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

Today I am chatting with Harper St. George. Harper’s latest series is all about Gilded Age Victorian novels where American Heirs and Heiresses are in England partaking in the marriage mart. In this interview, we chat about this series, and about historical fiction recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/h...

Today I have a fun episode to share with you. Torry, from Ready to Be Petty Podcast, is a new-ish Romance Reader and she is looking for romance recommendations as to what to read next. In this episode, I share with Torry romance book recommendations for the following categories: new adult, historical romance novels with a touch of pop culture, billionaire, sports romance. In addition, we chat abou...

Today I am chatting with Erica Katz. Erica’s sophomore novel is Fake which dives into the art world by exploring art forgery. This book shares a commentary on the role of social media. This book was an engaging page-turner. In this interview, we chat about Erica’s writing process, her research process, what she is writing next as well as a couple of book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS h...

Today I am chatting with prolific romance author Jennifer Probst. In this chat, we talked about Jennifer’s writing, her latest book The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti. Jennifer is also a big reader and in this interview, she shares some fun book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sun...

Today I am chatting with prolific romance author Caridad Pineiro. In this episode, we chat abou her latest release The Family We Never Met and how her own life was infused in this story. We also chat about her upcoming Harlequin Intrigue series. Caridad also shares great book recommendations for romance and women’s fiction. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat...

Today I am chatting with Leslie Murphy. Leslie is a voracious romance reader and the blogger behind SheReadsRomanceBooks.com. In this interview, we chat about 6 new romance releases that you must add to your TBR. Authors mentioned: Tessa Bailey, B.B. Easton, K.A. Tucker, Alexandria Bellefleur, Alexis Hall, and Katee Robert. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat...

This episode was recorded over the summer of 2021. Today I am chatting with Bethany Bennett. Bethany is a historical romance author who has two books out and one more on the way this summer. In this interview, we chat about West End Eal as well as books that we have been reading that brought us joy. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): htt...

Today’s guest is prolific romance author Seressia Glass. Seressia’s latest release is The Love Con which is all about cosplay and fan conventions. In this story, a pair of roommates paired off in a fake relationship for a reality TV show, and feelings developed. In this interview, Seressia shares about her writing career, watching K-Dramas, and some fun book recommendations that you must pick up....

Today’s guest is Kimberly McCreight. Kimberly's latest novel is Friends Like These which is a page-turner, addictive read. Kimberly has published 7 novels. In this interview, we chat about Kimberly’s writing process, her self-care as well as book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny Lic...

Today I am chatting with my friend, fellow author Becca Ribbing, about the audiobooks I listened to this month. For the month of January, I ended up reading 34 books with a bulk of my reading done via audio. In this chat, we talked about indie romances audiobooks available on Hoopla, some of my favorite YA audiobooks, and an audiobook that you must pick up if you have an extra credit or request fr...

Today I am chatting with Becky Feldman. Becky is the host of Too Stupid to Live Podcast which is a podcast that reviews cheap romance novels. In this episode, Becky shares mostly $5 or less book recommendations within 4 categories with a mix of historical novels, alien romance, contemporary and shifter romances. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Cr...

Today’s guest is Elena Armas. Elena’s debut novel The Spanish Love Deception became a BookTok sensation in 2021. In this chat, we talked about what it was like to have her book going viral, Elena’s expectations when she released the book, and of course Elena shares a few books that you must pre-order and add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (fr...

Today’s guest is the author and actor Hailey McGee. Hailey was down on her luck and decided to sell all of the things that her ex-boyfriends gave them to her and in the process, she wrote a one-woman show and her memoir called The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale. In this episode, we chat about her story as well as spicy book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from...

Today’s guest is Mimi Matthews. Her latest novel is The Siren of Sussex which is a Victorian-era historical romance. Victorian high society’s most daring equestrienne finds love and an unexpected ally in her fight for independence in the strong arms of London’s most sought after and devastatingly handsome half-Indian tailor. In this interview, we chat about writing historical romance and some fun...

Today’s guest is Alana Quintana Albertson. Alana’s latest release is Ramon and Julieta which is a Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance novel with a HEA set in San Diego. In this interview, we chat about how Alana became a dog rescuer, her latest release, and three fun book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat....

Today’s episode is a popular request where Laura Yamin shares 20 RomCom novels that you must add to your TBR along with 6 upcoming releases that you must pre-order. If you are looking for a low angst, light-hearted romances then this episode is for you. The authors mentioned are Meghan Quinn, R.S. Grey, Lynn Painter, Christina Lauren, Lauren Layne, Sarah Adams, and many more. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LI...

Today I am chatting with USA Today Bestseller Scarlett St. Clair. Scarlett is known for her Hades and Persephone retelling in A Touch of Darkness trilogy. Her latest release is King of Battle and Blood is an epic arranged marriage adventure featuring vampires and hidden monsters. This book packs high heat and it is engaging. In this interview, we chat about King of Battle and Blood, and Scarlett s...

Today’s guest is Jennieke Cohen. Jennieke writes YA historical novels. In her latest book My Fine Fellow which is all about food. In this interview, we chat about writing this novel, her food research, and a book recommendation. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR Become...

Today’s guest is Deanna Raybourn. In this interview, we chat about what led her to start writing Victorian mysteries, the differences between her two series, and how she gets inspired by each story. Her latest Veronica Speedwell installment is An Impossible Impostor. This fall Deanna is releasing a contemporary novel that sounds so good and you must pre-order. Tune in to listen to a variety of boo...

Today’s guest is YA and Middle-Grade Fantasy author Amanda Foody. In this interview, we chat about her latest series Wilderlore which is an epic middle-grade series, and her process for worldbuilding. Amanda shares middle-grade and YA fantasy book recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://u...

Today we are chatting with romance author Olvia Dade. Last fall, Olivia released the second book in the Spoiler Alert series called All the Feels. In this interview, we chat about why representation matters in romance novels, what to expect for book 3 in the Spoiler Alert series, mystery series that has a good romance arc. Laura also shares what she was currently reading which was a lot of romance...

Today’s guest is YA fantasy author Leslie Vedder, Leslie’s latest release is The Bone Spindle which is a gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones where two girls are treasure hunters. In this interview, we chat about fan fiction and some fun fantasy book recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcas...

Today’s guest is Fiona Davis. Fiona writes historical fiction novels that focus on various NYC buildings in a dual timeline. Her latest release The Magnolia Palace focuses on the Frick building and its infamous family. There is a mystery and this book is a page-turner. In this interview, we chat about her research process and the behind-the-scenes tour to the Frick Museum that she took. We also ch...

Today Laura Yamin is sharing her 2021 favorite romances. There is a mix of rom-com, drama, and everything in between. For most of 2021, Laura tended to read light-hearted romances featuring cinnamon roll heroes. There are a few contemporary YA romances that are perfect for grown-ups. Tune in a listen-in for 2021 romance novel book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog...

Today we are chatting with debut author Radhika Sanghani. Her new release is 30 Things I Love About Myself. This is a love letter to the journey of self-love and acceptance after hitting rock bottom. In this interview, we talk about our shared passion for self-help books, hobbies that Radhika took during the pandemic. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of thi...