What To Read Next Podcast

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with rom-com author Amanda Elliot. Her latest book Best Served Hot* is a foodie dream about the NYC Restaurant Scene. After reading this book, you will be craving delicious food. In this interview, we chat about the following:Why did Amanda pick writing a foodie romance based on the NYC restaurant sceneHer research process of learning more about the restaurant review processThe different genres that Amanda readsA list of book recommendations featuring: romance, contemporary fiction, cozy mysteries, literary thrillers, and a fantasy*Affiliate LinkSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code:

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we chatted with YA author and adult debut romance author, Amy Spalding. Her adult debut romance is For Her Consideration* which is a sapphic celebrity romance that is so good. In this episode, we chat about the following:How this pandemic project came to beWhy she was in between projects and realized the best way to spend her time was to write in a different genre altogetherWhy she started writing YA books How Amy discovers rereading romance and her quest for more Queer booksHer gateway romance read *Affiliate LinkSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this pod

Today’s guest is Food Writer and Romance Novelist Rochelle Bilow. Her debut romance novel is Ruby Spencer’s Whiskey Year, showcasing Rochelle’s passion for food and romance.In this episode, we chat about the following: How did she get started with food writing?Her food journey from culinary school, blogs, and food writingOur era of oversharing our lives on the internetHow did she end up writing a romance novelHer journey and education in the romance genreWhy romance can be a place to explore and grow and that the framework is a safe spaceOur shared experience of living in Syracuse, NYThe Cookies project and tips if you have an overflow of batterSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today’s guest is Elsie Silver. Elsie writes small-town romances, and her latest book is Powerless. Powerless is friends to lovers' romance featuring a hockey player and a ballerina. This book has mutual pining, a long road trip, and just a one-bed trope. In this episode, we chat about the following topics:What led her to start writing and publishing booksWe chat about her world because her books are set in two different towns in Canada Why you should read the Chestnut Springs series and where you should start, what to expect from future booksIf you love unrequited love and mutual pining, then you must add Powerless to your TBRWhat type of romance novels has Elsie read? Why she switches genres when she feels slumpy?We share our passion for the Sookie Stackhouse series.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel; https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a suppo

Today I have a fun solo show for you, where I share my favorite reads, listens, and TV shows for January.In this episode, I chat about the following:Total books read and listenedWhat was the theme of the monthWhich author I ended up reading more than seven books, and yes, you can grab those books on KU and your library.My thoughts on Happy Place by Emily Henry, Meet Me At the Lake by Carley Fortune, and Do I Know You? By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Thank you, Berkley and PRH Audio, for the gifted copies; the opinions are my own.What TV Show have I been watching non-stop? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today’s guest is Rom-Com Author Falon Ballard. Her latest release is Just My Type which is the perfect romcom if you love How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.In this episode, we chat about the following:What led her to start writing rom-coms Falon’s reading journey from YA in the 90s to present What is the elevator pitch for Just My TypeWhy going to therapy should be a cool thing to do as you embark on your romantic journey Why was it necessary for the heroine to embrace being single before opening up to another relationshipSHOW NOTES AND BOOK LINKS http://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today we are chatting with romance author A.L. Jackson. Her latest book is Promise Me Always, book 4 in the Redemption series, but it can be read as a standalone. In this interview, we talked about the following topics:What was the independent publishing landscape like 15 years ago, and how much has it shifted?How the introduction of Kindle helped the indie market explodeWhy A.L. writes angsty booksA must-read book that you can borrow from KU.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today’s author interview is Krystal Marquis. Krystal’s debut novel, The Davenports, is currently out. In this interview, we chat about the following:How Krystal started writing The Davenports while she was in a reading slump.How NaNoWriMo motivated her to write her first draftThe Davenports is a Gilded Age novel set in Chicago with four Black characters who are coming of age in 1910. This book is a swoony and page-turning story that is getting a sequel!Krystal shares how she conducted her research while the pandemic was going on.We chat about what life was like during the Gilded Age.What type of books does she tend to read?Why she prefers to read series as opposed to standalone books?SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-boo

Today’s guest is romance author Lauren Asher. Lauren’s started publishing romance novels in 2020, and her first series is an ode to Formula 1. In this interview, we talked about the following:What was the seed of an idea that led her to write Throttled, which is a rival to lovers meet forbidden romanceWhat was the source of inspiration for her Dreamland Billionaires series? Yes, we talk all things, Disney.Why Lauren scrapped her first draft of The Final Offer and what to expect from the final book in the trilogy.What Lauren has coming up next.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today’s guest is Life Coach, Farmer, and Podcaster Addie Yoder. Addie is an avid reader and has acted as my personal reading therapist. Addie is a mother of four and is always on the go, but in this episode, she shares how she gets her reading done. Topics covered in this episode:Addie and Laura’s reading journey. We are about the same age, but our paths diverged and converged at times. We chat about nostalgia reading back in the 90s.How we use libraries to save money and discover new books to read. If your library has a small selection of books, I encourage you to invest in a non-resident library card. Here is a guide to 8 libraries that offers non-resident library cards.Tips for you to read more books such as reading in various formatsWhy you should keep a short TBR list. Think of a post-it note with three to six titles that you can look forward to reading after you are done with your current book.Ideas on where you can get new book recommendations (social media, friends, podcasts, Youtube)How you can unhau

