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From Reading Slump to 200 Books a Year with Nathalie Canadas
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- Mar 26, 2026
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This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. From sorority sisters to bookish besties—this episode is all about finding your reading groove and building a community that keeps you turning pages. In this episode, I sit down with Nathalie Cañadas to talk about her reading glow-up—from occasional reader to devouring 200+ books a year. We chat about audiobooks, immersive reading, Kindle Unlimited, and how joining a book club completely changed her reading life. Plus, we dive into her favorite romance reads, dark twists, and underrated gems you need on your TBR. If you’ve ever struggled to find time to read—or didn’t know where to start—this episode is for you. 📚 Books Mentioned Broken Romeo by Leisa Rayven — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅ Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage — Buy on Amazon | Cowboy Romance | Audio ✅ Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger — Buy on Amazon | Romantic Suspense | Audio ✅ Carnal Urges by J.T. Geissinger — Buy on Amazon | Mafia Romance | Audio ✅ Bourbon Boys Series by Victoria Wilder — Buy on Amazon | Romantic Suspense Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅ ⏱️ Timestamps [00:00] – Welcome + how Nathalie and I met [02:00] – What Latin sororities actually look like [05:30] – Nathalie’s reading journey (pre-2024 vs now) [07:30] – Discovering audiobooks + Libby + Hoopla [08:30] – What is immersive reading (and why it works) [09:30] – Finding your reading groove [10:30] – Romance genre deep dive + BookTok impact [13:00] – Library hacks + how to get multiple cards [15:30] – Supporting libraries + budget reading [16:00] – Book recommendations begin [16:30] – Broken Romeo discussion [17:30] – Cowboy romance (Lyla Sage) [18:30] – Dark twist reads (Pen Pal) [20:00]…