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Britney S Lewis joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast as part of the BLOOD MOON pre-order campaign and talks about diversity and fair representation in media, our love for Supernatural, and how Bonnie Bennett deserved SO much better!📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@britney.s.lewisThreads: @britney.s.lewisTikTok: @britneyslewisWebsite: www.britneyslewis.com  Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Krystle Hope and Amanda (“Reverse Harem BB” from the Something Smutty Book Club) dive into over 100 new and upcoming releases for September 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for a listing of new indie and trad titles to look out for!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello Darlings! Celebrate World Book Lovers Day (August 9th) AND Romance Bookstore Day with a special LIVE RECORDING of Must Love Books Podcast! Featuring Tina Bree, radio host at Star 105.5 and owner of local romance bookstore Hello Darling Books & Beyond. We talk about opening an indie romance store, some of our favorite books and tropes, and play a pod-favorite game – 54321!Hello Darling Books & BeyondMcHenry River Walk Shoppes1202 Riverside Drive #7McHenry, IL📌 Important Links 📌Hello Darling Books and Beyond:Instagram:@hellodarlingbooksandbeyondFacebook: fb.me/HelloDarlingBooksAndBeyondWebsite: www.hellodarlingbookshop.com Must Love Books Podcast:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are books political? Is reading smut and spice political?Special guest Briana N Cox joins Krystle Hope to discuss the historical, cultural, and political significance of the freedom to read what we want – including smut!Welcome to Books Are Political 101.Stay tuned for Briana Cox’s debut novel INDIGENT, releasing March 2026 by Graveside Press. Pre-orders available October 2025. https://graveside-press.comRecommended Reading and Resources:-         Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda (comp novel to Indigent)-         Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstockby Amy Werbel-         American Library Association www.ala.orgwww.ilovelibraries.org-         Authors Against Book Bans https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com@ authorsagainstbookbans📌 Important Links 📌Briana N CoxInstagram:@pedroparo2Threads: @pedroparo2Website: https://briana-n-cox-writer.carrd.coKo-Fi (book updates and reviews and book mail): https://ko-fi.com/writerbrianancox Must Love Books Social Medias:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hannah Nicole Maehrer joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release day of ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN, the highly-anticipated third novel in the Assistant to the Villain series. Once Upon a Time meets The Office in the laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@hannahnicolemaeTikTok: @hannahnicolemaeWebsite: www.hannahnicolemae.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Krystle Hope dives into almost 70 new and upcoming releases for August 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for a listing of new indie and trad titles to look out for!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elise Kova joins Krystle Hope for the release of the first book in her latest fantasy series, ARCANA ACADEMY. We talk about slow burn enemies to lovers and do a live Tarot reading – complete with tie-ins and sneak peeks into the book (spoiler-free!) In this romantic fantasy, Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards - a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape - for a price. 📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@elise.kovaTikTok: @elisekovaWebsite: www.elisekova.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lenora Woods joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of ROLL FOR ROMANCE and dish on all things Dungeons & Dragons. We also chat about World of Warcraft, our own gaming experiences and roleplaying origins (shout out to the Neopets RPG boards!), and plan a D&D one-shot for the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen to the full episode for info on the Smooch Pit Mentorship Program for romance writers (applications open September 8th) www.smoochpit.com 📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@lenorawoodswritesWebsite: www.lenorawoods.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Krystle Hope and Stephanie (“Daddy Zeus” from the Something Smutty Book Club) dive into new and upcoming releases for July 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for a listing of new indie and trad titles to look out for!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss PART THREE of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. We also read the final chapter and epilogue out loud for a live reaction! (Please note, some sections of reading were cut for time)📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reading diversely is important, especially if you want to be well-read. In this episode, Krystle Hope is joined by Bookstagrammer and diversity advocate Marcela Baugh (known as @atemarcelareads__ and Ate’ Marcela on Instagram) to discuss reading outside of your perspective and diversifying your shelves with some book recommendations!If you agree that diverse reading is important, please subscribe for updates and rate 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@atemarcelareads__ Threads: @atemarcelareads__Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss PART TWO of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Keep your arrows close and your tissues closer because this book has a reputation for making us all sob.Stay tuned for part 3 coming soon!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EL Starling joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of BOUND BY STARS, sci-fi gender-bent retelling of Titanic…in space! We talk all about why we still love YA Dystopia, the parallels between science fiction and contemporary issues, and how dystopian stories can teach us to find hope in even the darkest of times. 📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@e_l_starlingThreads: @e_l_starlingTikTok: @elstarling Website: www.elstarling.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lyndall Clipstone joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of TENDERLY I AM DEVOURED, a gothic horror romantasy for fans of Saltburn and House of Hollow. We talk about dark romantasy, the importance of perseverance, and some favorite gothic book recs!📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@lkclipstoneThreads: @lkclipstoneTikTok: @lkclipstone Website: www.lyndallclipstone.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss part one of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Keep your arrows close and your tissues closer because this book has a reputation for making us all sob.Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 coming soon!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CW Rose, author of OCEANSONG, joins Krystle Hope to discuss how her passion for environmentalism inspired her Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Little Mermaid contemporary fantasy. We also dive into defining romantasy – is it fantasy romance? Is it romantic fantasy? Let us know in the comments or on social media!And yes, this does get political. Books are political. Existence is political. There will be mentions of politics when discussing books, libraries, access to books, book banning, and reading diversely. And then we talk about mermaid dong and how mermaids get it on. Enjoy! Instagram:@cwroseauthorThreads: @cwroseauthorTikTok: @cwroseauthor Website: https://cw-rose.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comJoin the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bookstagrammer Shae Reads is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to share some of her favorite tips, tools, and tricks that have helped her go viral on Bookstagram and grow over 40,000 followers. Shae and Krystle also answer questions from our listeners and shout out a few Bookstagrammars.Shae's Instagram: @shae.readsMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://substack.com/@krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Debut author & friend of the podcast, Brittney Arena joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of A DANCE OF LIES.Do you love villains, spies, fantasy romance, and the morals of complex characters? In this episode of Must Love Books, Brittney and Krystle dance into this romantasy full of twists and turns! We also discuss villain redemption arcs, writing mentorship programs, and our dreams for more adult choose your own adventure stories!P.S. Major spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the Shadow & Bone Netflix seriesShare your thoughts on social media and tag @mustlovebookspodcast @krystlehope and #MustLoveBooksPodcast. You can now leave comments on Spotify, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate wherever you listen!Instagram:@reverieandinkThreads: @reverieandinkTikTok: @brittneyarenaWebsite: www.brittneyarena.com  Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeJoin the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buckle up for a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, it’s time for MURDER LAND. Carlyn Greenwald joins Krystle Hope to talk about how a background in screenwriting influenced her writing process and style and making the leap from romance to thriller.Instagram:@carlyn_geeWebsite: www.carlyngreenwald.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeJoin the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week I went to the launch party for COLD ETERNITY by SA Barnes, hosted by Read Between the Lynes in Woodstock, IL. We had themed drinks at Stage Left Café, followed by a Q&A, live reading of chapter one, and a book signing. This is the second time SA Barnes/Stacey Kade has appeared on Must Love Books Podcast – check out Episode 45, featuring her second space horror novel GHOST STATION.Instagram: @authorstaceykadeWebsite: www.staceykade.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy