As We Like It: A Book Review Podcast

Andy and Shafali
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A perfect podcast for anyone who loves a good romance novel. You're in safe hands with our co-hosts, Andy and Shafali – two self-proclaimed romance books experts. Listen as they dive into discussing tropes, authors, popular books, and unpopular opinions! Follow us on Instagram @aswelikeitpodcast This podcast is made in affiliation with WTBU Radio. Go to wtburadio.org for more.

  1. 12/21/2025

    Interview with Amanda Anderson: Inside Chicago’s The Last Chapter Book Shop

    Join Andy and Shafali as they chat with Amanda Anderson, founder of Chicago’s The Last Chapter Book Shop. Amanda shares her journey from publishing to creating a romance-focused bookstore and event space, her favorite reads and tropes, and what it takes to build a welcoming community for romance lovers.

    56 min

  2. 11/30/2025

    Holiday Rom-Com Recommendations Part 3

    Tis' the season for holiday books! Andy and Shafali bring you a special episode giving you all their thoughts and recommendations of books to read this holiday season! ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308 Books Mentioned: The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward Christmas by Design by Allie Sambert Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

    50 min

  3. 09/07/2025

    Fall Romance Recommendations

    In this seasons finale episode, Andy and Shafali are giving you all the recommendations to get you in the spirit of the fall season! Episode Books: Love In The Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    58 min

  4. 08/24/2025

    Fake Dating Recommendations

    Join us this week as Andy and Shafali talk about a staple trope in the romance book world.. fake dating! Episode Books: Blind Side by Kandi Steiner The Love Wager by Lynn Painter The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    49 min

  5. 08/10/2025

    Reading 1 Star Reviews of Our 5 Star Books

    This week Andy and Shafali are putting their 5 star reads to the test by reading 1 star reviews of their 5 star reads! Episode Books: Heartless by Elsie Silver My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan Just For The Summer by Abby Jiminez All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    39 min

  6. 07/27/2025

    Accidental Pregnancy Recommendations

    Accidental pregnancy: cringy or comfort read? Let’s unpack the chaos, chemistry, and complications of one of Andy's all time favorite romance tropes. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    51 min

  7. 07/13/2025

    F1 Romance Recommendations

    Start your engines… and maybe hit the brakes. Listen to this weeks episode where we’re diving into the world of Formula 1 romance books! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    57 min

  8. 06/29/2025

    Cowboy Romance Recommendations

    You know what they say, save a horse, read a cowboy romance? Join us this week as we give you our thoughts, opinions, and recommendations on all things cowboy romance books! ⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠Follow us on TikTok:⁠ @aswelikeitpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma ⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

    58 min
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A perfect podcast for anyone who loves a good romance novel. You're in safe hands with our co-hosts, Andy and Shafali – two self-proclaimed romance books experts. Listen as they dive into discussing tropes, authors, popular books, and unpopular opinions! Follow us on Instagram @aswelikeitpodcast This podcast is made in affiliation with WTBU Radio. Go to wtburadio.org for more.

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