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You know you want to read. You just don't know what. What to Read Next is the podcast for readers who love romance, thrillers, and women's fiction — and spend more time staring at their TBR than actually reading it. I'm Laura, and twice a week I bring you book recommendations built around one thing: how you actually feel right now. Not what's new. Not what's trending. The right book for this exact mood, this exact moment, this exact week of your life. Some weeks that means asking an author what they read for joy — not what they wrote, but what they reach for when they need to escape. Their answer is always your next discovery. Some weeks it means me telling you exactly what I read, what stayed with me, what I DNF'd at 40% and why, and which one I'd press into your hands right now if we were having coffee. Romance across every subgenre. Psychological thrillers. Beach reads with actual substance. Women's fiction that makes you feel seen. The books that give you the escape you came for — and a few that'll quietly change how you see things too. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. The Reading Receipt — my weekly reading log — drops every Thursday on Substack. Start anywhere. The right episode will find you.

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July 30, 2026

Kelly Creagh on Her Grim Reaper Rom-Com

<p>This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.</p><p>What happens when the Grim Reaper falls for a children's librarian? Kelly Creagh's adult debut says: absolute chaos, and a whole lot of heart.</p><p>YA fan-favorite Kelly Creagh (the Nevermore trilogy) makes her adult debut with A Date with Death, a spicy, comedy-forward paranormal rom-com about a Grim Reaper and the sunshine-y librarian who steals his afterlife. In this episode, Kelly talks about jumping from YA to adult romance, writing comedy after years in paranormal horror, and her upcoming Hades and Persephone romantasy retelling — plus she shares the books currently topping her TBR. Perfect for readers who love cozy paranormal rom-coms, monster romance, and stories about finding your process as a writer.</p><h3><strong>📚 Books Mentioned</strong></h3><p><strong>A Date with Death</strong> by Kelly Creagh — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/44OEsxl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Paranormal Rom-Com | Audio ✅</p><p><strong>A Promise to Hades</strong> by Kelly Creagh —YA Romantasy (upcoming) </p><p><strong>My Roommate Is a Vampire</strong> by Jenna Levine — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4wrRexG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Paranormal Rom-Com | Audio ✅ </p><p><strong>Under Loch and Key</strong> by Lana Ferguson — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4pF7J6Z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Monster Romance | Audio ✅</p><p><strong>The Cruel Prince</strong> by Holly Black — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4wqDHqa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Fantasy/Romantasy |Audio ✅</p><p><strong>How to Write Best-Selling Fiction</strong> by James Scott Bell — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4fpKIlh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Audible</a></u> | Writing Craft | Audio ✅ (Audible-exclusive)</p><h3><strong>⏱️ Timestamps</strong></h3><ul><li>[00:00] Welcome + intro to Kelly's adult debut, A Date with Death</li><li>[01:00] Moving from YA to adult romance</li><li>[02:00] Adult problems vs. YA coming-of-age stakes</li><li>[03:00] Writing a heroine with romantic baggage</li><li>[04:00] Where the Grim Reaper concept came from (thanks, nephew Ethan)</li><li>[05:00] Why cozy romance is resonating right now</li><li>[06:00] Kelly's comedy background</li><li>[07:00] Family humor, playwriting, and theater roots</li><li>[08:00] Working in a library — and that infamous bookmobile</li><li>[09:00] What's next: A Promise to Hades, a Hades/Persephone romantasy</li><li>[10:00] Researching mythology and the Vestal Virgins</li><li>[12:00] On retellings and finding your voice as a writer</li><li>[14:00] What Kelly reads across genres</li><li>[15:00] Advice on finding your own writing process</li><li>[16:00] Learning structure before you break the rules</li><li>[19:00] The business side of being a writer</li><li>[21:00] Craft book recommendation: James Scott Bell</li><li>[22:00] Fiction recs: vampire rom-coms, monster romance, and The Cruel Prince</li><li>[23:00] Where to find Kelly online</li></ul><br/><p><h3>Join the Conversation</h3><p>Subscribe to our<a href="https://wtrnblog.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Substack</a> for exclusive recommendations. (<a href="https://wtrnblog.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wtrnblog.substack.com</a>)</p><p>Follow &amp; Subscribe:<a href="https://www.whattoreadnext.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> What to Read Next Blog</a> | YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhattoReadNextBlog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> What to Read Next</a></p><p>Subscribe &amp; leave a review!</p></p>

