For the Love of Books

Hello, Hello, Hello! Your For the Love of Books Podcast host, Lucy and Cindy, talk about Michelle Obama's book Becoming, first published in 2018. Discuss includes personal reactions to her life and addressing what other readers have stated about the book over these years after publication. Enjoy!

Hello, Hello, and Hello! Your favorite girly host, Lucy and Cindy, discuss the 2nd installment in Nora Roberts's The Dragon Heart Legacy titled The Becoming.

Welcome and Happy New Year 2023! Your host Cindy and Lucy start off their 2nd season of For the Love of Books Podcast with an "oldie but goodie" book. Initially published in September 2011, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus provides the host their first spark of what a magical realism romance book is and set in the late 1800s. Both host are interested in see how it'll be adapted into film. 

Welcome listeners!  With the popularity of illustrated pastel book covers being a "thing", your hosts, Lucy and Cindy, discuss when a book should be judged by its cover. Case in point: Portia MacIntosh's Just Date and See. Spoilers Warnings. 

Your girly host of the Love of Books Podcast have a treat for Park and Recs Fan: this episode we discuss So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know by Retta, famously known as Donna Meagle (“Treat your self” lol). Great read by a hilarious comedian and author. We highly encourage our listeners to listen to the audiobook; she the narrator!

Your fantastic host on the Love of Books Podcast indulge in one of their all-time favorite authors, Nora Roberts's books; its it in its 3 series books, The Awakening. Discussion about how her romance-fantasy writing has change for a new generation. 

Your host, Lucy and Cindy, continue through their reading adventures by selecting random books from their individual directories. The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae is a favorite for any listener who's ever watched Insecure on HBO and/or Awkward Black Girl on YouTube. This book is in a series of comedic authors describing their life events and how it shape them to who they present...

Happy Halloween everyone! Your host Cindy and Lucy continue on their Halloween book-bingeing list with Lisa Kröger's & Melanie R. Anderson's Monster, She Wrote detailing female authors who have greatly contributed to the horror, suspense, thriller, and everything else genre. It's an informative book to read and learn from. Scary and non scary lovers will find something to add to their book to-...

Your favorite For the Love of Books hosts Lucy and Cindy kick off this spooky Halloween/autumn season with a classic! Well, sort of. Cassandra Peterson recognizably known as Elvira tells her readers how her life was before and after becoming Elvira. We highly recommend listening to the audio book as she herself reads it and adds her own corny quirks into it. Quite enjoyable.  Your favorite Fo...

Host Cindy and Lucy get into deep discussion review Alexis Daria's 2nd installment in her Primas of Power series. Beware: heavy spoilers are present embedded with some personal dating alternatives.  Regarding our reading platforms, for Californians, please visit their website here . For New Jersians, visit their website .  Cindy initially used an Audible membership while Lucy uses Hoopla...

For the love of Books' host Cindy and Lucy discuss and review the latest installment in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series, Wicked Beauty. Apologies for slight mispronunciations. Enjoy! 

Host Cindy and Lucy continue the Dark Olympus series with its second book titled Electric Idol. Slight spoliers. 

Your host Cindy and Lucy begin a new popular series by Katee Robert. First installment is titled Neon Gods which depicts a retelling of Persephone and Hades' love story in modern settings. No super powers are needed when common emotions like greed, ambition, betrayal, lust, and love are all powerful within the characters. The book is even better in audio. Try it and let us know. Enjoy!

Host Cindy and Lucy read a new book, way different from what they normally read. We are happy to say we like expanding our choices even if we read the book twice just to grasp it. Enjoy.

Host Cindy and Lucy talk about Victoria Schwab’s third and final book in her Cassidy Blake trilogy, Bridge of Souls. Warning: slightly messy audio on my part and some details that may be considered spoilers!

Host Cindy and Lucy discuss the second installment in the Cassidy Blake series. There's more discussion about the book and less spoilers. Enjoy!

Two friends who love and enjoy reading books will discuss books from a wide range of options. Come and take a listen. Enjoy!

Host Cindy and Lucy talk about Victoria Schwab’s first book in her Cassidy Blake trilogy, City of Bones. We talk, we review, and discuss related topics. Warning: slight spoilers!