Jess and Trisha talk about some maybe promising RWA news and a literacy fundraiser, romances about people overcoming obstacles, and stories that grab you right from the start.
This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, and Flatiron Books, publisher of Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore and Anna K by Jenny Lee.
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!
News
Here’s a list of those running for RWA positions courtesy of Melanie Greene.
Donate or spread the word about Romance for Literacy!
Books Discussed
Damaged Goods by Talia Hibbert
Think of England by KJ Charles
Thirsty and Trashed by Mia Hopkins
Fit by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Idol,  Managed, and Fall by Kristen Callihan
Something About You by Julie James
Bear With Me and Blind Date With a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden
Mr. and Mr. Smith by HelenKay Dimon
Proper English by KJ Charles
White Whiskey Bargain by Jodie Slaughter
Send us your recs for what romance adaptations we should discuss! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Helping You In Any Way

When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Books

Fiction

Jess and Trisha talk about what are — and are NOT — the reasons RWA filed for bankruptcy and then recommend some romances with good mental health rep. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about. Visit bookriot.com/betterliving to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 
NewsWIR Book Club is back! Read Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha with us and send us your thoughts for our June 24 show.  Our next adaptation discussion is The Idea of You (yes, we know about the book HEA questions - we want to talk about them!), so get ready for that episode in July. Jess joined Vanessa to talk about Bridgerton, and it's delightful. Join Jess and the Someplace Generous team at their virtual book launch on June 13! RWA files for bankruptcy [The Guardian], and our friend Sarah Wendell puts a voice to the frustration we all have (or should have) with the coverage of the story. 
Books DiscussedA Liaison with her Leading Lady by Lotte R. James Someplace Generous, edited by Elaina Ellis and Amber Flame  Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan  Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings Even If We’re Broken by A.M. Weald Getting His Game Back by Gia de Cadenet  Trade Me by Courtney Milan  Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Frequently Recurring Dumpster Fire

Jess and Trisha belatedly share listener emails and talk (again) about what makes a romance a romance. Plus! Romances to get you ready for the summer. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Looking for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift? Go beyond the tried and true flowers and chocolate and give the gift of reading with Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists are standing by to help your mom find her next favorite read, delivered right to her inbox or doorstep. And with gifts starting at just $18, there’s something for any budget! Head to mytbr.co/gift to send the gift of reading to the book nerd in your life! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 
NewsWIR Book Club is back! Read Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha with us and send us your thoughts for our June 24 show.  And our next film adaptation discussion is The Idea of You. Our conversation will be mostly focused on the film, but you can also check out the book, also called The Idea of You, by Robinne Lee. (Yes, we know about the book HEA questions - we want to talk about them!) Plus, many thanks to Michelle, who suggested that Calibre could help to address our book cover and re-purchasing book situations (and Trisha's are many). 
Books DiscussedThat Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace  The Key to Happily Ever After by Tif Marcelo  The Language of Seabirds by Will Taylor The Prospects by KT Hoffman The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa  Compromised into a Scandalous Marriage by Lydia San Andres  Out of Office by AH Cunningham  The Matchmaker Bay series (starting with Mermaid Inn) by Jenny Holiday Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Needing the Beach to Cool Down

Jess and Trisha talk about author identities and pen names, bookish events gone wrong, and road trip romances. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 
NewsCheck out this first person account of Readers Take Denver 2024 by Jessica Mack at Latest Book Crush. 
Books DiscussedYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma  In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell (June 18) Signal Boost by Alyssa Cole  Never Cross a Highlander by Lisa Rayne  Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come for the Puns

Trisha is joined by special guest Vanessa Diaz, Managing Editor for Book Riot, and they talk about reading habits, books they love, and why third person present narration is so weird. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 
Books DiscussedThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Aphrodite and the Duke by J.J. McAvoy  The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton  The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller Boyfriend Material and 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall The Switch and The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary The Sitcom Star and The Reluctant Heartthrob by Jackie Lau  The Primas of Power series, including A Lot Like Adiós, You Had Me at Hola, and Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria  Vanessa also mentioned Alyssa Cole - there’s no wrong place to start with Alyssa Cole, but if you’re looking for ideas, check out Let It Shine and/or A Princess in Theory! Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com), and Vanessa is on the socials @BuenosDiazSD.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consent to Tell Me the Story

Jess and Trisha cover a few potpourri topics and updates before talking about romances that are worth the hype. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant throwbacks, the books highlighted in this newsletter will drive your book club discussions. We’ll also share some book club-friendly recipes and interesting bookish updates from all over. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features. In other words, we’ll keep you well-met, well-read, and well-fed. Sign up today! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 
NewsCheck out the Lammy award nominees and let us know which books you liked and which books are missing.  As recommended by Jess, a fantastic conversation with some of our faves. 
Books DiscussedThis Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan  The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang  Bride by Ali Hazelwood The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan  You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Amezi  Pucking Around by Emily Rath Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Helping You In Any Way

Download our free app to listen on your phone