Did Elyse Myers actually break the #1 rule of author etiquette… or is BookTok being dramatic? 👀 This week on Reading Under the Covers, Novel Hour chat, we’re talking about the Elyse Myers book drama, what really went down when she replied to a negative review of That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You, and where the line is between “reader spaces” and parasocial mess.

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/XANiNlQZtAM

We’ll chat about:

→ Should authors ever respond to reviews that don’t tag them?

→ Why the book community is calling her response “unprofessional” vs “totally fine”

→ What this means for reviewers, influencers, and debut authors trying not to step in it online

→ And of course, we’re also hitting this week’s new romance, romantasy, and mystery releases we’re excited about.

💬 Let us know in the comments: What are your thoughts on the controversy?

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:58 Elyse Myers Controversy Explained

02:59 Discussion on Author and Reader Spaces

17:28 National Book Awards 2025 Winners

20:09 New Book Releases for November 16th-22nd

30:46 Discussing New Book Releases

31:36 Current Reads: Cozy Mysteries and More

40:35 What We're Watching: Reality TV Highlights

48:16 Viewer Comments and Final Thoughts

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📚 Books mentioned

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This weeks' new releases: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-releases-this-week/

→ That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers: https://rstyle.me/+YzsZDgUpFiPb5UV0QKM6ZA

→ And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens: https://rstyle.me/+KU6gWvVPkUm6yD-sI9pIew

→ The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan: https://rstyle.me/+vzvHZB7IeRcGnOD9iKWBSw

→ Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz: https://rstyle.me/+M7ubZWi90pU_hTxIUC2O4Q

→ Haven’t Killed In Years by Amy K. Green: https://rstyle.me/+vkhBB4fcvltFhkMhi0v_ww

→ Secret Nights and Northern Lights by Megan Oliver: https://rstyle.me/+A_ncfvuCCsqFwJXziMdlnA

→ The Botanist’s Assistant by Peggy Townsend: https://rstyle.me/+AywY1OGqWlhWTc_uUnrNlA

→ After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian: https://rstyle.me/+jySb0CRmYPzJfso-Wi3uIQ

→ Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://rstyle.me/+BJq_6OkiyzN34Xp1Bp1dYA

→ The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts: https://rstyle.me/+1ZRPo5sDy61q-t04B7u15w

→ The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee: https://rstyle.me/+PoetmdezZLSAqVg5gfOnOQ

→ I, Medusa by Ayana Gray: https://rstyle.me/+uZ4kP_wMt1cwr96wCv6j_Q

→ Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck: https://rstyle.me/+7i3W9mbH1IRUVPawkp2drA

→ The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia: https://rstyle.me/+JWFGBWB0TdGnlT9oTd-VWg

→ Elf on the Edge by Alina Jacobs: https://rstyle.me/+hxAeA0_qaO5UZ1WAGwEoOQ

→ Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde: https://rstyle.me/+5AzbnGik0s7CLGge_PSaYw

🧁 Mentioned While Discussing Shows

Heated Rivalry

Mayfair Witches

Get HBO Max on Amazon: https://rstyle.me/+IbFsubnuifAN1lsp52_fIA

Other videos to watch:

→ Books on My Fall TBR: https://youtu.be/s_UD-l_YaBY?si=6DsttwmkVs4Xyq96

→ 3 GoodReads Alternatives: https://youtu.be/md9_a9digu8?si=sAqBVhiZhEHA61yj

Sources:

https://www.threads.com/@alisonrosevintage/post/DQ4g7z4jnUF?xmt=AQF0qSCzK2X1sebdbXyZs5_DXTfdwUU0AmPJhVfHeT-dgQ

https://www.tiktok.com/@bydonmartin/video/7571933720807099703?_r=1&_t=ZP-91WwAW5CExj

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBSQkfEceU/?igsh=bm5wcmM2cDNvNW9k

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