What to Read Next Podcast Laura Yamin

Welcome to What to Read Next Podcast! Today I have a solo show to share with you. I have a few fun announcements such as the show going on hiatus, a bit of what we are doing on Patreon and then I dive into my 2020 Reading Life and about my 2021 Reading Intentions. 
 
MY 2020 READING LIFE
As I start to look back at what a year it was, I ended up reading more books this year than 2019. However I read more novellas hence the larger number. I struggled at the beginning of the year to find my footing, then between April -August i was reading mostly for the podcast.  Back in September, I gave myself permission to read whatever I wanted. 
 
A few fun discoveries…
Audiobooks! My sweet spot is 8 to 9 hours for audiobooks. I tend to have good luck with YA and some short romances. Long audiobooks feel like a drag unless it’s Virgin River. 
Indie Books/KU - For the past couple of years I have been reading exclusively traditionally published books and it was fine but not as satisfying as reading an indie book. There are risks that indie authors take that I don’t see in traditionally published books. 
Scribd Subscription- This fall I started to use my Scribd subscription to catch up with ARCs via audiobooks. The algorithm is a hit or miss but overall it’s been a pleasant experience. I canceled this subscription in January 2021.
Category Romance Books- This is the year that i discovered Category romance as a way to reach my goals while discovering diverse authors.
Using my libraries more - For category romance and books that I may not have an ARC I have used my library to get kindle and audiobooks.
 
What are my intentions for 2021?
I want to read 300 books in 2021 which means about 25 books a month.  I want my friends to pick what i  read next. I will be asking my Patreon community, fellow  book twins for recommendations.  I want to request less ARCs. I have about 80 ARCs in my queue to be read and to be honest for 2021 my goal is to read them all while avoiding requesting or downloading books  I want to listen to more audiobooks while at work I want to read at least 4 KU books each month  Go back and read Sweet Valley High or Babysitters Club book.  I want to read more diversely   My 2021 Paranormal project  I don’t want to request any physical books as I want to remove the clutter in my house.  Get rid of ARCs via little free libraries and perhaps sell books on Facebook   
Series I want to start or finish:
Virgin River  by Robyn Carr - I have to read book #10 - https://amzn.to/2WNHBKz Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - I have book 8 to read - https://amzn.to/38zqnGm Psy-changeling by Nalini Singh https://amzn.to/38TpGYP Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh https://amzn.to/2MfwWXj Argeneau Series by Lynsay Sands https://amzn.to/3nSSt63 Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward https://amzn.to/3nX5JGD Heartbreaker Bay series by Jill Shalvis https://amzn.to/3hkgmAX Malory Series by Johanna Lindsey  - https://amzn.to/38ESxQf


PODCAST EPISODE MENTIONED
Love’s Sweet Arrow
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
 
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ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy

Today I had a fun author interview with Kim Fielding. Kim wrote one of my favorite books in 2020, Teddy Spenser Isn’t Looking for Love. In this interview, we chat about Kim’s writing process, her books and some fun book recommendations. 
 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Amy Lane https://amzn.to/3aL3Qcv
Teddy Spenser Isn’t Looking for Love by Kim Fielding https://amzn.to/38H661J
The Bureau by Kim Fielding https://amzn.to/34PMKX8
The Muffin Man by Kim Fielding 
The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher - https://amzn.to/3rxSPBi
 
CONNECT WITH KIM FIELDING
instagram
Website 
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
 
SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends
 
JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY 
Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community.
Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon
 
ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads



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What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 
 
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If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast 
 
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Today our guest is Kate from Beyond Bookish. Kate is a librarian who happes to read some fun romance. Today’s recommendation is lots of fun author’s backlist titles.  
 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Jackie Lau - https://amzn.to/37Tyy14
Holiday with the Wong series by Jackie Lau https://amzn.to/3nTA0WU
Baldwin Village  series by Jackie Lau https://amzn.to/2Joac69
Pregnant by the Playboy by Jackie Lau https://amzn.to/3ht3wAj
Olivia Dade - https://amzn.to/3aN9Ocz
Teach Me by Olivia Dade https://amzn.to/3nUfs0u
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade https://amzn.to/37Saj3r
40-Love by Olivia Dade https://amzn.to/3nTiTEp
Sweetest in the Gale by Olivia Dade https://amzn.to/3poBTv5
Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/2KWNK4v
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/3aNr0iq
For Real by Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/2JnaaLQ
Waiting for the Flood by Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/2WNeTK3
How to Bang a Billionaire by Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/3aILLf2
The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller https://amzn.to/34JMetp
Thirsty by Mia Hopkins https://amzn.to/3hkwylH
Trashed by Mia Hopkins https://amzn.to/3pwcKhR
The Doctor’s Discretion by EE Ottoman https://amzn.to/3rwaj0L
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn https://amzn.to/2KEjuM2
Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean https://amzn.to/3hkdGDr
Headliners by Lucy Parker https://amzn.to/3rx0VKf
London Celebrities by Lucy Parker https://amzn.to/37U6mLI
The Austen Playbook by Lucy Parker https://amzn.to/3aM2a2o
Pretty Face by Lucy Parker https://amzn.to/3mTsJVu
 
