Laura R Yamin
What to Read Next — Book Recommendations for Romance, Thrillers & Escape Reads
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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Jul 11, 2026
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#67: Halloween-Theme Books and Non-Fiction Book Recommendations 31.10.2018 39:42
Today we have our monthly chat with Clara Jackson! Clara’s recommendations are Halloween-theme books while my recommendations are non-fiction books. This month, we also chat about: Our preferred reading setting Why autumn is a good season to start reading Where we are currently reading the books Why we read in our commute when we live in Manhattan Why reading before going to bed feels better tha...
#66: Book of the Month Picks (2018) 29.10.2018 6:40
Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. I am so excited to have you back. I want to share a programming note that moving forward there would be three shows per week. Yes there will be plenty of book recommendations to add to your TBR. New shows will air on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Now onto today’s show. If you have been listening to this show you know I have been mentioning Book of the...
#64: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations 25.10.2018 16:40
Welcome another fun recurring guest to the show! Today we have Genevieve or Genevieve. Jane.22 She is a mom, a dog walker, an avid reader, aspiring author, tea drinker. In this episode, we chat: Genevieve has quite a library of adult, young adult, biographies, historical texts, university/college books, and many children/middle school books in her home Great list of book recommendations for Histo...
#63: Memoirs and Fiction Book Recommendation 23.10.2018 28:35
Today’s guest is Kristine from A Lovely Bookshelf Instagram account. We chat about: What inspired her to start her Bookstagram Account Her biggest takeaway from being within the Bookstagram community When does Kristine read while she juggles being a full-time stay at home mom How she incorporated e-books and audiobooks into her routine What she loves about her reading life SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS...
#61: Fantasy Book Recommendations 16.10.2018 26:12
Kate lives in sunny Los Angeles for the past nine years. Originally from Boston, she moved out to LA to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She has always loved reading since she was a little girl, especially fantasy and historical fiction (though when she was little it was all about Nancy Drew and Babysitters Club). In this episode, we chat about: YA Books Kate's go-to genre is fan...
#60: Book Recommendations indie Books by JD Estrada 11.10.2018 39:35
Today’s guest is indie prolific author JD Estrada. In this episode, we talk about being an indie author, what inspired him to start writing, lots of indie book recommendations. JD Estrada Work on Amazon Peace, Love, and Maki Rolls: A Guide to Creative Kindness by JD Estrada For Writing Out Loud by JD Estrada SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast...
#59: Book Recommendation Women's Fiction with Angela Reads Books 09.10.2018 20:59
Today’s guest is Angela from the bookstagram account AngelaReadsBooks. In this episode, we dive into Angela’s book recommendation which is women's fiction books. Angela is the co-creator of the #bigbookbuddyread. In this episode, we chat about bookstagram and Angela’s go-to book recommendations. If you would like to join the #BigBookBuddyRead, just DM Angela or Christina. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS...
#58: October Book New Releases (2018) 04.10.2018 10:31
Today I have a special episode where I share 10 new book releases in October. There is a memoir, thriller, and lots of YA books on this list. 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 bo...
#57: September Wrap Up (2018) 02.10.2018 37:05
Today's show Clara Jackson shares her smart Zombie themes books that she read this past month. Laura shares 4 historical fiction recommendations that she read in September 2018. 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 episo...
56: Author Interview Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian 27.09.2018 29:37
Today’s guest is one of my favorite Young Adult contemporary author Siobhan Vivian. Siobhan wrote The List, Burn for Burn trilogy with Jenny Han and my favorite summer 2018 contemporary Stay Sweet. In this interview, we dive into the writing process, what it’s like to co-author a book with your best friend and we finally dive into Stay Sweet. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com...
#55: Book Recommendation Character Driven Books by Alli Hoff Kosik 25.09.2018 30:48
Today’s guest is Alli the podcaster behind SSR Podcast or Sh*t She Read podcast which is one of my go to book podcasts to listen every week. In this episode, we talk all things podcasting, great literary fiction reads that you should pick up next. Alli's go to book are character driven novels which is my exact opposite when it comes to my reading taste. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadN...
#54: Book Recommendation YA Books from Lauren from Reading, Writing and Me 20.09.2018 12:33
On today’s show, we have Lauren from the blog Reading, Writing and Me. In this episode, we dive into young adult novels. If you are new to the genre, Lauren gives great 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-show--5263998/support . Mentioned in...
