Greetings, all you secret authoresses and jaded journalists! In this week's episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of The Worst Best Man; swoon over our favorite Latinx romance authors; and discuss our latest and greatest reads. Plus, Shannon's watching a non-CLOY K-drama that's heavy on the drama, Shandy compares books to cocktails, and we both manage to mispronounce the word "villain." Repeatedly.
For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a book club meeting, or just to chat with us about romance, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy).
You can also find us on Instagram at @theknitterlybookworm and @shandybeereads! (Disclaimer: these are our personal bookstagram accounts and the opinions espoused on those accounts do not necessarily reflect the views of LOPL.)
This week's links:
50 Must-Read Romance Novels by Latinx Authors (Silvana Reyes Lopez on Book Riot)
Afro-Latinx Authors in Romance: The Challenge of Needing To Be Seen Twice (Adriana Herrera in Remezcla)
Four Latina Authors Get Real About Their Place in the Romance Industry (Mia Sosa, Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol, and Alexis Daria)
Does Hispanic Heritage Month Need A Rebrand? (Isabelia Herrera in The New York Times)
This cover, am I right?
Books mentioned in this episode:
Visible Panther Line by Milly Taiden
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras
Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera
American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera
American Love Story by Adriana Herrera
His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria
Delicious Temptation by Sabrina Sol
A Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos
Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Aztec Gold by Caridad Pineiro
Miss Dominguez’ Christmas Kiss and Other Stories by Lydia San Andres
A Season for Wishes by Lydia San Andres
To Love a Scandalous Duke by Liana De la Rosa
To Resist a Scandalous Rogue by Liana De la Rosa
To Tame a Scandalous Lady by Liana De la Rosa
Pleasing Persephone by Mimi Milan
Elvira: A Day of the Dead Bride by Mimi Milan
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
A Summer for Scandal by Lydia San Andres
Make a Scene by Mimi Grace
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen
The Rat-Catcher’s Daughter by K.J. Charles
Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann
How To Catch A Queen by Alyssa Cole
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
Happy Trail by Daisy Prescott
Spice and Secrets by Suleikha Snyder
A Secret Desire by Kaia Danielle
The Girl He Used To Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
Two Rogues Make A Right by Cat Sebastian
