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What Did I Just Read? is the podcast where best friends Holly and LA spill the tea on a new romance novel every week. From toe-curling chemistry to over-the-top drama, they break down all the steamy moments, swoon-worthy characters, and plot twists that will have you blushing (or maybe even fanning yourself). No genre is off-limits—whether it’s contemporary, historical, or paranormal, these two dive headfirst into every page-turner with no filter. Expect plenty of laughs, lots of sassy commentary, and debates over who’s the real book boyfriend. Tune in for the perfect mix of romance, banter, and cheeky fun that only Holly and LA can deliver.
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Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about the last and final installment of Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy series Scythe & Sparrow. Also check out our episodes covering both previous books in this series: Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark . Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot ...
Send us a text Holly & LA return from their summer hiatus to chat about Noel Stark's debut book Love, Camera, Action: A Novel, a story about finding love behind scenes Next episode Holly & LA close out Brynne Weaver's The Ruinous Love Trilogy with the third and final installment Scythe & Sparrow. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen ...
Send us a text Holly & LA chat about Hannah Bonam-Young's Out books Out on a Limb & Out of the Woods, let's just say that both women felt one book was quite out of reach of the other. (Does that pun work?) Next episode join Holly & LA as they discuss Noel Stark's debut book Love, Camera, Action: A Novel! Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a...
Send us a text LA & Holly discuss Lana Ferguson's latest supernatural/monster romance Under Loch and Key. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Instagram: @WDIJRthepodcast Email: WDIJRthepodcast@gmail.com
Send us a text Hope you brought your towel, because it's about to get wet! LA & Holly discuss the author they just can't quit Ali Hazelwood's latest controversial release Deep End. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Instagram: @WDIJRthepodcast Email: WDIJRthepodcast@gmail.com
Send us a text Join Holly & LA for this year's round 2 of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. In this episode LA talks about her painful (uncomfortable) read of "Tryst Six Venom " by Penelope Douglas and Holly talks about her joyful pleasure of read of "A Part of You're World" by Abby Jimenez . Next episode, LA gets PLEASURE and assigned to read "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy, while Holly get pleasure and assigned "A Fate Inked In Blood" by Danielle L. Jensen. Have a book you want...
Send us a text Holly & LA chat cryptids and other inside jokes while they discuss Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe . Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Instagram: @WDIJRthepodcast Email...
Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance. Upcoming Episodes! - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe -November Wine Down - The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD,&nbs...
Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance. Upcoming Episodes! - The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe -November Wine Down Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with ...
Send us a text Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!). In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.) This episode's category was : UGLIEST BOOK COVER Holly's Pick: One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin LA's Pick: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith November's Wine Down Category is: CARTOON-ISH BOOK COVER Holly's November Pick: The ...
Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA discuss The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde which brings up the topic of Romantasy Tropes. Upcoming Episodes! - October Wine Down! - Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have n...
Send us a text Holly & LA dress in their finest frillery with their pinkies out to chat about Alexandra Vasti's debut romance Ne'er Duke Well. September Books: Wine Down!!! Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contac...
Send us a text *Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss a book with dubious consent, mentions of domestic abuse, sexual assualt, and discussions of suicide.* Holly & LA discuss the sexual who dunnit Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas . September Books: Wine Down!!! Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkl...
Send us a text Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!). In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.) This episode's category was : A COVER WITHOUT A FACE Holly's Pick: Golden by Shannon Mayer LA's Pick: A Novel Story by Ashley Poston October's Wine Down Category is: UGLIEST BOOK COVER Holly's October Pick: On...
Send us a text *SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Pointe of Pride by Chloe Angyal and then come back for a listen! In this episode, we chat with author Chloe Angyal about her most recent book Pointe of Pride. A big thank you to Chloe for taking the time to chat with us! If you want to keep tabs on Chloe and her future projects you can find...
Send us a text Holly & LA learn that a spoon full of 'honey' definitely helps the medicine go down as they discuss The Honey Witch by debut author Sydney J. Shields . September Books: Sept. 6 - Wine Down!!! Sept. 13 - Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Sept. 20 - Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti Sept. 27 - The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SEC...
Send us a text Holly & LA discuss the second book in Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy series, Leather & Lark . The follow up book to her hit novel Butcher & Blackbird. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Instagram: @WDIJRthepodcast Email: WDIJRthepodcast@gmail.com
Send us a text *SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow and then come back for a listen! In this episode, we chat with author Sloan Harlow about her debut book The YA dark romance thriller Everything We Never Said. A huge, huge thank you to Sloan for taking the time to chat with us. Thank you to Penguin Random House f...
Send us a text LA & Holly once again read Ali Hazelwood's latest release Not in Love. Both women loved Ali stretching her wings into a less bubbly romance! However, Holly took some real issue with her alma mater being thrown under the bus and the general Austin backdrop with random ice skating involved... Because, why? Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, conta...
Send us a text Join Holly & LA for June's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. This episode LA gets PAIN and is forced to finish a book she started almost a year ago, "This Spells Disaster" by Tori Anne Martin. Holly lands on beige, chose PAIN, and read read "Spoiler Alert" by Olivia Dade. Next episode, LA and Holly decide to change up the pain or pleasure wheel and will start a new series called 'Wine down'. In this new series they are given random category to cho...
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