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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www.whattoreadnextblog.com

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

#148 Bonus Episode; Live PD & Pomodoro Method 16.04.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. In today’s bonus episode, we have Kini from Smexy Books. We chat about what we are doing while staying at home, what books we are reading and what shows we are watching. In this episode, we chat: How Kini is doing while staying at home What Laura learned from being in group therapy and this period The power of sleep  How she has been spending her time whil...

#147 Author Interview: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez 14.04.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today I have a fun author interview with USA Today Bestseller Abby Jimenez. Abby is a Food Network Winner who has published two of my favorite books in 2019. She knows how to write a heartfelt rom-com. I really loved The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, her books and of course a round of b...

#146 Stay-at-Home Check-in (April 2020) 12.04.2020

Today I want to share a solo episode of what I have been up to since the stay-at-home order. In this episode, what I realized while being at home such as that I am an ambivert, how much I am cooking, and my reading struggles while staying at home. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-...

#145 Bonus Episode: Virgin River & Tiger King 09.04.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today, we have Amy from Novel Gossip Instagram account and blog.  In this episode, we chat: How we are trying to make sense of normality during this time Things that are out of our control  How does Amy’s day looks like now How we are handling this crisis Laura’s job search process while this crisis     SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.co...

#143 Second Chance and Enemies to Lovers Romance Book Recommendations (Audiobooks) 07.04.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Lindsay from the Instagram account nerdybooknurse.  She listens to a lot of audiobooks along with reading. In this episode, she shares her go-to narrators when she started reading romance and of course a round of romance book recommendations.    FAVORITE NARRATORS: Erin Mallon Jacob Morgan  Sebastian York    Become a supporter of this podc...

#142 New Romance Book Releases (April 2020) 05.04.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today I have a solo show where I am sharing 6 anticipated new book releases for the month of April.    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...

#141 Bonus Episode: Audiobooks & Resources for Kids 03.04.2020

Welcome to a bonus episode of the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Kate from The Salty Bookworm from Instagram.  Kate is a Kindergarten teacher based in NJ. in this bonus episode, we chat about books, movies, and app recommendations while we are staying at home. In this episode, we chat about How we are doing while staying at home How we both just moved during this time period Remote le...

#140 BONUS EPISODE: LOVE IS BLIND AND OONA OUT OF ORDER 27.03.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! I hope you are doing well during this difficult time.  Today I want to share a mini-episode that is perfect for staying at home. In this episode, we have Heather from BookClubChat comes and talks about how she is doing while staying at home. We will chat about books, movies, and TVs shows and how we are spending our time at home.  We chat about: How we are...

#139 Romance Book Recommendations 24.03.2020

Today’s guest is Tej from the Readaholic19 Instagram account. Tej is one of my go-to romance recommenders. In this episode, we chat about my move to Chicago, what Tej has been up to since she was last on the show such as launching a blog.  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-rec...

#138 Author Interview: All I Ask by Corinne Michaels 17.03.2020

Welcome to the What to Read  Next Podcast. Today’s guest is author, Corinne Michaels. I discovered Corinne’s book a few years ago and I have been reading her backlist ever since. She has a new book coming out today called All I Ask. The book is an emotional second chance romance that kept me engaged to the very end. In this interview, we chat about Corinne’s writing process, her journey to get her...

#137 Author Interview: Tucker by Emily March 10.03.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Emily March is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. In this episode, we chat about her latest release Tucker, her writing process, and of course a round of book recommendations.     SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoRea...

#136 Author Interview: Once Upon a Sunset by Tif Marcelo 04.03.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have an author interview for Tif Marcelo. Tif is a veteran army nurse and author. In her writing, she believes in the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, heartfelt romances, and is inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She is also the author of The Key to Happily Ever After and the Journey to the Heart s...

#135 Author Interview: Ten Days Gone by Beverly Long 18.02.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have an author interview with Beverly Long. Beverly has a long career that spans more than two decades with about 20 books published. Beverly writes romantic suspense and suspense series. This year, she just launched a new suspense series with Ten Days Gone is the first book in the series. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, Ten...

