Literature on the Rocks

It’s book club time, and we’re diving into Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez! From fake dating to heartfelt letters, this rom-com had us swooning, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two. We break down our book prompts, read listener responses, and chat about how this story made us feel about love, friendship, and second chances.

But wait—there’s more! We also play a round of our favorite game, Slip It In, where we each try to sneak i...

Calling all soft hearts and overthinkers—this one’s for you. In this summary episode, we’re cracking open Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, a romance that had us tearing up in the best way, appreciating our spouses just a little more, and wishing every book boyfriend came with Jacob’s emotional intelligence (and maybe his plant room).

We follow Briana, an ER doc with trust issues the size of her coffee order, and Jacob, the anxious cinn...

This week’s book club gets personal—like really personal. We're diving into Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight and answering every last one of the book prompt questions. But the convo doesn't stop there. We also peel back the layers on how motherhood has shaped us—how it cracked us open, stitched us back together, and made us look at our own moms in a whole new light. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s exactly why we sta...

Secrets, therapy sessions, and generational trauma—oh my! In this summary episode, we’re diving headfirst into Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight, a psychological thriller that peels back the layers of a mother-daughter relationship gone seriously sideways.

Think buried memories, shocking reveals, and enough emotional baggage to fill a therapist’s office. We break down every twist and turn, question everyone’s motives...

It’s time to clock back in at the Evil Empire, because we’re diving into your answers and our unfiltered opinions on Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! In this book club episode, we unpack your first impressions, debate that cliffhanger of an ending, and try to figure out who’s stabbing who—and why everyone’s so hot while doing it.

From unresolved plot points to the romantic slow burn that had us SCREAMING, nothing ...

This week, we’re stepping into the stabby, sassy, totally HR-violating halls of evil with Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Think fairy tale vibes meets workplace comedy meets… a murder-y meet-cute? Yes please.

We’re breaking down this fantasy rom-com from start to finish—complete with sword fights, sarcasm, suspicious spreadsheets, and one very morally gray boss who is way too hot to be so homicidal. Evie is just ...

In this week’s Book Club episode, we’re back with The Mothers by Sarah J. Naughton—and let’s just say this group of moms gives “mom drama” a whole new meaning. From neurodivergent kids to loveless marriages, verbal abuse, and the unbearable weight of child loss, each woman is hiding a truth she hopes never sees the light of day. But when tragedy strikes, secrets start slipping faster than a juice box at recess.

Join us as we unpack...

This week, the moms are... not alright. We're diving headfirst into The Mothers by Sarah J. Naughton—a twisty psychological thriller that asks how well you really know your mom friends.

In this full summary episode, we break down every twist, turn, and teacup rattle. From neurodivergent parenting to loveless marriages, from quiet grief to toxic relationships, this story dives deep into the raw, unfiltered layers of motherhood—and t...

We’re back on board the Hail Mary—this time with listener takes, wild theories, and a whole lot of Rocky love. In this book club episode, we break down your thoughts on Andy Weir’s sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, from the ethics of interstellar survival to whether friendship can (literally) save the galaxy.

We debate the science, swoon over alien bromance, and ask the real questions: Would we have passed the mission? Could we have ma...

Buckle up, space nerds—this week, we’re launching into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It’s science, it’s survival, and it’s a lonely man in space with a memory problem and a surprising alien bromance. In true Literature on the Rocks fashion, we break down the plot (yes, even the math-y parts), highlight our favorite moments (hello, Rocky!), and toast to the kind of science fiction that makes you feel all the human things.

Whether ...

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, we’re diving back into Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life—this time with your comments, our hot takes, and a few possibly tear-stained cocktail napkins. We’re unpacking grief, growth, and the unexpected connections that bloom when you least expect them.

Sunny, Rachel, and Rox answer this week’s prompts, revisit that unforgettable final chapter, and share listener insights th...

In this week’s summary episode, we’re diving into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry—a novel that stitches together past and present, grief and growth, and a story within a story. Margaret’s tragic history meets Alice and Hayden’s budding connection in a narrative that is equal parts heart-wrenching and hopeful.

We unpack the dual timelines, explore how family trauma ripples through generations, and sip on a cocktail that nods...

Step inside the boarded-up house at the end of Needless Street—if you dare. In this Book Club episode, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox are unpacking all the mind-bending, heart-wrenching, reality-twisting layers of The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. There’s trauma, talking cats, missing girls, unreliable narrators—and through it all, we’re sipping on our hauntingly sweet custom cocktail, Popsicle Girl (trust us, it’s not as...

It’s giving unreliable narrators, talking cats, and a house full of secrets—and no, we’re not drunk (yet).

In this episode, we’re diving into The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, a twisty psychological thriller that had us questioning everything. We break down the plot from start to finish—through the eyes of Ted, Olivia (yes, the cat), and Dee, the woman hunting for her missing sister. This book throws every expecta...

We’re back with the Book Club episode for Twisted Love, and let’s just say—things get personal. The prompts were 🔥 and your answers? Even hotter. Sunny, Rachel, and Rox unpack the twisted dynamics of Alex and Ava’s relationship, debate whether Alex is a misunderstood cinnamon roll or just a billionaire with baggage, and ask the real questions: Is shutting off your emotions a red flag or just a Tuesday?

We read your takes, spill ou...

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the steamy chaos of Twisted Love by Ana Huang—where the chemistry is scorching, the trauma runs deep, and the line between love and emotional damage gets real blurry. Sunny, Rachel, and Rox are breaking down every toxic text, angsty stare, and morally questionable decision made by Alex Volkov (aka the emotionally constipated billionaire next door).

We’re talking grumpy x sunshine, childhood wo...

It’s time to slip back into the misty, gothic world of One Dark Window—but this time, we brought the book club with us! In this episode, we dive deep into the folklore, fears, and forbidden powers that made this story so spellbinding. From Elspeth’s haunting bond with the Nightmare to the sizzling (and slightly sinister) tension with Ravyn, we’re unpacking the character arcs, plot twists, and major magical red flags.

We also read y...

Step into the misty, gothic world of One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig—where magic is cursed, shadows whisper secrets, and our main girl Elspeth has a literal monster living in her head. In this summary episode, Sunny, Rox, and Rachel take you on a ride through the haunting tale of a kingdom ruled by fear and forbidden power, all while sipping on a boozy affogato that's as dark and dreamy as the Nightmare himself.

We’re breaking dow...

Grab your flashlights and maybe a therapy appointment—because we’re heading back into the dark and twisty world of Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra. In this Book Club episode, Sunny, Rox, and Rachel are unpacking everything this chilling domestic thriller had to offer—from the creeping dread of that snowed-in home to the quiet (but deafening) power of a mother’s instinct.

We read your responses to our book prompts, discuss what really...