Must Love Books

Krystle Hope
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Welcome to Must Love Books, a podcast by book lovers for book lovers. Join Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors. Social Media: Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Hosted by Krystle Hope Instagram: @krystlehope TikTok: @huttslayer_hope GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Don't forget to check out the Book Podcast Connection - a network of over 100 book-related podcasts! Follow on Instagram @BookPodcastConnection Shop the books from Bookshop.org

  1. 23h ago

    121. Reality TV is a Killer with Lindsay Lovise, GINGERBREAD BONES

    Let’s dive into the dark side of reality TV and social media influencing with Lindsay Lovise, author of GINGERBREAD BONES. In this modern-day retelling of Hansel & Gretal, Georgie and her brother Hamish are sent into the wilderness with other ‘teen misfits’ for a little ‘scared straight’ reality webshow by their step-Momfluencer and self-proclaimed “parenting expert”. But nothing is as it seems in reality TV…and the same is true for the mysterious woods when teens start to go missing… Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@lindsaylovise Threads: @lindsaylovise Website: www.lindsaylovise.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    121. Reality TV is a Killer with Lindsay Lovise, GINGERBREAD BONES

  2. Oct 27

    120. Feminist Horror with Lindsay Merbaum, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL

    Lindsay Merbaum, best-selling author of the smutty horror-comedy hit VAMPIRES AT SEA, joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL. We dive into one of our favorite topics for spooky season: feminist horror. Let’s talk about the expression of feminist ideals in horror, shifting from a male-centered perspective, and the empowerment journey of the Final Girl. Some notable book recs included! Don’t forget to check out Study Coven – Lindsay’s virtual class for women writers interested in experimenting in horror. Next class is Gothic Horror and begins January 2027 – registration open now! Trigger warning/content warning: discussions of sexual assault, cannibalism, and body horror. Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@pickyourpotions Threads: @pickyourpotions Website: www.pick-your-potions.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    120. Feminist Horror with Lindsay Merbaum, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL

  3. Oct 13

    119. Move over Alpha Males, it's time for the Hot Nerd with JR Ward, LOVER ENTHRONED

    JR Ward, best-selling author of the hit series THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, LOVER ENTHRONED. 20 years of stories, spanning dozens of novels, JR Ward talks about the inspiration behind her popular paranormal romance series and how this novel stands out and brings in a new romance. Move over Alpha Male MMCs, it’s time for the Hot Nerd! Star-crossed lovers face the battles of their lives...in the midst of war with the Lessening Society. Computer genius Allhan holds a deadly secret. Princess Dennesha is heir to the throne of the Shadows. Can the two find a way out of their fates? Or are they doomed to grieve a love that could never be for eternity… We also talk about: - Black Dagger Brotherhood PassionFlix adaptation – season 2 releasing October 29th! - JR Ward’s writing process and cinematic writing style - JR Ward’s advice for new writers Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@jrwardauthor Threads: @jrwardauthor Website: https://jrward.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    119. Move over Alpha Males, it's time for the Hot Nerd with JR Ward, LOVER ENTHRONED

  4. Oct 6

    118. I went into the void and all I got was this podcast episode with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, WHAT FEEDS BELOW

    The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry. Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to chat about her fungal horror fantasy, WHAT FEEDS BELOW. Check out Tatiana’s previous episodes on Must Love Books Podcast: 103. Girlhood and Murderous Cults with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, THE MEAN ONES 36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKIN Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@thebuffwriter Threads: @thebuffwriter Website: www.tatiana-schlote-bonne.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    118. I went into the void and all I got was this podcast episode with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, WHAT FEEDS BELOW

  5. Oct 6

    117. It's the Year of the Witch with Jasmine Smith, DEATH CARD

    By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes… It’s officially Spooky Season on Must Love Books Podcast! Jasmine Smith joins Krystle Hope for her debut novel, DEATH CARD, a witchy coming of age novel set in New Orleans, featuring familial witches, Black girl magic (literally!), grief, ancestral ties, mystery, and romance. We also talk about favorite witches and Halloween traditions! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @jasminesmithwrites Threads: @jasminesmithwrites TikTok: @jasminesmithwrites Website: www.jasminesmithwrites.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    117. It's the Year of the Witch with Jasmine Smith, DEATH CARD

  6. Sep 30

    116. 10 Bookish Hot Takes with Cantina Book Club

    The weather is getting chillier, so let’s heat it up! Megan from Cantina Book Club podcast joins Krystle Hope to share some bookish hot takes, such as… - Audiobooks are reading! - Thoughts on the Wuthering Heights Adaptation! - Taylor Swift music is overused on Bookstagram (sorry Swifties!) - Cheese! (what else?) And more! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @cantinabookclub Threads: @cantinabookclub YouTube: @CantinaBookClub Website: www.cantinabookclub.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    116. 10 Bookish Hot Takes with Cantina Book Club

  7. Sep 30

    115. Romantasy 101 with H Leighton Dickson, SHIP OF SPELLS

    A war-scarred mage, a sentient ship, and a secret that could drown empires – H Leighton Dickson joins Krystle Hope to talk about her slow-burn epic romantasy SHIP OF SPELLS, using her STEM background to build a fantasy world and magic system, and her education in Romantasy 101 We also talk about our favorite topic on this podcast: cheese! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @hleightondickson Threads: @hleightondickson Website: www.hleightondickson.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    115. Romantasy 101 with H Leighton Dickson, SHIP OF SPELLS

  8. Sep 30

    114. Dungeons and Dragons and Romance with Kristy Boyce, ROLLS AND RIVALRY

    Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp—from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!  Best-selling author Kristy Boyce joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for her latest novel in the Quest for Love series, ROLLS AND RIVALRY.   We chat about all things D&D and romance, and what’s coming next for Kristy Boyce. Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @kristylboyce Website: www.kristyboyceauthor.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    114. Dungeons and Dragons and Romance with Kristy Boyce, ROLLS AND RIVALRY
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Welcome to Must Love Books, a podcast by book lovers for book lovers. Join Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors. Social Media: Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Hosted by Krystle Hope Instagram: @krystlehope TikTok: @huttslayer_hope GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Don't forget to check out the Book Podcast Connection - a network of over 100 book-related podcasts! Follow on Instagram @BookPodcastConnection Shop the books from Bookshop.org

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  • Creator
    Krystle Hope
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Krystle Hope
  • Show Website
    Must Love Books