#134 Literary Fiction Book Recommendations 11.02.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Podcast, Today’s bookish guest is Kate from the TheSaltyBookworm Instagram account. Kate is a teacher who is about to transition to Kindergarten this year and she hopes to inspire her students.  We chat about starting Garden State Book Swap. We chat about what is Kate’s ideal book.  Her go-to genre is Literary Fiction and she has a few great recommendations.    SHOWNOTE...

#133 All Things Romance Book Recommendations 04.02.2020

Welcome to What to Read Next. Today’s bookish guest is Kellisa and Katie from the Instagram Ksquarereads. In their bookstagram account, they shared book recommendations with plenty of romance recs. In this episode, Katie shares her love for fan fiction, how Kellisa started reading romance. In terms of recommendations, we have an episode chock full of romance recommendations.    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK...

#132 Women's Fiction Book Recommendation 30.01.2020

Today’s bookish guest is Heather from the Instagram account and blog Book Club Chat. In her blog, Heather shares book club questions and author interviews. Heather has been a past guest of the show, check out her past episode. In this episode, Heather shares her writing process for writing her first novel, we also catch up and talk about Women’s Fiction and Historical Fiction recommendations. I al...

#131 Author Interview; Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday 28.01.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Podcast. Today we have an author interview with Jenny Holiday. Jenny wrote one of my favorite series in 2019 with the Bridesmaid Behaving Badly. If you are looking for a series that combines friendships, weddings, and romance this series is for you. Today Jenny is launching a brand new series set in a Lake-town in Canada. Mermaid Inn is a second chance romance series in...

#130 Contemporary and some Historical Romance Book Recommendations 21.01.2020

Today we have a bookish guest Ginger. Ginger discovered reading as an adult. In this episode, she shares how she fell in love with romance.  Her go-to trope is enemies to lovers, fake relationships, and forced proximity. Her least favorite trope is second chance romance but she has a caveat that you have to tune in. Her go-to genre is contemporary romance.   SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoR...

#128 Contemporary Romance Book Recommendations 14.01.2020

Today’s bookish guest is Kini from Smexy Books Blog and 1Kinilei Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about all things romance. How did she get involved as a reviewer for Smexy Books? How did Kini start reading romance? Kini’s favorite tropes are unrequited love, the marriage of convenience, single parents, widow or widower. Her least favorite trope is enemies to lovers.  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK...

#127 Best of 2019 Books 09.01.2020

Today's guest is Lauren Blinn. In this episode, we chat about the best books in 2019 for YA, Romance, and Thrillers. This episode is chock-of-full of recommendations. Hope you enjoy it! 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...

#126 Author interview: Not Suitable for Work by Skye McDonald 07.01.2020

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have an author interview with one of my favorite debut authors of 2019, Skye McDonald. Skye has published two books in the AntiBelle series - Not Suitable for Work and Off the Record. These books are steamy romance set in Nashville and they are so good. In today’s interview we chat about Skye’s writing process, why she decided to set her books in...

#125 Backlist Titles Book Recommendations 19.12.2019

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s returning guest is Sarah from Really Into This. In this episode, we chat about all things romance, backlist titles, and what you should pick up next.    SARAH’S PAST WHAT TO READ NEXT EPISODE  Book Recommendations: Chick Lit and Cozy Mysteries    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

#124 Enemies to Lovers and Second Chance Romance Book Recommendations 17.12.2019

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today our guest is Tej (readaholic19 from Instagram). In this episode, we chat about all things romance tropes such as enemies to lovers and second chance romance. In addition, we have a chock full of romance recommendations.    TEJ’S PAST WHAT TO READ NEXT EPISODE  Book Recommendations: Contemporary and Historical Romance    SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http:...

#123 #Jinglebooks (Christmas Books Recommendations) 10.12.2019

Today’s guest is Angela from AngelaReadsBooks. In this episode, we chat all things Christmas books.  This episode is full of Christmas books 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 . Mentioned in this episode: Advertise with Us...

#129 Author Interview: Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters 03.12.2019

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have a fun interview with Rachel Winters. Rachel wrote Would Like to Meet which is one of my favorite novels of 2019. This book is a homage to rom coms and it’s adorable. In this interview, we chat about rom coms, Rachel's writing process, and a round of book recommendations. Now let’s get to the show!  SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNe...

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