Synopsis
What to Read Next Podcast is hosted by Laura Yamin. In this show, you will find bite size book reviews, book recommendations in the romance, young adult and literary fiction genre. We have weekly guests come on the show and share their favorite books.
Episodes
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#305 Author Interview: The Heiress Gets the Duke by Harper St. George
22/02/2021 Duration: 29minToday I am chatting with Historical Romance author Harper St. George. Harper just released The Heiress Gets the Duke which is a Victorian/Gilded Age where an American Heiress marries a Duke. In this interview, we chat about what it meant to be married during this time period, what it’s like to write Historical Romance novels, and some fun 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#304 Loved Bridgerton? Here are 5 Historical Romance Recommendations
20/02/2021 Duration: 50minFinished binging Bridgerton? Are you ready to dive into the world of Historical Romance? Today’s guest is Melissa who is a huge fan of historical romance. In this episode, we chat about historical romance that is perfect for contemporary readers and diverse historical romance novels that you should check out. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#303 Sci Fi, Gothic Horror and Romance Book Recommendations
19/02/2021 Duration: 24minToday I have a fun book recommendation episode with fellow podcasters, YouTubers, and bookstagrammer Bethany from Beautifully Bookish Bethany. In this episode, she shares sci-fi, romance, and gothic horror 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#302 Author Interview: The Wife in the Attic by Rose Lerner
17/02/2021 Duration: 32minToday I have a great interview with historical romance author Rose Lerner. In this interview, we chat about her latest release The Wife in the Attic which is an Audible Original available for free for Audible Plus members. Be sure to listen to the end where you get a sneak peek of the book. We also chat about what Rose learned from therapy that helped her inform her romance novels. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#301 Author Interview: Everybody (Else) is Perfect by Gabrielle Korn
15/02/2021 Duration: 21minToday I have an interview with debut author, former Nylon Editor in Chief, Gabrielle Korn. In this interview, we chat about life in NYC, what it’s like to recover from an eating disorder. I really loved chatting with Gabrielle as her book reminded me of parallels of my own life while living in NYC between 2006-2020. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#300: Finding my Reading Groove
13/02/2021 Duration: 19minWe made it to 300 Episodes! This episode is a follow-up from episode #291 where I chatted all about my reading intentions. In this episode, I shared where I am at my reading today in 2021. I also shared a few books that bring me joy. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#299 Author Interview: When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann
12/02/2021 Duration: 13minToday I am chatting with USA Today BestSelling author Marni Mann. In this interview, we chat about her latest series set in Boston. We chat about how Marni started writing romance. Marni shares some of my favorite books as her 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#298 Author Interview: Love in English by Maria Andreu
10/02/2021 Duration: 19minToday I am excited to share an interview with YA author Maria Andreu. Maria wrote Love in English which is a love letter to language and explores what it means to be an “American.” This is a personal story and in this interview, we dive into the story, Maria’s own experience learning English and of course, we end with some 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#297 Author Interview: Shipped by Angie Hockman
08/02/2021 Duration: 15minToday in the podcast I am interviewing rom-com debut author Angie Hockman. Angie’s debut novel Shipped is the perfect escape as it is set in Galapagos Island. This is a workplace, rivals to lovers rom-com 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#296 Author Interview: The Royal's Next Door by Karina Halle
03/02/2021 Duration: 31minToday I am sharing a fun interview with one of my favorite authors- Karina Halle. Karina writes romance like no other. Her books tend to be set in different countries which is an amazing escape while being still at home. In this interview, we chat about what it’s like to be a hybrid author and about her upcoming new release. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#295 Author Interview: If I Tell You the Truth by Jasmin Kaur
01/02/2021 Duration: 19minToday’s guest is Jasmin Kaur. In this interview, we chat about what it’s like to write YA books. Her latest novel is If I Tell You the Truth which is written in verse. She also shares some awesome YA fantasy 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#294 Author Interview: Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson
29/01/2021 Duration: 37minToday’s guest is Jennifer Robson. Jennifer is a historical fiction author whose latest book is Our Darkest Night which is a WW2 novel set in Italy. In this interview, we chat about what stories inspire her to write her novels, her research process, and what is the latest time frame she would write a novel. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#293 Author Interview: Special Ops Seduction by Megan Crane
27/01/2021 Duration: 20minMegan Crane is a prolific writer, who has written over 100 books. In her latest Special Ops Seduction, she writes fun romantic suspense We chat about her writing process and her publication journey. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#292 Author Interview: Reputation by Adriana Locke
25/01/2021 Duration: 31minToday I am chatting with Adriana Locke. I discovered Adriana’s writing over the holiday break and I absolutely loved it. She knows how to write about found family, fake dating, and enemies to lovers. In this interview, we chat about writing in the pandemic, what inspired Adriana to write romance and we dive into fun 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#291: 2020 Reading Life and 2021 Reading Intentions
31/12/2020 Duration: 23minWelcome to What to Read Next Podcast! Today I have a solo show to share with you. I have a few fun announcements such as the show going on hiatus, a bit of what we are doing on Patreon and then I dive into my 2020 Reading Life and about my 2021 Reading Intentions. MY 2020 READING LIFE As I start to look back at what a year it was, I ended up reading more books this year than in 2019. However, I read more novellas hence the larger number. I struggled at the beginning of the year to find my footing, then between April -August I was reading mostly for the podcast. Back in September, I gave myself permission to read whatever I wanted. A few fun discoveries… Audiobooks! My sweet spot is 8 to 9 hours for audiobooks. I tend to have good luck with YA and some short romances. Long audiobooks feel like a drag unless it’s Virgin River. Indie Books/KU - For the past couple of years I have been reading exclusively traditionally published books and it was fine but not as satisfying as reading an indie book. There a
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#290 Author Interview: Teddy Spencer Isn't Looking For Love by Kim Fielding
30/12/2020 Duration: 16minToday I had a fun author interview with Kim Fielding. Kim wrote one of my favorite books in 2020, Teddy Spenser Isn’t Looking for Love. In this interview, we chat about Kim’s writing process, her books, and some fun 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#289 Romance Backlist Book Recommendations
29/12/2020 Duration: 20minToday our guest is Kate from Beyond Bookish. Kate is a librarian who happens to read some fun romance. Today’s recommendation is lots of fun author’s backlist titles. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#288 Author Interview: Fairy Godmother Inc. by Saranna DeWylde
28/12/2020 Duration: 30minToday’s guest is paranormal romance author Saranna DeWylde. In this episode, we chat about having multiple pen names, her passion for horror and romance. We also chat about her latest series Fairy Godmother, Inc. Now let’s go 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#287: Cozy Mysteries for. Romance Readers Book Recommendations
27/12/2020 Duration: 16minDo you love Cozy Mysteries? Then you are in luck. I invited my friend Spencer from booktube Intentionally Bookish channel. In this chat, we talked about cozy mysteries that are perfect for romance readers. 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#285 What Would Lady Danbury Do Podcast meets What to Read Next
25/12/2020 Duration: 57minEditor's Note: This interview was recorded back in June 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy Bridgerton Day! Today I have a fun interview with the co-hosts of the podcast What would Lady Danbury Do? In this interview, we talk about the Bridgerton series, historical romance recommendations, and some contemporary romance 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us