Jess and Trisha share some thoughts about book displays; discuss plot, characters, science, and embroidery for the Great Big Romance Read; and talk about buzzworthy books still to come in 2019.

This episode is sponsored byBook Riot’s mysteries giveaway,Libro FM, andFrankly In Loveby David Yoonfrom Penguin Random House Audio.

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NEWS

ICYMI, here’s theBarnes & Noble infoabout their increase in romance sales

If you’re looking for a romance cause to support,check out the Sandra Hyde Romance Writers Trust.

We got to talk aboutThe Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanicsby Oliva Waite for theGreat Big Romance Read!

BOOKS

Primary Suspectby Laura Scott

The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanicsby Oliva Waite

A Little Light Mischiefby Cat Sebastian

The Write Escapeby Charish Reid (out September 30)

The Widow of Rose Houseby Diana Biller (out October 8)

Lush Moneyby Angelina M. Lopez (out October 14)

Blitzedby Alexa Martin (out December 3)

Beard Necessitiesby Penny Reid (out November 4)

American Love Storyby Adriana Herrera (out October 7)

My Fake Rakeby Eva Leigh (out November 26)

Not the Girl You Marryby Andie J. Christopher (out November 12)

Tell us how your bookstores display romance, what you thought ofThe Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics, and what you can’t wait to read for the rest of 2019. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com) or you can still catch us attrisha@riotnewmedia.comandjessica@riotnewmedia.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

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