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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#122 Anticipated New Book Releases (December 2019) 29.11.2019 10:09

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today I have a fun mini-episode where I will be sharing 12 books that you should check out in December. 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...

#121 Latinx Romance Authors Book Recommendations 21.11.2019 8:07

Today I have a mini-episode to share some of my favorite Latinx Romance Authors. 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 service that you want to share with our engaged audience...

#120 Slow Burn & Fake Relationship Romance Book Recommendations 19.11.2019 26:09

Today’s guest is Mollie from Mollies Bookshelves. In this episode, we dive into romance book recommendations. Mollie’s favorite tropes are slow burn and fake relationships. Now let’s get to the show! 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...

#119 Hockey Romance Book Recommendations 14.11.2019 9:39

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today I have a bonus episode of book recommendations of Hockey Romances. This is my favorite sports romance sub-genre and it is such a treat to read these 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-show--5263998/support ....

#118 Thrillers & Christmas Romances Book Recommendations 12.11.2019 33:47

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today we have Lauren Blinn back for a fun show full of book recommendations. In this episode, we dive into thrillers, dark romance, Christmas romances, and contemporary 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--...

#117 Author interview: Down Too Deep by J. Daniels 05.11.2019 33:16

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is J. Daniels. J is one of my auto-buy romance authors. I absolutely adored her Alabama series and Sweet Addiction series which are great series to binge on. Her latest series Dirty Deeds released the latest book in the series Down to Deep which was so good. This was a five-star read for me. In this episode, we chat about her writing process...

#116 Author Interview; This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman 29.10.2019 27:46

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Kate Bateman. Her latest book is This Earl of Mine which inspired me to start reading all things historical romance which as you know it’s been such a treat. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, her journey to publishing, and finally a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat… Her first career as an antique...

#115 Post-Apocalyptic and Historical Romance Book Recommendations 22.10.2019 53:24

Today we have a bookish recommendation show featuring past guest Clara. In this episode, we dive into a few fiction books that include post-apocalyptic fiction, historical romance. We talk about series vs standalone books, which ones we prefer the most. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podc...

#114 Author Interview: If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman 17.10.2019 28:57

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Hannah Beckerman. Her latest book If Only I Could Tell You was one of September’s Book of the Month picks In this episode, we chat about her writing process, her journey to publishing, and finally a round of book recommendations. Now let’s get to the show! In this episode, we chat… How does her journalism background help her writing car...

#113 Author Interview: Goodnight Stranger by Miciah Bay Gault 15.10.2019 25:36

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is debut author Miciah Bay Gault Her debut novel Goodnight Stranger was nominated for the Center For Fiction Award. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, her journey to publishing, and finally a round of book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

#112 Author Interview: Faker by Sarah Smith 08.10.2019 26:05

Today’s guest is debut author Sarah Smith. Her book Faker comes out today and it’s an office enemy to lovers' romance that is steamy. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, her journey to publishing, and finally a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat... What inspired her to become a writer? Her journey to get her book published. How does she organize herself as a w...

#111 Author Interview: American Love Story by Adriana Herrera 01.10.2019 34:28

Today’s guest is author Adriana Herrera. Adriana is the author behind the Dreamer series, which is one of my favorite 2019 romance series that features Afro-Latinx queer characters with beautiful happily ever afters. Her latest book American Love Story comes out next week October 7, 2019. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, we dive into her series, and finally a round of book recom...

#110 Author Interview: Invisible as Air by Zoe Fishman 26.09.2019 20:01

Today’s guest is author Zoe Fishman. Zoe has published multiple books, her latest Invisible as Air tackles the opioid crisis. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, we dive into her book, and finally a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: How her writing career got started Her background of working in publishing How training for the NY Marathon taught her about w...

#109 Author interview: Highland Jewel by May McGoldrick 24.09.2019 43:06

Today we have an author interview with the writing duo behind May McGoldrick. This author duo writes historical romance. In this episode, we chat about what it’s like to write with a partner, the role of historical research while writing within the historical romance genre, and of course a round of book recommedations. In this episode, we chat: What sets their books apart from other historical ro...

