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Well-ReadEpisode 164 - Our Favorite Books of 2025The year is almost over, and it’s time to reveal our favorite books of 2025! Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Jane Austen books
Agatha Christie books
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
What You’re Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie...
2025-12-201h 23
Off The Shelf with Morgann Book#25: How Ghostwriting Led to a Romance Empire with Cara BastoneThis week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Cara Bastone to chat all things romance and audiobooks! The two discuss how Cara transitioned from ghostwriting to writing her own romance novels to becoming an Audible Originals author. Cara also shares the difference in writing romance for physical novels vs. audiobooks and what some of her favourites are! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction0:55 Fruit Hot takes2:10 Becoming a romance writer4:50 A scene that changed it all 6:35 Ghost writing to published author10:12 Kristin Hannah's Influence on Cara
2025-11-1351 min
The Character's Toolkit: Bibliotherapy (Mental Health with a Literary Twist)Grief Processing & Consistent Healing — PROMISE ME SUNSHINE (with Cara Bastone & Kelly Daugherty)Marisa chats with Promise Me Sunshine author Cara Bastone and Kelly Daugherty, author of The Grief Experience and host of The Grief Ladies podcast, about loss and healing. Together, they explore how to show up with consistency and compassion over the long term, the importance of grieving rather than avoiding, and the idea of creating "live again" lists. Want more? Follow @TheCharactersToolkit on Instagram! The Character's Toolkit is a bibliotherapy-based mental health podcast where novels and fictional characters are used to explore therapy concepts and coping skills.
2025-10-2347 min
Whole Wellness MamasEp 21: Everyday love stories with author Cara BastoneIn this heartfelt interview, I sit down with the incredibly talented romance author Cara Bastone to talk about the stories behind her stories — the everyday love, the beauty in small moments, and why she ends with "happy for now" instead of "happily ever after"Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/so7zh7VNTAIWe dive into: 💖 What inspires Cara’s beautiful romance books📚 Beautiful messages behind her books 🎧 The magic of her audio-only romances like Call Me MaybeWe talk about specific books:Promise Me Sunshine: https://amzn.to/4iWJPj8Ready or Not: https://amzn.to/3Yj5jP0Flirtin...
2025-09-131h 00
Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond the Shelves: Summer Lovin'The latest episode of Beyond the Shelves is all about love! Jes and Sarah discuss the new queer romances they're most excited for this summer. Show Notes What They're Reading Heir, by Sabaa Tahir Great Big Beautiful Life, by Emily Henry The Duke Who Didn't, by Courtney Milan Disappoint Me, by Nicola Dinan Dream On, Ramona Riley, by Ashley Herring Blake To Be Read A Curse Carved in Bone, by Danielle L. Jensen Who is Government? by Michael Lewis Margo's Got Money Troubles, by Rufi Thorpe Ready or Not, by Cara Bastone...
2025-06-1248 min
The Other Side of the PageLong Story Short: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara BastoneLong Story Short? This week, we yapped about the incredible grief representation and friends-to-lovers plot of Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone. We're excited to tell you why this book should be moved to the top of your TBR!Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themesCONNECT WITH USInstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteMusic by Dani LaCroix
2025-06-1125 min
Hearts & DaggersEp. 89: Pregnancy (Ready or Not + Tilt)Summary: Let’s talk about babies, baby! Today our hosts discuss books featuring pregnant protagonists. This is especially timely given that Holly is pregnant (and upon release, perhaps Baby has already arrived!). Whether you’re looking for an unexpected romance or a real look into vulnerability and perseverance, reading works centered on pregnant folks is a great avenue to go down. Note: Given the imminent arrival of Holly’s baby, we will be going on a hiatus after our 90th episode, through the summer and fall. We will keep you all posted from there about what’s next as...
2025-06-0341 min
Beyond the Basics with Basic BMarch & April Reading RecapHello listeners! Welcome to Beyond the Basics with Basic B. I’m Katie your host and today’s episode is Plot Twists and Pitfalls - My March and April Reading Recap.I have been dropping a reading recap podcast episodes monthly for over a year now but because I decided to take a bit of a social media break I didn’t have the chance to drop an episode for March or April. Never fear because today I’m bringing you a recap that’s fresh and fun.Today I plan to share the HIGHS and LOWS f...
2025-05-3021 min
Gilmore To Say: A Gilmore Girls PodcastGilmore To Read: Cara Bastone Delights Us With The Hottest Type of Man: KindMy bookish besties, we ready to be delighted by the lovely Cara Bastone! The author of Ready or Not, our Reading Is Sexy book club pick for March.Cara talks about where she got started writing and what it is like to edit her books (spoiler: it starts with devastation) We also discuss how she feels about Gilmore girls and which of Rory's boyfriends she finds herself most drawn too. And then we dive into a spoiler chat (spoiler warning in the episode!!!) about her novel Ready or Not, which she has such wonderful insight into the...
2025-05-291h 31
HeartracersAuthor Maggie North and smart, character-rich romancesAuthor Maggie North joins us to talk about romances, second chance stories, Canadian wilderness, autism rep, and Sierra gushing over her. Maggie writes deeply emotional, strangely hilarious novels about introverts at the end of their @#$% ropes, STEM, Canada, and other overlooked, underrated things you'd love to discover. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her spouse, The Kid, and a rotating cast of hypoallergenic aquarium friends. Books mentioned in this episode:Rules for Second Chances by Maggie NorthThe Ripple Effect by Maggie NorthThe Favorites by Layne FargoReady or Not by Cara BastoneYou, Again by Kate...
