Read It or List It

Phoebe and Ashley chat all things Steamy Lit Con!

In today's episode, Phoebe and Ashley share the books they MUST read before Summer ends as well as the books they recommend to read in August. They also dive into why they love Summer, what they're excited about for Fall, and the ever important Chandler Family Fig Jam. Plus, a special author interview with Bridget Morrissey, author of the perfect August read, THAT SUMMER FEELING. Where to find Bridget: https://bridgetjmorrissey.com/@bridgetjmorrissey Shop on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9780593549247

Phoebe and Ashley discuss their three recent hyper fixations and obsessions along with their recent reads and the occasional tangent. You know, the usual.

We are so excited to share today's interview! Phoebe is joined by Ava Wilder, author of HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD and WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY. These are two fantastic celebrity romance tropes with fake dating, enemies to lovers, and more tropey hits.

Phoebe AND Ashley interview author B.K. Borrison on the day her Lovelight Farms series is rereleased with Berkley Publishing. In this episode:-The journey from Indie Publishing to Traditional Publishing-B.K.'s writing process-Football smack-talk-And what is on B.K.'s summer reading list!

Phoebe and Ashley catch up on their recent reads, plans for tattoos and piercings, and audiobooks before Phoebe interviews Chelsea Fagan all about her book, A PERFECT VINTAGE. Looking to escape to the French countryside this Summer and get lost in a book that evokes similar vibes to The Idea of You and Call Me By Your Name? This is the book for you. Thank you for joining us on Read It Or List It, Chelsea! Links & Notes:https://www.aperfectvintagebook.com/https://www.instagram.com/faganchelsea/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@faganchelsea?lang=en

Phoebe and Ashley are back to discuss what they are loving lately, after a brief hiatus from the podcast. They discuss everything from shows and food favorites to books. Ashley also chooses Phoebe's next read!Books mentioned: -Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borrison-Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth-Faking Under the Mistletoe by Ashley Shepherd-Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger-Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros-Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman -Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli -That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey-Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald-In the Weeds by B.K. Borrison-The Hook Up Plan by Farrah Rochon -Chef's Choice by T.J. Alexander -Crimson river by Devney Perry-Megan Miranda thrillers

Join us as we interview author TJ Alexander! TJ's books, Chef's Kiss and Chef's Choice are delicious queer rom coms set in the foodie world of high class restaurants and test kitchens. Books Mentioned: Chef's Kiss, Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9781982189105Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly Self Made Boys by Anna Marie Macklemore Lavender House by Lev A.C. RosenPre-Order Second Chances in New Port Stephen! https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9781668021965

Phoebe welcomes author Carley Fortune back to Read It Or List It, this time to discuss her sophomore novel, Meet Me at the Lake. Meet Me at the Lake is a summery second chance romance following the whirlwind connection between Fern and Will, the magic of falling in love in your twenties, and what happens when you change your mind. Meet Me at the Lake is available wherever you get your books!

In a new addition to the podcast, Phoebe and Ashley chat about their current reads, their love for the Libro.fm Sale, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, and their Summer Reading vision boards. Books Mentioned: Coach by Devney PerryFlawless by Elsie SilverOne Pucked Up Pack by Sarah BlueYours Truly by Abby Jimenez Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Kit McBride Gets a Wife by Amy BarryThe Idea of You by Robinne LeeA Perfect Vintage by Chelsea Fagan Creators Mentioned: @haleyberrysbooks@mackinstyle, @badbitchbookclub

TBL > TBR. Phoebe and Ashley continue to share their thoughts on audiobooks as well as their TBL (to be listened to) lists. Books mentioned: The Bully by Sophie LarkCoach by Devney PerryGigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin The Nanny by Lana Ferguson A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest The Fisherman Series by Jewel E. AnnThe Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Phoebe and Ashley discuss their favorite audiobooks and why they love this format to enjoy romance books.Creators mentioned in this episode: Tanya, who can be found on instagram @babygyalreadit, and Logan, who can be found on instagram @lcsbookstagram

The Pitch is back! Phoebe and Ashley are back with their favorite style of episode: The Pitch. They each have 60 seconds to pitch a book to the other (and to you, the listener) on why this is a book that will bust your reading slump. They also go off on a tangent about sailing, the Emily Henry Vulture article, and if Rhysand was human. BOOKS FEATURED: CUPID'S PEAK by Lee JacquotPART OF YOUR WORLD by Abby JimenezLEASE ON LOVE by Fallon BallardYOURS TRULY by Abby Jimenez First Semester by QB TylerIcebreaker by Hannah GraceThe Passing Playbook by Issac Fitzsimmons Three Swedish Mountain Men by Lily Gold Book Lovers by Emily HenryAstrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring BlakeIvy by Willa NashForget My Not by Julie Soto (out in July 2023!)

Phoebe and Ashley are back this week to continue their discussion on reading slumps: how we get in them and how we get out of them. Plus, the books in April they can't wait to read! Books mentioned in this episode: The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Hello Beautiful by Ann Naptolitano Coach by Devney PerryChef's Choice by TJ Alexander The Do-Over by Suzanne Park Something Spectacular by Alexis HallBoyfriend Material + Husband Material by Alexis HallThe Nanny by Lana Ferguson

Phoebe and Ashley are BACK! In today's episode they discuss what book is reminiscent of their current schedules, collective February reading slumps, how they combat slumps, and the books they recommend to get out of one. They also dive into the Taylor Swift Eras tour, the charm of Rhode Island, and why they are in an e-reader era.

