Booktalks Podcast Episode 100: Our Honest Thoughts on The Shippers by Katherine Center

This week on Book Talks Podcast, we’re discussing The Shippers by Katherine Center — one of the biggest romance releases of 2026!We dive into JoJo and Cooper’s friends-to-lovers story, the cruise ship setting, hilarious rom-com moments, emotional depth (or lack of it), and whether this book lived up to our expectations as longtime Katherine Center readers.We also rank our favorite Katherine Center books, compare The Shippers to other recent romance releases, and talk about why this story feels perfect for a summer beach read or movie adaptation.If you love romance books, BookTok favorites, spoiler-filled book discussions, and honest reading conversations, this episode is for you.Books mentioned:📖 The Shippers📖 The Rom-Commers📖 The Love Haters📖 How to Walk Away📖 The Night We Met📖 Our Perfect Storm📖 Shield of SparrowsFollow Book Talks Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Fable for more weekly reading content and book discussions!