https://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:18:11 GMTFri, 23 Jan 2026 01:49:31 GMTyes8e538b9f-3e13-4ab0-ac05-7436d770b08eJellypodYour next great read is just one episode away.Welcome to The Bookmark Diaries — the podcast where every page counts and every story deserves its moment in the spotlight. Hosted by the wonderfully bookish Maya Brooks, this is your weekly invitation to curlYour next great read is just one episode away.Welcome to The Bookmark Diaries — the podcast where every page counts and every story deserves its moment in the spotlight. Hosted by the wonderfully bookish Maya Brooks, this is your weekly invitation to curl up, press play, and fall headfirst into the world of literature like never before.Whether you're a lifelong reader with a towering to-be-read pile or someone just looking for their next five-star obsession, Maya brings infectious enthusiasm, sharp insight, and a whole lot of heart to every single review. From sweeping debut novels and pulse-pounding thrillers to quiet literary gems you haven't heard of — yet — no genre is off-limits and no book too niche for a passionate deep-dive."Maya doesn't just review books — she makes you feel like you've found a best friend who can't stop recommending your new favourite reads."Each episode is packed with honest, spoiler-conscious reviews, juicy behind-the-scenes author context, and Maya's signature "Bookmark or Burn?" verdict that listeners are already obsessed with. Expect laughter, the occasional happy tear, and more book recommendations than your shelves can handle.New episodes drop every Wednesday. Your reading list will never be the same. (Powered by Jellypod)episodicJellypodfeed+951e26b6@podcasts.jellypod.comfalsehttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/a34823fd-76de-4519-85e5-acff2bb101b5a34823fd-76de-4519-85e5-acff2bb101b5Tue, 26 May 2026 00:36:32 GMT11JellypodA cozy Southern women’s fiction pick set in Whitetail, where a beloved beauty shop becomes the center of a chaotic family scramble to save a legacy. Humor, generational secrets, and a heartbreaking medical diagnosis deepen the story into something both liA cozy Southern women’s fiction pick set in Whitetail, where a beloved beauty shop becomes the center of a chaotic family scramble to save a legacy. Humor, generational secrets, and a heartbreaking medical diagnosis deepen the story into something both lively and emotional.false00:09:36fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/e955b421-410e-48b7-b592-9ecb065e4368e955b421-410e-48b7-b592-9ecb065e4368Mon, 18 May 2026 23:24:30 GMT10JellypodHost Maya Brooks breaks down the raw emotion and witty banter of Nothing Like the Movies, exploring the messy path to forgiveness for Liz and Wes. This episode dives into the dual-POV narrative that transforms a college rom-com into a profound story aboutHost Maya Brooks breaks down the raw emotion and witty banter of Nothing Like the Movies, exploring the messy path to forgiveness for Liz and Wes. This episode dives into the dual-POV narrative that transforms a college rom-com into a profound story about healing from grief.false00:09:30fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/cdb9d32a-5a2f-442a-b9ca-a798acfb95c8cdb9d32a-5a2f-442a-b9ca-a798acfb95c8Mon, 11 May 2026 21:12:35 GMT9JellypodThis episode dives into Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, where Quinn’s private lists and journals are stolen and weaponized into a high school blackmail nightmare. Alongside the rom-com tension with Carter, the discussion explores vulnerability, race, belonginThis episode dives into Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, where Quinn’s private lists and journals are stolen and weaponized into a high school blackmail nightmare. Alongside the rom-com tension with Carter, the discussion explores vulnerability, race, belonging, and what it really costs to keep yourself hidden.false00:11:11fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/fbd5d39f-154e-426b-8645-b250a5ed7e85fbd5d39f-154e-426b-8645-b250a5ed7e85Mon, 04 May 2026 15:58:09 GMT8JellypodA close look at how Lynn Painter’s YA rom-com blends banter, enemies-to-lovers chemistry, and a love of movie tropes with a deeper story about grief, memory, and healing. The episode explores why Liz’s rom-com obsession matters and how the book turns a faA close look at how Lynn Painter’s YA rom-com blends banter, enemies-to-lovers chemistry, and a love of movie tropes with a deeper story about grief, memory, and healing. The episode explores why Liz’s rom-com obsession matters and how the book turns a fake-dating-style scheme into something unexpectedly heartfelt.false00:07:54fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/c2dc5371-8541-405a-a026-d3703f155dd5c2dc5371-8541-405a-a026-d3703f155dd5Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:29:36 GMT7JellypodMaya reviews Abby Jimenez’s The Night We Met, breaking down its impossible romance setup, slow-burn chemistry, and the tender best-friend’s-girlfriend tension that keeps every page aching. She also celebrates the book’s humor, grounded stakes, and unforgeMaya reviews Abby Jimenez’s The Night We Met, breaking down its impossible romance setup, slow-burn chemistry, and the tender best-friend’s-girlfriend tension that keeps every page aching. She also celebrates the book’s humor, grounded stakes, and unforgettable details like book bonding, bread debates, and a rescue Yorkie that steals the