2025-05-131h 23
Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond the Shelves: Summer Reading PreviewOn the newest episode of Beyond the Shelves, Jes and Sarah chat about this summer's biggest releases and the books they're most excited about. As you might have guessed, they are not necessarily the same thing! Plus, find out which host is a vampire girlie and which is a werewolf girlie. What They're Reading Promise Me Sunshine, by Cara Bastone Deep Cuts, by Holly Brickly Audition, by Katie Kitamura Bunny, by Mona Awad The Shots You Take, by Rachel Reid Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, by Jonathan Blitzer To Be Read Great Big...
2025-05-131h 01
The Unhinged Smut Book Club: A Spicy Romance Book Review PodcastTentacles, Trauma & Vampire Drama: April Wrap-Up (Book Reviews)Hello Hello Hello and welcome to the April Monthly Wrap Up episode! This month’s reading list was chaotic in the best way. From monster romance and morally gray vampires to dystopian nostalgia and small-town charm, we ran the full emotional gauntlet—and maybe lost our minds along the way. Join us as we break down the spice, the tropes, and the tears with our signature unhinged energy.Before we get into it, did you know we have a Bookshop.org shop? We ♥️ Bookshop.org because it’s an easy way to support indie bookshops while bringing home your...
2025-05-041h 28Off The Shelf with Morgann Book#7: The Ending I Didn't See Coming... [BOOK CLUB]Welcome to the book club. In this solo deep-dive, Morgann shares her initial (and very bold) theories, the reveals that threw her off track, and the romantic undercurrent she didn’t see coming. Whether you loved the dual timelines or were confused by the 14-year span, there’s something here for every book club brain. Plus: favourite quotes, hot takes, and a few similar recs to keep you turning pages. In case you missed this month or are ready to jump into May book club, we'll be reading: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone! Check it out...
2025-05-011h 13
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowWe Read the New Emily Henry So You Don’t Have To (Here’s What to Read Instead)This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.In this episode of What to Read Next, Laura is joined by guest Amy (from @novelgossip) to chat all things Emily Henry—specifically, what to read if you’ve already devoured her entire backlist and need your next fix of smart, emotional, and heartwarming romance. The duo also spills the tea on ARC drama, library hacks, and why Big Beautiful Life might not live up to the hype. Plus, they share six excellent book recommendations (and one bonus pick...
2025-04-2231 min
The Book RoomEp. 14 None of This is True by Lisa JewellThe Book Room hosts Dee, Kaitlyn, Ashley, and Maddie deep dive None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. We went a little off topic in the beginning, but don't worry we get back on our bookish track around the 9:30 mark with good reads. This week's Good Reads Kaitlyn- Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone Dee- Wisteria by Adalyn Grace, The Silent Patient by Alex Michselides, The Guest List by Lucy Foley Ashley- Finale by Stephanie Garber Maddie- Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, There Are No Sinners by Sophie...
2025-04-221h 41
Tenho, mas não li... ainda!Episódio #25 - TAG literária da Páscoa 🐣🐰📖Olá! 🙋🏻♀️ Esta semana, trago duas tags literárias dedicadas à Páscoa, com a presença de alguns livros que nunca mencionei antes. Que livros vos surpreenderam? 📚📢 Entra no clube de leitura: https://fable.co/club/temos-e-ja-lemos-with-vanessa-teixeira-147034450014📦 Compra livros com portes grátis: https://www.wook.pt?a_aid=593bdd2ee639b*🔖 Livros mencionados:(0:49) série Butcher & Blackbird de Brynne Weaver(2:02) Never Lie (Nunca Mintas) de Freida McFadden(3:00) Normal People (Pessoas Normais) de Sally Rooney(4:02) The Grownup (Pequenos Vigaristas) de Gillian Flynn (4:28) Gone Girl (Em Parte Incerta) de Gillian Flynn (4:52...
2025-04-2017 min
BOOKmarkableEpisode 15: Finding our bliss with comfort reads - my conversation with Cathy NeedhamHello Bookmarkable listeners: Before I forget, here’s where you can signup for April 26th’s Vancouver Book Crawl - or just drop by Cross & Crows bookstore at 1 pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-book-crawl-tickets-1322842340049. I hear there will be contests and prizes too, plus a popup of a new local romance bookstore, Perfect Match.
Reflections on comfort genre (bliss) reading - my conversation with Cathy Needham. In this episode we talked about or I mentioned a few writers and books including:
Elizabeth George
Thomas King’s Thumps DreadfulWater series
Tommy Orange
Ri...
2025-04-2040 min
Literally ReadingBooks and FlowersWe are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have another book typing episode… we are matching our favorite spring flowers to books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: First Time Caller by BK Borrison (Ellie) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Traci) Crack t...
2025-04-1632 min
Read My Shelves!Book Review: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying VampiresSummaryIn this episode, Jessa discusses her love for reading and tackles her TBR pile, focusing on 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires' by Grady Hendrix. She explores themes of female friendship, resilience, and societal issues, while also providing recommendations for future reads. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society, all wrapped in a compelling narrative.Show Notes:Sweeter Than Fiction BookshopMidnights Pen SetBuxton Books
2025-04-0809 min
Moving Forward with Mia and JuliaEpisode 10: Cara Bastone and Grief in Promise Me SunshineThis week, on Moving Forward with Mia and Julia, Cara Bastone joins us to talk about grief in her new book, Promise Me Sunshine. Cara Bastone is a full time writer living and writing in Brooklyn with her husband, sons, and an almost-goldendoodle. Her goal with her work is to find the swoon in ordinary love stories. She's been a fan of the romance genre since she found a grocery bag filled with her grandmother’s old Harlequin Romances when she was in high school. She's a fangirl for long walks through Prospect Park and lov...
2025-04-0440 min
Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersUnpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9This week we’re dissecting Cara Bastone’s latest romance novel ‘Promise Me Sunshine’ with Cara herself! She shares the inspiration behind the plot, characters, our favorite quotes, and more! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPodFollow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.BookshelfAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-031h 10
Unfiltered Romance NightsUnpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9This week we’re dissecting Cara Bastone’s latest romance novel ‘Promise Me Sunshine’ with Cara herself! She shares the inspiration behind the plot, characters, our favorite quotes, and more! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-031h 09
In the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 56: Romance Movie Adaptations with @mells_viewMelanie (@mells_view) joins us to chat about how romance book movie adaptations are making a splash on streaming sites and we are here 👏 for 👏 it👏. My Fault London is a fave but there are lots of films to catch up on. We also chat about which books we'd love to see adapted and how we absolutely can't support Passionflix.ShaniPromise Me Sunshine, Cara BastoneNightshade, Autumn WoodsBloody, Slutty and Pathetic, WhatMurdah (a03, Dramione fic)Not Safe for Work, Nisha J TuliGodless (Netflix)Princes of Carnage, Eva Ashwood MellA Breath of Fresh Air...
2025-03-271h 21
Holistic Women's Health167. March Monthly Wellness FavouritesWelcome to my monthly flow (aka food, listening to, obsessed with + wellness), where I share my current favourites in health, wellness & lifestyleExclusive offer for April: https://l.bttr.to/w50cVFood:-Sourdough-Ambitious Kitchen recipes-The Cultured CoconutListening to:-Olivia Dean-Mel Robbins podcast (here and here)-Soundbath Healing-Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (book)-Subconscious Meditation/Hypnosis @micaelamarinerObsessed with:-Split fiction...
2025-03-2612 min
The BFF BookcastPromise Me Sunshine by Cara BastoneOn this week's episode we discuss Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone. This is easily one of our favorite books of the year and it currently sitting on our GOD TIER shelf because OH MY GOD you guys this book is phenomenal. Lenny and Miles could have all of our worldly possesions, the deserve everything and more. We are OBSESSED.
2025-03-2648 minWell-ReadEpisode 151 - Reading from our TBRsIt’s time for our yearly Reading From Our TBRs episode! Listen in as we make a tiny bit of room on our shelves.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Ann’s picks:
Final Girls by Riley Sager
– The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
– Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
– National Book Awards
The Crane Wife: A Memoir in Essays by CJ Hauser
– “The Crane Wife” by CJ Hauser (essay)
Halle’s picks:
An Academy for L...
2025-03-161h 01
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Cara Bastone2 episode drop this week! TGIF! I had the best time chatting all things romance with Cara Bastone this week and her latest novel, Promise Me Sunshine. This book was not only a romance but a course in silver linings and living life to the fullest. I loved chatting with Cara about her writing, inspiration for the book, her Audible originals and love for New York City. She is so much fun!
2025-03-1454 min
The Wannabe AuthorBooktok to Self-published Author w/ Riley WintersIn this episode of The Wannabe Author, I sit down with debut author, Riley Winters, to talk about her journey to publishing The New York Charm! Riley shares how she built her reader base on Booktok, the reality of self-publishing, and just how far she was willing to go to make her dream a reality. We dive into the inspiration behind her novel, what it truly takes to bring a book to life, and how being a reader first has shaped her as a writer. Whether you are an aspiring author or just love a good second-chance romance, this...
2025-03-1353 min
Book Talk, etc.Easily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book CollectionsSend us a textIn Episode 191 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the world of book collections, physical TBRs, and the joy (or chaos) of owning too many books. We also push back against shaming others' book collections and celebrate the freedom to curate our shelves in a way that blows our hair back!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll re...
2025-03-1159 min
Don't You Two ReadEp35: Ice Days + Would You RatherEpisode 35: Ice Days + Would You Rather On this episode of Don’t You Two Read, Hilary and Hannah are talking way too much about how lifeTopic of the Week: Would You Rather Book Edition (4:25) One Dark Window by Rachel GIllig (13:32) The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith (19:50) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (26:09) The Favorites by Layne Fargo **Hilary starts playing with a fidget and it’s very annoying. We are so sorry.** The Short List(50:10) A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ros...
2025-03-1055 minLiterally ReadingLiterary Lineup: March 2025Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: March 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in March. March 2025 The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian (Traci) All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (Ellie) Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Traci) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Ellie) Something Like Fate by Amy Lea (Traci) Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Ellie)
2025-03-0515 min
Book Lounge by LibbySpring's Best New Books: March 2025 PicksSpring is in the air, and so are a fresh batch of must-read books! In this episode, Joe is joined by Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com to dive into the most exciting new releases hitting shelves in March 2025. From highly anticipated fiction to captivating nonfiction, they’re sharing the books they can’t wait to read this month. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner or adding to your never-ending TBR, this episode has something for every book lover.Tune in and get ready to update your reading list! 📚✨M...
2025-02-271h 40
Beyond the Basics with Basic BMarch Reading PredictionsIn today’s episode you’ll hear my usual predictions on my reading life but I also share thoughts on hyped books including Book of the Month and Celebrity Book Club selections for March. I share a couple of books I’m hopeful for and wrap things up with March releases I’ve read and a few books I did not finish.I hope you enjoy listening and this helps you create a plan for your reading life. I share quite a few March releases so perhaps you added a few books to your agenda and can get a ju...
2025-02-2618 min
She Reads Romance Books PodcastTop 10 New Romance Book Releases Dropping in March 2025In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 most anticipated new romance book releases of March 2025 that deserve a spot on your must-read list. With so many choices of new romance books to read, I’ve narrowed down this month’s new releases to the best worth reading…because life is better with a love story!BOOKS MENTIONED:Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen: https://amzn.to/4jXIOIAWild Side by Elsie Silver: https://amzn.to/3CKSYvAThe Shots You Take by Rachel Reid: https://amzn.to/4gLoVC0The Last Guy...
2025-02-2430 min
Hearts & DaggersEpisode 80: LoveFest (Top Books of 2024)Summary: Welcome to a very special Love Fest to celebrate our 80th episode! Today, Devin and Holly share their top 10 Hearts and Daggers books from 2024. Holly spent the year falling in love with more literary stories from the darker wheelhouse with mic drop endings. Devin’s year was highlighted by audiobooks, digging deeper into cozy romantasy as well as incredibly sexy scenes. Either way, it was a banner year for reading and we hope you had a great one too! Topics Discussed (10:40): The Dagger: 10: Three Assassins by Kotaro Isaka 9: Bluebird, Bluebird by...
2025-01-2848 min
Biblioteca de ClichêsEpisódio #6- Retrospectiva literária 2024 + desafio de leitura de 2025Bem vindos ao podcast Biblioteca de Clichês. Eu sou a Marina (@marinapavan) e, nesse espacinho da internet, vou falar sobre os clichês presentes nos livros que eu leio e dar a minha opinião se eles funcionam na história ou não. Às vezes os episódios são completamente aleatórios porque eu perco o fio da meada? Sim. Mas essa é a experiência de ouvir o que se passa na minha cabeça. Oi. Voltei. E sim, sei que está no final de janeiro. Mas, esse ainda é meu primeiro episódio do ano, então eu qu...
2025-01-2434 minLiterally ReadingTop 10 Books of 2024We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our Top Ten Books of 2024! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Traci: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten Th...
2025-01-151h 00
KPL LIT TALKSTop 4 of 24Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their top 4 reads of 2024.Books Mentioned:Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosReady or Not by Cara BastoneKeeper of the Lost Cities Series by Shannon MessengerAttached at the Hip by Christine RiccioTrajectory by Cambria GordonThe Brightwood Code by Monica HesseAll These Threads of Time by Sarah CrowneThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonHunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane GayThe Divorce by Moa...
2024-12-3033 min
Read with Julchapter 66. an interview with cara bastone - author of ready or not & promise me sunshineIn this week's episode, I had the opportunity to get the inside scoop on what it's like to be a full-time author. Cara Bastone is the author of Ready or Not, Promise Me Sunshine, and more, including her Audible Original series. I hope you enjoy this interview.
Be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!
2024-12-2333 min
Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersCara Bastone: Ready or Not, NYC, & finding the humor in romance! | S4Ep11Spoilers for Ready or Not start at ~33:30Author Cara Bastone joins us today! She walks us through her writing journey, what goes into producing Audible Originals, how the idea of Ready or Not took shape, and much more! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.BookshelfAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-311h 07
Unfiltered Romance NightsCara Bastone: Ready or Not, NYC, & finding the humor in romance! | S4Ep11Spoilers for Ready or Not start at ~33:30Author Cara Bastone joins us today! She walks us through her writing journey, what goes into producing Audible Originals, how the idea of Ready or Not took shape, and much more! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-311h 05
It Gets GoodSJM Book Club: Tower of Dawn | Episode 79PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, The Assassin's Blade, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. Please come back once you're all caught up! We cannot believe we are on the second to last book of the Throne of Glass Series!!! This book club is flying by and we hope you're having so much fun reading along with us! Next month we're talking about Kingdom of Ash and we are not ready for the series to end. Currently Reading:
2024-10-021h 11
The Holiday Headstart1. Why You Should Plan Your Holidays EarlyWelcome to the very first episode of The Holiday Headstart, where we help you plan and prepare for all your celebrations so that you can truly enjoy them! We love any excuse to celebrate, so we’ll be covering so much more than major holidays like Christmas.We know it’s Spring, but trust us, this is actually the perfect time to start preparing for the holiday season. Inside this episode, we dive into the power of traditions, the benefits of planning your holidays early and share a practical tip for organizing your holiday lists.Don’...
2024-09-2510 minDon't You Two ReadS1:E9 - Our Faves...So FarS1:E9: Our Favorite Books of the Year…So Far
On this episode of Don’t You Two Read, Hilary and Hannah are talking about:
Recently Read: which books we loved AND which we definitely did not love
Topic of the Week: Our favorite books so far
The Short List: what are we most excited about reading soon
Show notes are time-stamped below for your ease.
Recent Reads
(7:48) The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton
(12:30) Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
2024-08-2658 minLiterally ReadingBest Books of 2024 (So Far)!We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are each sharing our top 5 books of the year (so far). To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Traci: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Bein...
2024-07-3132 minBook Talk, etc.In Our Comfort ZoneSend us a textIn Episode 160 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their comfort zone books! In this episode we discuss what we consider to be both our comfort zone books AND our comfort reads! We get into the bookish weeds with this one and explore our favorite books, authors, and genres.Loving LatelyFemale Foodie (H)Mexican Street Corn Pasta SaladLemon Pancakes with Homemade Buttermilk SyrupRestaurant GuidesAmerica’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (T)Latest ReadsAllow Me...
2024-07-231h 03Literally ReadingAudiobooks with Ellie (Part 2)!We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week Ellie is sharing her top ten audiobooks! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Crack the Book Open: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt...
2024-07-1734 min
The Currently Reading PodcastSeason 6, Episode 45: For The Love Of Octopus + How To Recommend Books Outside Your WheelhouseOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: book recs that land with non readers and Kaytee meeting an octopus! Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how we recommend books to readers outside our own wheelhouses The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .
2024-06-1754 min
Una Novela y Un CaféT1E24: Lecturas Recomendadas para Este VeranoComenzó Junio y en el episodio de hoy te traigo una lista de lecturas recomendadas para estos meses de verano. Los libros mencionados son: Beach Read - Emily Henry The Unhoneymooners - Christina LAuren It Happened Once Summer - Tessa Bailey Every Summer After - Carley Fortune Call Me, Maybe - Cara Bastone Serie: ACOTAR (A Court of Thornes and Roses) - Sarah J Mass Serie: Night Elves Trilogy - CN Crawford Serie: BareKnuckle Bastards - Sarah Maclean La próxima semana te traigo la reseña de Red, White and Royal Blue! Sigu...
