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Settle in y'all, we're on to chapters 11–20 of The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and there’s a lot to unpack. Avery lets Eve in on the game (but not out of the house), a visit to everyone’s favorite villain sparks another Jameson vs. Grayson showdown. Which is fine because this is how they say "I love you."Nash is clearly in love with Libby, Libby won’t say it back, and Xander and Max have stuff going on that they're not telling us about which is super rude. Rebecca is sad again (we’re ready to fight), Oren has some elite Batman-in-the-shadows moments, and the list of suspects in Toby’s disappearance just keeps growing. At this point, we’re fully hoping for a surprise soap-opera ending..Like what you hear? Subscribe to stay up to date and leave us a comment :) You can also follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod or on Facebook at Read a Friggin Book.

We’re back in Dallas and surprise, surprise...we’re already confused.Here’s what we know so far:Something weird happened in a wine cellar.Whatever it was has caused Grayson to stop Grayson-ing.Avery has to survive six more weeks with these people before she can inherit the money.A surprise guest arrives at the house and she could bring this whole operation crumbling down.Xander is playing detective.Max got a tattoo.What’s the most interesting part? We’ll let you decide.If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us some stars (five preferably ⭐). And come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod or on Facebook at Read A Friggin Book.

It's our last day in Bayview, friends.We're saying goodbye to our friends as they move on to the next phase in life and we talk about what we liked and didn't like in season one of the Peacock series based on these beautiful books. This series is what made Charlie fall in love with reading and it's the first series we read together so if you're here thank you so much for being a part of our Murder Club journey!We're going to start 2026 off in Dallas with the Hawthornes so if you don't already have your books go grab a copy of The Final Gambit so we can all be stressed out together!For now, lets send our crew off in style while we hold back the tears.

Tragic backstories, shocking twists, revenge for all the right reasons, a last-minute rescue, love, hate, and the US Postal Service... Karen M. McManus really brought it in this set of chapters.We’re almost at the end of our time in Bayview, but this crew isn’t going quietly onto the bookshelf. Join us (and especially Addy) as we dig into Jake’s deeply messed-up childhood and finally start uncovering the truth behind so much of what we’ve been through.Like what you're hearing? Give us a follow and leave us a comment. And come hang out with us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod

Our time in Bayview is almost over but there needs to be just a little more drama before we leave.Phoebe and Emma finally confront Owen about his role in the Truth or Dare game, setting off a chain of events that sends Phoebe on a solo mission where she comes face to face with some familiar wallpaper.Meanwhile, as Nate cleans out his closet, Bronwyn debates whether to turn crucial evidence over to the Bayview police. One of those things will prove usefulLater that night, a simple request for a ride spirals into a terrifying night for Addy. And with the end drawing closer, its time for something terrible to happen to Nate...again.Like what you hear? Follow, subscribe, leave a review, etc. And come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod.

Let’s make one thing clear, this is officially a Kris Fan Account™, and these chapters absolutely prove why. Karen M. McManus really delivered in chapters 26–30. We’re talking angst, mystery, surprise stalkers, giant hats, and another kidnapping. Just Bayview things.The crew attempts a calm, drama-free beach day, but Detective Maeve is booked and busy as always. A high-speed chase results in a very angry Cooper and Addy gets hit with some shocking news that sends her back into a tailspin.Nate. Deserves. Nice things. And he finally gets them! Even more shocking... he finds an unlikely ally in Vanessa. Do we like her? Still no. But she's working on herself and we can appreciate that. Character development is powerful.Phoebe does some self reflection and tries to make ammends, just before Emma stumbles onto a chilling discovery. And of course: Kris, the backbone of this entire operation, the moment, the icon, and an absolute king. Once again, he swoops in to push the story forward like the legend he is. We adore him.Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple, Overcast, or wherever you're hearing this and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod.

Nate and Bronwyn recruit Patrick for their latest shenanigans, and shocker: it immediately leads to a gruesome discovery. Silver lining. it comes with another clue about the new game! Addy and Keely have the “what are we?” talk, and Addy’s mom makes a last-ditch attempt at being supportive. Vanessa tries soft-launching her redemption arc at what should’ve been a party but somehow doubles as a Murder Club meeting. Classic Bayview.Over at the Lawson house, someone finally recommends therapy only for the idea to be yeeted directly into the trash. Emma realizes how far gone Owen is and Phoebe gets to briefly bask in her rightness before heading off to meet Lucinda (queen of our hearts) for the inside scoop on Jake’s mom.Does all of this look extremely suspicious from the outside? Absolutely. Are any of us being questioned? Absolutely not. The BPD cannot be bothered.We close with Jake’s dad using his own child as emotional ammunition against Katherine, and honestly… the ick is off the charts.Karen, you're literally the best!Like what you hear? Follow us, leave us some stars, and make your way over the instagram and check us out at @readafrigginbookpod

Friend of the pod Karen M. McManus delivers some big laughs this week which means something terrible is definitely about to happen. But for now, we’re soaking up every chaotic moment with our favorite friends, even when their love language is making everyone uncomfortable.When Bronwyn is five minutes late, everyone immediately spirals into panic and launches a full-blown search-and-rescue mission only to stumble across the world’s worst person and his dumb wallpaper.Luis tries to get Cooper to enjoy the finer things in life, while Cooper is just out here trying to buy himself a Subaru.Phoebe finally opens up to Knox and regrets it almost instantly.And Kris? Kris is still smarter than all of us.Tune in for drama, laughs, and questionable decisions.Like what you hear? Give us a follow and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod

Things are ramping up with the Bayview Crew after Phoebe's disappearance. Everyone goes into detective mode trying to find her, she struggles to remember anything she can about the fuzzy shadow figure that took her, and the Bayview PD is mishandling everything as usual. Like what you're hearing? HIt the follow button and come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod