What To Read Next Podcast

In this episode, we talk about sexually explicit scenes in romance books. Do NOT listen to this episode with kids in the car. This episode is NSFW. Today I am talking to Mila Finelli. Mila writes sexy Mafia romances that you can’t put it down. If you are new to the Mafia genre, then you must add the Mafia Mistress/Mafia Darling duet. Mila shares how this was a lockdown project that led her to take risks and write what she hasn’t seen in the mafia genre. In this interview, we talk a lot about high heat romances. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Jane Porter a prolific romance and women’s fiction author with over 75 books published. She publishes 4 to 5 books a year. In this interview, we chat about her latest release Flirting with Fifty, her writing journey, and some great book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today’s guest is Timothy Janovsky. His debut novel is Never Been Kissed. This book is perfect if you love To All the Boys I Loved Before but make it Queer and in a drive-in movie theater. We chat about rom coms, Timothy’s upcoming holiday romance, and some great book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

If you are a romance reader, today I have a special episode for you. This is a year-long preview of books that Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books are publishing. We have a mix of fantasy romance, historical romance, rom-coms, and even a holiday book preview. Tune and prepare to destroy your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today’s guest is debut author Carley Fortune. Carley is a former magazine editor who launched Refinery 29 Canada. In this interview, we chat about her writing journey. How did she discover the joy of reading and where did she get her recommendations when starting out. iSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today we are chatting with Lana Harper. Lana was a former agent who is now a published author. Her latest series Payback’s A Witch is a sapphic take on John Tucker Must Die. Her latest book is From Bad to Cursed which features a demon. In this interview, we chat about Lana’s career, how her agent helped her brainstorm her latest series, and finally Lana shares some demon book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today we are chatting with author Abbi Waxman. In this interview, we chat about how Abbi got started with writing, her go-to books. In addition, we chat about Abbi’s literary world where her latest book Adult Assembly Required exists. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I have a book recommendation episode for you. Our guest today is Courtny from the Courtagonist YouTube and Instagram account. Courtny is an expert on Cozy Mysteries. In this episode, we chat about what are cozy mysteries, what to expect from the genre, and what inspired her to start her BookTube journey. Finally, Courtny shares three gateway cozy mysteries that will get you started on this journey.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today we are chatting with debut author TJ Alexander. TJ’s debut novel is Chef’s Kiss which is the perfect foodie romance with a grumpy sunshine trope. This book is spicy but it is SLOW BURN. In this interview, we chat about what it was like to write Chef’s Kiss and TJ’s book recommendaitons for morally grey characters.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today our guest is Romance Book content creator Jenn from The Book Refuge. In this interview, we chat about what led her to start her YouTube channel, and how the pandemic led her to read more romance. In addition, Jenn shares how she reads more than 600 books a year. For some book recommendations, Jenn shares 5 mafia romance novels that you must pick up if you are new to the genre. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Lily Chu. Lily writes rom-com with strong Asian characters. In this interview, we chat about the transition from being a paranormal writer and her journey to start writing rom-com. We also chat about productivity planners, our failed bullet journal journey, and some planning tips. Lily also shares some great book recommendations that you must add to your TBR.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with author Madi Sinha. Madi writes medical women’s fiction. In this interview, we chat about what led her to write her first novel The White Coat Diaries. In this interview, we also chat about her latest book At Least You Have Your Health which is a deep dive into the Wellness and Medical Concierge industry. Madi also shares her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today’s guest is Urban Fantasy author Hailey Turner. Hailey is a Bay-Area native author who loves to travel. In this interview, we chat about world-building, fantasy, and mythology Her latest series is the Soulbond series. Hailey also shares her go-to book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today we are chatting with Carla and Johanna from Amor en Paginas. Carla and Johanna have a joint Instagram account to promote Latinx Romance Novels. In this interview, we chat about how they met, what led them to start the account, and yes they share a series of Latinx Romance Novels recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Mia Sosa. Mia is a romance author that writes funny, flirty, and a little dirty novels. Mia’s latest book is The Wedding Crashers which is a fake relationship romance that is just so much fun. In this interview, we chat about Mia’s intention to focus on writing standalone as opposed to series. Mia also shares quite a few romance recommendations that you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Maya Rodale. Maya is well known for her historical romances, however, her new novel is a Historical Fiction novel about journalist Nelly Bly. In this interview, we talked about writing in the Gilded Age, Maya’s upcoming work, and more important who is Nelly Bly.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Katie Cotugno. Katie is well known for her YA work as she writes messy, complicated, feminist love stories, However, this year she is making her adult debut with Birds of California. If you love to read about Hollywood and show reboots, then this book is for you. In this interview, we chat about writing and book recommendations.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I have a book recommendation episode for you. I am chatting with Victoria Wood, the creator of Bibliolifestyle which is a website and an amazing weekly newsletter that is the perfect reading companion. In this episode, we chat about reading tips, podcasting, how Victoria learned to embrace romance, and what book she still thinks about. This is a Spring Reading Guide episode full of spring 2022 releases that fit six categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mysteries & Thrillers, Family & Friendship, Romance, and Short Stories. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Kate Spencer. Kate’s debut novel is In a New York Minute which is the perfect rom-com. In this interview, we chat about Kate’s romance journey, what led her to write this story and why reading romance matters. Tune in to listen to Kate’s romance recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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

Today I am chatting with Vanessa King. Vanessa wrote one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice retellings sets in the world of the NYC Burlesque scene. In this interview, we chat about our NYC Burlesque origin story, what it was like to write a retelling, and what she is working on next. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.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