Are you looking for something good to read? Or watch? Or listen to? Tune in to Fraser Valley Regional Library’s ReadRadio podcast for some great recommendations. In each episode we will highlight some of the library’s books, movies and TV shows that you might not know about. All reviewed materials are available for loan in the FVRL catalogue. Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving nearly 680,000 people in i ...
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎
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A podcast connecting readers with authors of the Romantasy genre. The Romantasy Library podcast is hosted by Kate Perkins, a therapist by day and avid reader by night. She hopes to celebrate and promote authors whose fanciful writing makes her heart sing.
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What to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast for mood readers who are always looking to add new books to their TBR. In each episode, Laura Yamin shares quick book recommendations so you can topple your TBR. This podcast is perfect for Romance and Mystery readers with the occasional romantasy episode.
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This podcast is for the reader who relates to the flawed female main character, who will download and devour every single book with that trope, who could make a bed with their library of unread books, and then happily lay in it to re-read their comfort story. All problematic FMCs are welcome here. Visit website: https://problematicfmc.com/
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This episode of Read Radio introduces listeners to This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub.By Fraser Valley Regional Library
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KU Cancelled? Library Funding GONE? What’s REALLY Happening in Bookland!
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1:02:09This episode was recorded on March 17, 2025. In this episode of What to Read Next, the hosts discuss the latest book industry gossip, including library funding issues, Kindle Unlimited controversies, major book deals from the London Book Fair, and drama surrounding book signings and conventions. The episode also covers government funding cuts affec…
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5 Books to Read After Twisted Love by Ana Huang | Billionaire & Brother’s Best Friend Romance Recommendations
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8:23Disclosure: 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. Just finished Twisted Love by Ana Huang and craving more intense romance, billionaire heroes, and that irresistible grumpy-sunshine dynamic? In today’s episode, we…
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6 Cozy Mysteries That’ll Shamrock Your St. Patrick’s Day 🍀🔍
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15:30Disclosure: 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. In this special St. Patrick's Day-themed episode of What to Read Next, we dive into cozy mysteries perfect for the holiday. If you're in the mood for charming smal…
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Gamify Your TBR! The Spring Reading Challenge That Will Transform Your Reading Life!
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10:48Disclosure: 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. In this episode, we introduce the Spring Reading Challenge, a fun and seasonal way to refresh your TBR with three easy prompts. Victoria shares recommended books f…
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Book Lovers Are Raving About These 4 Spring Releases – Find Out Why!
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13:55Disclosure: 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. In today’s episode of What to Read Next, I’m joined by Victoria from Bibliolifestyle to chat about her Spring Reading Guide, which features 27 books across eight c…
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Traitors US Season 3 Finale Recap & Reunion Breakdown | Who Won & Biggest Betrayals! (SPOILERS)
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38:14🔥 Traitors US Season 3 has officially wrapped, and we’re here to break it all down! In this episode, we’re diving into the finale, the reunion, and all the biggest betrayals, shocking eliminations, and unexpected moments from the season. Did the right person win? How did the final players handle the last round table? And was this season as good as …
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Spring 2025’s Hottest Rom-Com Books—Add These to Your TBR!
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12:33Disclosure: 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. Get ready to refresh your TBR with some of the most exciting rom-com releases of Spring 2025! In this episode, I’m sharing six must-read books featuring everything…
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Tati Richardson | Losing Sight & Writing Older Protagonists
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44:44Tati Richardson joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing romance, the challenges of marketing books with older protagonists, and the significance of building a community for indie authors. - Tati Richardson 💥 www.tatiannarichardson.comLosing Sight | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8395-BOOKS 💥All of t…
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In this week’s podcast, Jessica and Charlotte share Listen for the Lie, a fun murder mystery thriller by Amy Tintera.What would you do if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thinks so too? What if the truth doesn't matter? As Lucy Chase's Texas hometown begins to tell versions of what happened and who Lucy is to a nation…
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Spring Romance & Road Trip Reads You Won’t Want to Miss!
