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May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene! In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss PART TWO of SUNR...

EL Starling joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of BOUND BY STARS, sci-fi gender-bent retelling of Titanic…in space! We talk all about why we still love YA Dystopia, the parallels between science fiction and contemporary issues, and how dystopian stories can teach us to find hope in even the darkest of times. 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @e_l_starling Threads: @e_l_starling TikTok...

Lyndall Clipstone joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of TENDERLY I AM DEVOURED, a gothic horror romantasy for fans of Saltburn and House of Hollow. We talk about dark romantasy, the importance of perseverance, and some favorite gothic book recs! 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @lkclipstone Threads: @lkclipstone TikTok: @lkclipstone Website: www.lyndallclipstone.com   Must Love Books...

May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene! In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss part one of SUNR...

CW Rose, author of OCEANSONG, joins Krystle Hope to discuss how her passion for environmentalism inspired her Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Little Mermaid contemporary fantasy. We also dive into defining romantasy – is it fantasy romance? Is it romantic fantasy? Let us know in the comments or on social media! And yes, this does get political. Books are political. Existence is political. There...

Bookstagrammer Shae Reads is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to share some of her favorite tips, tools, and tricks that have helped her go viral on Bookstagram and grow over 40,000 followers. Shae and Krystle also answer questions from our listeners and shout out a few Bookstagrammars. Shae's Instagram:  @shae.reads Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope...

Debut author & friend of the podcast, Brittney Arena joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of A DANCE OF LIES. Do you love villains, spies, fantasy romance, and the morals of complex characters? In this episode of Must Love Books, Brittney and Krystle dance into this romantasy full of twists and turns! We also discuss villain redemption arcs, writing mentorship programs, and our dreams f...

Buckle up for a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, it’s time for MURDER LAND. Carlyn Greenwald joins Krystle Hope to talk about how a background in screenwriting influenced her writing process and style and making the leap from romance to thriller. Instagram: @carlyn_gee Website: www.carlyngreenwald.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hop...

This week I went to the launch party for COLD ETERNITY by SA Barnes, hosted by Read Between the Lynes in Woodstock, IL. We had themed drinks at Stage Left Café, followed by a Q&A, live reading of chapter one, and a book signing.  This is the second time SA Barnes/Stacey Kade has appeared on Must Love Books Podcast – check out Episode 45, featuring her second space horror novel GHOST STATION. I...

Sister publishing duo Kyera and Nicole from Golden Scales Publishing join Krystle Hope to dive inside the world of indie publishing: from the challenges to the fun stuff. We go over submission guidelines for aspiring authors and Kyera and Nicole do a live critique of Krystle’s query letter for her work in progress BLOOD AND LIES, a paranormal romance. Kyera and Nicole also talk about LIAR QUEEN by...

I’m making waffles! Join the Something Smutty Book Club for brunch as we talk about GET IN MY SWAMP An Ogre Love Story by GM Fairy and our experience at the Get Shrek’d Burlesque show by Haus A'Blaze Burlesque and Heart Throb Productions. Stay until the end for a little APRIL FOOL’S prank! Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and sev...

Krystle Hope and author MJ Etkind celebrate the release day of THE WITCH OF WALL STREET and talk about supporting indie authors, how indie authors are leading publishing trends, and how indie authors can diversify from Amazon. Instagram: @mjetkindauthor TikTok: @mjetkind Website: MJEtkind.substack.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @Krys...

Krystle Hope and author Rocio Carranza celebrate the release day of BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN and talk about the themes of propaganda and “medieval clickbait” in fantasy, our favorite books, and the importance of representation on book cover art. Instagram: @rociocarranzawrites TikTok: @rociocarranzawrites Website: https://rociocarranza.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPo...

Shae is an Australian Bookstagrammer most known for organizing her collection of over 700 books into the viral rainbow aesthetic. Join Shae and Krystle Hope as they talk about reading eras, book recs, and top tips for building a Bookstagram. Shae's Instagram: @shae.reads Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer...

Krystle Hope and best-selling author Rebecca Thorne celebrate the release day of TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR (book 3 of Tomes and Teas) and talk about cozy fantasy, transitioning from indie publishing to traditional publishing, Travis Baldree, LGBT representation in cozy fantasy, and what's next after BookTok. Instagram: @ rebeccathornewrites TikTok: @rebecca.thorne Website: https://rebeccathorne.net...

Indie Editor Hannah Sol Marie joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to share her favorite editing tips for writers and her creative community, Bad B*tches! We also talk about our favorite reads of 2024, the Something Smutty Book Club, and Hannah’s Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm hot takes! Get some book recs, grow your TBR, and have some laughs! Instagram: @hannahsolmarie Website: www.hannahsol...

Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary to Must Love Books Podcast! To celebrate, the Something Smutty Book Club played a game of Never Have I Ever, featuring several bottles of wine, lots of laughter, vacation planning, and ... feet pics? Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and v...

Enjoy a holiday message from Slowburn and Crazy Beach, followed by a few rounds of Never Have I Ever with the Something Smutty Book Club. Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. Something Smutty Members: 🔥Slowburn (Krystle) 🚫DNF (Kaylee) 🌩️Daddy Zeus...

Krystle Hope and author Sami Ellis talk about writing horror tropes for a Black audience, decentering whiteness in horror, Jordan Peele, imperfect main characters, and anthologies and folklore. Sami Ellis is a queer horror writer inspired by the horrific nature of Black fears and the culture’s relation to the supernatural. She is also the co-founder of the Write Team Mentorship Program. You can fo...

Samantha Ferrand is a writer, director, and bookish influencer known for the Literary Libra Book Club. Her debut novel, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES, is a beautiful love story following Samaya Ximena through 7 major moments across 20 years of her life. Seven Little Kisses, explores sexuality, friendship, heartbreak, and deciphering the difference between a soulmate and a life lesson to walk away from. In t...

G.M. FAIRY is a #1 best-selling, erotica author who dabbles in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things whimsical. She’s best known for GET IN MY SWAMP and BAD BEEHAVIOR. In this episode, Krystle and GM talk comedy erotica, traditional publishing vs self-publishing, writing under pen names, and dive into some of GM’s most popular works. We also talk about GM’s recent novel, CRIMSON WOLF, and the upcoming r...

**50th Episode!!** Gobble Gobble! It’s a special holiday episode on Must Love Books Podcast featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen in as Krystle Hope reads our book of the month out loud to you all: Stuffed by the Were-Turkey by Tate McKirk. Lots of laughs, plenty of wine, book recs that we actually liked, and celebrating a birthday! Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club feat...

Death By Podcasting is a witty murder-mystery comedy novella by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade of the Charlotte Readers Podcast. Sarah and Landis join Krystle Hope to talk writing, podcasting, and murder! Charlotte Readers Podcast: charlottereaderspodcast.com FB: @charlottereaderspodcast Twitter: @charlottereader IG: @charlottereaderspodcas t Landis: landiswade.com FB: @authorlandiswade IG: @landisw...

Sharon Lynn Fisher is the best-selling author of SALT & BROOM, a witchy Jane Eyre retelling. In this episode of Must Love Books, Sharon and Krystle talk about Sharon's newest cozy fantasy, GRIMM CURIOSITIES. Instagram: @sharonlynnfisherauthor Website: www.sharonlynnfisher.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Book Podca...

Krystle Hope and Sarah Hawley discuss the best-selling Glimmer Falls series and her new fae romantasy Servant of Earth. We get into writing inspirations and processes, secret fanfiction accounts, our favorite fan fic adaptations, and even some dating advice for book lovers. Sarah Hawley is the author of: A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch A Werewolf’s...