show.false00:10:03fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/5ef79223-8220-4225-9127-9e37446cbdd05ef79223-8220-4225-9127-9e37446cbdd0Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:23:06 GMT6JellypodIn this episode, Maya unravels The Grave Artist, a chilling tale where murder transforms into disturbing creative expression. Dive into the psychological intrigue of profiling and the haunting intersection of art, obsession, and justice.In this episode, Maya unravels The Grave Artist, a chilling tale where murder transforms into disturbing creative expression. Dive into the psychological intrigue of profiling and the haunting intersection of art, obsession, and justice.false00:09:33fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/ad419da0-5a87-479a-a5b2-ebc5b62f82e2ad419da0-5a87-479a-a5b2-ebc5b62f82e2Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:43:42 GMT5JellypodIn this cozy, spoiler-light review episode of The Bookmark Diaries, host Maya sinks into the forty-first installment of Jonathan Kellerman’s iconic Alex Delaware series: Jigsaw. She sets the stage for newcomers and longtime fans alike, introducing child pIn this cozy, spoiler-light review episode of The Bookmark Diaries, host Maya sinks into the forty-first installment of Jonathan Kellerman’s iconic Alex Delaware series: Jigsaw. She sets the stage for newcomers and longtime fans alike, introducing child psychologist Alex Delaware, his best friend LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis, and the enduring appeal of their banter-filled partnership.Maya walks listeners through the eerie triple-murder setup: a young woman found dead at her kitchen table with damning cigarette butts nearby, an elderly ex-cop discovered dismembered in a freezer inside a staggering hoarder house stuffed with trash and cash, and a third victim tied to a facility for developmentally disabled adults. As Alex and Milo hunt for the elusive thread connecting these crimes, Maya highlights how Kellerman leans into psychological insight over shock value, blending character-driven investigation, sharp dialogue, and a vivid Los Angeles backdrop.Along the way, she compares Jigsaw to recent Delaware novels, touches on how Kellerman uses his clinical background to explore trauma and hidden lives, and explains why this entry reads more like a clever, methodical mystery than a pulse-pounding thriller—without ever feeling dull. Whether you’re a series veteran or you’ve never met Alex and Milo before, this episode will help you decide if Jigsaw is your next late-night page-turner.false00:09:56fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/5e6794ce-deee-4cd5-9e8a-80d3f96bc9525e6794ce-deee-4cd5-9e8a-80d3f96bc952Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:02:46 GMT4JellypodJoin Maya as she delves into Connelly’s gripping tale of legal battles reignited by new evidence, exploring the human complexity behind courtroom decisions. Discover how justice is a fragile balance between certainty and truth in this compelling episode.Join Maya as she delves into Connelly’s gripping tale of legal battles reignited by new evidence, exploring the human complexity behind courtroom decisions. Discover how justice is a fragile balance between certainty and truth in this compelling episode.false00:07:43fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/767caf0f-1451-414a-a7a2-2a52076bd492767caf0f-1451-414a-a7a2-2a52076bd492Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:35:22 GMT3JellypodIn this episode, Maya explores the gripping tale of a survivor rebuilding her life while facing relentless threats that challenge her trust and safety. Dive into a thrilling discussion on trauma, resilience, and whether one can ever truly escape their pasIn this episode, Maya explores the gripping tale of a survivor rebuilding her life while facing relentless threats that challenge her trust and safety. Dive into a thrilling discussion on trauma, resilience, and whether one can ever truly escape their past.false00:04:16fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/7056e4bb-0326-419c-a3fc-fe19da7779017056e4bb-0326-419c-a3fc-fe19da777901Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:16:45 GMT2JellypodJoin Maya as she explores the lives of the Davenport sisters navigating wealth, race, and gender in early 1900s Chicago. Discover their contrasting journeys of ambition, friendship, and self-discovery, all framed by a celebration of Black joy and resilienJoin Maya as she explores the lives of the Davenport sisters navigating wealth, race, and gender in early 1900s Chicago. Discover their contrasting journeys of ambition, friendship, and self-discovery, all framed by a celebration of Black joy and resilience.false00:09:56fullhttps://the-fall-risk-by-abby-jim-jke6b0.jellypod.com/episodes/7facefb6-de4d-4cfa-bbd3-2cf2257962b87facefb6-de4d-4cfa-bbd3-2cf2257962b8Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:03 GMT1JellypodJoin Maya on The Bookmark Diaries as she reviews Abby Jimenez's novella The Fall Risk, a heartwarming and funny rom-com about two neighbors stuck together on a challenging Valentine's Day. Discover how this brief yet profound story explores trauma and heaJoin Maya on The Bookmark Diaries as she reviews Abby Jimenez's novella The Fall Risk, a heartwarming and funny rom-com about two neighbors stuck together on a challenging Valentine's Day. Discover how this brief yet profound story explores trauma and healing with wit and warmth.false00:10:06full