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

Today I am excited to interview Rosie Danan. Rosie’s second book The Intimacy Experiment is an all-time favorite book. In this interview, we chat about what it’s like to write in the pandemic, fun buys, and about The Intimacy Experiment 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-recomm...

Today’s episode is an author interview with Sarah Hogle. Sarah’s latest book is Twice Shy which features a grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity romance. This book was so fun. In this interview, we chat about Twice Shy and an upcoming book that you should add to your TBR.  NOTE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: You can purchase The Most Eligible Viscount in London by Ella Quinn at your favorite bookseller. Buy it on...

Today I have a fun book recommendation episode with my friends Katie and Kellisa. In this episode, we chat about all things fantasy romance, paranormal romance. This is a genre that I am hoping to read more about this year. This episode is full of recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-...

Today’s guest is Ella Quinn. Ella writes Regency Historical Novels. In this episode, we chat about Ella’s writing journey, her series, including her latest The Most Eligible Viscount in London. Ella also shares some fantastic historical romance recommendations.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-...

Today I have an author interview with Claudia Burgoa. Claudia writes romcoms that are fun to read. In this interview, she explained why sometimes readers have to wait a while for their favorite heroes and heroines to get paired up. We also share our mutual love for 1990s telenovelas. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Today’s author interview is with  Historical Romance author Lorraine Heath. Lorraine’s latest book is Scoundrel of my Heart is out and it is so good. In this interview, Lorraine shares what inspired her to write this book. We also chat about her favorite trope to write and a  great book recommendation.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Today I am excited to chat with my good friend and author Becca Ribbing. Becca just published The Clarity Journal which I think is the perfect self-care treat. In this interview, we chat about the writing process, some Pride and Prejudice retellings, and some great self-help books.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Today I am hosting an author interview with romantic suspense author Layla Reyne. Layla has a couple of series but you should check out Fog City. Her latest is Queen’s Ransom which is a F/F romance between two alpha heroines. There is action in this plot. This series should be read in order and it is available on Kindle Unlimited. In this author interview, we chat about her writing process, what i...

Today we have a fun author interview to share with you. Colet Abedi wrote this amazing dystopian YA fantasy called Breed. In this interview, we are joined by Anna Lynne McCord who narrated the audiobook. These are two best friends who shared their passion for this project. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wh...

Today on the podcast, we have an author interview with Devney Perry. Devney is a USA Today Best Selling author who writes amazing romance novels. Devney’s latest book is Dotted Lines which is the conclusion of 5 book series Runaway. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, romance novels that you should pick up, and what it’s like to have two pen names. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http:/...

Today I am interviewing author Eliza Jane Brazier. Her latest book is If I Disappear which is a page-turning thriller perfect for True Crime podcast fans. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, her book, and book 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-...

Today’s author interview is with Historical Romance author Eva Leigh. In this episode, we chat about her latest series where she plays homage to movies and music from the 1980s in a historical setting. Her latest book Waiting for Scot Like You is loosely based on Ferris Bueller Day Off and The Sure Thing. In this interview, we chat about writing, books, and her upcoming Historical Romance series. ...

Today’s episode is all about audiobooks. I invited my friend Amy (novelgossip) to chat about all of the audiobook services that you can add to get access to audiobooks for a low cost. In this episode, we chat about Libro. FM, Kindle Unlimited, Audible Plus, Scribd, and Out of State Libraries where you can get access to Libby and Hoopla.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Bec...

Today I am chatting with debut YA author Monica Gomez-Hira. Monica wrote Once Upon a Quinceanera which is all about the Quinceanera tradition. In this interview, we talk about our experience with Quinces, Monica’s journey to publication, and some fun book recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Today I am chatting with historical fiction author New York Times Best Seller Kate Quinn. In this episode, we chat about her latest book The Rose Code which is about the British codebreakers during WWII. We also chat about how her book was selected by Reese’s Book Club.  Kate also shares some historical fiction recommendations.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a suppo...

Today’s author interview is with one of my favorite  Historical Romance Authors, Joanna Shupe Joanne writes about Gilded Age NYC (the 1890s). The more I read about this period, I see so many innovations that we still enjoy such as department stores and sporting events. I love to be transported to an old NYC and see how much has changed and yet so little at times.  In this interview, Joanne shared...

Today I am so excited to share my interview with NY Times Best Seller author Cassandra Clare. Cassandra writes in the Shadowhunter series. Her latest Chain of Iron is the second book in The Last Hours series which is part of the Shadowhunter world. In this interview, Cassandra shares her passion for historical romance (lots of recommendations!), how she is coping with writing during the pandemic a...

Today’s author interview is with Farah Heron. Farah just released her latest book Accidentally Engaged which is the perfect pandemic read because of the bread baking and food recipes. This was a delicious read. In this interview, Farah shares about writing, her hobbies, and some fun book recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Today’s author interview is with Roni Loren. Roni writes steamy contemporary romances. Her latest is Yes & I Love You which talks about improv, social anxiety, and co-working spaces. This was a fun romance that you should pick up and add to your TBR. In this interview, Roni shares her research about improv, her reading journey, and a great book recommendation.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://What...

Today I have another fun historical romance book recommendation episode. In this episode, Katie chats about some fun historical romance read that you should pick up. We also chat about a couple of marriages in crisis books.    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-s...

Today’s author interview is with Christina McDonald. Christina writes character-driven psychological thrillers. Her latest is Do No Harm which deals with the opiate crisis. In this interview, we chat about her book writing, her journey to publication, and a fun book recommendation.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Today I am chatting with YA debut author Loan Le. Loan’s latest book A Pho Love Story tells the story of competing restaurant families whose teenagers connect and fall in love despite the odds. In this interview, we chat about what inspired Loan to write this story, chat about representation, and of course some book recommendations.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a...

Today I am chatting with Historical Romance author Harper St. George. Harper just released  The Heiress Gets the Duke which is a Victorian/Gilded Age where an American Heiress marries a Duke. In this interview, we chat about what it meant to be married during this time period, what it’s like to write Historical Romance novels, and some fun book recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://W...

Finished binging Bridgerton? Are you ready to dive into the world of Historical Romance? Today’s guest is Melissa who is a huge fan of historical romance. In this episode, we chat about historical romance that is perfect for contemporary readers and diverse historical romance novels that you should check out.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podc...

Today I have a fun book recommendation episode with fellow podcasters, YouTubers, and bookstagrammer Bethany from Beautifully Bookish Bethany. In this episode, she shares sci-fi, romance, and gothic horror book 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-recommendati...