooksMCR Details: BeesBooksMCR Website BeesBooks Etsy BeesBooks Instagram BeesBooks Twitter - - - - - - - - - What do …

It's an extra special episode this week as we read V.E. Schwab's, Vicious and A Darker Shade of Magic in collaboration with Arthur from 2 Cents Critic . If you head to 2CC, we've also read Gallant, (or find this episode here). Do you think these books will be added to our libraries, or will they make a splash in the ocean? - - - - - - - - - Our Boo…

Can you believe it's the end of season two? Neither can we, so to celebrate, here are some books we haven't read for the Island, a special gift from a good friend, BeesBooksMCR and some Fun Questions from one host to the other. What's your favourite episode from this season? And, what are you hoping we read next season? BeesBooksMCR Details: BeesBo…

No new book this week, but we have a gift which will hopefully have you in stitches. Season two is coming to a sad end, but we have a couple more special things up our sleeves. Today we present, Season Two Outtakes from The Island Library Podcast. So if you've ever been wondering what gets cut from episodes, here you have it. - - - - - - - - - Have…

This week we discuss the books, House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland & Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin. Will either of these books be added to the library, or make a splash in the ocean? - - - - - - - - - Our Book Blurbs This Week: House of Hollow Iris Hollow and her two older sisters are unquestionably strange. Ever since they disappeared on a…

In this joint book podcast episode, we discuss Ace of Spaces by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé . Ace of Spades Blurb: Hello, Niveus High. It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer. - Aces Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Un…

In this book club podcast episode, we discuss Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Legendborn Blurb: After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magica…

In this podcast episode, we discuss two fabulous new books: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty and Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. As always, will either of these books make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - Apples Never Fall: The Delaney family love one another dearly - it's just that sometim…

In this podcast episode, we discuss two fabulous new books: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart. As always, will either of these books make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - The Inheritance Games: Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive …

In this book club podcast episode, we discuss books: Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Small Pleasures: 1957, the suburbs of South East London. Jean Swinney is a journalist on a local paper, trapped in a life of duty and disappointment from which there is no likelihood of escape. When a young woman, G…

In this podcast episode, we discuss books: Not Like The Movies by Kerry Winfrey and Instructions For Dancing by Nicola Yoon. Not Like The Movies: What happens when your life is a rom-com...but you don't even believe in true love? Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early-on…

In this podcast episode, we discuss books: All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue and Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. All Our Hidden Gifts: After Maeve finds a pack of tarot cards while cleaning out a closet during her in-school suspension, she quickly becomes the most sought-after diviner at St. Bernadette’s Catholic school. But when Ma…

In this special book club episode, both Laura and Jo read Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar. Everyone likes Humaira "Hani" Khan—she’s easy-going and one of the most popular girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual, they invalidate her identity, saying she can’t be bi if she’s only dated guys. Panicked…

In this special joint-bookish episode, both Laura and Jo read The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, but, will this book make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine wh…

In this podcast episode, we discuss the books: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman and A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown. Anxious People begins on New Year's Eve with 'House Tricks' estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Ana-L…

In this witchy book club episode, we decided to discuss two books with magic : Spells Trouble by Kristin Cast and P. C. Cast The City We Became by Adrienne Tooley As always, will either of these books make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - Have you read this book, get in touch to let us know your th…

In this podcast episode, we discuss the books: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty (very recently made into a mini-series) and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever? These nine perfect strangers are about to find out... Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some ar…

In this book club episode, we discuss Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price a retelling with a twist of the famous Pride and Prejudice. When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young hei…

In this Classical bookish episode, we discuss both The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The Bluest Eye is the story of black, eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove. Pecola prays for her eyes to turn blue so that she will be as beautiful and beloved as all the blond, blue-eyed children in America. In the autumn of 1941, …

In this book club episode, we decided to discuss two urban fantasy books: A Curse So Dark and Lonely by C.K. McDonnell The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin As always, will either of these books make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - Have you read this book, get in touch to let us know your thoughts. -…

In this bookish episode, we discuss both The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon and Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. When Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station, her boss decides Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts for a new show 'The Ex Talk' where two exes discuss their relationship. While Shay and D…

In this book club episode, we discuss A Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser. When a simple DNA test is taken, it blows up the life for one woman and gives hope to another. Caroline lives a full, happy life; Sela lives a life in shades of grey. But, both have just discovered they're sisters. As always, will this book make it onto the shelf? Or w…

In this special joint-bookish episode. Both Laura and Jodie read Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier. Tender, emotional, and unexpected, Pizza Girl is a story about a young, flawed, unforgettable woman who is lost and in complete denial. But, will this book make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? Pizza Girl by Jean Kyou…

In this book club episode, we discuss the entire Cursebreakers series by Brigid Kemmerer, which includes: A Curse So Dark and Lonely A Heart So Fierce and Broken A Vow So Bold and Deadly As always, will this series make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - Have you read this book, get in touch to let …

