Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast

• Spicy and Unhinged Christmas Romance Books Feat. Krampus

  I skipped the cozy, feel‑good Christmas romance books this year and went straight for the unhinged, unholy, and totally unhinged ones instead 🎄💀 From murderous Santas to deeply questionable MMCs to… a certain horned holiday menace at the end, this was a chaotic festive reading experiment.If you’re in your "I want vibes and bad decisions under the mistletoe" era, this one’s for you.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/4Cy9Kdrnsyk⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction: A Twist on Holiday Romance – Why I Skipped Cozy Christmas Romance Books for Dark Romance00:50 Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida: A Paranormal Hallmark – Vampire Christmas Romance Book Rec01:39 Elf on the Edge by Alina Jacobs: Hitman Holiday Chaos – Dark Christmas Romance with an Assassin Hero02:45 A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon: North Pole Romance – Spicy Paranormal Holiday Romance Book03:40 He Sees You When You're Sleeping: Stalker Romance – Obsessive Christmas Romance by Alta Hensley04:29 He Knows When You're Awake: Billionaire Stalker Romance with Forced Proximity by Alta Hensley05:19 Scrooged for the Holidays: Paranormal Polyamory Christmas Romance by Kayla Grosse06:17 Paddled by the Krampus: Monster Kink – Krampus Monster Romance by Harley Laroux07:05 Conclusion: Unhinged Holiday Reads – Best Dark Christmas Romance Book RecommendationsON THE BLOG:2025 Christmas Movies: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/2025-christmas-movies/All Holiday Book Recs: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/category/seasonal-reading/holiday-books/BOOKS MENTIONED:Undead and Unwed: https://rstyle.me/+PlmuRc_4nQmrJgsuWmrEpAElf on the Edge: https://rstyle.me/+RhKg33SAwtg-pFcBlyno1QA Man for Mrs. Claus: https://rstyle.me/+QKnBXBb1JfSMxF82RDwq1Q He Sees You When You’re Sleeping: https://rstyle.me/+mAVGhhgS7CnMruH3SmUQHgHe Knows When You're Awake: https://rstyle.me/+OALQJLVzKXAP7YJgHaj6UAScrooged for the Holidays: https://rstyle.me/+wgRj4wcurdM2d-M1HUCVjAPaddled by the Krampus: https://rstyle.me/+GQlPUoPsrp65hZtvdcN2Ng✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:

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• This Romance Reading Challenge Changes Everything - Romanceopoly 2026

  Welcome to Romanceopoly University: the 2026 romance reading challenge where YOU choose your major, minor, and build your perfect reading year. Choose from 5 departments, customize everything, or follow the Simple Path!This is the romance reading challenge I wish existed... fully customizable, flexible, and designed around what YOU actually want to read in 2026.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/sAvVlrq_PNgIn this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I break down the entire Romanceopoly University challenge including:✨ The 5 romance departments (Romantic Arts, Paranormal Studies, Fantasy Theory, Historical Studies, Dark Psychology)✨ How to choose your major and minor✨ The elective system that gives you total control✨ Optional clubs and seasonal sports leagues for extra fun✨ Monthly Study Sessions (book club)✨ The Simple Path for overwhelmed readers✨ All the FREE resources to help you succeedWhether you want to read 20 books or 40+ books in 2026, this challenge adapts to YOUR goals and YOUR favorite romance subgenres.📚 FREE RESOURCES (DOWNLOAD NOW):→ Full Challenge Details and Resources: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/reading-challenge🎥 COMING TUESDAY DEC 3RD: Full Notion tracker tutorial video. I'll show you exactly how to set up and use the tracker step by step! Subscribe so you don't miss it!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Romance Reading Challenge 2026 - What is Romanceopoly?00:19 Core Curriculum Books - 20 Book Baseline Explained00:57 How to Choose Your Major & Minor Departments01:43 5 Romance Departments Breakdown (Contemporary, Romantasy, Historical & More)03:43 Elective Books - Customize Your Reading Path04:37 Optional Clubs & Seasonal Reading Events07:35 Free Reading Tracker & Notion Template Download10:44 Join the Romanceopoly Community & Get Started💌 STAY CONNECTED WITH ROMANCEOPOLY:→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utcbookblog→ Fable: https://utcbookblog.com/CX9IoU→ Newsletter: https://utcbookblog.com/mMz56WAre you joining Romanceopoly University in 2026? Drop a comment and tell me which department you're choosing as your major! 👇✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.

