Must Love Books
Welcome to Must Love Books, a podcast by book lovers for book lovers. Join Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors. Social Media: Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Hosted by Krystle Hope Instagram: @krystlehope TikTok: @huttslayer_hope GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Don't forget to check out the Book Podcast Connection - a network of over 100 book-related podcasts! Follow on Instagram @BookPodcastConnection Shop the books from Bookshop.org
Episodes
The world is on fire – so take a deep breath and have some cake and snuggle up with a cozy fantasy! Sarah Beth Durst joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to talk about all things cozy, the importance of taking breaks when things are tough, and her latest novel, THE FARAWAY INN.
Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consi...
SA Barnes returns to Must Love Books Podcast for her latest release, DEATH’S DAUGHTER, a contemporary dark academia romantasy featuring ancient gods, territorial wars, a legacy no one asked for, and unresolved daddy issues.
Don’t miss SA Barnes’ previous episodes on Must Love Books Podcast:
Episode 45. Crafting atmospheric space horror with SA Barnes, GHOST STATION
Puzzles and spooky vibes, oh my! Calling all Dungeons and Dragons fans – Deborah Ann Woll is on Must Love Books Podcast to talk about the Tales From Woodcreek season 2 campaign on Kickstarter! Krystle and Deborah talk gaming, DnD, puzzles, and some cool merch and stretch goals available for a limited time on the Kickstarter campaign.
Time is running out, so after you listen head to TalesFromWoodcreek.com to pledge. And don&rsq...
Shelly Page, author of BREWED WITH LOVE, joins Krystle Hope to talk about her newest sapphic cozy romantasy, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS, as well as the importance of representation, showcasing sapphic characters and Black joy, and why we need more diversity in romantasy.
Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐...
Falencia Jean-Francois joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate DEVIL OF THE DEEP, releasing on April 7, 2026! Join us as we chat about our love for pirates and mermaids, queer-normative fantasy, inspirations from Haitian culture and mythology, and writing characters as self-reflection.
Pre-order now from Left Unread Books on Bindery, or your favorite bookseller
Thank you everyone so much for listening – be s...
Elise Kova returns to Must Love Books Podcast to share all about her latest novel, DRAGON CURSED – and dish on some major cinematic news!
In Dragon Cursed, Vingard is the last remaining foothold standing against the dragon scourge that has ravaged the world. Within the city walls, those that are dragon cursed will slowly turn into vicious mindless beasts bent on destruction. Fear has left the people under constant surveillance...
Must Love Books Podcast is BACK for season 3! For the premiere episode, best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz joins Krystle Hope to talk about her latest novel, RINGS OF FATE.
Inspired by cozy fantasies like Legends & Lattes and a deep love for Lord of the Rings, Rings of Fate features a fake engagement between a mysterious prince hiding a deep secret and a burnt-out tavern bartender dreaming of an escape.
The worl...
It is the season 2 finale for Must Love Books Podcast! Shae Winter (formerly known as shae.reads, now known as _shaewinter) has returned to the podcast to celebrate the holiday season with some of our favorite holiday romances, as well as a little sneak peek into an Australian Christmas.
For this episode, we read:
I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K Boone
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
The Nightmare Before Kissmass by Sar...
The world ended 10 years ago when vampires showed up and took over. Vampire slayer-in-training Ruby is forced to strike a deal with the dangerous vampire X in order to save her twin sister Riply, who has become one of the undead.
Kalla Harris joins Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate her debut YA dystopian romance, THE GROUND THAT DEVOURS US and shares her top 10 vampire rankings – sink your teeth into this one!
📌 Important L...
Tatiana Schlote-Bonne returns to Must Love Books Podcast to talk about her latest horror thriller, THE MEAN ONES. Join us for some murderous cults, dual timelines reminiscent of Yellow Jackets, the power of girlhood, and main characters that find their inner strength. This was my favorite horror read of 2025, so be sure to add this one to your TBR!
Thank you for listening – be sure to subscribe for new episodes, leave a 5-star...
Joe Chianakas joins Must Love Books Podcast to talk about the importance of Pride and representation, as well as the release of PRIDE AND PERSISTENCE, sequel to SINGLETS AND SECRETS and book 2 of the Unveiling Aiden series.
Pride and Persistence is an official finalist for Young Adult Book of the Year at the 2025 Imaginarium Awards, and the audiobook has officially released today! It was also part of a summer special promotion with...
Author Julia Fine joins Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release of the first novel under her new pen name Margaux Eliot, HONEYMOON STAGE. Brimming with wit and romance, this twisty trip back to the early 2000s follows Cassidy, a former production assistant whose upcoming marriage descends into the confusion, chaos, and karmic consequences of reality TV.
📌 Important Links 📌
Instagram:@margaux_eliot and @julia.r.fine
It’s the 100th episode of Must Love Books Podcast! The Something Smutty Book Club are celebrating with books we love and hate, funny stories and hidden talents, talk some smack, and play some games!
Thank you everyone so much for listening to Must Love Books Podcast! I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Here's to 100 more!
If you have enjoyed listening to Must Love Books Podcast, please subscribe for up...
This is our very first “Not Just Books” project on the Must Love Books Podcast Patreon: Stranger Things reactions, theories, and predictions.
For this episode, we are going to dive into season 1 of Stranger Things, from initial thoughts, ships, character development, plot reactions, and predictions. There will of course be some spoilers, so if you haven’t watched yet, this is your warning to come back later! This i...
Emily Krempholtz joins Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release of her debut novel VIOLET THISTLEWAITE IS NOT A VILLAIN ANYMORE and talk about her writing inspirations, publishing journey, and what you should know about traditional publishing.
Thank you for listening – be sure to subscribe for new episodes, leave a 5-star rating, and check out these important links below!
📌 Important Links 📌
Instagram:@embakesbooks_
Happy Life Day – a Star Wars Holiday dedicated to family, friendship, gratitude, and joy!
First created by the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, a made for TV special, Life Day has become a Star Wars celebration world wide with multiple animated specials on Disney+ and celebrated at Disney Parks.
Star Wars cosplayer and indie filmmaker Blue Milk Drinker (also known as Tyler D Martin) joins the podcast to celebrate Life ...
Beware! This episode is cursed!
Sangu Mandanna, the best-selling author of THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES, visits Must Love Books Podcast to talk about her latest witchy romance: A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING, plus challenges to writing and why you can’t separate the art from the artist.
📌 Important Links 📌
Instagram:@sangumandanna
Threads: @sangumandanna
Website: www.sangumandanna.com
It’s time for spooky season! Pooja Arshanapally joins Must Love Books Podcast to talk about her Halloween poetry collection, THE HAUNTED WARDROBE, a perfect novella-sized collection to get you in the mood for tricks and treats.
📌 Important Links 📌
Instagram:@thelifeofpooja
TikTok: @thelifeofpooja
Website: www.substack.com/@thelifeofpooja
Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast
Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleH...
Activist, book influencer, and imprint publisher Michael LaBorn joins Krystle Hope to discuss the importance of pre-order campaigns to support Black authors, his publishing imprint Left Unread Books, and some upcoming novels needed on your TBR!
Left Unread Books:
Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho – out now!
Devil of the Deep by Falencia Jean-Francois – April 7, 2026
Buzzard by Inez Ray – Pre-order coming soon
From Ou...
Abigail Owen joins Krystle Hope on the podcast to talk about THE THINGS GODS BREAK, the sequel THE GAMES GODS PLAY and book 2 in The Crucible trilogy. We talk about our love for trilogies, morally gray love interests, and what scenes Abigail cannot dictate out loud while walking through her neighborhood!
🔥The Things Gods Break Out Now!!🔥
🦋#1 NYT, USA Today & Intl bestselling romantasy/PNR author
Big worlds ✨ Fast plots ⚡ Couple...
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