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July 28, 2026

A Debut Romance That Asks: What Would You Erase? | The Good Parts by Evann Normandin

<p>This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.</p><p>Can you imagine erasing your worst memory — even if it meant erasing the people in it too? Debut author Evann Normandin joins us to talk about her stunning new dual-timeline novel,<u><a href="https://amzn.to/45r86c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></u><u><a href="https://amzn.to/45r86c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Parts</a></u><u><a href="https://amzn.to/45r86c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a></u></p><p>In this episode, Evann shares her long road to publication, the musical that inspired her book's structure, and why she believes <u><a href="https://amzn.to/45r86c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Parts</a></u> was always meant to be her debut. We also dig into her book club-ready recommendations for readers who love a powerful "what if" premise, propulsive second-chance romance, and stories that leave you thinking about what a happy ending really means.</p><h3><strong>📚 Books Mentioned</strong></h3><p><strong>The Good Parts</strong> by Evann Normandin — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/45r86c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Speculative Romance, Book Club Fiction</p><p><strong>In Five Years</strong> by Rebecca Serle — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/3RA7HAU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Contemporary/Romance, Book Club Fiction</p><p><strong>The Measure</strong> by Nikki Erlick — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4yLg8tP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Speculative Fiction, Book Club Fiction </p><p><strong>Every Version of You</strong> by Natalie Messier — <u><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rg8cA3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></u> | Second Chance Romance</p><h3><strong>⏱️ Timestamps</strong></h3><ul><li>[00:00] Welcome &amp; intro to Evann Normandin</li><li>[00:01] Evann's day job in educational publishing</li><li>[00:02] The path to debut: earlier books that didn't sell</li><li>[00:04] Signing with agent Michelle Wolfson &amp; landing the book deal</li><li>[00:05] Elevator pitch: the dual past/present timeline structure</li><li>[00:06] How the musical The Last Five Years inspired the format</li><li>[00:07] Plotting vs. pantsing — how much was mapped out in advance</li><li>[00:09] The full elevator pitch: Rose, Landon, and the memory-erasing pill</li><li>[00:10] The ethical questions that make it a great book club pick</li><li>[00:12] Evann's reading life &amp; recommendations begin</li><li>[00:12] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle</li><li>[00:14] The Measure by Nikki Erlick</li><li>[00:15] Every Version of You by Natalie Messier</li><li>[00:16] Where to find Evann online</li></ul><br/><p><h3>Join the Conversation</h3><p>Subscribe to our<a href="https://wtrnblog.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Substack</a> for exclusive recommendations. (<a href="https://wtrnblog.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wtrnblog.substack.com</a>)</p><p>Follow &amp; Subscribe:<a href="https://www.whattoreadnext.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> What to Read Next Blog</a> | YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhattoReadNextBlog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> What to Read Next</a></p><p>Subscribe &amp; leave a review!</p></p>

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July 20, 2026

Victoria Lavine on Her Best Enemies-to-Lovers Yet | RomCom Recs

Rom-com author Victoria Lavine shares her favorite enemies-to-lovers tropes and recommends fresh romance reads for listeners.

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You know you want to read. You just don't know what.

What to Read Next is the podcast for readers who love romance, thrillers, and women's fiction — and spend more time staring at their TBR than actually reading it.

I'm Laura, and twice a week I bring you book recommendations built around one thing: how you actually feel right now. Not what's new. Not what's trending. The right book for this exact mood, this exact moment, this exact week of your life.

Some weeks that means asking an author what they read for joy — not what they wrote, but what they reach for when they need to escape. Their answer is always your next discovery.

Some weeks it means me telling you exactly what I read, what stayed with me, what I DNF'd at 40% and why, and which one I'd press into your hands right now if we were having coffee.

Romance across every subgenre. Psychological thrillers. Beach reads with actual substance. Women's fiction that makes you feel seen. The books that give you the escape you came for — and a few that'll quietly change how you see things too.

New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. The Reading Receipt — my weekly reading log — drops every Thursday on Substack.

Start anywhere. The right episode will find you.

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