A whimsical recap and review of fictional young adult mystery and crime novels. Sail away with Captain Book and navigate the twists and turns of these tales.
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/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
I had the honor of interviewing the author James Michels. We discuss all sorts of fun book things, like what inspired him to become a writer in the first place and you'll never guess what book he is currently reading. Join my Patreon for a chance to win a copy of The Ballad of Johnny Carlo signed by the author himself James Michels!https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreaderYou can find all of James' books on his website: https://jamesmichelsbooks.com/You can also follow him on social media.https://www.instagram.com/jamesemichels/https://www.facebook.com/jamestherealmikehttps://www.tiktok.com/@jamesrealmikehttps://twitter.com/jamesrealmikeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/thejollyreaderIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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!p.s. I started a Patreon with even more content!https://www.patreon.com/thejollyreaderIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3U2lCMuIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3U2lCMuIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Let's get into the sequel to a good girl's guide to murder.Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly JacksonJaime 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/3U2lCMuIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3xhGBkDIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3xhGBkDIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonFive 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/3xhGBkDIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Captain Book and her 1st Mate cover 3 Edgar Allan Poe short stories in this Halloween episode!The Tell-Tale HeartThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Fall of the House of UsherI hope they spook you like Edgar Allan Poe intended and I hope you laugh like Josh and I intended.There is a lot of discussion about mental health throughout. Here is the resource mentioned in the episode.SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)o 1-800-662-HELPo 1-800-662-4357You can read the other stories in this book yourself. https://amzn.to/3DrS6cWIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Since it is almost Halloween it is going to be a throwback to the 1994 book Goosebumps: One Day At HorrorLand by R.L. StineThe 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/3BcGaczIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3d5TmryIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3d5TmryIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3d5TmryIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3eCP9MlIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3eCP9MlIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 TockRead it for yourself!https://amzn.to/3eCP9MlIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bonus Episode Alert with Captain Book and The First Mate!We cover 4 short stories from the book Crime & Mystery Short Stories.The first story The Cost of Security by Tara Campbell starts with as a husband's murder plot to have his wife ended, and ends with a turntable twist.The second story Skitter and Click by Jennifer Dornan-Fish will have you questioning everything. This was a hard read about little boy who was murdered but the twist bone chilling ending almost makes it worth it.The third story Home Run by Marcelle Dube is an empowering story about how a baseball playing boy named Cooper protects his mother.The fourth and final short story is Suggestive Thoughts by H.L. Fullerton and it is all in the title. This was an interesting story that is difficult to explain and I suggest you just see for yourself with this one.All in all we had a blast making this bonus episode for the crew. If you have any suggestions for shorts stories you want covered please send a message through Facebook or Instagram @thejollyreaderpodcastUntil we sail again!There are a lot more stories in this book if you want to check it out.https://amzn.to/3eJTqhgIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3QwYCSMIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to Part II of One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManusWe 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/3QwYCSMIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3QwYCSMIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3BwWHcHNext 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/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3BwWHcHIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3BwWHcHIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3S0NK0rIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3S0NK0rIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/3S0NK0rIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Captain Book and her first mate Josh have a lively discussion about the Truly Devious series. We discuss our likes, dislikes, and fan theories. There is a lot of giggling and ranting. It was a fun was to wrap up the series. Let me know what you thought of the books and/or my coverage of the series. You can find me on social media @thejollyreaderpodcast. Until we sail again!Get the whole box set and let me know if you agree.https://amzn.to/3U64TIcIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We have officially finished the Truly Devious Series!!! In this episode we discuss the second half of The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson. We discover who is responsible for all the murders and accidents that have be occurring at Ellingham Academy. We also final know what happened to Alice all those years ago. I hope you have enjoyed this Voyage with Captain Book! Until we sail again.Check out the final book.https://amzn.to/3S0twEnIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Captain Book has their first mate visiting for Part I of The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson. There are a lot and I mean a lot of laughs in this episode, and the outtakes are worth sticking around for. Sail away with us while we start to finish the Truly Devious series!Check out the final book.https://amzn.to/3S0twEnIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode covers the second and final part of The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson. This is the second book in the Truly Devious series. Sail away with Captain Book as we discover a body, a kidnapper, and have some fun before we dive into the final book of the series The Hand on the Wall. Check out book 2 for yourself.https://amzn.to/3xi3QegIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Let's start our journey with the second book in the the Truly Devious series, The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson. This episode is an overview of the first half of the book to lay the groundwork for the (hopefully) thrilling second half. One thing I can promise you is there will be squirrels, lots of squirrels. Enjoy!Check out book 2 for yourself.https://amzn.to/3xi3QegIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode we finish the book Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. It is a short episode with more laughs than conclusions. Truly Devious has been an interesting voyage. Next time we will be diving into the next book in the series The Vanishing Stair.Read the book if you dare.https://amzn.to/3Bc7oQmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We made it through Part II of Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. I promise there will be more murder, awkward teenage encounters, and me trying to read a section in ridiculous character voices. Need a laugh? It is here waiting for you.Read the book if you dare.https://amzn.to/3Bc7oQmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ahoy, Captain Book is back! This week we are starting the book Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. The book goes between a tragic kidnapping and murder at Ellingham Academy in 1936 and the uncomfortably awkward teenager Stevie Bell in 2017 who is trying to solve the case. Enjoy my summary of the first part of the book and my mispronunciation of most of the characters names.Read the book if you dare.https://amzn.to/3Bc7oQmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bonus Episode Alert! Join Captain Book for the overview of the classic suspense book The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell.Reminder: The Jolly Reader will be taking a short break while I move out of state. See you soon!Check out this classic yourself.https://amzn.to/3xhBG3bIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We are finally finished with We Were Liars! Can we please never talk about this book ever again? Have a listen if you want to find out the "twist ending." I hope you enjoy disappointment but I bet you will laugh at my overview..You are welcome to read this monstrosity yourself.https://amzn.to/3LbD9hmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Enjoy listening to my frustrated summary of my least favorite book ever. We Were Liars by e. lockhart. Even though I am not fully convinced this book is a mystery or murder, I promise you will laugh at my description of the events that occur in the first half.You are welcome to read this monstrosity yourself.https://amzn.to/3LbD9hmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Let's talk about the second half of the book Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus. This episode is wild! Come find out what happened to Brooke, who murder Lacey, and experience an ending that will make you want to shower afterwards.I encourage you to read the book yourself.https://amzn.to/3d8ZBe8If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There's a disappearance and murder times 2! Come join me for the whimsy summary of Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus.I encourage you to read the book yourself.https://amzn.to/3d8ZBe8If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Discover a murder and motive in this summary of the second half of the book The Girl in the Picture by Alexandra Monir.You can get this book on amazon and read for yourself.https://amzn.to/3RsVOY6If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf 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!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sail away with me and have a few laughs while I give a summary of the first half of the book The Girl in the Picture by Alexandra Monir.You can get the book yourself on amazon!https://amzn.to/3L0bbVqThere is a murder, love triangle, and watch out for Ghost Chase and Boring Nicole!If you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy