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Friday Night Readers: Gilmore Girls-Inspired Book Club

Friday Night Readers: Gilmore Girls-Inspired Book Club

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 Friday Night Readers is a virtual book club inspired by Gilmore Girls and hosted by Julianne Buonocore, who has run a Rory Gilmore reading challenge since 2020 and wrote an essay in the book But I'm a Gilmore! Fueled by coffee, she breaks down the books on the show, so you actually understand what the characters are talking so fast about as you read and live like Rory with us. Subscribe at FridayNightReaders.substack.com to get notified of new episodes and participate in a community that feels like Stars Hollow.

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    • 👯‍♀️6 Female Friendship Books for Galentine's Day

      👯‍♀️6 Female Friendship Books for Galentine's Day
      Feb 13 2026
      Welcome to Friday Night Readers. Fueled by coffee, we break down the books referenced on Gilmore Girls. Our little literary corner of the world helps you understand what the characters are talking so fast about, and live in a world of books like Rory. Life’s short; read fast!Listen to the podcast on: Substack | Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTubeRead the full transcript and subscribe to our book club community: Female Friendship BooksValentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love! That’s why this week’s podcast episode is focused on Galentine’s Day.It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Dean, Jess, or Logan today. Here, my new-ish book friend Laura Yamin (host of the What to Read Next podcast) and I share insights on what it really takes to make female friends as an adult, along with the three juicy books we each recommend on the topic.From true friends to frenemies, these books celebrate platonic female love and all its highs and lows. It’s an extra special episode for an extra special day, so I hope you feel all the feels of our off-the-cuff conversation.Timestamps for Our Favorite Female Friendship Books:I focused on recommending books that remind me of the female friendships on Gilmore Girls:08:21 My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante: one of the best novels of the 21st Century, about two smart young women in 1950s Italy, one of whom focuses on education and the other who focuses on family, for fans of Rory and Lane17:32 Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett: a memoir about a difficult, but loving, friendship with an academic contemporary, for fans of Rory and Paris23:36 Love and Saffron by Kim Fay: an epistolary novel about food, which feels like a balm for the soul, for fans of Lorelai and SookieLaura focused on new releases:12:49 Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik: a debut novel about coming of age as friends in a church community20:23 Rachel West and the Fallen Starlet by Emma Mills: a 2008 novel about uncovering the mysterious death of a celebrity friend26:53 Murdered by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage: a cozy mystery starring the ultimate gal pals, the Golden GirlsMore Books Mentioned:Anne of a Different Island by Virginia KantraLittle One by Olivia MuenterEveryone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaAutobiography of a Face by Lucy GrealyOne & Only by Maurene GooThrowback by Maurene GooNancy by E. Lockhart and Sarah MlynowskiSamantha: The Next Chapter by Fiona DavisAdvertise: Do you have a book, product, or service you'd like to share with our engaged audience? Learn more and contact us.Follow: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, GoodReads, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, X, Reddit, LinkedInDisclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fridaynightreaders.substack.com/subscribe
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    • 260+ Books With Adaptations on Gilmore Girls to Read and Watch

      260+ Books With Adaptations on Gilmore Girls to Read and Watch
      Feb 6 2026
      Welcome to Friday Night Readers. Fueled by coffee, we break down the books referenced on Gilmore Girls. Our little literary corner of the world helps you understand what the characters are talking so fast about, and live in a world of books like Rory. Life’s short; read fast!Listen to the podcast on: Substack | Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTubeRead the full transcript and subscribe to our book club community: book adaptations on Gilmore GirlsTimestamps:02:14 Featured book of the month03:17 Books with great adaptations from the Rory Gilmore reading listLinks mentioned:Rory Gilmore reading challengeRory Gilmore reading listchildren’s books from Gilmore GirlsWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëCharlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. RowlingMary Poppins by P. L. TraversPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPygmalion by George Bernard ShawRomeo and Juliet by William ShakespeareThe Shining by Stephen KingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baumpreviously featured booksUnofficial Guide to the Books on Gilmore GirlsAdvertise: Do you have a book, product, or service you'd like to share with our engaged audience? Learn more and contact us.Follow: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, GoodReads, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, X, Reddit, LinkedInDisclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fridaynightreaders.substack.com/subscribe
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    • ❄️It Won't Always Be Winter, According to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

      ❄️It Won't Always Be Winter, According to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
      Jan 30 2026
      Welcome to Friday Night Readers. Fueled by coffee, we break down the books referenced on Gilmore Girls. Our little literary corner of the world helps you understand what the characters are talking so fast about, and live in a world of books like Rory. Life’s short; read fast!This month, as we read kids’ books from the Gilmore Girls book list for our Rory Gilmore reading challenge, I’m reviewing my read: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.Listen to the podcast on: Substack | Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTubeRead the full transcript and subscribe to our book club community: https://fridaynightreaders.substack.com/p/lion-witch-wardrobe-always-winterTimestamps:01:18 About the book02:13 Why winter symbolism resonates04:36 On finding hope during winter06:21 Reading tipsLinks Mentioned:The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first of seven classic children’s books in the Chronicles of Narnia series.C.S. Lewis Wintering by Katherine MayDisney’s 2005 film adaptationmovie exhibitTurkish DelightFind interesting reading resources at both the C.S. Lewis Institute and C.S. Lewis’s website. I also enjoyed the photos and maps on Into the Wardrobe.Unofficial Guide to the Books on Gilmore GirlsAdvertise: Do you have a book, product, or service you'd like to share with our engaged audience? Learn more and contact us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fridaynightreaders.substack.com/subscribe
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