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

Today we are chatting with Women’s Fiction author Stephanie Eding. In this interview, we talked about her writing journey, and her latest book The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale. Tune in to listen to some fun book recommendations from Stephanie. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 0RDRBKGH6...

Today I am chatting with Juliet Blackwell. Juliet’s latest book The Paris Showroom is a WW2 historical fiction set in Occupied France. In this interview, we chat about Juliet’s writing career, and how she started writing cozy mysteries and then start dabbling in other genres. Tune in to listen to Juliet’s book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbe...

Today I am chatting with Lisa Roe. Lisa’s debut novel can be best described as mom-com. Welcome to the Neighborhood is a mix of Gilmore Girls meets Real Housewives. In this interview, we chat about Welcome to the Neighborhood, and Lisa shares book recommendations featuring quirky characters. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upp...

Today I am chatting with Elissa Sussman. Elissa’s adult debut novel is Funny You Should Ask which is a celebrity romance that is the perfect beach read. In this interview, we chat about how Elissa fell in love with the romance genre, her job as a romance ghostwriter, and some great book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):...

Today I am chatting with Beth O’Leary. Beth is a returning guest to the show. In this episode, we chat about her latest book The No Show, her writing process for this book, and some great book recommendations. If you are looking for some romance with depth and strong women’s fiction vibes then Beth’s book should be perfect for you. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from...

Today I am chatting with Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick. Last year, Rachael shared that she was writing a novel with her wife, and well the book is out. The book is She Gets the Girl which is queer hate to lovers YA novel that you must pick it up. In this interview, we chat about the writing process, how did Rachael and Alyson meet, and how that informed their story. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINK...

Today I am chatting with author Elyssa Friedland. Elyssa is a Women’s Fiction author. Her latest book is The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel which is about a hotel in the Catskills. This book is reminiscent of Dirty Dancing. In this interview, we chat about her writing and book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://...

Today we are chatting with returning guest Annie Rains, Annie’s YA debut Matchbreaker Summer is about two teenagers working on a summer camp who are enemies but come together to break up a grown-up couple. This book has Parent Trap vibes. In this interview, we chat about Matchbreaker Summer, Annie’s upcoming projects and some fun book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNext...

Today I am chatting with Anna Harrington. Anna writes regency romance. Her latest series Lords of Armory is Marvel-inspired Regency Romance with a romantic suspense storyline. These books are engaging and fun to read. In this interview, we chat about writing and Anna shares her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!...

Today’s guest is author Elodie Harper. Elodie just released the first in a HIstorical Fiction trilogy called The Wolf Den. In this interview, we chat about this trilogy and three books that Elodie recommends. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR Become a supporter of this...

Today’s guest is Diana Quincy. Diana writes historical romance and she has been writing an OwnVoices series that feature characters of Arab origins who live within English society. Her latest book is The Marquess Makes His Move is a bit of Downton Abbey. These books pack high heat and have the right kind of angst. In this interview, we chat about the Clandestine Affair series and some book recomme...

Today I am chatting with Commercial Fiction author Kathleen West. Kathleen’s latest Home or Away is about two friends, one Olympic dream, and the choice that stood in the way. In this interview, we chat about Kathleen’s journey to publication, what it is like to write under contract and Kathleen’s challenge to read 52 books per year. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music fro...

Today we are talking with Rachel Rear. Rachel has written a personal true crime story called Catch the Sparrow. In this interview, we chat about what led her to write this story. Her journey to publication. Rachel is currently researching YA and True Crime and some of her recommendations fit this description of True Crime YA novels. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from...

Today we are talking with Liz Donatelli. Liz hosts the Reader Seeks Romance YouTube Talk Show. In this channel, Liz interviews fellow romance authors about their romance journey. In this episode, we chat about 2021 can’t miss debut novels that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sun...

Today we are chatting with romance debut author Mazey Eddings. Her debut novel is A Brush with Love. In this interview, Mazey shares how she balanced writing while going to dental school, why it was important to include mental health representation in her story, and how it is not a linear process. We also chat about her follow-up book Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake. Mazey also shares some great book...

Today I am chatting with Amanda Elliot. Amanda just released Sadie on a Plate which is a foodie romance reminiscent of the Top Chef competition. Yes, there is romance but the food descriptions are to savor them. In this interview, we chat about writing Sadie on a Plate, foodie competitions, foodie romances, and a must-read author to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBl...

Today’s guest is Nisha Sharma. Nisha’s latest book is Dating Dr. Dil which is a re-telling of Shakespeare play Taming of the Shrew. In this episode, we chat about how she adapted and flipped the play to meet 2022 sensibilities and South Asian culture. We also chat about her YA novel and Nisha shared some 5-star recommendations that i can’t wait for you to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS...

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Today I am chatting with Rachel Blaufeld, Rachel was a blogger who started to write fiction. Her latest release is Grand Escape. In this interview, we chat about her writing and book recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR Become...

Today I am chatting with Sariah Wilson. Sariah writes romantic comedies. Her latest book is The Paid Bridesmaid. In this interview, we chat about her writing, her real-life encounter with Adam Driver that led her to write The Filler. Sariah also shares some of her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upp...

Today I am chatting with Samara Parish. Samara writes historical romances set in Regency ea. Her latest is How to Deceive Duke. Her previous book How to Survive a Scandal is a bit of an Overboard remake. In this interview, we chat about escapist reads, how addictive Sarah J, Maas books are, and about writing historical romances. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Upp...

Today I have a fun author interview with Kerri Maher. Kerri writes historical fiction. Her latest book is The Paris Bookseller which is about the Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Co. In this interview, we chat about writing The Paris Bookseller and we dive into a bunch of audiobook recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:...

Today’s author interview is debut Historical Fiction novelist Adele Myers. Adele’s book is The Tobacco Wives which is about Big Tobacco's southern town. In this interview, Adele shares her source of inspiration, her writing process as well as a few book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/su...

Our guest today is Allison Hammer. Allison writes contemporary/women’s fiction. Allison’s latest book is Little Pieces of Me and in this interview, she shares her source of inspiration. Allison’s upcoming project is co-authoring The Beach Trap which comes out this summer. Allison shares a long list of audiobook recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppb...

Today I am chatting with my friend Laura Anne Bird. Laura’s Middle-Grade Debut novel Crossing the Pressure Line is out today. In this interview, we chat about the writing process, what inspired her to write this story and how the process came about. Laura shares her book recommendations for literary fiction that you must check it out. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music fr...