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#132 Women's Fiction Book Recommendation

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 also share my thoughts on an upcoming hyped-up book that was a disappointment. Now let’s get to the show. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 30, 202036 min

#131 Author Interview; Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday

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 a quirky town that will remind you of Gilmore Girls. In this interview, we chat about Jenny’s writing process, her books, and a round of book recommendations! Now let’s get to the interview. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 28, 202040 min

#130 Contemporary and some Historical Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 21, 202014 min

#128 Contemporary Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 14, 202031 min

#127 Best of 2019 Books

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 9, 202041 min

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

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 Nashville, and of course a round of book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 7, 202034 min

#125 Backlist Titles Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 19, 201938 min

#124 Enemies to Lovers and Second Chance Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 17, 201934 min

#123 #Jinglebooks (Christmas Books Recommendations)

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 10, 201926 min

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

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 3, 201932 min

#122 Anticipated New Book Releases (December 2019)

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 29, 201910 min

#121 Latinx Romance Authors Book Recommendations

Today I have a mini-episode to share some of my favorite Latinx Romance Authors.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 21, 20198 min

#120 Slow Burn & Fake Relationship Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 19, 201926 min

#119 Hockey Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 14, 20199 min

#118 Thrillers & Christmas Romances Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 12, 201933 min

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

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, her journey to publishing, and finally a round of book recommendations. Now let’s get to the show! In this episode, we chat… How her kids inspired to write them in her latest series Why did she have another job while writing? What inspired her to become a writer? What does she read while she is writing on a deadline? What is coming up for the Alabama series? I am beyond EXCITED! What inspired her to write her Dirty Deeds series? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 5, 201933 min

#116 Author Interview; This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman

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 appraiser and how a move inspired her to start writing historical romance Her journey through publishing historical romance. What she preferred when it comes to publishing her books as she is a hybrid author who has done both traditionally published and self-published her books. Her unique meet-cute that she presents in This Earl of Mine How much research she conducted for This Earl of Mine Her style is badass in bodices when it comes to historical romance SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 29, 201927 min

#115 Post-Apocalyptic and Historical Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 22, 201953 min

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

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 career? What inspired her to become a writer? Her experience living in Bangladesh. What was her journey to get her first book published? What app does she use to keep her ideas and inspiration organized? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 17, 201928 min

#113 Author Interview: Goodnight Stranger by Miciah Bay Gault

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 15, 201925 min

#112 Author Interview: Faker by Sarah Smith

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 writer? How did her old work inspire her book, Faker? What inspired her to write hate to lovers romance? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 8, 201926 min

#111 Author Interview: American Love Story by Adriana Herrera

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 recommendations. In this episode, we chat: How did the 2016 elections inspire her to write her latest series? What inspired her to write Afro-Latinx characters in her romance novels? What was her journey to get her books published? Her writing process How does she keep track of her ideas and inspiration? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Oct 1, 201934 min

#110 Author Interview: Invisible as Air by Zoe Fishman

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 writing What inspired her to write Invisible as Air? What research did she conduct to be in the mind of an addict? The role of grief in this book SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 26, 201920 min

#109 Author interview: Highland Jewel by May McGoldrick

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 romances What inspired them to become a writer What it’s like to write with a partner How do they stay organized as writers? We chat about the historical events that inspired their books What can we expect from book three in the series? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 24, 201943 min

#108 Author Interview: The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy

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 write fantasy romance books? The publisher that gave her a chance to start within the fantasy genre What influenced Jeffe with the world-building of The Orchid Throne? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 17, 201926 min

#107 Literary Fiction Book Recommendations and BookCon Tips

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 10, 201925 min

#106 Audiobooks Book Recommendations!

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 5, 201935 min

#105 Author Interview: Off the Grid by Robert McCaw

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 about Hawaii and why he set his book there? His journey on publishing his books. How much research did he conduct to do the police procedural right? How does he organize himself as a writer? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Sep 3, 201934 min

#104 Author Interview: Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh

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 to get his first novel published? What inspired you to write Eddie Flynn as a character? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 29, 201929 min

#103 Author interview: Rouge by Richard Kirshenbaum

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 writer to advertising and a column to New York Observer that lead him to published his novel Why you should write what you know? How his experience working in the beauty industry inspired to write this book? Who inspired him to write Rouge? What was unique about the beauty category? How much research did he conduct to write this historical fiction book? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 27, 201928 min

#102 Contemporary & Historical Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 22, 201932 min

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

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 How much autobiographical content is in her work How much research did she conduct for The Enlightenment of Bees What is the role of bees in the story? What was the inspiration for the title? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 21, 201921 min

#100 YA Fantasy & Romance Book Recommendations

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 15, 201947 min

#98 Author Interview: The Pretty One by Keah Brown

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 What inspired her to create a viral hashtag #DisabledAndCute Her journey to self-love What was her journey to be a published author The role of friendships in her life What would she tell her younger self now? Keah's Favorite Genre - Fiction and Non-fiction and within fiction, she loves Romance and YA. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Aug 6, 201939 min

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

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 LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jul 30, 201924 min

#96 Eclectic Fiction Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Stacey who is a bookstragrammer behind Prose and Palate and a Book of the Month Judge and founder of Salt Water Reads. In this episode, we chat how she landed the sweet gig of Book of the Month Judge as well as her book recommendations! In this episode, we chat about What inspired her to start Saltwater Reads? How do they select the books for Saltwater Reads? Why she doesn’t read prior to the selection? Her experience how she landed Book of the Month Judge? How does she keep her TBR? Stacey also shares an eclectic number of book recommendations in a number of genres. ]SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Mar 31, 201934 min

