Reader's Forecast

A space spy, a food journalist, and a faerie anthropologist walk into a bar… is probably not a good joke to be telling, but it makes for a heck of a hook! Where space operas, romantasies, and beachie murder mysteries collide is a forecast for the week of 21 April 2026 — promising to be full of adventure, danger, thrills, murder, and romance. Join Sam Vacik for this week’s most interesting book fin...

Cozy romantasy, curious historical fiction, and humorous litfic ring in the new week, but trouble brews as the week gives way to a book storm steeped with mystery, horror, and dual-timeline fantasy novels! Will our heroes this week find love, brave time, or solve the mystery before it’s too late? Find out if one of these 8 books is for you in this week’s Reader’s Forecast! This podcast was not spo...

Tumbling into this week’s Reader’s Forecast arrives four debut authors amidst bestsellers! Whether the book is being beset by book witches in a fantasy, exploring the sadness of small appliances, or subtly folding space, there is a genre for anyone and everyone. Join me in exploration of mystery, historical fantasy, a biography, and more as you relax and unwind with this episode featuring mostly c...

Do you enjoy the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and history? Have you ever read a novel where these genres blend together? There’s a new book out this week that blends all three, which perhaps should be call Historical Science Fantasy or HiSciFa. This episode features science fiction, fantasy, historical fantasy, historical science fiction, and blends thereof — some of which have a dash of ro...

Every so often there is a week filled with horror… novels, that is! For our horror, thriller, and suspense enthusiasts out there, this week is full of interesting thrills, but don’t take my word for it. Check out this week’s must reads, including some literary fiction, short stories, and romance to lighten the end of this week’s Reader’s Forecast! This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All b...

Get ready for a turbulent week as this week’s Reader’s Forecast features a week starting with dark and deep nonfiction, eventually giving way to sunny, warm literary fiction. This week’s got a book for all, whether you’re a searcher of history, a lover of horror, a witch with a twitch, or an explorer of the stars. Stay tuned and see if one of this week’s books is for you! This podcast was not spon...

Let’s play a game: Historical or Fictional! What is the genre of each of this week's new releases? Take a guess and listen in as the host reads 7 newly released book covers front-to-back to find out. Who knows? You may discover a new book for your reading pleasure. This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books in...

Variety, genres, and authors — oh my! This week’s episode features 8 must-read books ranging from fantasy to history, from established to debut authors. Stay tuned for an exploration of books taking us where no one has read before. This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited . All books were selected by the host. URLs for the books in this episode will be included on www.readersforecast.com (soon)...