Book JAM

J. L. Bleakley, Arden Jones and Michelle Mackenzie

Welcome to a monthly Book Club hosted by authors J.L. Bleakley, Arden Jones, and Shelly Mack.

Each month, they choose a book to discuss. Warning: There will be spoilers! Also includes Book vs Screen and Book Court minisodes.

45 Episodes

Season Three Book Awards
8/9/2026
18:57
We end season three with a look back over the books we have covered this season in our version of the Oscars, the Book Jam Book Awards 2026.
The Jam Sandwich Detectives Part 2
8/2/2026
21:13
Join the Jam Pot for part two of their review of The Jam Sandwich Detectives by Clare Thompson.
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The Jam Sandwich Detectives Part 1
7/26/2026
24:19
Thr JAM Pots get into the sticky drama of a school mum's group chat and murder as they discuss The Jam Sandwich Detectives, written by Clare Thompson.
Book vs Screen: Remarkably Bright Creatures
7/19/2026
27:36
Deep dive into Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures as the JAM Pots discuss which was better, the book or the Netflix adaptation.
Book Court: Dual Timelines
7/12/2026
10:08
The JAM Pots put more controversial bookish opinions on the stand for no reason at all. This time it's dual timelines. Are you for or against?
The Seeker and The Shade: Part 2
7/5/2026
18:40
The JAM Pots wrap up their review of Ellen Osborne's YA fantasy romance, The Seeker and The Shade and discuss the current gap in the market for teen books.
The Seeker and The Shade: Part 1
6/28/2026
20:54
Part 1 of our book review of YA fantasy romance, The Seeker and The Shade by Ellen Osborne.
Book vs Screen: Project Hail Mary
6/21/2026
27:41
The JAM Pots compare one of the year's biggest films. The adaptation of Andy Weir's epic Sci-Fi that had everyone saying Amaze, Amaze, Amaze. But which is better? The Book or the Screen?
Book Court: Reading books in the bath
6/14/2026
8:28
Is reading in the bath blissful escapism or a crime against pages? Which side are you on?
Book vs Screen: People We Meet On Vacation
6/7/2026
18:25
The JAM Pots discuss whether the book was better than the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry's People We Meet On Vacation.

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Book JAM

J. L. Bleakley, Arden Jones and Michelle Mackenzie

45 Episodes

Season Three Book Awards

The Jam Sandwich Detectives Part 2

The Jam Sandwich Detectives Part 1

Book vs Screen: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Book Court: Dual Timelines

The Seeker and The Shade: Part 2

The Seeker and The Shade: Part 1

Book vs Screen: Project Hail Mary

Book Court: Reading books in the bath

Book vs Screen: People We Meet On Vacation