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

Today’s guest is Cat Sebastian. Cat writes Queer Historical Romance. Her latest book is The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes. In this interview, we chat about writing a historical romance set in the mid1900s, and 4 Magical Libraries book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/s...

Today I am chatting with debut romance author Natalie Caña. Natalie writes Latinx rom-com. Her debut novel is A Proposal They Can’t Refuse which is a fake dating/foodie romance featuring meddling grandfathers. In this interview, we discuss our gripe with the current state of telenovelas, Natalie’s journey to publication, and some book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNext...

Today’s guest is Ebony LaDelle. Ebony’s debut YA novel is Love Radio which is such a fun book to read. In this interview, we chatted about writing a book during the pandemic. What led her to work in publishing and finally write her book. Finally Ebony shares three great book recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (fr...

Today I am chatting with Victoria from Bibliolifestyle about their Summer Reading Guide. This year’s guide features 30 titles within 8 categories. In this interview, Victoria shares the Minimalist Reading Guide with 8 diverse titles. Be prepared to add more books to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzm...

In this episode, we talk about sexually explicit scenes in romance books. Do NOT listen to this episode with kids in the car. This episode is NSFW. Today I am talking to Mila Finelli. Mila writes sexy Mafia romances that you can’t put it down. If you are new to the Mafia genre, then you must add the Mafia Mistress/Mafia Darling duet. Mila shares how this was a lockdown project that led her to take...

Jane Porter a prolific romance and women’s fiction author with over 75 books published. She publishes 4 to 5 books a year. In this interview, we chat about her latest release Flirting with Fifty, her writing journey, and some great book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code:...

Today’s guest is Timothy Janovsky. His debut novel is Never Been Kissed. This book is perfect if you love To All the Boys I Loved Before but make it Queer and in a drive-in movie theater. We chat about rom coms, Timothy’s upcoming holiday romance, and some great book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):...

If you are a romance reader, today I have a special episode for you. This is a year-long preview of books that Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books are publishing. We have a mix of fantasy romance, historical romance, rom-coms, and even a holiday book preview. Tune and prepare to destroy your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): htt...

Today’s guest is debut author Carley Fortune. Carley is a former magazine editor who launched Refinery 29 Canada. In this interview, we chat about her writing journey. How did she discover the joy of reading and where did she get her recommendations when starting out. i SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/su...

Today we are chatting with Lana Harper. Lana was a former agent who is now a published author. Her latest series Payback’s A Witch is a sapphic take on John Tucker Must Die. Her latest book is From Bad to Cursed which features a demon. In this interview, we chat about Lana’s career, how her agent helped her brainstorm her latest series, and finally Lana shares some demon book recommendations. SHOW...

Today we are chatting with author Abbi Waxman. In this interview, we chat about how Abbi got started with writing, her go-to books. In addition, we chat about Abbi’s literary world where her latest book Adult Assembly Required exists. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR B...

Today I have a book recommendation episode for you. Our guest today is Courtny from the Courtagonist YouTube and Instagram account. Courtny is an expert on Cozy Mysteries. In this episode, we chat about what are cozy mysteries, what to expect from the genre, and what inspired her to start her BookTube journey. Finally, Courtny shares three gateway cozy mysteries that will get you started on this j...

Today we are chatting with debut author TJ Alexander. TJ’s debut novel is Chef’s Kiss which is the perfect foodie romance with a grumpy sunshine trope. This book is spicy but it is SLOW BURN. In this interview, we chat about what it was like to write Chef’s Kiss and TJ’s book recommendaitons for morally grey characters. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (fre...

Today our guest is Romance Book content creator Jenn from The Book Refuge. In this interview, we chat about what led her to start her YouTube channel, and how the pandemic led her to read more romance. In addition, Jenn shares how she reads more than 600 books a year. For some book recommendations, Jenn shares 5 mafia romance novels that you must pick up if you are new to the genre. SHOWNOTES AND...

Today I am chatting with Lily Chu. Lily writes rom-com with strong Asian characters. In this interview, we chat about the transition from being a paranormal writer and her journey to start writing rom-com. We also chat about productivity planners, our failed bullet journal journey, and some planning tips. Lily also shares some great book recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND...

Today I am chatting with author Madi Sinha. Madi writes medical women’s fiction. In this interview, we chat about what led her to write her first novel The White Coat Diaries. In this interview, we also chat about her latest book At Least You Have Your Health which is a deep dive into the Wellness and Medical Concierge industry. Madi also shares her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK L...

Today’s guest is Urban Fantasy author Hailey Turner. Hailey is a Bay-Area native author who loves to travel. In this interview, we chat about world-building, fantasy, and mythology Her latest series is the Soulbond series. Hailey also shares her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann...

Today we are chatting with Carla and Johanna from Amor en Paginas. Carla and Johanna have a joint Instagram account to promote Latinx Romance Novels. In this interview, we chat about how they met, what led them to start the account, and yes they share a series of Latinx Romance Novels recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): h...

Today I am chatting with Mia Sosa. Mia is a romance author that writes funny, flirty, and a little dirty novels. Mia’s latest book is The Wedding Crashers which is a fake relationship romance that is just so much fun. In this interview, we chat about Mia’s intention to focus on writing standalone as opposed to series. Mia also shares quite a few romance recommendations that you must add to your TB...

Today I am chatting with Maya Rodale. Maya is well known for her historical romances, however, her new novel is a Historical Fiction novel about journalist Nelly Bly. In this interview, we talked about writing in the Gilded Age, Maya’s upcoming work, and more important who is Nelly Bly. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat....

Today I am chatting with Katie Cotugno. Katie is well known for her YA work as she writes messy, complicated, feminist love stories, However, this year she is making her adult debut with Birds of California. If you love to read about Hollywood and show reboots, then this book is for you. In this interview, we chat about writing and book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNe...

Today I have a book recommendation episode for you. I am chatting with Victoria Wood, the creator of Bibliolifestyle which is a website and an amazing weekly newsletter that is the perfect reading companion. In this episode, we chat about reading tips, podcasting, how Victoria learned to embrace romance, and what book she still thinks about. This is a Spring Reading Guide episode full of spring 20...

Today I am chatting with Kate Spencer. Kate’s debut novel is In a New York Minute which is the perfect rom-com. In this interview, we chat about Kate’s romance journey, what led her to write this story and why reading romance matters. Tune in to listen to Kate’s romance recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat....

Today I am chatting with Vanessa King. Vanessa wrote one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice retellings sets in the world of the NYC Burlesque scene. In this interview, we chat about our NYC Burlesque origin story, what it was like to write a retelling, and what she is working on next. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io...

Today we are chatting with prolific romance author Lydia Michaels. In this episode, we chat about her writing career, the desperate need to get recommendations and the process of discovering reading. Lydia shares some great book recommendations for you to pick up. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny Li...