In this episode of Urban Whispers, LaCie Knight is back with Sloane and Morgan for a mid-winter check-in on all things books and culture.

We talk StoryGraph progress, what it really means to be a “casual reader,” and our latest reads from sci-fi romance to arranged marriage and sports romance. LaCie also gets into why some romance endings feel rushed, why second-chance stories should show the work, and a standout read that thoughtfully teaches about HIV through the plot (without sounding preachy).

Plus: reality TV discourse, fandom hypocrisy, and our next Spin the Wheel buddy-read: "Curvy Girl Summer" by Danielle Allen.

Follow along and read with us.