Have you ever wondered what contributes to your own happiness? Of course a lot of things factor in to the concept of joy and its pursuit, but studies have shown that one of the most important things + top contributors that make up our happiness in life is the quality of our relationships. What does that have to do with books?? I'm so glad you asked.

Celebrate the New Year with me and hang out with Kristy Boyce, author of Dungeons and Drama + Dating and Dragons releasing December 31st! We had so much fun talking all things cute, nerdy, adorable, and JOYFUL - the perfect ending episode for the 2024 podcast!

What books are you hoping to finish before the end of the year? Here's my list of 10 Before the End - fingers crossed I can check these off so I can go into 2025 with a wide open TBR!

Lyndsay (AKA @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is the first ever poet on the podcast! And when I say we laugh our way through the entire episode that is no exaggeration. She has mastered the art of relatability + humor + feels. You'll be giggling one second and sobbing the next, all while nodding your head because you get it! Come laugh and cry with us while we chat about how Lyndsay became an "accidental poet" and how that lead to release of her poetry book!

When you think of those Christmas romcoms you love to read during the holiday season, who do you think of? The QUEEN of Christmas herself RaeAnne Thayne of course! If you need Hallmark in book form, look no further. Hang out with us as we chat about RaeAnne's author journey and feel all feels with that holiday cheer!

Am I living in a dream right now?? Because it feels like it. The creator of the Remnant Chronicles, the inventor of Kazi and Jase, and the new queen of Faerie??? Come chat with Mary E. Pearson and I and get to know the woman, the myth, the legend behind some of the greatest stories written in our time.

Want to meet the author of the romantasy of the year (according to both myself and Jennifer L. Armentrout btw)?? Sariah Wilson! I absolutely loved her The Chemistry of Love romcom, and then she goes and writes the most amazing fantasy romance books?? Somebody pinch me. Come hang out with Sariah and I and get hooked on your next favorite romantasy novel!

This is the first time I've interviewed an author AGAIN for a podcast! And it's only fitting that it be the fabulous Kate Golden. Make sure you've read the nail-biting finale to her Sacred Stones trilogy before you give this episode a listen!

Introducing the author of my favorite paranormal read of this spooky season (Love and Other Conspiracies) - the fabulous Mallory Marlowe! It blows me away that this is her debut novel. Absolute top notch tension, banter, romance, all the trimmings and trappings. Also borderline unhinged plot that's so hilarious and conspiracy theorists wearing backwards baseball caps so there's that. Come meet the mastermind behind the masterpiece + die on the romance hill with us!

I ADORED Abigail Owen's YA The Liar's Crown series, so when I saw she had another fantasy releasing with Greek mythology vibes?? Listen if I see anything Greek mythology related it's an instant add to TBR. It's my kryptonite, especially if it's Hades + Persephone. While a lot of retellings and adaptions are out there, I promise you Abigail's take is as fresh as it is incredible. The storytelling, tension, plot twists, it has absolutely everything going for it! Need more convincing? Click play.