Tote bags have been the biggest (volume wise) accumulation of bookish swag. There are many ways I've gotten tote bags, but the result is over 40 that live in my office. They take up a lot of space.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookishswag-totebags

I've been hiding this audio for almost a year! Just because I took them out of 2025 rotation, doesn't mean I stopped noting them. It felt so good making Sephie laugh like this. I hope you enjoy it!

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/give-me-forearms

This is a lighthearted conversation. I know there are some visuals you might not get. That's okay. Sephie and I talk about the expectations put on readers to have large, curated, aesthetically pleasing bookshelves. We share what works for us. And hopefully make you laugh.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookshelves

I'm so grateful that Michael finally gave in for this plan of mine. I am not a gay man, so I cannot confirm whether the books written by woman are less true to the experience that if it's written by a man.

Let us know if you have books that you feel are great or terrible examples.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-thenewguy

It is rare that I'm able to ask a question in so many panels. I thought I would get maybe one or two in. Not 10! I am so grateful for the space Love Ya'll created. I have such FOMO about not being there this year. Enjoy!

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/loveyall2025

I share with Sephie all the books that I read in January. This was a small reading month for me. Self-care is more important right now as I prepare for medical leave.

For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/january-2026-wrapup

Our book club episodes are typically romance books, but in order to be better informed while reading I like to turn to the experts. The Ethical Slut is often the first introduction to polyamory. Come listen to what we thought.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/ethical-slut

Normally, Michael carefully curates the blooper reels into categories to make it make sense for ya’ll. These fit none of those. They’ve been sitting in a folder and he didn’t want to hold onto them anymore.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/michaels-bloopers

Warning: We spoil things from both Heated Rivalry the show, the book, and The Long Game.

We needed to take a moment to talk about the effect this show has had. Hailey is back to share her insight into how this show could only have been made in Canada. There are some nuts and bolts about the media business in Canada. I loved learning about it.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/heated-rivalry-with-hailey

I know I cheated by naming an author or a series, but I don't care!!! 2025 was a great reading year. I loved getting to talk about some of my top reads. It's been almost a year since some of them were read.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/top-10-2025