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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#119 Hockey Romance Book Recommendations
14/11/2019 Duration: 09minWelcome 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#118 Thrillers & Christmas Romances Book Recommendations
12/11/2019 Duration: 33minWelcome 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#117 Author interview: Down Too Deep by J. Daniels
05/11/2019 Duration: 33minWelcome 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
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#116 Author Interview; This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman
29/10/2019 Duration: 27minWelcome 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-rec
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#115 Post-Apocalyptic and Historical Romance Book Recommendations
22/10/2019 Duration: 53minToday 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#114 Author Interview: If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman
17/10/2019 Duration: 28minWelcome 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#113 Author Interview: Goodnight Stranger by Miciah Bay Gault
15/10/2019 Duration: 25minWelcome 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#112 Author Interview: Faker by Sarah Smith
08/10/2019 Duration: 26minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#111 Author Interview: American Love Story by Adriana Herrera
01/10/2019 Duration: 34minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportun
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#110 Author Interview: Invisible as Air by Zoe Fishman
26/09/2019 Duration: 20minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#109 Author interview: Highland Jewel by May McGoldrick
24/09/2019 Duration: 43minToday 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#108 Author Interview: The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy
17/09/2019 Duration: 26minWelcome 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#107 Literary Fiction Book Recommendations and BookCon Tips
10/09/2019 Duration: 25minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#106 Audiobooks Book Recommendations!
05/09/2019 Duration: 35minToday 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#105 Author Interview: Off the Grid by Robert McCaw
03/09/2019 Duration: 34minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#104 Author Interview: Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
29/08/2019 Duration: 29minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#103 Author interview: Rouge by Richard Kirshenbaum
27/08/2019 Duration: 28minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or servi
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#102 Contemporary & Historical Romance Book Recommendations
22/08/2019 Duration: 32minToday 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#101 Author Interview: The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden
21/08/2019 Duration: 21minToday’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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#100 YA Fantasy & Romance Book Recommendations
15/08/2019 Duration: 47minToday 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us