
Your Next Five Star Read
Our Top 5 Reads of 2026 So Far
Molly and Christie share each of their top 5 reads of the year — What books can we not stop thinking about? Did any of the same books make both of our lists? Spoiler free, as always :)


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Your Next Five Star Read is a podcast for book lovers on the hunt for their next it book. Each episode, friends Christie and Molly dive into the buzziest new reads—breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and ultimately answering the question we all care about: is this our next five-star read? Along the way, they dish on publishing trends, industry buzz, and what’s shaping the literary conversation right now. Come for the book talk, stay for the honest reviews.
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Signup to Generate a PitchYour Next Five Star Read is a podcast for book lovers on the hunt for their next it book. Each episode, friends Christie and Molly dive into the buzziest new reads, breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and ultimately answering the question we all care about: is this our next five-star read?
Your Next Five Star Read is hosted by Molly and Christie. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Our Top 5 Reads of 2026 So Far" (13 September 2026, 29 minutes), "Lady X: Molly Fader on Writing About Power, Female Rage and Friendship in 1970s New York City" (13 July 2026, 37 minutes), and "Last Night Was Killer: Mary Pauline Lowry on Writing About Comedy, Grief, Pole Dancing and Community" (7 July 2026, 42 minutes).
Your Next Five Star Read publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for Your Next Five Star Read is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Your Next Five Star Read requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Your Next Five Star Read's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Your Next Five Star Read are News, Magazine & Book Publishing and Artists, Writers & Performers. Your Next Five Star Read has an arts audience.
Molly and Christie hosts Your Next Five Star Read, an arts podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Your Next Five Star Read
Molly and Christie share each of their top 5 reads of the year — What books can we not stop thinking about? Did any of the same books make both of our lists? Spoiler free, as always :)

Your Next Five Star Read
The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women, from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York, in this propulsive novel hailed as “an unputdownable paean to female rage and...

Your Next Five Star Read
“I have never had so much fun watching a fictional character try to figure out if she killed someone or not. Wild, outrageous, silly, smart, Tilly is a heroine for the ages and Mary Lowry writes like no one else. A damn...

Your Next Five Star Read
Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — a book that we're still processing. We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Your Next Five Star Read
Episode 6 is here and we're diving Into the Blue, a book by Emma Brodie that left Molly "feral." We discuss what sets this book apart, how it made us feel, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Your Next Five Star Read
Episode 5 is here and we’re diving into Strangers by Belle Burden — a book that left our jaws on the floor. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as always :)

Your Next Five Star Read
Episode 4 is here and we’re diving into Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino — a book that had us with a lot of feelings. We discuss the genre, what worked, what didn’t, and whether it earned five stars. Spoiler free, as...

Your Next Five Star Read
In Episode 3 of Your Next Five Star Read , we’re talking about Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. We talk about the writing, the overall vibe, and our honest reactions as readers — including whether it earned five...

Your Next Five Star Read
Episode 2 is all about Vigil by George Saunders. We love reading buzzy books and then yapping about them, and this one definitely gave us a lot to discuss. In this episode, we share our honest thoughts, our ratings, and...

Your Next Five Star Read
In our very first episode of Your Next Five Star Read , we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books of the moment, Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy. We break down the hype, our honest reactions, and whether...
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