2024-06-051h 01KPL LIT TALKSMay Monthly RoundupJoin us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.Books Mentioned:Attached at the Hip by Christine RiccioOne Perfect Couple by Ruth WareI Wish You Would by Eva Des LauriersEveryone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonGwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex CroucherReady or Not by Cara BastoneKitchen Gardening for Beginners: Regrow Your Leftover Greens, Stalks, Seeds, and More by Katie Elzer-PetersThe Ex by Freida McFadden...
2024-06-0338 min
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowEarly Summer 2024 Reading GuidDisclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.We have received ARCs from the publishers for early review. Thank you. Please note our opinions are our own. In this episode, Laura and Amy dive into the hottest beach reads for Summer 2024. From traditionally published gems to indie treasures, we’ve covered your summer reading list. Join us as we discuss our top picks and give you the lowdown on what to...
2024-05-2836 min
Behind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsMAYBE THIS TIME by Cara Bastone, read by Zoë Chao, Noah Reid, Josh Hurley, and a Full CastZoë Chao and Noah Reid bring a delightful goofiness to this time-travel romance. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the fun and talent that goes into Cara Bastone’s latest full-cast romance. Five years ago, June stumbled into a wormhole, falling decades into the future. When her ancient phone turns on and lets her make a call, she finds Mikey, her bewildered colleague from the past, on the other end. Chao sounds thrilled—and desperate—as June urges Mikey to keep past-June out of that wormhole. Reid gives Mikey warmth and openness as he connects with June in b...
2024-05-2108 min
This is Your Book Club Podcast207. What's On Your Shelf?Life is busy this time of year and we hate not being able to read as much as we like to. But, no fear. We do have a few books on our shelves this week that you might want to add to yours. How is your spring reading going?
Sarah's Shelf:
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Jayme's Shelf:
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
2024-04-2929 min
The Busy Romnivores10: Something is in the AirDoes this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: Love is in the Air**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley is The Busiest Romnivore this week, and you can catch her next time!Kristen gets stinky with Pheromone by C.M. StunichMarianna joins the Mile High Club with Make Me Fall by Riley NashSabrina puts the biscuit in the basket with Broken Ice by Marina VivancosGet Recc’d with these:Ke...
2024-04-231h 42
Romance by the GlassDeconstructing the Romance Novel Part 2: Falling in LoveWe’re continuing our journey through the romance novel, focusing this week on Act 2 (the middle!) with a discussion about falling in—and declarations of—love! We discuss our favorite things about this part of a love story, plus Courtney offers her not-so-hot take after reading her first billionaire romance, and, as always, we blab on and on about what we’re reading lately.
Once again, thanks for listening! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast—reach out on Instagram (@romancebytheglass) or by emailing romancebytheglass@gmail.com!
Books Mentioned in this Epi...
2024-04-1833 minLiterally ReadingBehind the Scenes of Literally ReadingWe are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are bringing you behind the scenes of Literally Reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone The Getaway List by Emma Lord
2024-04-1741 min
Ink Drinkers: A Literary Tea Party PodcastEp. 118: I Took SipsTITLE: I Took Sips
Books Mentioned
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
Tea
Sweet Spot Black Tea by Plum Deluxe
2024-04-1521 minIt Gets GoodThen and Now: What's Changed in a Year?! | Episode 53This week we re-listened to our first two episodes of the podcast to see how far we've come since our humble beginnings. A lot has changed in a year—except for Micaela's love for fantasy romance. Currently Reading: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix An Heir Comes to Rise by CC Penaranda Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings Red Rising by Pierce Brown Added to TBR: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver T...
2024-04-1051 minBring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersBuild Your Own Book to Screen Adaptation | S3Ep5This week we take turns imagining some of our favorite books as movies! Brandi pitches Elissa Sussman's "Funny You Should Ask", Kayla does "Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood, and Kendra takes on "Ready or Not" by Cara Bastone. We fancast each book, and share are overall creative visions. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
2024-03-2858 min
People Like UsThe Kitchen Sink and Hot People 101SPOILER FREE: We’ve rebranded! Coasting Along is now The Kitchen Sink. Listen to Laura & Allison share what’s going on (specifically, Laura’s sourdough journey, a call out of the hot people in the world, cats for hangovers and flying recaps) and find out what reads they are recommending (or not) outside of book club this month. What Laura Read: + The Fury by Alex Michaelides + Ready or Not by Cara Bastone + Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver + None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Wha...
2024-03-1451 min
Check Your ShelfJennifer Loves RomanceIn this episode Jaimee and Jennifer talk about their recent stand out books, their Book of the Month picks, and all things Romance for the month of love. Books discussed in this episode: Stand Out Books: Bride by Ali Hazelwood and Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others by Amy Thielen. BOTM: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone, Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver,Resort by Sara Och, More- A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, and Northwood by Amy Pease Romance: One True Loves...
2024-03-011h 06
Book of the Month LiveCara Bastone is rooting for the nice guy.This is a preview of our episode with Cara Bastone, author of Ready or Not. Our full conversation is available for free in the Book of the Month app. Cara Bastone joined us at the BOTM HQ to talk about her new book, Ready or Not! We had so much fun talking about how she first conceived of this story (pun intended), how to show up for someone who is expecting, and how she was first introduced to the romance genre. Eve Hatch is pretty content with her life, until she finds herself expecting after a...