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12:03Disclosure: 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. Spring is in the air, so it's time to refresh your TBR with books that capture the season's essence! In this episode, I’m joined by Francesca from Under the Covers…
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Books I’m Obsessed With & The TV Shows I Can’t Stop Watching! - March 9, 2025
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27:09Disclosure: 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. Welcome back to What to Read Next, the podcast that helps topple your TBR! In this episode, I’m returning to my original 2018 format, where I share what I’m readin…
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Bookish News: The Sophie Lark Controversy Explained
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23:47In today’s episode, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding author Sophie Lark and her now-pulled book Sparrow and Vine. Initially covered in our March 5th Bookish Gossip episode, this discussion expands on the backlash, the publisher’s response, and the book community’s reaction. We also break down Sophie Lark’s statement, the role of Bloom …
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Bookish Gossip Session: Oscars Snubs, Book Bans, and Controversial Authors
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43:16Welcome to this episode of Novel Hour Live Gossip Edition, where we break down all the latest happenings in the bookish world, pop culture, and beyond! In this episode, we’re covering: 📖 Topics Covered: 🏆 Oscar Wins & Snubs: The Book-to-Screen Adaptations Emelia Perez led with 13 nominations but only took home two awards. Wicked secured wins for Be…
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The Best Locked Room Mysteries to Read Right Now
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29:15Disclosure: 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. Are you a fan of whodunits, suspenseful plots, and mind-bending mysteries? In this episode, we’re diving into the best locked room mysteries—from Agatha Christie’s…
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Disclosure: 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. If you loved Twisted Lies by Ana Huang and are looking for more books with morally grey billionaires, fake dating, and slow-burn romance, this episode is for you! …
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Thrillers, Romances, and Bromances: The Best Books About Friendship in Every Genre
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31:35Disclosure: 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. In this episode of Novel Hour, we’re diving into the world of friendship in fiction. Whether you love stories about uplifting, lifelong friendships, hilarious and …
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Today, Sally shares her latest five-star read: the dark gothic fantasy Starling House by Alix E. Harrow. Opal, a cashier and high school drop-out, takes a job as a housekeeper at a mysterious, foreboding mansion called Starling House in the small town of Eden, Kentucky. Opal must uncover the dark secrets of the house and its reclusive heir, Arthur …
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Bookish Drama Unfolds: Nora Roberts, ACOTAR Canceled, & Colleen Hoover Returns!
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41:17📢 Welcome to Bookish Gossip Live! Join us for our bi-weekly deep dive into all the latest bookish news, trends, and hot gossip happening in the publishing world. This week, our incredible panel of book-loving hosts—Victoria from Biblio Lifestyle, Laura from What to Read Next Podcast, Francesca from Under the Covers, Becky from Too Stupid to Live, a…
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Today Sally shares a story about a very smart, very woolly, very friendly sheep. It's called One Smart Sheep by Gary D. Schmidt.Wilson is a curious sheep, and after he foolishly climbs into the back of a piano movers' truck, he ends up alone in the big city, far from the farm. But Wilson is also one smart sheep, and soon enough he's finding his way…
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Best Hollywood Romance Books You Can Borrow From the Library
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18:19Disclosure: 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. In this episode of Novel Hour, we’re diving into Hollywood Romances. Whether you love celebrity normies, PR relationships, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama, we…
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Valentine’s Day Romance Novellas You Can Read in One Sitting
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13:06Disclosure: 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. Welcome to the What to Read Next podcast! Today, we have a special Valentine's Day episode featuring our friend Francesca, who shares her top novella picks for the…
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Classic Romance Novels: The Ultimate Guide to Timeless Love Stories
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17:07Disclosure: 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. In this episode, guest Victoria explores classic epic love stories. From legendary slow burns to second-chance romances, we break down the must-read classics every…
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012 NetGalley: 12 tips I wish I knew sooner
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14:22This episode is for all things NetGalley, an online library where publishers of digital content, most commonly ebooks and audiobooks, give exclusive access to their materials. I have made a list of 12 tips I’ve learned since starting my account. View full transcript Music is Leaves from Coma-Media, used with a CC license.…
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In today’s ReadRadio podcast, Jessica shares two spicy Viking romantasy titles by Canadian authors:A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensenhttps://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1915901The Road of Bones by Demi Wintershttps://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1941925By Fraser Valley Regional Library
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Are These Really the Top 100 Romances? A Deep Dive into Goodreads' Rankings
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37:54In this episode, Laura from What to Read Next and Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog break down the Goodreads Top 100 Romances list from the past three years. They discuss trends, surprises, snubs, and whether the list accurately represents romance readers today. They also explore how shifting reading habits and platforms like BookTok have i…
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In this episode of Kids' Read Radio Deanna interviews author Joan Marie Galat. Her book Mortimer: Rat Race to Space is one of the selections for the 2024/2025 Reading Link Challenge.A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, the journal-keeping lab rat, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic spa…
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Bookish Gossip: Rebecca Yarros Controversy, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, & Bookshop.org's eBook Gamble
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51:20Disclosure: 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. Welcome to another episode of Bookish Gossip! Join us as we dive into all the latest bookish news, pop culture drama, and publishing updates. This week, we’re disc…
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6 Magical Romcoms to Whisk You Away on a Low-Angst Adventure
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16:32Disclosure: 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. Magical realism and romance—a pairing that feels as enchanting as the stories themselves. In this episode of the What to Read Next podcast, we delved into a lively…
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Today, we have a very special episode of ReadRadio podcast. FVRL Events Specialist Deanna interviews Canadian author Beka Shane Denter. They are joined by several of the remarkable women profiled in Beka’s new book, Bloom Across Canada:• Kim Taylor — Potter and Photographer (Gabriola Island BC)• Carla Tak — Painter, Parker Street Studios (Vancouver…
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Disclosure: 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. Welcome back, besties! In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most anticipated book releases in 2025. From swoony romances and heartwarming road trips to c…
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In this episode of Kids' Read Radio, Sally shares her fascination with birds. Listen to learn about FVRL's Birdwatching Backpacks and a fascinating non-fiction title about birds: Listen to the Birds by Donald E. KroodsmaDiscover North America's birds and their varied and beautiful songs with this informative, brightly illustrated picture book and i…
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Bookish Gossip: TikTok Drama, AI Controversies, and Our Current Reads
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45:00Disclosure: 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. Introduction Hosts: Francesca, Victoria, Laura Episode Theme: A special midday live episode featuring bookish gossip, AI in publishing, book recommendations, and T…
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Read MORE Books in 2025 with These PROVEN Tips and Tricks!