#95 Contemporary Romance Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Gabi who is an editorial assistant at Forever and etsy shop owner of For the Love of Pixie Dust and we are chatting all things romance book recommendations. In this episode, we chat: How she landed her job as an editorial assistant Forever Romance What inspired her to get started in her Etsy Shop When does she read? What does she loves most about reading? How does she chooses her next read? How does she keeps track of her reading? Who is her favorite couple within the Addicted Series Her go to genre of Contemporary RomanceSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Mar 31, 201926 min

#94: Historical and Paranormal Romance Book Recommendations

Welcome back to the What to Read Next Podcast! I am so happy to have you back. Today our guest is Teresa from the Reads_Romance bookstagram account and the Romance Reader blog and we are chatting all things romance book recommendations. We chat about: She has read 1,000 of romance and loves reading and recommending books When does she read? What does she love most about reading? What do Teresa and I have in common when it comes to reading format? How does she keep track of the books that she read? Her go-to romance subgenres which is historical, paranormal and she shares a ton of recommendations for you SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Feb 16, 201929 min

#93: Author Interview: Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen

Today we have an author interview with one of my favorite romance authors, Sarina Bowen. In this episode, we chat about her writing process and her books. Now let’s get to the interview. In this episode, we chat: Sarina is a romance author. She has written close to 30 romance titles. What’s her writing process looks like? What’s the hardest thing about writing? How does she get feedback for her work? What is the easiest thing about writing? How does she organize herself as a writer? How some characters revealed themselves to her before her writing. How does her past life inform her writing for the True North series? The role of setting in the story. We talk about her upcoming new release Overnight Sensation SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 22, 201930 min

#92: Romance Books Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Nilika from Liber Lady Bookstagram account and we are chatting all things romance book recommendations. In this episode we chat: What inspired her to have her bookstagram account When does Nilika read? What does she loves most about reading? How did she choose her next read? Her go-to genre is Romance. YA, Fantasy SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 20, 201919 min

#91: Women's Fiction and Social Psychology Book Recommendations

Today’s guest is Laura from 50 by 25 Blog. She lives in a suburb of Boulder, Colorado. She was elected to Town Trustee which is a city council position in her town. In this episode, we chat about: What inspired Laura to start her blog in December 2007. When does Laura read? What does she love about reading? How does she use the library to get books? How does she track the book that she reads? Her go-to-genre is Women’s Fiction/Chick Lit and Social Psychology SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jan 6, 201927 min

#90: A Very Special Christmas Episode

Today's show is with my co-host Clara Jackson. In this episode: We talk in-depth about our joint experience reading The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan What we found surprising after reading this book Christmas Movie Recommendations What Laura has read lately SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 24, 201832 min

#89 Chick Lit and Cozy Mysteries Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Sarah from Really Into This Blog. In this episode, we chat: What inspired her to start Really Into This blog with her best friend? What are some of the things that she is into this year? What did she discover in 2018 that she loves? What does she love about her reading life? What she wishes her reading life to be different? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 20, 201827 min

#87: Dark and Twisty Stories Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Katie from The Bookly Club blog. We are chatting about the following topics: What inspired to get the Bookly Club to get started How does Katherine pick the Bookly Club Picks When does Katie read? What do Katies love about reading? How would Katie like her reading life to be different? How does Katie choose her next read as a mood reader? Shopping our shelves to see what grabs you and you are in the mood for? We talk about Goodreads shelves SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 18, 201833 min

#84: Literary Fiction & Southern Gothic Book Recommendations

Today our guest is Sandra Manley-Eichler from Reading with Champagne's Instagram account and blog and we are chatting all things Literary Fiction and Southern Gothic books! In this episode, we chat about: Her blogging journey Her reading philosophy Where she reads which I can identify myself What she loves about reading? How her Goodreads account has led to conversations with her colleagues Why you should have a DNF shelf in Goodreads? PODCAST MENTIONED #77: Book Recommendation: Thrillers SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 10, 201833 min

#83: Fiction Books Recommendations

Today our guest is Christina Stephanie from Christina Stephanie Reads Instagram account and we are chatting about all things fiction books! In this episode, we chat about: What inspired Christina to start her Bookstagram account How did the Big Book Buddy Read #bigbookbuddyread come about? What does she love most about reading? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 7, 201824 min

#82: Self-Help Books Recommendation

Today's guest is Becca Ribbing. She is a coach and an author. In this episode, we chat: What inspired her to write The Clarity Journal When it comes to writing a book, what aspect of the process does she find more challenging? What does she wish from the process of writing a book to be different? Her go-to genre is self-help. She shares the different types of self-help books PODCAST MENTIONED #73: Book Recommendation Fiction Books and Reading Challenge Podcast episode SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 5, 201831 min

#81: December 2018 New Book Releases

Today I want to share 7 new book releases that were released in December 2018. A bit about this month’s list there are quite a few romance picks, two thrillers, and one historical fiction. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Dec 3, 20187 min

#80: Literary Fiction Book Recommendation

Today's guest is Catherine Gilmore the book blogger behind The Gilmore Guide to Books In this episode, we chat: What inspired her to get started as a book blogger How she reads to get the most of her book reviews The gift of book reviewing What she loves most about reading? What would she like her reading life to be different How she chooses her next great read Her go-to favorite genre How does she track her reading? SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 30, 201819 min

#79:Classic, Memoirs, and Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

Today's guest is Laura Anne Bird from Laura_at_the_Library Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about: How Laura juggles her busy life at home while finding pockets of time to read How she got in trouble with the library What she loves most about reading? Her three favorite genres SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome 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 UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Nov 28, 201846 min