#53: Book Recommendation Adult Fiction Reads from Lupita Reads 18.09.2018 19:29
Today’s guest is Lupita the bookstagrammer behind Lupita Reads. Lupita’s go to genre is adult fiction. In this episode, Lupita shares her go to author, favorite books so far for this year and what you should pick next! 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--526...
#52: Top 5 Summer Book Picks (2018) 11.09.2018 6:32
Today i want to share the top 5 books that I read this past summer. I do this episode every quarter, tune in to episode 35 for my Spring picks, and episode 8 for my Winter Picks. Over the past three months I have read about 40 books. In terms of genre, I have read YA contemporary, Literary Fiction, thrillers and historical fiction. Yup I have diversify my genres. BOOKS MENTIONED How to Walk Away...
#51: Book Recommendation Romance Books with Nicolette from Falling Over Books 06.09.2018 10:48
Today's guest is Nicolette. Nicolette is the booktuber behind Falling Over Books a fun channel where she features contemporary romance, adult fiction, and some young adult fiction. One of my favorite posts of hers is when she shares upcoming releases as I get ideas of upcoming romance books that I can pick up over the next month. In this episode, Nicolette shares her go-to book recommendations whi...
#50: September New Book Releases (2018) 04.09.2018 4:44
Today we are highlighting 7 new book releases that are coming up in September 2018. The books mentioned are: Fashion Victim Cross Her Heart Wildcard Josh and Hazel Guide to Not Dating The Dinner List Transcription The Paris Seamstress We hope you enjoy the show! SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-rea...
#49: August Book Wrap Up (2018) 30.08.2018 30:22
We have our monthly episode with my cohost Clara Jackson. In this episode, we dive into the books that we read in the month of August. Some of the books mentioned are: Force of Nature by Jane Harper, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza, The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close, and The Banker's Wife by Cristina Alger. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS...
#48: Book Recommendations Psychological Thrillers with Tina from TBR etc. 28.08.2018 30:01
Today's guest is book blogger and bookstagrammer Tina from TBR etc. In this episode, we have a chock of full of recommendations for psychological thrillers, a historical fiction, a non-fiction and some literary fiction. Tina also shares her tips in growing your bookstagram account and what inspired her to start the blog. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of...
#46: Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks (2018) 21.08.2018 7:09
Today's episode I am highlighting three book club picks from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club. Books mentioned: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows Balli Kaur Jaswa, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, and Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-p...
#43: Author Interview Susan Stoker 09.08.2018 19:29
Today's guest is Romance Author Susan Stoker. Susan write uniform men romance novels. In this interview, Susan shares what inspired her to write her novels, books that she recommends you should pick up next. 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/suppo...
#42. August New Release Book Picks (2018) 07.08.2018 11:46
Welcome to a new series in the podcast. Each month I will feature 5 to 7 new releases coming each month that you should pick up. In this month, I am featuring a few literary fiction, young adult and romance novels. 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-recommen...
#41: Book Recommendations Readable Literary Fiction with Sarah from Sarah's Bookshelves 02.08.2018 22:37
Today's guest is Sarah from Sarah's Bookshelves. In this episode, Sarah shares her book recommendations for readable literary fiction. There are a ton of books and authors that you should pick up this summer. 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 y...
#39: Reading Slumps and What We Are Currently Reading 25.07.2018 46:20
Welcome to our monthly book chat with Clara Jackson and Laura Yamin. In this episode, we chat about reading slumps and share 5 books that we read over the past month. Books Mentioned: How to Walk Away by Katherine Center, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton, The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. SHOWNOTES...
#38 Book Recommendations: YA and Comics with Leigh Pfeffer 18.07.2018 32:39
Today we have fellow podcaster from History is Gay Podcast, Leigh Pfeffer. In this episode, she talks about fandoms, what happens when a character you love dies. Leigh shares her recommendation for YA reads and Comics. 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-...
#36: Book Recommendation: New Literary Fiction with Julie Vadnal 04.07.2018 34:06
Today's guest is NYC writer and fellow reader Julie Vadnal. In this episode, Julie shares her go to authors, her most recent disappointed read. We dive into new Literary Fiction reads that you can pick up this summer. 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--526...
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