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Denise Williams, a favorite author of the podcast and play some F-M-K, chat about the important of romance, explicit bonus scenes, and audiobook narrators.

Phoebe and Ashley interview Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green and Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail.

Phoebe sits down with author Alexa Martin to discuss her latest book, BETTER THAN FICTION out November 8! It's a Romance set in idyllic Colorado about a self proclaimed Book Hater and the Romance novelist who is determined to make her see the beauty in books.

Phoebe and Ashley describe their perfect Book Cocktail: the tropes, elements, authors, settings and more that make a book "perfect" for them.

Phoebe and Ashley continue chatting about the books on their TBRs but this time, what ebooks are taking up space on their precious Kindles. Phoebe dives into some holiday romances, Ashley talks about her love for Katee Robert, and they recommend some non dark romance Why Choose? options.

Phoebe and Ashley share some recent book purchases...as well as covering everything from 2000s rock ballads, the Olsen twins, Mulan, and Buffy...

Author Ali Hazelwood joins Phoebe today to discuss her latest Rom Com novel, Love on the Brain. Follow Ali:IG: https://www.instagram.com/alihazelwood/?hl=enPurchase LOVE ON THE BRAIN: https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9780593336847

We are so excited to welcome back Emily Henry, author Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers and more! Book Lovers is available now. Follow us on Instagram: @readanditorlistitpod, @readandwright, @_shelflove_https://www.instagram.com/readitorlistitpod/https://www.instagram.com/readandwright/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/shelflove/?hl=en Subscribe to Emily's Newsletter, The Grocery Listhttps://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/grocery-listDon't forget to leave us a review and rating and let us know how you "Read It Or List It"!

Phoebe sits down with debut author, Iman Hariri-Kia whose novel, A Hundred Other Girls, is out now! You can find Iman on Instagram and TikTok @imanharirikia and subscribe to her newsletter, Cherry Picked here: https://imanharirikia.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imanharirikia/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imanharirikia?lang=en

Phoebe and Ashley read out of context quotes from some of their favorite authors. Can they guess each other's picks from a single steamy or witty quote?

After being fans of The Simple Wild for so many years, Phoebe and Ashley are thrilled to welcome author K.A. Tucker to the podcast!

Phoebe sits down with author Carley Fortune, author of EVERY SUMMER AFTER! This is such a special conversation and really feels like two friends chatting about life, books, and first love.

Phoebe and Ashley discuss the ten books they've each read so far in 2022 that they can't stop thinking about.

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with author Georgia Clark to discuss her latest ensemble Rom Com, Island Time.

It's been six months since our last episode, but we're ready to be back in your ears...

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with the "Michelangelo of dirty talk" (Entertainment Weekly) Tessa Bailey to chat about all her books, including her most recent release, WINDOW SHOPPING.

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Leah Koch, one of the co-owners of one of the first and only bookstores that specializes in carrying only Romance novels.

You may remember last year Ashley read a series upon the recommendation of Diane from @shapedbystoriesdiane (and co-host of the amazing new podcast, The Thing About Austen) that took over her life. That series was Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. The sixth book in the series, Miss Moriarty, I Presume? hit shelves November 2 and Ashley, Phoebe, and Diane got the opportunity to sit down with Sherry Thomas and hear all the juicy details.

Phoebe and Ashley (yay!) sit down with author Denise Williams about her second book, The Fastest Way to Fall, out November 2 from Berkley Publishing.

Phoebe sits down with Lana Harper to discuss her debut adult RomCom, Payback's a Witch!

Phoebe and Ashley are back for Season 3! Here is what they've been up to.

Phoebe sits down with Alexa Martin to discuss her new book, Mom Jeans & Other Mistakes and all things romance, writing during the pandemic, and what's next for her career.

Phoebe chats with James Whiteside, author of CENTER CENTER.

Phoebe chats with Lyn Liao Butler about Lyn's latest release, THE TIGER MOM'S TALE.

In this episode, Phoebe and Ashley build-their-own reverse harems, talk about monsters, compare the bat boys to the MK boys, and do a this-or-that with common romance tropes.

We welcome back Jasmine Guillory to the podcast, whose newest book, WHILE WE WERE DATING, came out this month.

Phoebe and Ashley talk about everything in this episode from rewatches of their favorite shows, other podcasts, their Book Boyfriend Origin stories and more!

Phoebe and Ashley "face-off" with their favorites in the Off Campus series, discussing everything from favorite steamy moments, ranking of the leading men, and gushing about the characters they resonated with most.

Four reviews in one! Phoebe and Ashley cover everything (without spoilers!) in this review episode of an indie romance favorite, the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy.

Phoebe sits down with Emily Henry, author of BEACH READ and PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION.

The time has finally come: the coveted Pitch episode featuring NINE independently published romances! How many dark romances will Ashley pitch? Will Phoebe use this opportunity to pitch a Christmas story in the middle of the summer? And the most important question of all: will they finally stick to the one minute timer? Listen to see!

Phoebe talks with Georgia Clark, author of It Had to Be You, The Bucket List, and The Regulars.

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they chat all things romance with Rachel from #fitteacherrachel

Read It or List It sits down with Steven Rowley, author of his latest book, The Guncle.

Read It or List It chats with Stephanie Dray about her newest release, The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they dive further into indie romances, covering everything from tiktok recs, e-readers, and some of the most exciting things on their TBRs (omegaverse anyone??)