As We Like It: A Book Review Podcast

As We Like It: A Book Review Podcast

A perfect podcast for anyone who loves a good romance novel. You're in safe hands with our co-hosts, Andy and Shafali – two self-proclaimed romance books experts. Listen as they dive into discussing tropes, authors, popular books, and unpopular opinions! Follow us on Instagram @aswelikeitpodcast This podcast is made in affiliation with WTBU Radio. Go to wtburadio.org for more.

Episodes

December 21, 2025 55 mins

Join Andy and Shafali as they chat with Amanda Anderson, founder of Chicago’s The Last Chapter Book Shop. Amanda shares her journey from publishing to creating a romance-focused bookstore and event space, her favorite reads and tropes, and what it takes to build a welcoming community for romance lovers.

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Tis' the season for holiday books! Andy and Shafali bring you a special episode giving you all their thoughts and recommendations of books to read this holiday season!


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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

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September 7, 2025 58 mins

In this seasons finale episode, Andy and Shafali are giving you all the recommendations to get you in the spirit of the fall season!


Episode Books:

  • Love In The Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson

    The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

  • The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

    The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston


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    August 24, 2025 48 mins

    Join us this week as Andy and Shafali talk about a staple trope in the romance book world.. fake dating!


    Episode Books:

    Blind Side by Kandi Steiner

    The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

    The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

    Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez


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    This week Andy and Shafali are putting their 5 star reads to the test by reading 1 star reviews of their 5 star reads!


    Episode Books:

    Heartless by Elsie Silver

    My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

    Just For The Summer by Abby Jiminez

    All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata


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    July 27, 2025 51 mins

    Accidental pregnancy: cringy or comfort read? Let’s unpack the chaos, chemistry, and complications of one of Andy's all time favorite romance tropes.


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    July 13, 2025 56 mins

    Start your engines… and maybe hit the brakes. Listen to this weeks episode where we’re diving into the world of Formula 1 romance books!


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    ⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

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    June 29, 2025 58 mins

    You know what they say, save a horse, read a cowboy romance? Join us this week as we give you our thoughts, opinions, and recommendations on all things cowboy romance books!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

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    June 15, 2025 55 mins

    Manifest some warmer New England weather with Andy and Shafali as they give you some of their summer rom-com recommendations, great for enjoying by the pool, the beach, or just to get you in the summer spirit!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

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    Do you ever read about a couple and think, these people are never going to last.. Well we do too! Listen to this weeks episode where Andy and Shafali talk all about book couples from past episodes that (in their opinion) did not make it in the long run.


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    May 25, 2025 48 mins

    Join us this week as Andy & Shafali discuss all their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on some mafia romance books.


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    May 4, 2025 58 mins

    Guess who's back?! We are back to talk about our favorite books we read last year (let's pretend we aren't almost halfway through this year).


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    Get ready to say goodbye to college and say hello to summer with our latest episode! Tune in to the final episode recorded in the Boston University studio as Andy and Shafali once again share their top picks for summer rom-coms.


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    April 14, 2024 54 mins

    We are sad to say that Andy and Shafali's college journey only has one month left. In honor of the inevitable end, we are celebrating with an episode that is all about college romance books!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

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    March 31, 2024 63 mins

    Listen to this week's episode, where we talk all about one of Shafali's favorite tropes: single parent!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    March 10, 2024 41 mins

    Andy and Shafali are back with another deep dive into a series! This season's episode features Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters trilogy. Stay tuned because this episode has a special addition that will be a surprise to you...and them.


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    February 18, 2024 45 mins

    Join us this week as Andy and Shafali talk about one of their favorite tropes, Marriage in Trouble :)


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    February 4, 2024 52 mins

    Welcome back, lovelies! Season 4 is in full swing, with Andy and Shafali giving you their favorite football romance recommendations. Just in time for the Superbowl ;)


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    December 3, 2023 52 mins

    Andy and Shafali once again wish their listeners a happy holiday season by reviewing and recommending holiday rom-coms!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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    November 19, 2023 51 mins

    Join Andy and Shafali this week as they discuss a popular trope, forced proximity!


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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shafali's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183142164-shafali-verma

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy's Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41236308

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