{"podcast":{"title":"What to Read Next — Book Recommendations for Romance, Thrillers & Escape Reads","slug":"what-to-read-next-book-recommendations-for-romance-thrillers-escape-reads-9873","podcast_index_feed_id":9873,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/whattoreadnext/","website_url":"http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7acd6df-7bd5-4b9f-bdcd-cc1c6c790629/4osSDj37v6rAcBIBBysi07ET.png","author":"Laura R Yamin","episode_count":928,"summary":"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 r…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T20:17:08.396085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-book-recommendations-for-romance-thrillers-escape-reads-9873"},"episode":{"title":"From Reading Slump to 200 Books a Year with Nathalie Canadas","slug":"from-reading-slump-to-200-books-a-year-with-nathalie-canadas","published_at":"2026-03-26T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-book-recommendations-for-romance-thrillers-escape-reads-9873/from-reading-slump-to-200-books-a-year-with-nathalie-canadas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-book-recommendations-for-romance-thrillers-escape-reads-9873","url":"http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa557189-3621-4ff8-82a1-1bca1de140eb.mp3","summary":"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]…","meta_description":"This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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