Romance List Rejects

from The Eclectic Reader · host Chelsey Feder

Welcome to Recipe for a Bookish Life: the podcast! A few weeks ago, I shared the first episode in a small summer podcast series detailing my romance spice rating system, and today I’m sharing which romance novels did NOT make it into my curated list of summer romance books: Recipe for a Summer Romance. Thanks for reading Recipe for a Bookish Life! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.I read (and DNF’ed) many, many romance novels before choosing my 12 final titles, and a few popular books stood out as worthy of discussing in this episode. I also share some under-the-radar gems that, while fabulous, did not meet the criteria for my list. You can listen to this podcast episode in your internet browser, on the Substack app, or in your favorite podcast player. Here are some instructions to help you set it up.Books Mentioned:* The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest* Happy Place by Emily Henry* Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron* The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur* Desert Island Duke by Kate Bateman* A Rogue’s Rules for Seduction by Eva Leigh* Knockout by Sarah MacleanI’ll be back with one more summer romance episode this season. Let me know if you have specific questions, requests, or curiosities about Recipe for a Summer Romance—and feel free to share this episode with a romance reading friend.Happy Romance Reading,ChelseyThank you for reading Recipe for a Bookish Life. This post is public so feel free to share it.Some of the links in this newsletter are affiliate links. If you shop these links, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work in this way.To find out more about my current reads, favorite recipes, and life updates follow me on Instagram. If you’re interested in reading classic literature with a cozy community and contemporary flair, check out the Novel Pairings Patreon community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chelsey.substack.com/subscribe

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