CONNECT WITH KATE 
Instagram 
Beyondbookish.com 
Twitter 
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
  SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends
 
JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY 
Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community.
Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon
 
ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads



FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK 
What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 
 
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast 
 
CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram 
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Today’s guest is paranormal romance author Saranna DeWylde. In this episode, we chat about having multiple pen names, her passion for horror and romance. We also chat about her latest series Fairy Godmother, Inc. Now let’s go to the interview. 
 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. - https://amzn.to/3pqB0C7
Sky O’Malley  by Beatrice Small https://amzn.to/2KviyK0
How to Lose a Demon in 10 Days by Saranna DeWylde - https://amzn.to/2WPZV5K
Fairy Godmother inc by Saranna DeWylde https://amzn.to/34KulL8
Men are Frogs by Saranna DeWylde - https://amzn.to/2KZ2sIo
Truth or Dare by Sara Wylde - https://amzn.to/3mRud2S
 
CONNECT WITH SARANNA DEWYLDE
www.sarannadewylde.com 
Instagram 
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
  SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends
 
JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY 
Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community.
Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon
 
ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads



FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK 
What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 
 
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast 
 
CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram 
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Do you love Cozy Mysteries? Then you are in luck. I invited my friend Spencer from booktube Intentionally Bookish channel. In this chat, we talked about cozy mysteries that are perfect for romance readers. 
 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Bibliophile Mysteries by Kate Carslile- https://amzn.to/37hNuVp
Bakeshop Mysteries by Ellie Alexander - https://amzn.to/3q8d2wG
To Kill a Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid https://amzn.to/2HROOWg
Aurora Teagarden series by Charlaine Harris - https://amzn.to/36kj6Ks
Donna Andrews - https://amzn.to/39mDX1X
Ellery Adams https://amzn.to/3mkHNMF
The Good, the Bad and the Emus by Donna Andrews - https://amzn.to/3fMfPH6
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley - https://amzn.to/33sfYun



SPENCER’S VIDEO
Cozy Mysteries for Romance Readers 
 
CONNECT WITH SPENCER 
Instagram
YouTube 
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
 
SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends
 
JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY 
Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community.
Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon
 
ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads



FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK 
What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 
 
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast 
 
CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram 
Goodreads

Today I am chatting with Emilie from Rate the Romance instagram account. She is new to the genre but I love what she has discovered. We chatted about books where main characters have an illness and of course enemies to lovers book recommendations. 
 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Always Only You by Chloe Liese - https://amzn.to/3ou5FOx
Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese - https://amzn.to/3qBmkRW
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - https://amzn.to/3lVuSQo
When We Fall by JH Croix- https://amzn.to/2Iirnp9
Plane Love by Avery Kingston - https://amzn.to/33NFWZB
Lisa Becker - https://amzn.to/3lJ5ahK
Subway Girl by Lisa Becker - https://amzn.to/2VLMEe8
Starfish series by Lisa Becker - https://amzn.to/3lXgyH7
Jami Albright- https://amzn.to/39OVCzA
Homecoming King by Jami Albright - https://amzn.to/3qsgYbI
Single Dad Seeks Juliet by Max Monroe - https://amzn.to/3lJ5qxe
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren - https://amzn.to/37Hj27i
Perfect Distraction by Allison Ashley - https://amzn.to/3mSShD2
Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez - https://amzn.to/36KC7WS
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez - https://amzn.to/36LPV3q
 
CONNECT WITH EMILIE 
Instagram
Goodreads 
   
 
PODCAST HIATUS Please note, the podcast will be going on a short two months break this January and February, 2021. We will return with brand new episodes on March 1, 2020. I will  be releasing new episodes on the Patreon feed while the show is on hiatus.  
 
SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends
 
JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY 
Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community.
Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon
 
ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS  
Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads



FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK 
What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 
 
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast 
 
CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram 
Goodreads