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• Did Elyse Myers Cross the Line? Author vs Reader Drama Explained

  Did Elyse Myers actually break the #1 rule of author etiquette… or is BookTok being dramatic? 👀 This week on Reading Under the Covers, Novel Hour chat, we’re talking about the Elyse Myers book drama, what really went down when she replied to a negative review of That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You, and where the line is between “reader spaces” and parasocial mess.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/XANiNlQZtAMWe’ll chat about:→ Should authors ever respond to reviews that don’t tag them?→ Why the book community is calling her response “unprofessional” vs “totally fine”→ What this means for reviewers, influencers, and debut authors trying not to step in it online→ And of course, we’re also hitting this week’s new romance, romantasy, and mystery releases we’re excited about.💬 Let us know in the comments: What are your thoughts on the controversy?⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and Overview00:58 Elyse Myers Controversy Explained02:59 Discussion on Author and Reader Spaces17:28 National Book Awards 2025 Winners20:09 New Book Releases for November 16th-22nd30:46 Discussing New Book Releases31:36 Current Reads: Cozy Mysteries and More40:35 What We're Watching: Reality TV Highlights48:16 Viewer Comments and Final ThoughtsTune in EVERY THURSDAY at 12 PM ET, join the chat, and share your thoughts!📚 Books mentionedNote: These are affiliate links which means we earn a small commission if you buy using these links at no extra cost to you.This weeks' new releases: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-releases-this-week/→ That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers: https://rstyle.me/+YzsZDgUpFiPb5UV0QKM6ZA→ And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens: https://rstyle.me/+KU6gWvVPkUm6yD-sI9pIew→ The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan: https://rstyle.me/+vzvHZB7IeRcGnOD9iKWBSw→ Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz: https://rstyle.me/+M7ubZWi90pU_hTxIUC2O4Q→ Haven’t Killed In Years by Amy K. Green: https://rstyle.me/+vkhBB4fcvltFhkMhi0v_ww→ Secret Nights and Northern Lights by Megan Oliver: https://rstyle.me/+A_ncfvuCCsqFwJXziMdlnA→ The Botanist’s Assistant by Peggy Townsend: https://rstyle.me/+AywY1OGqWlhWTc_uUnrNlA→ After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian: https://rstyle.me/+jySb0CRmYPzJfso-Wi3uIQ→ Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://rstyle.me/+BJq_6OkiyzN34Xp1Bp1dYA→ The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts: https://rstyle.me/+1ZRPo5sDy61q-t04B7u15w→ The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee:

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• I Broke Up With Goodreads After 13 Years (Here's What I Use Now)

