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Trisha is joined by special guest Vanessa Diaz, Managing Editor for Book Riot, and they talk about reading habits, books they love, and why third person present narration is so weird.
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Books Discussed
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Aphrodite and the Duke by J.J. McAvoy
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller
Boyfriend Material and 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
The Switch and The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary
The Sitcom Star and The Reluctant Heartthrob by Jackie Lau
The Primas of Power series, including A Lot Like Adiós, You Had Me at Hola, and Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria
Vanessa also mentioned Alyssa Cole - there’s no wrong place to start with Alyssa Cole, but if you’re looking for ideas, check out Let It Shine and/or A Princess in Theory!
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]), and Vanessa is on the socials @BuenosDiazSD.
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Jess and Trisha cover a few potpourri topics and updates before talking about romances that are worth the hype.
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Check out the Lammy award nominees and let us know which books you liked and which books are missing.
As recommended by Jess, a fantastic conversation with some of our faves.
Books Discussed
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Amezi
Pucking Around by Emily Rath
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about the impact of AI and machine learning on books and then take a virtual visit to the Tucson Festival of Books.
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Check out a couple of Book Riot posts on books and AI here and here.
And the Washington Post has a great piece on AI bias by Nitasha Tiku, Kevin Schual, and Szu Yu Chen.
Books Discussed
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming
Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley
How You Get The Girl by Anita Kelly
White Whiskey Bargain and Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter
For Never & Always by Helena Greer
Thank You For Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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To celebrate February 29, Jess and Trisha go all in on books they love that were published in Leap Years.
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Books Discussed
The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Forbidden and Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
Hold Me by Courtney Milan
Looking for Group by Alexis Hall
Magnate and Tycoon by Joanna Shupe
Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha reflect on the major theme of Valentine’s romance coverage and then recommend some romance short stories and novellas.
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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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Jess and Trisha had a great chat with Jeff on the Book Riot podcast.
As mentioned, The Washington Post (Sarah Wendell) and Entertainment Weekly (Maureen Lee Lenker) were among the many outlets covering romantasy this Valentine’s Day.
And look how many romance book stores there are! [Forbes]
Books Discussed
Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter
Olivia and the Masked Duke by Grace Callaway
All or Nothing by Rose Lerner
Moonlight by Jasmine Nicole
Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
Prisoner of Love by Beverly Jenkins
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola
The Companion by EE Ottoman
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about romance covers, genre data (or lack thereof), and romance books that fit the 2024 Read Harder Challenge.
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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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Check out the Shelf Love Substack, and specifically the post “The Data Does Not Exist to Support ‘Romance is a Billion Dollar Industry.’”
Read Harder in 2024! (Just like maybe you did in 2023!)
Books Discussed
Night Song by Beverly Jenkins
The Sitcom Star and The Reluctant Heartthrob by Jackie Lau
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Luke and Billy Finally Get a Clue by Cat Sebastian
The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir
Always Only You by Chloe Liese
Love Flushed by Evie Mitchell
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha kick off 2024 WIR Book Club by discussing The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and then discuss other books with mistaken identities or disguises.
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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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Books Discussed
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
Fly With Me by Andie Burke
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod
Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon
The Wolf and the Wildflower by Stacy Reid
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova
The Marquess Makes His Move by Diana Quincy
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about 2023 books they still want to get to and the books they’re most excited about coming out in 2024.
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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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Book club is coming back in our next episode! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us! Send us your thoughts by January 18 for our January 22 episode.
Books Discussed
The Wildest Ride by Marcella Bell
Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston
Outfield Assist by Cat Giraldo
Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, illustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith
Technically Yours by Denise Williams
Fly With Me by Andie Burke
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. Higgins
Night for Day by Roselle Lim
Birding With Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb
The Spy and I by Tiana Smith
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about their favorite romance reads of 2023. Prepare your TBR for many, many books — front list AND back list.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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Book club is coming back in early 2024! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us! Send us your thoughts by January 18 for our January 22 episode.
Books Discussed
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura
A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death by Maria Vale
Before I Let Go and Reel by Kennedy Ryan
So This is Christmas by Jenny Holiday
Something Like Love and Captured by Beverly Jenkins
Second Chance at Rancho Lindo by Sabrina Sol
The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann
Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo
The Scoundrel Falls Hard by Sophie Jordan
Switch Hitter by E.M. Lindsey
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
All The Right Notes by Dominic Lim
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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It’s part two of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, immersive romance series, and more!
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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Book club is coming back in early 2024! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us!
Books Discussed
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
The Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Sol
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
The Flowers of Time by A.L. Lester
Reverb by Anna Zabo
Lost Hearts by Ellie Green
Vanlife by Nicolette Dane
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
Thorn by Anna Burke
The Bright Falls series by Ashley Herring Blake, starting with Delilah Green Doesn't Care
D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins
Once Upon a Marquess by Courtney Milan
Any series by Nalini Singh, including the Hard Play series (starting with Cherish Hard) and the Psy/Changling series (starting with Slave to Sensation)
Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
The Wallflowers and Ravenels series by Lisa Kleypas
Anything by Christina C. Jones, including the Love Sisters series, starting with I Think I Might Love You
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
Pack Queen by Zelda Knight
The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann
Play It Again by Aidan Wayne
How to Be a Normal Person and How to Be a Movie Star by TJ Klune
A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading) or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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It’s part one of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about diverse paranormal romances, romances with ace representation, holiday romances, and more!
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Book club is coming back in early 2024 - huge thanks to everyone who sent suggestions! We're reading The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz, so read along with us!
