We chat with indie bookstore employee and avid romance reader, Addy. What is it like working in the indie bookstore space. What are they seeing in regards to romance from both the retail side and publishing side. We also mention A LOT of books.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/interview-with-addy

A we grow as a community, we need spaces we can come together as a community. I am so thrilled to bring some extra podcast love to Substack. Instead of a blog on my website, I’m creating a newsletter. I’m also building a membership space for listers who want a little bit extra.

I can’t wait to see you there!

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/we-have-a-membership

This was my first year tracking the number of books that I read. It was surprising to say the least. I finished a few series I had started earlier in the year. I had to pivot when I realized I wasn't on track for my diversity goals. Gotta love a holiday novella to up the number count.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/december-2024-wrapup

Loved getting to interview Bookishly Haley. We met via Instagram, but live close enough that we have gotten to meet and hug in person. This bookish space is growing and changing, it’s exciting and thrilling to be here, and it can also bring up a lot of pressure. We chat about championing indie authors and finding your crew.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcasts/bookishlyhaley

What a year it has been! I read WAY more books than expected. Found a TON of new to me authors. And some new favorites!

I also hit my diversity reading goals and have decided to change some things in 2025.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/2024wrapup-2025goals

We finish our conversation about the New Camelot series. This episode leans heavily into the kink in this story. There are MASSIVE spoilers. I am warning you! You will also hear me cry.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/new-camelot-2

This series is so much more than romance. The depth of these characters shocked and devastated me. I was completely wrecked after reading this series.

And I think everyone who wants to should read this IMMEDIATELY.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/new-camelot-1

Time to share all the books I read in November. I’m low key entering my ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) era, so I talk about some books that weren’t out when we recorded OR are coming out in 2025! So exciting!

For full show notes and links to all the books, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/november-2024-wrapup

Are you ready for some emotional agony? I wasn't either. I got Hailey back on the podcast to share one of her favorite series with me.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-announcement-newcamelot

Amidst the many laughs we had, we got to talk about some of our hopes and dreams for the romance world and communities in the future.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/devyn-and-terreence-2