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In this episode of the "What to Read Next Podcast," Laura is joined by her friend and podcast bestie, Bree from “Categorically Romance Podcast.” Together, they dive into summer adventures, book recommendations, and cozy reads. Bree shares her first-year teaching experiences and a memorable beach trip to Galveston, Texas. They also discuss their love for pools, summer nostalgia, and Laura's newfound appreciation for bedrotting. This episode is filled with laughter, warmth, and plenty of book talk to inspire your summer reading list.

Key Topics:

• Bree's first-year teaching experience and summer break
• Bree's beach trip to Galveston and Corpus Christi, Texas
• Laura's move to Tampa and access to pools and beaches
• The concept of bedrotting and creating a cozy bedroom environment
• Laura's journey into Taylor Swift fandom
• Book recommendations for summer reading
• Bree's project of reading popular contemporary books
• Upcoming book releases and what to look forward to this summer

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• "Nora Goes Off Script" by Annabel Monaghan
• "Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan
• "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez
• "The Paradise Problem" by Christina Lauren
• “This Summer Will Be Different” by Carley Fortune
• "Meet Me at the Lake" by Carly Fortune
• “A Novel Love Story” by Ashley Poston
• "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston
• "Not in Love" by Ali Hazelwood
• “Bride” by Ali Hazelwood
• "Summer Reading" by Jenn McKinlay
• “Love at First Book” by Jenn McKinlay
• "Happiness for Beginners" by Katherine Center
• "The Rom Commers" by Katherine Center
• “The 7-10 Split” by Karmen Lee

Follow Bree:

• Instagram: @bree.unabashedly
• Podcast: Categorically Romance Podcast

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