When In Romance

Jess and Trisha talk about their favorite romance reads of 2023. Prepare your TBR for many, many books — front list AND back list. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is coming back in early 2024! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us! Send us your thoughts by January 18 for our January 22 episode. Books Discussed Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death by Maria Vale Before I Let Go and Reel by Kennedy Ryan So This is Christmas by Jenny Holiday Something Like Love and Captured by Beverly Jenkins Second Chance at Rancho Lindo by Sabrina Sol The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo The Scoundrel Falls Hard by Sophie Jordan Switch Hitter by E.M. Lindsey Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian Role Playing by Cathy Yardley The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest All The Right Notes by Dominic Lim Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Time to Shine by Rachel Reid A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s part two of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, immersive romance series, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is coming back in early 2024! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us! Books Discussed Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon The Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Sol The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun Role Playing by Cathy Yardley The Flowers of Time by A.L. Lester Reverb by Anna Zabo Lost Hearts by Ellie Green Vanlife by Nicolette Dane Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk Thorn by Anna Burke The Bright Falls series by Ashley Herring Blake, starting with Delilah Green Doesn't Care D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins Once Upon a Marquess by Courtney Milan Any series by Nalini Singh, including the Hard Play series (starting with Cherish Hard) and the Psy/Changling series (starting with Slave to Sensation) Game Changer by Rachel Reid Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston The Wallflowers and Ravenels series by Lisa Kleypas Anything by Christina C. Jones, including the Love Sisters series, starting with I Think I Might Love You A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon Pack Queen by Zelda Knight The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Play It Again by Aidan Wayne How to Be a Normal Person and How to Be a Movie Star by TJ Klune A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading) or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s part one of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about diverse paranormal romances, romances with ace representation, holiday romances, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is coming back in early 2024 - huge thanks to everyone who sent suggestions! We're reading The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz, so read along with us! Also, check out Jackie Lau’s Kickstarter while you still can! Books Discussed The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique Human Enough by E.S. Yu Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder What the Hex by Alexis Daria The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas Their Troublesome Crush by Xan West Perfect Rhythm by Jae The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Thaw by Elyse Springer The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert Three Holidays and a Wedding byUzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer Being Merry by Meka James Time to Shine by Rachel Reid Mistletoe and Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Trisha talk about the current “steaminess” discourse in romance and new books with some of their favorite tropes. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Join Jessin conversation with the one and only Beverly Jenkins on Nov 2! Here’sthe videofrom Jessen Reads Romance that we discussed – thanks again to Polly for sharing. And hereare some related thoughtsfrom Mimi Matthews. Plus! Next episode is our annual recommendation show, so send us requests for a family member, friend, or just yourself: [email protected]! Books Discussed A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen The Marquis Who Mustn’t by Courtney Milan Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Trisha talk about the popular practice of republishing previously self-published romances and offer a few of their recs for Bang in the Night BINGO. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Play alongwith Bang in the Night BINGO! Books Discussed No Proper Lady by Isabel Cooper Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas An Extraordinary Lord by Anna Harrington Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon Haunted Hookup by Eliza McLane Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie The Tenant by Katrina Jackson The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller The Wolf of Wall Street by Lucy Eden Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Trisha dive deep into The Perfect Find, talking about both the novel and the Netflix adaptation. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Dirty Steal by KD Casey and Lauren Blakeley What The Hex by Alexia Daris The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes The Perfect Find by Tia Williams Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Trisha are reunited(!) and get caught up on romance news, adaptations, and their reading over the last couple of months. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive. To enter, simply start a free subscription to The Deep Dive. No payment method required! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club meets an adaptation discussion with The Perfect Find! We’re discussing the book by Tia Williams and the adaptation on September 28 for our Oct 2 episode, so send us your thoughts! (The adaptation is on Netflix, BTW.) Just in case you want to be ready for next year’s Steamy Lit Con… Books Discussed The Perfect Find by Tia Williams The Marquis Who Musn’t by Courtney Milan Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Jenn Northington joins Trisha to talk about anthologies and books to help you break a reading slump. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club meets an adaptation discussion with The Perfect Find! We’re discussing the book by Tia Williams and the adaptation at the end of September, so send us your thoughts! Books Discussed Maroons by adrienne maree brown A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon Sword Stone Table edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington Fit for the Gods edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams Black Love Matters edited by Jessica P. Pryde Amor Actually edited by Mackenzie Walton Hamilton’s Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan, and Alyssa Cole The Honey Badger Chronicles (first book is Hot and Badgered) by Shelly Laurenston The Blessings series (first book is Bring on the Blessings) by Beverly Jenkins The Wallflowers series (first book is Secrets of a Summer Night) and Ravenels series (first book is Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas The Witches of Thistle Grove series (first book is Payback’s a Witch) by Lana Harper Think of England by KJ Charles The Meant to Be series (first book is If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy) Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan The Heart is a Universe by Sherry Thomas The Girl With Stars in her Eyes by Xio Axelrod A Summer for Scandal by Lydia San Andres Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess is joined by Book Riot's resident velocireader, Liberty Hardy, who listens patiently while Jess discusses news and then actually gets the chance to talk when the pair discuss witch romances (with many detours along the way). 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! News When In Romance Book Club is back! We'll be reading The Perfect Find by Tia Williams AND discussing the adaptation on Netflix, and discussing it at the end of September. Check out Tailored Book Recommendations! The Seattle Times does a good rundown on the BookTok/Kraken drama. Here's Marines's video on TikTok. Strength, solidarity, and healing vibes to Emily McIntyre. Visit A Novel Romance if you're in Louisville! Find Jess at Steamy Lit Con! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert Snow Place Like LA by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone Crossed by Emily McIntyre The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher The League of Gentlewoman Witches by India Holton Binding Shadows by Jasmine Silvera Let us know what you think about witch romances and tell us your favorite! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @franzencomesalive), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Trisha check in on the current state of romance publishing and then talk about some of their favorite romances of 2023 so far. 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. News Subscribe to First Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice. Check out Book Riot’s list of the best books of 2023 so far (romance and all). Books Discussed The Bride by Julie Garwood Goal by Alexandria House We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones Role Playing by Cathy Yardley Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices