What to Read Next — Book Recommendations for Romance, Thrillers & Escape Reads

Today our guest is blogger Denise from The Connected Reader blog and community. In this episode, we chat about the following: Why she founded The Connected Reader, which is a space for caregivers who can find solace and joy through reading What was Denise’s reading journey? What types of books and genres does she favor? How she became a mood reader? How she utilizes reading as a form of self-care?...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is debut author Elle Diaz. Her debut novel, How that Makes You Feel * is an emotional romance you must add to your TBR. In this interview, we chat abo...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with rom-com author Amanda Elliot. Her latest book Best Served Hot * is a foodie dream about the NYC Restaurant Scene. After reading this book...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we chatted with YA author and adult debut romance author, Amy Spalding. Her adult debut romance is For Her Consideration * which is a sapphic celebrity romanc...

Today’s guest is Food Writer and Romance Novelist Rochelle Bilow. Her debut romance novel is Ruby Spencer’s Whiskey Year, showcasing Rochelle’s passion for food and romance. In this episode, we chat about the following: How did she get started with food writing? Her food journey from culinary school, blogs, and food writing Our era of oversharing our lives on the internet How did she end up writin...

Today I have a fun solo show for you, where I share my favorite reads, listens, and TV shows for January. In this episode, I chat about the following: Total books read and listened What was the theme of the month Which author I ended up reading more than seven books, and yes, you can grab those books on KU and your library. My thoughts on Happy Place by Emily Henry, Meet Me At the Lake by Carley F...

Today’s guest is Rom-Com Author Falon Ballard. Her latest release is Just My Type which is the perfect romcom if you love How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. In this episode, we chat about the following: What led her to start writing rom-coms Falon’s reading journey from YA in the 90s to present What is the elevator pitch for Just My Type Why going to therapy should be a cool thing to do as you embark o...

Today we are chatting with romance author A.L. Jackson. Her latest book is Promise Me Always, book 4 in the Redemption series, but it can be read as a standalone. In this interview, we talked about the following topics: What was the independent publishing landscape like 15 years ago, and how much has it shifted? How the introduction of Kindle helped the indie market explode Why A.L. writes angsty...

Today’s author interview is Krystal Marquis. Krystal’s debut novel, The Davenports, is currently out. In this interview, we chat about the following: How Krystal started writing The Davenports while she was in a reading slump. How NaNoWriMo motivated her to write her first draft The Davenports is a Gilded Age novel set in Chicago with four Black characters who are coming of age in 1910. This book...

Today’s guest is romance author Lauren Asher. Lauren’s started publishing romance novels in 2020, and her first series is an ode to Formula 1. In this interview, we talked about the following: What was the seed of an idea that led her to write Throttled, which is a rival to lovers meet forbidden romance What was the source of inspiration for her Dreamland Billionaires series? Yes, we talk all thin...

Today’s guest is Life Coach, Farmer, and Podcaster Addie Yoder. Addie is an avid reader and has acted as my personal reading therapist. Addie is a mother of four and is always on the go, but in this episode, she shares how she gets her reading done. Topics covered in this episode: Addie and Laura’s reading journey. We are about the same age, but our paths diverged and converged at times. We chat a...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is BookTuber Isabel from Happy For Now YouTube Channel. Isabel is hosting the Read What You Own Reading Challenge. Through a series of prompts and mini-cha...

Today’s guest is one of my favorite romance authors Claire Contreras. Claire writes many romances, from sports, secret societies, emotional, and mafia romances. In this chat, we talked about how her Mafia series received a new life thanks to readers on Booktok reading her 2018 release Because Your Mine. Talk about the power of readers! Claire shares about her upcoming project, which is an idea and...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Our guest today is Bree from In Love and Words YouTube channel to chat about all things audiobooks. Bree is an avid audiobook listener who uses a variety of services. In...

Today’s guest is debut author Kyla Zhao. Kyla is a fashion writer and author who works at a tech company in Silicon Valley. Kyla started writing her first novel while staying at home during the pandemic. She wanted to write was she was missing, such as her hometown in Singapore. If you love Crazy Rich Asians and the Anna Delvey scandal, then the Fraud Squad is for you. This bubbly, rich kid misbeh...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today I want to share an excellent tool as you want to acquire more books without breaking the bank. Have you heard about PangoBooks? This is a book marketplace app wher...

This episode originally aired as an Instagram Live. Apologies for the sound quality. In this episode, Laura is chatting with Krista Sandor. Krista is a prolific romance author. Her books are rom-com featuring a found family, fun technology, and spicy scenes. Her books are available on Kindle Unlimited. In this interview, we chat about Krista’s Nanny series and her spinoff book The Sebastian Guaran...

We have another best of 2022 podcast episode featuring monster romance, fantasy romance, and romantic suspense books. Becky, the host of Too Stupid To Live, shares why she started reading fantasy romance after watching Game of Thrones for the first time. Laura guides Becky to give A Court of Thorns and Roses a try. This is perfect for you if you have not read ACOTAR but feel intimidated by the ser...

Today I am sharing my annual 2022 reading wrap-up. I will give you a low down on how many books I have read and what worked and what did not. Finally, I share my reading goals for 2023 and what changes I am making to have a good reading year. Spoiler Alert, It is January 5 when I am posting this episode, and I have read five books, and all have been 4-star reads. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://Wh...

Happy 2023! In this episode, I invited Victoria from Bibliolifestyle to chat about setting goals and reading habits. If you are a new reader or want to take your reading life to the next level, this episode is for you. Take the Bibliolifestyle Reader Quiz. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Check out our YouTube Channel; https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtube Music from Upp...

Today’s guest is Francesca from the Under the Covers Book Blog and The Fangover Podcast. Francesca was a guest last year as she shared her 2021 books, and since we had a lot of fun recording this episode, I asked her to come and do a follow-up a year later. In this episode, Francesca shares that although it was a disappointing year when it came to reading at the same time, it was freeing to read w...

Are you a fan of Bridgerton and Regency Romances and wish there was a source for more book recommendations? Then look no further and listen to the Tea and Strumpet’s Podcast . Better Late than Ever! We are airing an episode that was recorded this past summer, so the good news is the episodes mentioned for the podcast have already aired, so you can listen to them. In this What to Read Next Episode,...

Today we are wrapping up our Holiday content with a solo show where Laura shares all of the holiday books that she read this season. There is a mix of closed-door to spicy books with plenty of novellas that you can pick if you are looking to crush your Goodreads Reading Goals. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Check out our YouTube Channel; https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/y...

Today’s guest is Amy Reichert. Amy wrote a holiday book this year called Once Upon a December. In this interview, we chat about what led her to write this holiday book, how she wrote this book during the year, and why visiting NYC during the holidays is magical. Amy also shares some much-needed holiday book recommendations for you to pick up now. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog....

Today I have a bonus author interview with Cozy Mystery author Mia P. Manansala. Mia’s books are hallmark movies with dead bodies. They are best described as the perfect gateway for millennial cozy mysteries. MIa’s latest book is Blackmail and Bibingka. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, and Mia shares some amazing book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINK...