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What if your next great vacation was a book? ✈️📚 Join the Westcoast Booksters Podcast for a spoiler-free author interview with Lily Chu, author of The Vacation Shift—a fun young adult romance that takes readers on a journey through Japan while exploring first love, friendship, family, mental health, and the messy reality of being a teenager. The Vacation Shift feels almost like a fictional travel guide to Japan, bringing the country's sights, culture, food, and atmosphere to life while following teens navigating romance, depression, personal struggles, and the challenges of growing up. It's a coming-of-age story that blends YA romance, contemporary fiction, travel, Japanese culture, and mental health themes into one engaging read. If you love young adult books, teen romance, contemporary romance, coming-of-age stories, books about depression and mental health, Japan, travel books, feel-good fiction, and stories that transport you somewhere new, this episode belongs on your playlist! Tune in for our conversation with Lily Chu and discover your next YA romance, Japan-inspired read, or book to add to your TBR.

In this episode of Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking with Autumn Krause about The Gods Will Sing Our Song, a powerful story that brings together Japanese mythology, romance, history, and the often-overlooked story of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Autumn uses her story to shine a light on the history of Japanese internment camps in the United States and the experiences of Japanese Americans who were forcibly incarcerated during World War II. We discuss why it was important for her to bring attention to this painful chapter of American history and how she incorporated Japanese mythology and folklore into the story. We're talking about Japanese mythology, Japanese folklore, historical fantasy, romance, Japanese American incarceration, internment camps, identity, family, love, resilience, and the importance of remembering history. Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Autumn Krause about the inspiration behind The Gods Will Sing Our Song, the research that went into the story, and why remembering the history of Japanese American internment and incarceration matters. If you're interested in Japanese mythology, Japanese folklore, historical fiction, historical fantasy, fantasy romance, World War II history, Japanese American history, and stories that bring forgotten or overlooked history to light, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

The Mortal Enemy Murder Club by Gloria Chao | Westcoast Booksters Podcast Get ready for another hilarious murder mystery with Gloria Chao, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club! In this episode of Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking about The Mortal Enemy Murder Club, the second book in the Hu Done It Mystery series. Kathryn Hu, Olivia, and Elle are back—and this time, their mortal enemy is the one who needs their help. When revenge podcaster Mandy Thorne believes someone is trying to kill her, the unlikely group must put their mutual hatred aside and figure out who is behind the threats before someone ends up dead. We're talking cozy mystery, murder mystery, amateur sleuths, female friendships, humor, romance, revenge, suspects, twists and turns, and all the shenanigans that make this series so much fun. We'll also chat with Gloria Chao about returning to Kat, Olivia, and Elle, writing a sequel, and what makes these characters so entertaining. If you love funny mysteries, cozy mysteries, women sleuths, amateur detectives, friendship, romance, and books like Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and Dial A for Aunties, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

What happens when a thief who can sense magic is forced to join the hunt for the most dangerous witch in the kingdom? In this episode of the Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we sit down with debut author Lindsey Olsson to talk about To Drown a Witch, a YA romantasy filled with magic, danger, secrets, and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Lindsey talks about creating Nes and Toran, building the world of Gadore, where the Witch is feared above all else, and how the story first began as an idea during graduate school. We also get into writing fantasy romance, developing characters, and what it's like to see a story that started years ago finally become a published debut. No spoilers—just a fun conversation with Lindsey about To Drown a Witch and the story behind the story! Perfect for fans of YA fantasy, romantasy, enemies-to-lovers, witchy books, fantasy romance, magical worlds, and Heartless Hunter.

What happens when a powerful family makes a deal with the devil—and the price is their souls? In this episode of the Westcoast Booksters Podcast, we're talking with Kathryn Foxfield, bestselling author of Good Girls Die First, about her new YA fantasy debut, Our Wicked Gifts. We dive into dark fantasy, romantasy, supernatural powers, murder mysteries, family secrets, betrayal, magic, and the dangerous price of power. Kathryn also talks about creating the wealthy and sinister Winter family, Cicely's supernatural gift, and balancing romance with a twisty mystery. If you love *YA fantasy books, dark romantasy, fantasy thrillers, paranormal mysteries, enemies-to-lovers romance, magical families, murder mysteries, and books like The Inheritance Games, Succession, and One of Us Is Lying, this episode is for you. Listen now for a spoiler-free conversation with Kathryn Foxfield about Our Wicked Gifts!