2024-02-2910 minIt Gets GoodFebruary Book Club: A River Enchanted | Episode 47This episode contains spoilers for A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross starting at time stamp 17:25 and ending around 36:00. Join us as we chat about our February book club, A River Enchanted. This whimsical, mysterious fantasy is full of Scottish folklore and is such an atmospheric read. We know that it wasn't for everybody, but we enjoyed the change of pace from the high stakes fantasy we've been spending a lot of time on this year (Micaela did not approve this statement). We are very excited (intrigued?) to see what all of the hype is about...
2024-02-2838 min
Happy to Meet Cute!64: Happy to Meet Cara Bastone!This week we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Cara Bastone to the show! We talk about her new book Ready or Not, drawing the line between the writer and the written, new movies we're excited for, and k-dramas! Enjoy!
Buy Some Books! (affiliate links)
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
2024-02-211h 14
Paperback ReadersPaperback Readers Episode 88
The Super Bowl is over, and baseball is here! At least, that’s how it feels in our house. Today we’re talking about Joe Posnanski’s new book, Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments. We’re also catching up on everything else we’ve been reading! Join us next time when we talk about One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake.I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna NiequistEmily of New Moon by L.M. MontgomeryEmily Climbs by L.M. MontgomeryReady or Not...
2024-02-1900 min
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernReady or Not: A Novel by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692319 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ready or Not: A Novel Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Alex Finke Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 50 minutes Release date: February 13, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this “absolutely buoyant read” (Elle, The Best and Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2024, So Far). “Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story. Come for the dog bar, stay for the special, slow-burn romcom.”—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author Eve Hatch...
2024-02-1310 min
Cocktails and Cliterature - A Romance Novel PodcastSwoon City: A Date with Cara BastoneSend us a textGet ready for a steamy episode on 'Cocktails and Cliterature' with your fiery host Constance! Today, buckle up as we unleash the powerhouse, Cara Bastone, Brooklyn's own word mastermind. Join us as we spill the scintillating secrets behind her everyday love tales, the pulse-racing magic of swoon-worthy narratives, and Cara's bold reinvention of romance.Plus, don't miss the exclusive scoop on Cara's latest heart-throb, 'Ready or Not,' hitting the shelves on 2/13! Grab your drink of choice, find your favorite spot, and let 'Cocktails and Cliterature' ignite your senses into the...
2024-02-0744 minLiterally ReadingLiterary Lineup: FebruaryHi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: February Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. February 2024 If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn (Ellie) The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (Traci) Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (Ellie) The Women by Kristin Hannah (Traci) A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (Ellie) The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes (Traci)
2024-02-0718 min
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of FebruaryTons of great books are coming out in February, so the women of Book Bistro are here to tell you what they’re looking forward to. Join Amber, Sara, Shannon, Georgina, Stacy, Melissa, Brooke, and Natalia to find out what they can’t wait to read. Titles mentioned include:
The Authors Guild, Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel
Ruby Barrett, The Friendship Study
Rae Giana Rashad, The Blueprint
Tessa Bailey, Fangirl Down (Big Shots #1)
Kristin Hannah, The Women
Tia Williams, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
Edward Underhill, This Day Changes Everything
Marissa Meyer & Chuck Gonzales, With a Little Luck (Fortuna Beac...
2024-01-261h 08
Reading Through Life116: Books We’re Looking Forward to in Early 2024Show notes: The life of a bookworm is a surprisingly busy one. Aside from all the actual reading we do, we’re also always thinking about books - ones we’ve read previously, ones we’re reading now, and ones we want to read in the future. Today’s episode is all about those future books. We’re taking a look ahead to early 2024 and sharing some upcoming releases that we’re really excited to check out. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books...
2023-12-1324 min
Reading Through Life106: What We Read in SeptemberShow notes: It’s that time again - monthly reading recap time! Also, how are we in the last quarter of the year already? We’re probably going to say that each month until the end of the year, FYI. But anyway, we’re sharing the books we read in the month of September. Our favorite thing about the podcast is how we have different reading tastes and that gets a big spotlight in these recap episodes. It’s really fun to see and we hope you enjoy it, too. Click here to join us on...
2023-10-0432 min
Books N' BetchesEp: 109 - The Betches Talk 'Love at First Psych" by Cara BastoneThis week we cover the Audible only audio book, Love at First Psych! Come join in on this very funny conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book and book for you. We will be continuing this series As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content! @books_n_betchesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-06-1325 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsLOVE AT FIRST PSYCH by Cara Bastone, read by Santino Fontana, Stephanie Einstein, and a Full CastSantino Fontana and Stephanie Einstein lead a full-cast performance of Cara Bastone’s newest audio-first romance. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the fun and joy of listening to one of Bastone’s romances. Robbie and Marigold are two older college students working on a group project for their psychology class exploring whether love at first sight exists. Listeners hear their lively interviews in a diner, at the zoo, even at the mall, and a full soundscape sets the scene. Fontana gleefully expresses Robbie’s flights of fancy as Einstein uses mock disapproval to illuminate Marigold’s eventual...
2023-03-2107 min
When In RomanceThe Body Falls for the GuardJess and Trisha talk about the trans rights readathon (starting March 20!) and then discuss comfort reads.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NewsJoin the Trans Rights Readathon March 20-27!Here’s a list of free books you can read for the readathon.Books...
2023-03-2049 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsInterview with Julia Whelan: 2022 Best Romance AudiobooksAuthor and Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan joins AudioFile’s Michele Cobb to talk all about writing and narrating THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, a romance between two narrators that earned a spot on our list of 2022 Best Audiobooks. Hear about what it was like to narrate her own work and how Julia thought about all of the character voices as she was writing and developing their stories. Listen to discover some of her own experiences with narrating that she brought into the booth and what will stick with her about writing and narrating this romance.Read AudioFile’s re...
