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In this episode, Laura welcomes Torry, the host of Ready to be Romanced, back to discuss her evolution as a romance reader, pop culture, and the intersection between the two. Torry shares insights into her new podcast reflects on her reading journey since 2020, and highlights some of her favorite book and TV recommendations. They also dive into pop culture drama, recent trends in book-to-screen adaptations, and the latest Turkish TV shows that have caught their eye.

Key Takeaways:

• Torry's journey from a new romance reader in 2020 to hosting her podcast about the genre.
• How pop culture dramas and the romance book community share surprising similarities.
• Finding joy in what you read and watch is essential, even when others might consider it "guilty pleasure" content.
• A look into Torry's favorite reading formats and how reading habits differ between the U.S. and Canada.
• The growing trend of book-to-screen adaptations and why this is an exciting time for romance readers.

Books Recommended:

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros* https://amzn.to/3yBOhCf
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas https://amzn.to/3X4tuAF
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (revisited) https://amzn.to/3Az7YLj
• The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert* https://amzn.to/4cqz194
• My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows* https://amzn.to/3yDp2zs
• To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han https://amzn.to/4fODt4y
• Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston* https://amzn.to/3AqzFGf
• The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley https://amzn.to/4dmKIPv
• The Maxton Hall Series by Mona Kasten (English translations are coming soon. If you are a Spanish speaker and reader, there is a Spanish translation audio available) 

*As of publication day of this episode (8/15/2024), these books are available on Kindle Unlimited.

What is Kindle Unlimited?

Kindle Unlimited is a monthly membership where you can borrow books to read. There are millions of books to read in the romance, mystery, and thriller genres. New titles are added to the Kindle Unlimited Library every day!

Don’t have Kindle Unlimited?

All of these books are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don’t have an active Kindle Unlimited Membership, go to https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/ku to check for your best offer!

Where to Find Torry:

• Follow Torry on social media: @ReadyToBeRomanced
• Listen to Ready to be Romanced on all major podcast platforms.

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