Love YA thrillers and Jessica Goodman? In this spoiler-free interview,best-seller author Jessica Goodman takes us behind the scenes of Lies Between Us. Fans of 90210 don't want to miss this one! Whether you're already a Jessica Goodman fan or searching for your next mystery read, this episode is packed with insights—without giving away a single spoiler.

Bestselling fantasy author Lynette Noni joins the Westcoast Booksters Podcast to discuss her newest novel, Shadow Reaper. In this exclusive author interview, Lynette shares what readers can expect from her latest fantasy adventure. Whether you've been a longtime fan of Lynette Noni or you're discovering her books for the first time, this episode offers behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. If you love YA fantasy, epic fantasy, author interviews, and discovering new books, tune in for this conversation with one of today's most popular fantasy authors.

Bestselling author Sarah Everett joins the Westcoast Booksters Podcast to discuss her heartfelt new novel, The Romance Rewind. Whether you're already a fan of The Romance Rewind, love contemporary romance with an emotional twist, or enjoy hearing authors talk about their books, this interview is one you won't want to miss.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:0a0d2589-87d5-45c4-aaef-92a582e57fff-9" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:0a0d2589-87d5-45c4-aaef-92a582e57fff-9" data-testid= "conversation-turn-14" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> In the final episode of our romance book battle series, we're diving into the ongoing reader debate surrounding Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren and Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. With both books featuring childhood friends-to-lovers romance, dual timelines, emotional summer nostalgia, heartbreaking secrets, and second-chance love stories, readers have been comparing these bestselling romances since Every Summer After was released. We're breaking down the similarities, the differences, the emotional impact, and the moments that made BookTok obsessed with both stories. From favorite characters and devastating plot twists to the growing excitement around the upcoming Every Summer After adaptation, this episode covers everything romance readers have been debating online. If you love contemporary romance, emotional love stories, summer reads, BookTok books, friends-to-lovers tension, and messy romance discussions, this finale is for you.

In Episode 2, I'm diving into the ultimate contemporary romance showdown: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren versus Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. I compare the emotional damage, the childhood friends-to-lovers tension, the heartbreaking miscommunication, and the nostalgic summer romance vibes that made readers obsessed with both books. With the upcoming Every Summer After adaptation generating buzz, we're breaking down whether the viral BookTok favorite lives up to the hype. Expect spoilers, favorite scenes, character rankings, and all the angst-filled romance reader chaos. If you love contemporary romance books, emotional love stories, friends-to-lovers romance, second-chance romance, summer reads, BookTok recommendations, and romance novel adaptations, this episode is for you.

If you're looking for your next emotional romance obsession, this episode is for you. I'm diving into two popular contemporary romance books Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren and Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. I break down the nostalgic summer settings, childhood friendships and adult problems of these second chance romance books to answer one vital question...is one like the other? Things could get messy.

All the summer vibes you need. Just remmeber to bring some tissues. Jessica M. Felleman joins me on this episode for a heart-filled love story that makes you want to root for the characters and give them a hug. This young adult book is perfect for people who need Summer I turned Pretty vibes but without the love triangle.

Step into a new world with us. We're traveling to an island and fighting the most powerful people that aren't as great as people say they are. We're getting the stories that inspire the book with Cliodhna O'Sullivan and just how much of it comes from her real world expeirence.

A magical time is limited to a few days before the carnival leaves for the next town. Nothing is as it seems, almost like the moment you step past the gate, you're enchanted. This is one opportunity you can't miss! Angela Montoya is on the podcast to tell us all about her newest book Carnival Fantastico. A young adult romantasy that will have you wanting more.