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35:56Welcome to the first episode of 2025! 🎉 In this special kickoff episode, we share actionable tips to help you read more books this year. Whether you’re setting ambitious reading goals, looking to track your progress, or just want to make reading more fun and intentional, we’ve got you covered! Plus, we introduce exciting reading challenges like the…
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In today’s podcast, Sally shares her favourite picture books to read aloud at library Storytime — and to her own little one at home.Joy by Yasmeen Ismail https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1818650If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1685490 Sheep Go to Sleep by Nancy Shaw https://fvrl.bibliocomm…
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011 bonkers books, flying to meet authors, and... pigeons!? chat w @most.lyromance
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17:21Check out @most.lyromance on Instagram Show notes with full transcript and all books and things linked.By Problematic FMC
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In today's podcast, Charlotte shares a fantastic read for kids ages 8 and up: The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson. Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seek…
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In today’s podcast, Deanna tells us about Family Literacy Day 2025 and the contest we’re hosting at all 25 FVRL locations and online. Enter to win one of these two books celebrating this year’s theme: “Learn to Be Green, Together.” You can also borrow these titles from the FVRL collection.Ride Beside Me by Lucy Knisley — A mother and son hop on the…
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010 year recap: from bonnie princes to romantasy busts to audiobook experiments
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13:04In this episode, I look back over my 2024 reading year. I had some great reads that will absolutely end up on my all-time favorites lists. In reviewing my statistics, I also had some surprises and disappointments. Let’s get right into it. Full show notesBy Problematic FMC
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The Ultimate Christmas Chat: Traditions, Decorations, and Holiday Spirit
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55:39Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL Christmas Podcast. This episode originally aired as part of our Novel Nights Live Stream last month! You can watch the replay on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/IYSHfgdt-rE?si=YswLN4kPaNEB5ghz About this Episode: Join Francesca, Victoria, and Laura in this festive holiday chat as they dive into Christmas traditi…
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From Archaeology to Romantasy: Sarah Hawley on Writing Magic and Romance
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17:59Disclosure: 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. In this episode of What to Read Next, Sarah Hawley, author of the delightful Glimmer Falls fantasy rom-com series and the upcoming romantasy Servant of Earth, join…
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In this episode of Read Radio, listeners learn about Cue the Sun, an exploration of Reality TV.From beloved New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum comes a groundbreaking narrative detailing the fights, egos, drama and future presidents of reality television. Cue the Sun is a rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business met…
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009 are female authors taking over the bestseller lists?
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22:03This episode dives into differences in how men and women read books, and how these preferences impact the publishing industry and the way our society views reading. Books reviewed: 1:06 - Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings 3:44 - The Women by Kristin Hannah 6:00 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart Full transcript…
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Audiobook News You Need to Know: Changes to Everand and Amazon Music
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10:21Disclosure: 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. This mini-episode dives into the latest changes in the audiobook industry, including updates to Everand's pricing structure and Amazon Music's new audiobook featur…
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In this episode, Brenna tells listeners about the middle school graphic novel Brave by Svetlana Chmakova. In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different — math is hard, getting along with friends is hard ... Even finding a partner for the…
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Exploring Small-Town Romances and Christmas Cheer with RaeAnne Thayne
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19:21Disclosure: 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. In this episode of What to Read Next, I sit down with bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to discuss her prolific writing career, including her transition from roman…
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November Reading Wrap-Up: 17 Books I Read This Month | Holiday Romance, Cozy Mysteries & More!
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33:02Disclosure: 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. Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! In this video, I’m sharing the 17 books I read in November 2024. This month’s reading list features a festive mix of holi…
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In this episode of Read Radio, Margarita tells listeners about the gothic romance Gothikana by RuNyx. An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The last thing she expects, though, is…
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Zoe Allison on Writing Scottish Rom-Coms and Her Latest Release, The Wedding Engagement
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15:54Disclosure: 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. In this What to Read Next Podcast episode, Laura chats with romance author Zoe Allison. They discuss Zoe's journey to writing, her rom-coms set in Scotland, and de…
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Did you know you don’t have to wait until you’re a grownup to start cooking? In today’s podcast, Mieke shares five cookbooks for kids. They are full of easy recipes and come with great pictures!Learn to Cook: 35 Fun and Easy Recipes for Children Aged 7 Years +https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1880882America’s Test Kitchen: The Complete C…
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