2022-12-1311 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsSEATMATE by Cara Bastone, read by Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, and a full castNarrators Amanda Ronconi and Zachary Webber are utterly convincing as two seatmates who hit it off on a crowded and eventful bus ride. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the fun of listening to this audiobook-first romance packed with a full cast of narrators, believable sound effects, and audible chemistry between the two leads. Ronconi conveys Gwen’s lively snark and enthusiasm beautifully as Gwen draws the quieter Sam out of his shell. Webber makes Sam’s caring and lovable nature—and every goofy laugh—seem completely real. An addicting treat for listeners.Read the full review of the aud...
2022-05-0506 min
Creative GutsCreative Catalogue Forty-NineThe Creative Guts team presents the 49th installment of Creative Catalogues! In these mini-episodes, we will be sharing a glimpse of our latest creative consumptions. Today Laura will be sharing three features she is obsessed with, all with a literary theme!Featured in this episode:Mary Robinette Kowal https://www.tiktok.com/@maryrobinettekowalSplit Lip Magazine www.splitlipthemag.comSeatmate by Cara Bastone https://www.audible.com/pd/Seatmate-Audiobook/B09V3FZKGHSpecial thanks to Bug, for providing us with a great song to layer on this episode as...
2022-05-0406 min
2 Besties and a Book!Mini Episode: Sweet TalkIn this 2 besties Mini Episode we discuss Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone an Audible original Love Lines series book #2. We reviewed the first book Call me Maybe in episode 10 of our podcast! Enjoy Book Besties and don't forget to rate and subscribe!
You can follow us on twitter @bestiesbook on Instagram @2bestiesandabook and can email us at 2bestiesandabook@gmail.com Happy Reading Book Besties!
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2021-05-2823 min
Heaving BosomsEp. 189 - Flirting with Forever by Cara Bastone (PART 2)Hey HBs! It's part 2 of Flirting with Forever! Mary and John and have a lot of misunderstandings, but BOY are they going to figure things out and rub up on each other. Sometimes they rub up on each other before things are technically figured out! Cara Bastone delivers a second half complete with silly (sexy) dancing, public clownfishing, and a sex scene that made Erin and I lose our minds. It's a must read AND listen! Bonus Content: Rooster hangs out with Treestump Todd, Erin is ruined by this hero, Mel's stance on morning breath, lots of f...
2021-05-171h 35
Heaving BosomsEp. 188 - Flirting with Forever by Cara Bastone (PART 1)Hey y'all! We're here with part one of Flirting with Forever by Cara Bastone! In this episode, Melody is a big nit-pick and Erin is an enthusiastic stan, but we both LOVED the book! We've got a grumpy Public Defender hero and a small business owning, ray of sunshine heroine. It's the first time Erin has seen her profession reflected back to her accurately and the hijinks are excellent overall. Plus, we're doing a Patreon fundraiser this month! From May 10th until June 10th, 2021, we'll be doubling all new and increased pledges and donating it to AAPI W...
2021-05-101h 38
Raging RomanticsGetting Bromantic with Lyssa Kay Adams!It's finally here! Jen and I were so honored to get to sit down with the amazing Lyssa Kay Adams, author of the Bromance Book Club Series!!! In this episode we have a (very long) casual conversation with Lyssa about her career as a romance author, her journey to the bestseller list, her inspirations, and the best part about being an author. We also hype up a bunch of newer/lesser known/inclusive romance authors for you to check out!
Content Warning: Discussions of #MeToo and sexual harassment
Do you want to win a signed...
2021-05-071h 21
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastCall Me MaybeThis episode is sponsored by Love at First, an uplifting and unforgettable story of love and second chances by critically acclaimed author, Kate Clayborn. The Novel:Call Me Maybe The Author: Cara BastoneThe Noobie:Adam Murphy IG: @photography.by.acmThe Synopsis: Paint your toes. Pick up the wrong coffee and bagel order. Drive from Brooklyn to Jersey in traffic so slow you want to tear your hair out. It’s amazing all the useless things I can accomplish while on hold for three hours with customer service. Three hours when I should be getting the Date-in-a-Box website ready to launch at the b...
2021-03-201h 052 Besties and a Book!Call me maybeThis episode we discuss Call me Maybe and audible original by Cara Bastone! Enjoy Book Besties and don't forget to rate and subscribe! Follow us on twitter @bestiesbook on Instagram @2bestiesandabook and email us at 2bestiesandabook@gmail.com
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2021-02-2723 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernFlirting with Forever by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439536 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Flirting with Forever Series: #3 of Forever Yours Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Susannah Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 26, 2021 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you get a second chance at a first impression Mary Trace is bright, bubbly and back in the dating pool in her midthirties. All of her closest friends are in love, and she refuses to miss out on romance. So when a regular customer at her trendy Brooklyn boutique wants to set Mary up on a blind date with her son, s...
2021-01-2605 min
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenFlirting with Forever by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439536 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Flirting with Forever Series: #3 of Forever Yours Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Susannah Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 26, 2021 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you get a second chance at a first impression Mary Trace is bright, bubbly and back in the dating pool in her midthirties. All of her closest friends are in love, and she refuses to miss out on romance. So when a regular customer at her trendy Brooklyn boutique wants to set Mary up on a blind date with her s...
2021-01-2605 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComFlirting with Forever by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439536 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Flirting with Forever Series: #3 of Forever Yours Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Susannah Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 26, 2021 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you get a second chance at a first impression Mary Trace is bright, bubbly and back in the dating pool in her midthirties. All of her closest friends are in love, and she refuses to miss out on romance. So when a regular customer at her trendy Brooklyn boutique wants to set Mary up on a blind date with her son, s...
2021-01-2605 min
Love, Essie - The PodcastFlirting with Forever by Cara BastoneThis week I talk about Flirting with Forever and how freaking good Cara Bastone is. If you’re wondering how a horrible first impression can lead to love, you gotta read this book. You can buy this starting January 26, 2021 and you can see the other books in the series at Cara’s website: https://www.carabastone.com/
2021-01-181h 12
Love, Essie - The PodcastNew Releases 💖💖💖This week’s episode is a bit on the short side lol. I share the new releases I’m excited for: Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
Flirting with Forever by Cara Bastone
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Last Guard by Nalini Singh
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
(Trust) Falling for You by Charish Reid Check out my Instagram @essiemv and Twitter @molessie and thank you for listening!
2021-01-0433 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases of January, 2021The women of Book Bistro are starting 2021 with a look at books coming out in January. Join Brooke, Stacy, Shannon, Sara, Kristin, and Natalia as they highlight some releases they are especially excited for. Titles mentioned include:
Rachel Hawkins, The Wife Upstairs
Cara Bastone, Flirting with Forever (Forever Yours #3)
Melanie Benjamin, The Children's Blizzard
Sarah Morgenthaler, Enjoy the View (Moose Springs, Alaska #3)
J. Elle, Wings of Ebony (Wings of Ebony #1)
Lisa Gardner, Before She Disappeared
Camilla Bruce, In the Garden of Spite
Jennifer...
2021-01-011h 08
2020-12-3113 min
Books and the CityAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lyssa Kay AdamsRemember a couple of weeks ago, when Becky talked about the super fun, cute, charming Bromance Book Club? Well, guess who’s joining the podcast today for an interview! Becky and Emily are so excited to chat with author Lyssa Kay Adams, not just about the first book in her Bromance series, but about the whole book universe. As with all Midwestern guests, conversation must kick off with some food talk. Come for the cheesy potatoes, stay for a deeper look into the romance genre, the IRL bromance book clubs that are springing up in the aftermath of this se...
2020-12-1027 min
#AmWritingEpisode 238 Turning #Romance on Its Head with Lyssa Kay AdamsEvery writer craves that high concept idea that leads to the breakout book, or in this case breakout series. For Lyssa Kay Adams, it came from that joke women often make about wishing their male partners read romance—and a moment in 2016 when she “just wanted to live in a world full of men who get it.” She created The Bromance Book Club, about a group of men who read romance to understand their relationships and their partners. That became her first novel, quickly followed by Undercover Bromance and Crazy Stupid Bromance, and we three have read and loved them a...
2020-11-2040 min
#AmWritingTurning #Romance on Its Head with Lyssa Kay AdamsEvery writer craves that high concept idea that leads to the breakout book, or in this case breakout series. For Lyssa Kay Adams, it came from that joke women often make about wishing their male partners read romance—and a moment in 2016 when she “just wanted to live in a world full of men who get it.” She created The Bromance Book Club, about a group of men who read romance to understand their relationships and their partners. That became her first novel, quickly followed by Undercover Bromance and Crazy Stupid Bromance, and we three have read and loved them all. W...
2020-11-2040 minBook BistroContemporary RomanceThis week, Sara, Shannon, Stacy, and Natalia are doing their best to keep U.S. election anxiety at bay and so, they recommend some of their favorite contemporary romances. Books mentioned include:
Rosie Danan, The Roommate
Farah Heron, The Chai Factor
Olivia Dade, Spoiler Alert
Denise Grover Swank, The Substitute (The Wedding Pact #1)
Amy Daws, Blindsided
Kennedy Ryan, The Kingmaker (All the King's Men #1)
Cara Bastone, Just a Heartbeat Away (Forever Yours #1)
Molly O'Keefe, Can't Buy Me Love (Crooked Creek Ranch #1)
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2020-11-061h 22
The Laydown PodcastLyssa Kay Adams Interview!Bonus Episode!
Events Coordinator, Friend of the Pod, and Romance Enthusiast, Elisabeth, sat down remotely with Romance Author, Lyssa Kay Adams to chat about The Bromance Book Club Series! Enjoy!
The Bromance Book Club (libro.fm)
Undercover Bromance (libro.fm)
Crazy Stupid Bromance (libro.fm)
Isn’t it Bromantic? (libro.fm) (Out June 2021)
Lyssa Kay Adams
Follow Lyssa Kay Adams on Twitter: @LyssaKayAdams
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Follow Elisabeth on Instagram: @does.it.have.a.dragon
Other Books Mentioned During This Episode:
The Playback Series by Alexa Martin:
Intercepted (lib...
2020-11-0325 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 18: That Tricky Pseudonym IssueGreetings, all you aspiring politicians and soulful piano players! In this episode, we'll talk political romance, holiday novellas, and voting. Plus, Shandy dreams of cable cars, Shannon dreams of Louboutin stilettos, and together we dream up the perfect Portland romance. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual 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). Our next meeting is Sunday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be discussing Silver Silence b...
2020-10-2057 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernCan't Help Falling by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431804 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Can't Help Falling Series: #2 of Forever Yours Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Wayne Mitchell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 3 minutes Release date: August 25, 2020 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The more you resist, the deeper you’ll fall Serafine St. Romain doesn’t need her psychic powers to know she’s no longer in Tyler Leshuski’s good graces. True, she did tear him to pieces when he asked her out, accusing him of being shallow and selfish. Despite the energy crackling between them, the gorgeous sports writer is a no-strings, no-kids k...
2020-08-2505 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenCan't Help Falling by Cara BastonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431804 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Can't Help Falling Series: #2 of Forever Yours Author: Cara Bastone Narrator: Wayne Mitchell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 3 minutes Release date: August 25, 2020 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: The more you resist, the deeper you’ll fall Serafine St. Romain doesn’t need her psychic powers to know she’s no longer in Tyler Leshuski’s good graces. True, she did tear him to pieces when he asked her out, accusing him of being shallow and selfish. Despite the energy crackling between them, the gorgeous sports writer is a no-string...
2020-08-2505 min