Also, check out Jackie Lau’s Kickstarter while you still can!
Books Discussed
The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy
The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique
Human Enough by E.S. Yu
Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder
What the Hex by Alexis Daria
The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken
Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
Their Troublesome Crush by Xan West
Perfect Rhythm by Jae
The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann
Thaw by Elyse Springer
The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander
It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer
Being Merry by Meka James
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
Mistletoe and Mishigas by M.A. Wardell
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about the current “steaminess” discourse in romance and new books with some of their favorite tropes.
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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!
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Join Jess in conversation with the one and only Beverly Jenkins on Nov 2!
Here’s the video from Jessen Reads Romance that we discussed – thanks again to Polly for sharing.
And here are some related thoughts from Mimi Matthews.
Plus! Next episode is our annual recommendation show, so send us requests for a family member, friend, or just yourself: [email protected]!
Books Discussed
A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins
Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen
The Marquis Who Mustn’t by Courtney Milan
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender
It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha talk about the popular practice of republishing previously self-published romances and offer a few of their recs for Bang in the Night BINGO.
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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!
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Play along with Bang in the Night BINGO!
Books Discussed
No Proper Lady by Isabel Cooper
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
An Extraordinary Lord by Anna Harrington
Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez
Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Haunted Hookup by Eliza McLane
Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie
The Tenant by Katrina Jackson
The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller
The Wolf of Wall Street by Lucy Eden
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha dive deep into The Perfect Find, talking about both the novel and the Netflix adaptation.
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Books Discussed
Dirty Steal by KD Casey and Lauren Blakeley
What The Hex by Alexia Daris
The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes
The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
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Jess and Trisha are reunited(!) and get caught up on romance news, adaptations, and their reading over the last couple of months.
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Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive. To enter, simply start a free subscription to The Deep Dive. No payment method required!
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Book club meets an adaptation discussion with The Perfect Find! We’re discussing the book by Tia Williams and the adaptation on September 28 for our Oct 2 episode, so send us your thoughts! (The adaptation is on Netflix, BTW.)
Just in case you want to be ready for next year’s Steamy Lit Con…
Books Discussed
The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
The Marquis Who Musn’t by Courtney Milan
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo
Pestilence by Laura Thalassa
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Special guest Jenn Northington joins Trisha to talk about anthologies and books to help you break a reading slump.
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Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks.
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Book club meets an adaptation discussion with The Perfect Find! We’re discussing the book by Tia Williams and the adaptation at the end of September, so send us your thoughts!
Books Discussed
Maroons by adrienne maree brown
A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Sword Stone Table edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington
Fit for the Gods edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams
Black Love Matters edited by Jessica P. Pryde
Amor Actually edited by Mackenzie Walton
Hamilton’s Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan, and Alyssa Cole
The Honey Badger Chronicles (first book is Hot and Badgered) by Shelly Laurenston
The Blessings series (first book is Bring on the Blessings) by Beverly Jenkins
The Wallflowers series (first book is Secrets of a Summer Night) and Ravenels series (first book is Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
The Witches of Thistle Grove series (first book is Payback’s a Witch) by Lana Harper
Think of England by KJ Charles
The Meant to Be series (first book is If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy)
Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan
The Heart is a Universe by Sherry Thomas
The Girl With Stars in her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
A Summer for Scandal by Lydia San Andres
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Jess is joined by Book Riot's resident velocireader, Liberty Hardy, who listens patiently while Jess discusses news and then actually gets the chance to talk when the pair discuss witch romances (with many detours along the way).
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When In Romance Book Club is back! We'll be reading The Perfect Find by Tia Williams AND discussing the adaptation on Netflix, and discussing it at the end of September.
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The Seattle Times does a good rundown on the BookTok/Kraken drama.
Here's Marines's video on TikTok.
Strength, solidarity, and healing vibes to Emily McIntyre.
Visit A Novel Romance if you're in Louisville!
Find Jess at Steamy Lit Con!
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Books Discussed
The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert
Snow Place Like LA by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Crossed by Emily McIntyre
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
The League of Gentlewoman Witches by India Holton
Binding Shadows by Jasmine Silvera
Let us know what you think about witch romances and tell us your favorite! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @franzencomesalive), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha check in on the current state of romance publishing and then talk about some of their favorite romances of 2023 so far.
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Check out Book Riot’s list of the best books of 2023 so far (romance and all).
Books Discussed
The Bride by Julie Garwood
Goal by Alexandria House
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
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Jess and Trisha talk about Regency romance and why so many romances are set in that 9 year(!) period and then share what romances they’re excited about in the second half of 2023.
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Check out Jess’s piece on Regency romance (you’ll be glad you did).
Books Discussed
Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
Play it Forward by Frederick Smith
It Happened One Fight by Maureen Lee Lenker (coming 7/11)
First Time for Everything by Mina V. Esguerra
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake (coming 10/24)
Next Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin (coming 11/14)
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura (coming 12/5)
The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy (coming 9/26)
Thank You For Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz (coming 9/12)
Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez (coming 9/5)
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Jess and Trisha jump back into book club and then take a minute to pay tribute to Julie Garwood and the legacy and place of older romance books.
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Friend of the podcast Sarah Wendell paid tribute to Julie Garwood at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.
Books Discussed
Rules of Engagement by Stacey Abrams writing as Selena Montgomery
Chef’s Kiss by Stephanie Shea
Flirting with Fire by Jane Porter
The Bride by Julie Garwood
Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie
Vivid and Captured by Beverly Jenkins
Say Jesus and Come to Me by Ann Allen Shockley
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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