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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#68: Fynny Fiction, Domestic Thrillers and Retelling Book Recommendations
02/11/2018 Duration: 50minWelcome another fun recurring guest to the show! Keziah Frost has two master's degrees: the first is in English and the second in Counseling. Keziah has had many careers in her life and is now a novelist by morning and a psychotherapist by afternoon. What she loves most of all is writing funny stories. One of her daughters presented her with a t-shirt that reads: “I just want to write books, drink tea, and rescue Chihuahuas.” That about sums it up. Keziah is a published author of The Reluctant Fortune Teller that was published in March 2018. In this episode, we chat: Keziah’s journey to become a published author What inspired her to write her novel Great tips for authors how to find an agent Picking up JK Rowling’s new book as Robert Galbraith Why we pick doorstoppers books How we pick out TBR? About the Abundance of Books to read. Become 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 Wi
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#67: Halloween-Theme Books and Non-Fiction Book Recommendations
31/10/2018 Duration: 39minToday we have our monthly chat with Clara Jackson! Clara’s recommendations are Halloween-theme books while my recommendations are non-fiction books. This month, we also chat about: Our preferred reading setting Why autumn is a good season to start reading Where we are currently reading the books Why we read in our commute when we live in Manhattan Why reading before going to bed feels better than watching TV or phone? Why reading has been life-changing in Laura’s life when it comes to anxiety? 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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#66: Book of the Month Picks (2018)
29/10/2018 Duration: 06minWelcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. I am so excited to have you back. I want to share a programming note that moving forward there would be three shows per week. Yes there will be plenty of book recommendations to add to your TBR. New shows will air on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Now onto today’s show. If you have been listening to this show you know I have been mentioning Book of the Month as one of my favorite subscription boxes. It’s the one that I continue to sign up because it only costs $14.95 which makes it affordable. Today I want to highlight 5 Books that I read that were featured in Book of the Month. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang How to Walk Away by Katherine Center The Book of Essie The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid #fashionVictim by Amina Akhtar Come on over to the What to Read Next Blog for show archives and other book recommendations! SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast
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#64: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations
25/10/2018 Duration: 16minWelcome another fun recurring guest to the show! Today we have Genevieve or Genevieve.Jane.22 She is a mom, a dog walker, an avid reader, aspiring author, tea drinker. In this episode, we chat: Genevieve has quite a library of adult, young adult, biographies, historical texts, university/college books, and many children/middle school books in her home Great list of book recommendations for Historical Fiction, YA Fantasy Her goals for the upcoming months 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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#63: Memoirs and Fiction Book Recommendation
23/10/2018 Duration: 28minToday’s guest is Kristine from A Lovely Bookshelf Instagram account. We chat about: What inspired her to start her Bookstagram Account Her biggest takeaway from being within the Bookstagram community When does Kristine read while she juggles being a full-time stay at home mom How she incorporated e-books and audiobooks into her routine What she loves about her reading life 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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#61: Fantasy Book Recommendations
16/10/2018 Duration: 26minKate lives in sunny Los Angeles for the past nine years. Originally from Boston, she moved out to LA to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She has always loved reading since she was a little girl, especially fantasy and historical fiction (though when she was little it was all about Nancy Drew and Babysitters Club). In this episode, we chat about: YA Books Kate's go-to genre is fantasy and historical fiction Great list of books to pick up for your next read. 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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#60: Book Recommendations indie Books by JD Estrada
11/10/2018 Duration: 39minToday’s guest is indie prolific author JD Estrada. In this episode, we talk about being an indie author, what inspired him to start writing, lots of indie book recommendations. JD Estrada Work on Amazon Peace, Love, and Maki Rolls: A Guide to Creative Kindness by JD Estrada For Writing Out Loud by JD Estrada 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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#59: Book Recommendation Women's Fiction with Angela Reads Books
09/10/2018 Duration: 20minToday’s guest is Angela from the bookstagram account AngelaReadsBooks. In this episode, we dive into Angela’s book recommendation which is women's fiction books. Angela is the co-creator of the #bigbookbuddyread. In this episode, we chat about bookstagram and Angela’s go-to book recommendations. If you would like to join the #BigBookBuddyRead, just DM Angela or Christina. 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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#58: October Book New Releases (2018)
