Laura R Yamin

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

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You know you want to read. You just don't know what. What to Read Next is the podcast for readers who love romance, thrillers, and women's fiction — and spend more time staring at their TBR than actually reading it. I'm Laura, and twice a week I bring you book recommendations built around one thing: how you actually feel right now. Not what's new. Not what's trending. The right book for this exact mood, this exact moment, this exact week of your life. Some weeks that means asking an author what they read for joy — not what they wrote, but what they reach for when they need to escape. Their ans...

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Laura R Yamin

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#250 Author Interview: Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell 27.10.2020 40:03

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is Historical Romance author Lenora Bell. I discovered Lenora’s writing this year and I basically devoured it. It was so good. Today is the publication date for Love is a Rogue which is a gender flip for a Beauty and the Beast retelling. In this episode, super-fan Katie joins us for the interview. Now let’s go for the interview. SHOWNOTES...

#249 Kensington's Cozy Mysteries Book Preview (2020) 26.10.2020 26:14

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today on the show we have Larissa Ackerman, Communications Manager for Kensington. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Kensington’s Cozy Mysteries. This episode is full of recommendations for those who are looking to read a cozy mystery this fall season. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

#248 Forbidden Romance Book Recommendations 23.10.2020 14:46

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah from Dragonflyreads. In this episode, we chat about indie authors, forbidden romance, and romcoms. 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...

#247 Special Q&A.Episode: Laura in the Hot Seat 22.10.2020 51:23

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today is a bit of a different episode because I asked my friend Kini to interview me. In this episode, I share about my reading, my move to Chicago, podcasting questions including how much money I spend and what I make from the show. Yes, we do dive into my own book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter...

#246 Dark Romance Book Recommendations 21.10.2020 24:58

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is my friend and fellow Puerto Rican bookstagrammer Veronica from bellaorevbooks Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about dark romances. 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 . Me...

#245 Author Interview: Among Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston 20.10.2020 32:21

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today/s guest is Ashley Poston. Ashley wrote one of my favorite YA series called Once in a Con. Ashley has a new book out today called Among Beasts and Briars. In this interview, we chat about fandoms, Ashley’s writing process, her books, and of course some book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter o...

#244 Crime Fiction Book Recommendations 19.10.2020 19:20

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Garrett from Gareindeedreads Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about thriller and crime fiction recommendations. We also chat about what the process is like to cast some of the books. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-po...

#243 Harlequin Category Romances Book Recommendations 18.10.2020 15:35

Today I have a fun book recommendation episode for you. I am chatting about 11 Harlequin Category romances. This episode features books in the following three categories: Blaze, Dare, and Desire lines. 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 ....

#242 Latinx Romance Book Recommendations 17.10.2020 19:42

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Emm who also has a podcast Latinx Like Me that she recently launched. In this episode, we chat about her podcast and 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-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support . Me...

#241 Author Interview: Simmer Down by Sarah Smith 15.10.2020 36:03

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah Smith. Sarah’s latest book is Simmer Down which is out this week. In this episode, my friend Kellisa joins us to chat with Sarah about her writing, her books, and of course some book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-re...

#240 Author Interview: A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday 14.10.2020 34:45

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have returning guest Jenny Holiday. Jenny writes some of my favorite novels such as the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series, the Matchmaker Bay series, and her latest A Princess for Christmas which is best described as a Hallmark movie with steam. In this interview, I invited my friend Addie Yoder to join us and we chat about writing in the midst of...

#239 Author Interview: Any Rogue will Do by Bethany Bennett 13.10.2020 40:40

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is debut author Bethany Bennett. In this interview, we chat about her debut novel Any Rogue Will Do, her source of inspiration, and of course some 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-recommendation-...

#238 Black Romance Authors Book Recommendations 12.10.2020 28:21

Welcome to What to Read Next Podcast. Today my guest is Taima from the ShadesandPage Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about Black Romance Authors and finding books on Amazon. This episode is full of 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-recommenda...

#237 Old School Historical Romance Book Recommendations 09.10.2020 21:58

Today, our guest is Gigi from Gigi Reads Romance and Buy the Trope. Gigi recently bought 6k books that she is in the process of reselling via eBay. In this episode, we chat about old-school historical 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-book-recommendation...

#236 : Audiobooks Book Recommendations 08.10.2020 23:39

Today’s we have a fun interview with Nikki from Saturday Nite Reader. In this interview, we chat about audiobooks, cowboy romance, and some literary fiction titles. 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...

#235 Author Interview: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren 07.10.2020 30:01

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is writer duo, Christina Lauren. Christina and Lauren have a new book that is out this week called In a Holidaze. This is a Christmas groundhog’s day romance. In this interview, Christina and Lauren shared how they started writing together, what their writing process looks like, and of course some book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK L...

#234 Author Interview: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade 06.10.2020 59:50

Welcome to What to Read Next Podcast. Today's guest is Olivia Dade. Olivia’s latest book is Spoiler Alert is out this week. This book is an ode to fan fiction and it was a fun read. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, how she wrote this book and what to expect in the next book in the series. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this pod...

#233 Carina Press & Carina Adores Book Preview (2020) 05.10.2020 24:13

Today our guest is Stephanie Tzogas. Stephanie is Associate Publicists for Carina Press and Carina Adores. In this episode, we dive into upcoming releases for both Carina Press and Carina Adores as well as some great backlist titles that you should check out. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-ne...

#232 Cozy Mysteries Book Recommendations 02.10.2020 20:12

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is Aimee from the blog and Instagram account @readwithaimee. In this episode, we chat about all things cozy mysteries and 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-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--...

#231 Old School YA Book Recommendations 01.10.2020 36:15

Today’s guest is Alli from the SSR Podcast. In this episode, we chat throwback YA titles which ones would be great to re-read, and which ones are problematic. In addition, Alli shares some newer YA titles and adult fiction 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-...

#230 Author Interview: Flirting with Forty by K Bromberg 30.09.2020 15:21

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Kristy Bromberg, also known as K Bromberg. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, her latest book Flirting with 40, and Hard to Handle. Now let’s go to the interview. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-boo...

#229 Author Interview: All Scot and Bothered. by Kerrigan Byrne 29.09.2020 36:21

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Kerrigan Byrne. Kerrigan writes historical romance with a touch of dark themes. In this episode, we chat about her latest two series, her writing process, and some book recommendations. Now let’s go to the interview. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

#228 Author Spotlight: Jill Shalvis 28.09.2020 35:22

Today’s guest is Spencer and Bree and we have a fun episode for you. We are chatting all things backlist for Jill Shalvis. As you know Jill has published over 100 books and it can be intimidating to figure out what you should pick next. In this episode, we go over her series and tell you what you should pick up next. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of t...

#227 Author Interview: Well Played by Jen DeLuca 24.09.2020 34:02

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is Jen DeLuca, Jen has been writing a series of Renaissance Faire romances. In this interview, we chat about her source of inspiration, her writing process, and some fun book recommendations. Now let’s go to the interview. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

#226 Author Interview: Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey 23.09.2020 40:56

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is author Tessa Bailey. Tessa writes hot, steamy romances. Her latest is Tools of Engagement which is book 3 in the Hot and Hammered series. For this interview, I invited my friend Tej to join me in chatting with Tessa. In this interview, we chat about Tessa’s writing process, her books, and some fun book recommendations. Now let’s go to the...