In this feminist bookish episode. Both books are a collection of essays that we take a deep dive into this week. In the episode, we discuss Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay and Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit. But, will either of these books make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay (AFF…

In this book club episode, we read If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha and Four Days of You & Me by Miranda Kenneally. But, will this book make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha (Waterstones) (Amazon) Four Days of You & Me by Miranda Kenneally (Waterstones) (Amazon) [The Island uses a…

In this book club episode, we discuss some romance. I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver and The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth. More importantly, though, will this book make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver (Amazon) The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth (Wate…

Hello, & Welcome back to Season Two on the Island. In this week's episode, your hosts discuss Goodreads Best Books of 2020 (which also happens to be books the other co-host has read)! This week, Jo reads The Midnight Library and Laura discusses Such A Fun Age. Will either of these books force others from the shelf? Or will it split the sand for the…

Hello, & Welcome back to Season Two on the Island. In this week's first episode, Laura discusses A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow and Jo discusses Again, But Better by Christine Riccio. With the season previously filling the shelves, will these books force others from the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - -- -…

In this book club episode, we discuss the newly released Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam. A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Amanda and Clay head to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a holiday: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality …

On this bookclub episode we discuss retellings. Jo discussesThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong, while Laura discusses A Curse So Dark & Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. This is one of the last episodes of 2020, and we cannot believe how much appreciation we've received. We will be taking a short break, coming back in early Spring 2021 with a new season…

On this episode of this week's The Island Library Podcast, we join up with the amazing Riverdale High Av Club Podcast where we discuss books and other things! This is our first crossover, and we are still so grateful to this wonderful podcast for hosting us. Check out their information below: Riverdale High AV Club Podcast Information: Website: htt…

On this bookclub episode of this week's The Island Library Podcast, we wrap up 2020 and season one with a Christmas episode full of presents, questions and Jo's random question of the week. For this special episode, your hosts gifted one another a book each from BeebooksMCR Etsy. This fabulous bookish business invites you to select a book genre wit…

On this bookclub episode of this week's The Island Library Podcast, Jo discusses The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller, while Laura discusses Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. This is one of the last episodes of 2020, and we cannot believe how much appreciation we've received. We will be taking a short break, coming back in early Spring 2…

On this penultimate episode of this week's The Island Library Podcast, Laura discusses Before The Coffee Gets Cold (Tales From The Cafe) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and Jo discusses A very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. Will these books make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - - - - Purchase The Books He…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, we bring you an EXCITING book that both your hosts read. As always, they give their opinions together on Interview With the Vixen by Rebecca Barrow. Will this book make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? This is in partnership with Riverdale High AV Club Podcast, be sure to …

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Laura discusses The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult and Jo discusses Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Will these books make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? The Book of Two Ways: Waterstones Anxious People: Waterstones - - - - - - -- - Join us at our virtual book club w…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, both your hosts discuss the same book, giving their opinions together on Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds. Will this book make it on to the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts? - - - - - - -- - Join us at our virtual book club which you can find more information at theislandlibrary.c…

On this week's special Island Library Podcast, its book club reads! If you've been reading along with your hosts, this is the one you've been waiting for as Laura discusses Open Road Summer by Emery Lord and Jo discusses Beach Read by Emily Henry. With spots filling up quickly, will either of these make it to the Island Library? Open Road Summer: W…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Jo discusses Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia and Laura discusses And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando. Will these make it to the Island Library? You Can Buy The Books Here (AF) Mexican Gothic: Waterstones | Book Depository And The Stars Were Burning Brightly : Waterstones | Book D…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Laura discusses A Song of Wraiths & Ruins by Roseanne A. Brown and Jo discusses Again, Again by E. Lockhart. Will these make it to the Island Library? A Song Of Wraiths & Ruins: Waterstones | Book Depository Again, Again: Book Depository NOW HERE! The Island Library book club, where you can read a long wit…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Jo discusses Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds and Laura discusses Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass. Will these make it to the Island Library? Opposite of Always: Waterstones | Book Depository Justin A. Reynolds new book, Book Depository | Waterstones Surrender Your Son: Waterstones | Book Depositor…

Welcome to The Island Library podcast, where your hosts put a fun twist on the get-to-know-you-question by asking one another if the book they've read will take up a spot in their library if they were stranded on a desert island. Each week your hosts Laura and Jo answer that very question but, there are only ten spaces. Listen to them as they answe…

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Jo discusses Meet Cute by Helena Hunting and Laura discusses Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen. Will these make it to the Island Library? NOW HERE! The Island Library book club, where you can read a long with us and offer discussions and insights with us! https://www.theislandlibrary.com/bookclub - - - …

On this week's The Island Library Podcast, Laura discusses The Truants by Kate Weinberg and Jo discusses The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed. Will these make it to the Island Library? Coming Soon! The Island Library book club, where you can read a long with us and offer discussions and insights with us! Keep an eye out for more information on…