  After 13 years on Goodreads, I finally quit 3 years ago. Here's what happened when I tested every major alternative and found the one that actually works for tracking my reading life.In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers podcast, I'm comparing Pagebound, Storygraph, and Fable - the three biggest Goodreads alternatives right now. I spent 6 months migrating my data, testing features, and figuring out which platform deserves your reading data.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/md9_a9digu8💬 COMMENT BELOW: What do you use right now to track your reading?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction: Why I Quit Goodreads After 13 Years of Book Tracking00:30 Pagebound Review: Testing the Aesthetic and Fun Goodreads Alternative02:39 Storygraph Deep Dive: Advanced Reading Statistics and Book Recommendations04:16 Fable Platform Review: Social Reading Features and Book Club Communities06:38 Final Verdict: Which Goodreads Alternative You Should Use07:27 Other Reading Tracker Resources: Notion Templates and Reading Journals📖 RESOURCES MENTIONED:→ Get My Notion Reading Tracker: https://utcbookblog.com/EZyrNv→ Notion Reading Tracker Walkthru: https://youtu.be/s2QE2356na4→ Travelers Notebook Reading Journal Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/9gcKdlOILFAFollow me on Fable: → Profile: https://fable.co/francesca-graziella-521424706323?referralID=GexUWSu3xv→ Romanceopoly Book Club: https://fable.co/club/romanceopoly-2026-challenge-with-francesca-graziella-440377114136?invite=011926db-19e5-4565-b032-5a8911d1db04→ Ripped & Ravished Book Club: https://fable.co/club/ripped-ravished-with-francesca-graziella-466160823536?invite=d69ac401-632d-43b6-b05c-e99a81e8ace9Follow me on Pagebound:→ Profile: https://pagebound.co/users/FrancescagraziellaFollow me on Storygraph: → Profile: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/itsfrancescaWhether you're a data nerd who needs reading stats, someone looking for better book recommendations, or just tired of Goodreads' outdated interface, this comparison breaks down exactly what each platform does best.✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee...

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• The Goodreads Choice Awards 2025 Nominees Are WILD This Year

  In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers Podcast, we are diving into the Goodreads Choice Awards 2025, aka the Super Bowl of book drama. We’re breaking down the nominees, sharing our knee-jerk reactions, casting our votes, and making very confident predictions about who’s going to take home the crown in each category. And are we ready to go full conspiracy theory over the voting process? (Always.)Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/XEzRbKRj-9QPlus we’re also spotlighting some buzzy new releases worth adding to your TBR immediately.💬 Let us know in the comments: What are your thoughts on the GoodReads Choice Awards this year? Predictions, reactions, your votes. Let us know in the comments.You may be interested in:→ Brynne Weaver's comments about her nominations: https://www.threads.com/@brynne_weaver/post/DQ98OonCR3O→ Support Nia Davenport's GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nia-and-her-children-after-tragic-loss→ or Pick up and read Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport: https://rstyle.me/+jOd3Zz7DSKmlZXbAEnWUWQ→ Sylvia Mercedes stops by the blog to share her favorite slow burn romantasy books:https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/slow-burn-romantasy/⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards00:41 Fiction Category: My Votes and Predictions01:46 Historical Fiction: Who Will Win?03:12 Mysteries and Thrillers: The Top Contenders05:05 Live Interaction and Viewer Comments08:04 Romance Category: Disappointments and Predictions15:27 Fantasy Category: Popular Picks18:38 Science Fiction: Passionate Picks20:37 Horror Category: Gothic vs. Traditional22:39 Debut Novels: Fresh Faces24:14 Audiobooks: Production Value and Predictions29:04 Young Adult Fantasy: Disappointments and Predictions29:56 Young Adult Fiction Nominees30:58 Nonfiction Predictions32:19 Memoir Category Highlights34:05 History and Biography Picks38:41 New Book Releases This Week47:41 Current Reads and Recommendations51:44 What We're Watching01:01:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpTune in EVERY THURSDAY at 12 PM ET, join the chat, and share your thoughts!📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:→ The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes: https://rstyle.me/+9h6m0ck83D6TRXxGnAp_UA→ Your Knife, Your Heart by K.M. Moronova: https://rstyle.me/+zzGdmoHGdetVXw9EGP5lsw→ Indulge by Luna Mason: https://rstyle.me/+bttvTDtuz1Azp-tJnZt_og→ The King’s Ransom by Janet Evanovich: https://rstyle.me/+yld4NVYtExexd7VDZzn7IQ→ A Matter of Murder by Tirzah Price: https://rstyle.me/+gLWvc-zBb9MxujY4oDf1sA→ So My Ex-Boyfriend is a Serial Killer by Kylie Scott:

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