04/10/2018 Duration: 10minToday I have a special episode where I share 10 new book releases in October. There is a memoir, thriller, and lots of YA books on this list. 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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#57: September Wrap Up (2018)
02/10/2018 Duration: 37minToday's show Clara Jackson shares her smart Zombie themes books that she read this past month. Laura shares 4 historical fiction recommendations that she read in September 2018. 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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56: Author Interview Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian
27/09/2018 Duration: 29minToday’s guest is one of my favorite Young Adult contemporary author Siobhan Vivian. Siobhan wrote The List, Burn for Burn trilogy with Jenny Han and my favorite summer 2018 contemporary Stay Sweet. In this interview, we dive into the writing process, what it’s like to co-author a book with your best friend and we finally dive into Stay Sweet.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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#55: Book Recommendation Character Driven Books by Alli Hoff Kosik
25/09/2018 Duration: 30minToday’s guest is Alli the podcaster behind SSR Podcast or Sh*t She Read podcast which is one of my go to book podcasts to listen every week. In this episode, we talk all things podcasting, great literary fiction reads that you should pick up next. Alli's go to book are character driven novels which is my exact opposite when it comes to my reading taste. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.com Become 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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#54: Book Recommendation YA Books from Lauren from Reading, Writing and Me
20/09/2018 Duration: 12minOn today’s show, we have Lauren from the blog Reading, Writing and Me. In this episode, we dive into young adult novels. If you are new to the genre, Lauren gives great 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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#53: Book Recommendation Adult Fiction Reads from Lupita Reads
18/09/2018 Duration: 19minToday’s guest is Lupita the bookstagrammer behind Lupita Reads. Lupita’s go to genre is adult fiction. In this episode, Lupita shares her go to author, favorite books so far for this year and what you should pick next!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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#52: Top 5 Summer Book Picks (2018)
11/09/2018 Duration: 06minToday i want to share the top 5 books that I read this past summer. I do this episode every quarter, tune in to episode 35 for my Spring picks, and episode 8 for my Winter Picks. Over the past three months I have read about 40 books. In terms of genre, I have read YA contemporary, Literary Fiction, thrillers and historical fiction. Yup I have diversify my genres. BOOKS MENTIONED How to Walk Away by Katherine Center Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza An Anonymous Girl by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks 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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#51: Book Recommendation Romance Books with Nicolette from Falling Over Books
06/09/2018 Duration: 10minToday's guest is Nicolette. Nicolette is the booktuber behind Falling Over Books a fun channel where she features contemporary romance, adult fiction, and some young adult fiction. One of my favorite posts of hers is when she shares upcoming releases as I get ideas of upcoming romance books that I can pick up over the next month. In this episode, Nicolette shares her go-to book recommendations which include romance books. I 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#50: September New Book Releases (2018)
04/09/2018 Duration: 04minToday we are highlighting 7 new book releases that are coming up in September 2018. The books mentioned are: Fashion Victim Cross Her Heart Wildcard Josh and Hazel Guide to Not Dating The Dinner List Transcription The Paris Seamstress We hope you enjoy 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 UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us
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#49: August Book Wrap Up (2018)
30/08/2018 Duration: 30minWe have our monthly episode with my cohost Clara Jackson. In this episode, we dive into the books that we read in the month of August. Some of the books mentioned are: Force of Nature by Jane Harper, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza, The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close, and The Banker's Wife by Cristina Alger. 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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#48: Book Recommendations Psychological Thrillers with Tina from TBR etc.
28/08/2018 Duration: 30minToday's guest is book blogger and bookstagrammer Tina from TBR etc. In this episode, we have a chock of full of recommendations for psychological thrillers, a historical fiction, a non-fiction and some literary fiction. Tina also shares her tips in growing your bookstagram account and what inspired her to start the blog.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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#46: Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks (2018)
21/08/2018 Duration: 07minToday's episode I am highlighting three book club picks from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club. Books mentioned: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows Balli Kaur Jaswa, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, and Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. 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