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is BookTuber Isabel from Happy For Now YouTube Channel. Isabel is hosting the Read What You Own Reading Challenge.Through a series of prompts and mini-challenges for the next three months, we are encouraging readers to read those books they own. This challenge includes reading your physical, kindle, audiobooks, library borrows, and Kindle Unlimited borrows.Isabel shares a few tips about this challenge.Gather and track all of the data. How many books do you own? Here is a link to Personal Library Tracking Google Sheet (affiliate link)Organize your Kindle Books in Collections with a TBR and a Read Collection. Perfect for potential book recommendations and mood reading.Put together fun reading prompts such as oldest owned unread book, genre tropes, cover colors, etc.Yes,

Today’s guest is one of my favorite romance authors Claire Contreras. Claire writes many romances, from sports, secret societies, emotional, and mafia romances.In this chat, we talked about how her Mafia series received a new life thanks to readers on Booktok reading her 2018 release Because Your Mine. Talk about the power of readers! Claire shares about her upcoming project, which is an idea and a cover she has had for 7 seven years that she is ready to work on. Finally, Claire shares three book recommendations that will incite feelings, and yes, you may cry. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Our guest today is Bree from In Love and Words YouTube channel to chat about all things audiobooks. Bree is an avid audiobook listener who uses a variety of services. In this episode, Bree shares different apps and subscription services for you to start listening to audiobooks. If you are new to audiobooks, we share tips and tricks to add them to your daily life. We share a few narrator suggestions for you to try on, as they will enhance your audio experience. SERVICES FOR AUDIOBOOKS:Libro.fm* - with Libro.fm you can support indie bookstores while paying the same as Audible for a monthly membership if you are new to Libro.fm, you can use code WHATTOREADNEXT to get two audiobooks on your first month’s membership.Audible-* There are various membership options but being a Premium Plus

Today’s guest is debut author Kyla Zhao. Kyla is a fashion writer and author who works at a tech company in Silicon Valley. Kyla started writing her first novel while staying at home during the pandemic. She wanted to write was she was missing, such as her hometown in Singapore.If you love Crazy Rich Asians and the Anna Delvey scandal, then the Fraud Squad is for you. This bubbly, rich kid misbehaving book is the perfect winter escape. In this interview, Kyla shares how she balances her full-time role working in tech while writing her novels. If you love The Fraud Squad, know that Kyla has two more upcoming books in late 2023 and 2024. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate program. If you purchase a book, we will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today I want to share an excellent tool as you want to acquire more books without breaking the bank. Have you heard about PangoBooks? This is a book marketplace app where you can easily buy and sell your books.In this episode, Grant Singleton, CEO, and Founder of PangoBooks, is here sharing why he founded this company and how PangoBooks fosters a community among book lovers. If you have books to unhaul, please check out PangoBooks as a place to sell them. This tool makes it so easy to sell; all you need is your camera. If you are looking to buy books, then PangoBooks offers you affordable options for used books. Click here for PangoBooks FAQPangoBooks Tips and TricksHow to save money when buying multiple books?Make sure to follow Booksellers that have your reading taste. Try to buy

This episode originally aired as an Instagram Live. Apologies for the sound quality. In this episode, Laura is chatting with Krista Sandor. Krista is a prolific romance author. Her books are rom-com featuring a found family, fun technology, and spicy scenes. Her books are available on Kindle Unlimited.In this interview, we chat about Krista’s Nanny series and her spinoff book The Sebastian Guarantee, Lessons in Seduction among best friends. Krista shares three book recommendations you must pick up and add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

We have another best of 2022 podcast episode featuring monster romance, fantasy romance, and romantic suspense books. Becky, the host of Too Stupid To Live, shares why she started reading fantasy romance after watching Game of Thrones for the first time. Laura guides Becky to give A Court of Thorns and Roses a try. This is perfect for you if you have not read ACOTAR but feel intimidated by the series. We also chat about monster romances which, let’s be honest, was a big 2022 trend. If you are new to the genre, check out our beginner’s guide to monster romance (Episode #517)Becky is my go-to Romantic Suspense recommender; of course, in this episode, she shares romantic suspense recommendations with two must-read authors. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po

Today I am sharing my annual 2022 reading wrap-up. I will give you a low down on how many books I have read and what worked and what did not. Finally, I share my reading goals for 2023 and what changes I am making to have a good reading year.Spoiler Alert, It is January 5 when I am posting this episode, and I have read five books, and all have been 4-star reads. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Happy 2023! In this episode, I invited Victoria from Bibliolifestyle to chat about setting goals and reading habits.If you are a new reader or want to take your reading life to the next level, this episode is for you. Take the Bibliolifestyle Reader Quiz.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

Today’s guest is Francesca from the Under the Covers Book Blog and The Fangover Podcast. Francesca was a guest last year as she shared her 2021 books, and since we had a lot of fun recording this episode, I asked her to come and do a follow-up a year later.In this episode, Francesca shares that although it was a disappointing year when it came to reading at the same time, it was freeing to read what she liked. Francesca, like myself, found a lot of fun reading more KU books.If you are an audiobook listener or looking to add audiobooks to your 2023 repertoire, tune into listening to the low down of the various apps that will make your life more enjoyable. This episode is full of winter reads that are perfect for the season. Because Francesca is my guru regarding paranormal romance, she shares some great recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://u