#108 Author Interview: The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy 17.09.2019 26:52

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today’s guest is Jeffe Kennedy. Jeffe is a RITA Award-winning author of fantasy romance. In this episode, we chat about what it’s like to write fantasy romance novels, her upcoming book The Orchid Throne, and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: What was the journey to get her first book published? What inspired her to writ...

#107 Literary Fiction Book Recommendations and BookCon Tips 10.09.2019 25:13

Today’s bookish guest is Deedi Brown from Deedireads on Instagram. In this episode, we chat about: her Favorite genres and her tips about attending BookCon We chat about our experiences about BookCon She talked about attending the BookCon’s writing workshops Round of book recommendations SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

#106 Audiobooks Book Recommendations! 05.09.2019 35:25

Today our guest is Lauren Blinn. In this episode, we chat about audiobooks and book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: Where you can get audiobooks to listen to? What genres you should check out as audiobooks? Where you can listen to audiobooks? Her favorite narrators What speed does she listen to audiobooks? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter...

#105 Author Interview: Off the Grid by Robert McCaw 03.09.2019 34:45

Today’s guest is Robert McCaw. Robert is a published author of multiple books. In this episode, Robert talks about his latest book Off the Grid, his writing process and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: Robert’s career trajectory How his visit to Hawaii inspired him to start writing? How much his experience as a lawyer he brings into his writing? His passion ab...

#104 Author Interview: Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh 29.08.2019 29:42

Today’s guest is Steve Cavanagh. Steve is a published author of multiple books in the thriller genre In this episode, Steve talks about his books, his writing process, and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: How much of his experience working as a lawyer did he bring into his writing? How did his reading inspire him to become a writer? What was his journey like t...

#103 Author interview: Rouge by Richard Kirshenbaum 27.08.2019 28:08

Today’s guest is Richard Kirshenbaum. Richard is a published author of the book Rouge: A novel of Beauty and Rivalry. In this episode, Richard talks about how his experience inspired him to write his book, his writing process, and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: What was his journey to write his novel and get it published? His career journey from a comedy write...

#102 Contemporary & Historical Romance Book Recommendations 22.08.2019 32:16

Today our guest is Tej a fellow bookstagrammer and romance reader In this episode, we chat… How did Tej just got back reading? How fast do we read when it comes to romance? How Laura discovers her passion for reading especially reading romance. What type of romance does she read? How Tej reads out of order and it’s ok Some misconceptions when reading Historical Romance SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LI...

#101 Author Interview: The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden 21.08.2019 21:48

Today’s guest is Rachel Lindern. Rachel is a published author of multiple Women’s Fiction books. In this episode, Rachel talks about how her experience doing humanitarian work inspired her latest work, her writing process, and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: What inspired her to become an international aid worker? Her journey to get her first book published H...

#100 YA Fantasy & Romance Book Recommendations 15.08.2019 47:42

Today we have a bookish guest, Lauren Blinn. Lauren is a fellow Bookstagrammer that I met in real life at BookCon this year. In this episode, we chat: Book recommendations in the YA Fantasy, Contemporary and Historical Romance What was Lauren's experience at BookCon Tips for BookCon such as ARC drops and lines Authors that we met at the Romance Candy Crush Event SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http:/...

#98 Author Interview: The Pretty One by Keah Brown 06.08.2019 39:30

Today we have an author interview with Keah Brown. Keah Brown is the creator of #DisabledAndCute. She is a published author of the memoir The Pretty One. In this episode, we chat about her writing process, what it was like to have a viral hashtag, and of course a round of book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: How did she become a journalist and what was her journey to start her career ...

#97 Author Interview: Love at First Like by Hannah Orenstein 30.07.2019 24:25

Today we have an author interview with Hannah Orenstein. Hannah has written two women’s fiction books: Playing with Matches and Love at First Like. In this episode, we chat about Hannah’s writing process, an in-depth conversation about her books, and a round of book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...