In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn discusses her chaotic reading life, the struggle to finish books, and her love for romance novels. She emphasizes that Romance Novels MUST HAVE A HAPPILY EVER AFTER, contrary to recent chatter on the book internet. She then shares her most anticipated romance novels for 2026.
Books Mentioned on this Podcast
Slanting Towards the Sea By Lidije Hilje
Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte
Our Perfect Storm Carly Fortune
In her own league Liz thomford
Catch Her If You Can Tessa Bailey
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
Dolly All the Timeby Annabel Monaghan
Score (Hollywood Renaissance Book 2) by Kennedy Ryan
The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
Queen of Lombard Street: A Novel by Lisa Kleypas
Unrivaled By Rachel Reid Barnes and Noble Special Edition
LaShawn's Currently Reading List
Physical Book: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Kindle Book We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
Audio book Cultish by Amanda Montel.
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