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

*This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you.   Today’s guest is Nicole Baart. Nicole has written 10 books and her latest is Everything We Didn’t Say. In this episode we chat about true crime podcasts, what books are in Nicole’s TBR, and a book that Nicole’s read every fall.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Today I have a fun book recommendation episode that I am sure will destroy your TBR.  Our guest today is Julie Paulauski, who is Senior Publicity Manager in Harper Collins.  In this episode, we take a look at books released by Avon Books that you should add to your TBR. We have a mix of genres with some contemporary, historical, and even cowboy romances.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoRe...

This post contains affiliate links.  Today’s guest is romance author Denise Williams. Denise’s latest book The Fastest Way to Fall is a slow-burn romance that feels like a cozy self-care reflection. In this episode, Denise shares some 2021 and 2022 romance new releases that you should add to your TBR. In addition, Denise shares a sneak peek of her upcoming 4 books.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http...

This post contains affiliate links.    Today’s guest is an auto-buy author Jayci Lee. Jayci writes romance like no other. Her latest is the Dating Dare which can be read as a stand-alone. Her Harlequin Desire series The Heirs of Hansol is favorite of mine. In this interview, we chat about the difference between writing a category romance and a  full-length romance as well as romcom book recommenda...

This post contains affiliate links.  Could one split second change her life forever? That is the question that The Paris Connection explores. Debut author Lorraine Brown is today’s guest and we chat about book and Netflix recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-r...

We are back with brand new episodes. Today we are celebrating 400 episodes!  In this episode, I share about my recent move to Tampa, FL, and some Fall New Releases that you should add to your TBR.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentio...

If you are new to the Historical Romance genre and are looking for book recommendations to add to your TBR, then tune into this episode.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in this episode: Advertise with Us Do you have a book or...

In this episode, my guest Kini Allen shares her love for Kristen Ashley. We chat about Kristen's backlist and what books you should add to your TBR.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in this episode: Advertise with Us Do you ha...

Today I have a podcast recommendation for you to listen at your leisurely. Consensual Podcast is a romance fiction podcast with two fun seasons that are complete so you can binge on. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in this epi...

Today’s guest is Alison Cochrun. Alison is a debut author who recently published The Charm Offensive. The Charm Offensive is a Queer Bacheloresque reality TV, where the Bachelor falls in love with his producer. There is a great representation of the mental health and sexual identity spectrum. This book is a must-read and you should add it to your TBR. In this interview, Alison and I chat about her...

Today I am chatting with Kelly Reynolds from the Boobies and Noobies podcast. In this episode, we chat about her go-to high heat romance authors that she auto buys any new release from them. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in...

Today I am chatting with prolific romance author Stefanie London. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, what led her to write romances and her latest release Forever Starts Now. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in...

Today our podcast guest is Tessa Bailey,  Tessa Bailey writes high heat romance. Her latest is It Happened One Summer, which is an Alexis Rose (Schitt’s Creek) re-imagining set in a fishing town in the Pacific Northwest. In this interview, we chat about the next book in the series and our shared love for Tessa’s book recommendation.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a...

Today’s guest is Sophia Benoit. Sophia is a sex and relationship columnist at GQ. In this interview, we chat about her collection of essays Well, This is Exhausting.  We also dive deep in our shared passion for historical romance.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommend...

Today’s author interview is contemporary romance author Melonie Johnson. In this interview, we chat about all things romance, romcom’s meet-cutes, and her latest release Too Good to Be Real. Tune in to hearing Melonie’s romance recommendations.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-b...

Today’s guest is author Suzanne Park. In this interview, Suzanne Park shares her journey as a stand-up comedian, what led her to fiction writing, and some great book recommendations to add to your TBR.   We also discuss her latest new releases Sunny Song will Never Be Famous and So, We Meet Again. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Today’s guest is Thriller Author Samantha Downing. In this interview, we chat about how reading Gone Girl led her to start writing thrillers. Her latest For Your Own Good is out and it is a thrilling ride that you should add to your TBR. In this interview, Samantha recommends the latest thrillers that you should add to your TBR.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a su...

Today on the podcast, our guest is Historical Romance author Sophie Jordan. This summer, Sophie released two books: YA Historical Romance novel Sixteen Scandals and her new adult Historical Romance series with  The Duke Goes Down. In this interview, we chat about historical romance, some banana plots, and some awesome book recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com...

Today’s interview is with Karin Slaughter. Karin writes page-turning, edge-of-your-seat books that will keep you guessing until the end. Growing up Karin was incentivized to write and even at the age of six, she was writing murder stories. In this interview, we chat about how Karin incorporated the pandemic in her latest False Witness. Tune in to hear Karin’s book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BO...

Today I am chatting with my friend and author Chloe Liese.  If you have been on BookTok, you will see a surge of Spicy Romances. In this episode, we share our own recommendations of high-heat romances. These books are rated R or even NC-17. Feel free to add them to your TBR.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Today’s author interview is with Lynn Constantine, one part of the writing duo of Liv Constantine. In this interview, we chat about how they landed their book deal which was the blockbuster The Last Mrs. Parrish. We also chat about their latest book The Stranger in the Mirror and how to use amnesia as a device plot.  Tune in to find out Lynne’s books recommendations.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS htt...

Today I am interviewing author KA Tucker. KA is a prolific author of contemporary romance, and her latest release is a fantasy novel called A Fate of Wrath and Flame. In this interview, we chat about her writing, how The Simple Wild became a hit and what led KA Tucker to write her latest fantasy novel.    BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin’  The Deal by Elle Kennedy  The Simple W...

Welcome to an off-the-cuff solo episode, where I share big life changes, more about what to expect about the show, my current life in Chicago, and how my reading life is going. In this episode, I also share my take on DNFing books and why this does not work for me.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-...

Today’s author interview is with contemporary romance writer Fiona Cole. Fiona writes spicy forbidden romance. Fiona Cole’s writing journey started from blogging, beta reading and it is fascinating.   Her latest book is Blame it on the Tequila, which is a rockstar romance. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wh...

Today I am chatting with Lauren Layne. Lauren’s latest book is To Sir with Love which a homage to 90s rom-com movies. This was a slow-burn romance. In this interview, we chat about Lauren’s writing, a trope that Lauren loves to read and I share with her a few recommendations to add to your TBR.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...