Jess and Trisha try to sort out a romance plagiarism garbage fire, discuss all of things they appreciate about Thirsty for the WIR book club, and give you some romance recs so that you can Read Harder.

This episode is sponsored byAudible,MIRA Books and HQN, andThe Devil’s Daughter by Lisa Kleypas.

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NEWS:

Carolinabreaks down the #CopyPasteCris situation for Book Riot.

Also, check outCourtney Milan’s blog post about it for more info and also for some personal reflections.

Jess mentionedthis tweet from Beverly Jenkins, which inspiredthis tweetfrom @allieiswriting, and then alsothis related t-shirt that you can buy. And that is the short version of why this week’s episode is marked explicit.

Here’s thefull Read Harder challenge listso you can read your way through.

BOOKS:

The Duchess Warby Courtney Milan

Thirstyby Mia Hopkins

Interceptedby Alexa Martin (and here’s ourbook club convoabout it)

Thrallby Avon Gale and Roan Parrish

The Boy Next Doorby Meg Cabot

My Beautiful Enemyand its prequel,The Hidden Bladeby Sherry Thomas

Behind These Doorsby Jude Lucens

The Craft of Loveby E.E. Ottoman

Love On My Mindby Tracey Livesay

Let us know if you have thoughts on Thirsty and what books you’ve loved for the Read Harder challenge! Find us on email (trisha@riotnewmedia.comandjessica@riotnewmedia.com), Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

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