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124 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Krystle Hope
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2024/02/13
Latest episode
2026/11/02
Average duration
23 min.
Release period
19 days

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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

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121. Reality TV is a Killer with Lindsay Lovise, GINGERBREAD BONES
2026/11/02
Let’s dive into the dark side of reality TV and social media influencing with Lindsay Lovise, author of GINGERBREAD BONES. In this modern-day retelling of Hansel & Gretal, Georgie and her brother Hamish are sent into the wilderness with other ‘teen misfits’ for a little ‘scared straight’ reality webshow by their step-Momfluencer and self-proclaimed “parenting expert”. But nothing is as it seems in reality TV…and the same is true for the mysterious woods when teens start to go missing… 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@lindsaylovise Threads: @lindsaylovise Website: www.lindsaylovise.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
120. Feminist Horror with Lindsay Merbaum, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL
2026/10/27
Lindsay Merbaum, best-selling author of the smutty horror-comedy hit VAMPIRES AT SEA, joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL. We dive into one of our favorite topics for spooky season: feminist horror. Let’s talk about the expression of feminist ideals in horror, shifting from a male-centered perspective, and the empowerment journey of the Final Girl. Some notable book recs included! Don’t forget to check out Study Coven – Lindsay’s virtual class for women writers interested in experimenting in horror. Next class is Gothic Horror and begins January 2027 – registration open now! Trigger warning/content warning: discussions of sexual assault, cannibalism, and body horror. 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@pickyourpotions Threads: @pickyourpotions Website: www.pick-your-potions.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
119. Move over Alpha Males, it's time for the Hot Nerd with JR Ward, LOVER ENTHRONED
2026/10/13
JR Ward, best-selling author of the hit series THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, LOVER ENTHRONED. 20 years of stories, spanning dozens of novels, JR Ward talks about the inspiration behind her popular paranormal romance series and how this novel stands out and brings in a new romance. Move over Alpha Male MMCs, it’s time for the Hot Nerd! Star-crossed lovers face the battles of their lives...in the midst of war with the Lessening Society. Computer genius Allhan holds a deadly secret. Princess Dennesha is heir to the throne of the Shadows. Can the two find a way out of their fates? Or are they doomed to grieve a love that could never be for eternity… We also talk about: - Black Dagger Brotherhood PassionFlix adaptation – season 2 releasing October 29th! - JR Ward’s writing process and cinematic writing style - JR Ward’s advice for new writers 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@jrwardauthor Threads: @jrwardauthor Website: https://jrward.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
118. I went into the void and all I got was this podcast episode with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, WHAT FEEDS BELOW
2026/10/06
The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry. Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to chat about her fungal horror fantasy, WHAT FEEDS BELOW. Check out Tatiana’s previous episodes on Must Love Books Podcast: 103. Girlhood and Murderous Cults with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, THE MEAN ONES 36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKIN 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@thebuffwriter Threads: @thebuffwriter Website: www.tatiana-schlote-bonne.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
117. It's the Year of the Witch with Jasmine Smith, DEATH CARD
2026/10/06
By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes… It’s officially Spooky Season on Must Love Books Podcast! Jasmine Smith joins Krystle Hope for her debut novel, DEATH CARD, a witchy coming of age novel set in New Orleans, featuring familial witches, Black girl magic (literally!), grief, ancestral ties, mystery, and romance. We also talk about favorite witches and Halloween traditions! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @jasminesmithwrites Threads: @jasminesmithwrites TikTok: @jasminesmithwrites Website: www.jasminesmithwrites.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
116. 10 Bookish Hot Takes with Cantina Book Club
2026/09/30
The weather is getting chillier, so let’s heat it up! Megan from Cantina Book Club podcast joins Krystle Hope to share some bookish hot takes, such as… - Audiobooks are reading! - Thoughts on the Wuthering Heights Adaptation! - Taylor Swift music is overused on Bookstagram (sorry Swifties!) - Cheese! (what else?) And more! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @cantinabookclub Threads: @cantinabookclub YouTube: @CantinaBookClub Website: www.cantinabookclub.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
115. Romantasy 101 with H Leighton Dickson, SHIP OF SPELLS
2026/09/30
A war-scarred mage, a sentient ship, and a secret that could drown empires – H Leighton Dickson joins Krystle Hope to talk about her slow-burn epic romantasy SHIP OF SPELLS, using her STEM background to build a fantasy world and magic system, and her education in Romantasy 101 We also talk about our favorite topic on this podcast: cheese! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @hleightondickson Threads: @hleightondickson Website: www.hleightondickson.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
114. Dungeons and Dragons and Romance with Kristy Boyce, ROLLS AND RIVALRY
2026/09/30
Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp—from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!  Best-selling author Kristy Boyce joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for her latest novel in the Quest for Love series, ROLLS AND RIVALRY.   We chat about all things D&D and romance, and what’s coming next for Kristy Boyce. 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @kristylboyce Website: www.kristyboyceauthor.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
113. Lovable Grumps, John Wick, and Mayhem with Shanora Williams. MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL
2026/09/30
Who doesn’t love a little chaos? Best-selling author Shanora Williams joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for a latest hit, MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL. A mortal with nothing left to lose, an assassin with everything to hide. Mayhem and the Mortal is a fun romantasy featuring slow-burn danger, quests with impossible odds, and an epic adventure. We also talk about Dungeons and Dragons! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @reallyshanora TikTok: @theshanorawilliams Website: www.shanorawilliams.com Join The Shanora Society Reader Group on Facebook Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
112. Take a deep breath and have some cake with Sarah Beth Durst, THE FARAWAY INN
2026/09/21
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, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @sarahbethdurst Threads: @sarahbethdurst Website: www.sarahbethdurst.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
111: The Family Reunion From Hell with SA Barnes, DEATH’S DAUGHTER
2026/09/15
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 Episode 63. Space Horror Q&A – COLD ETERNITY Launch Party! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram: @authorstaceykade Threads: @authorstaceykade Website: www.staceykade.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
110. Spooky Vibes and Puzzles - Tales From Woodcreek Kickstarter with Deborah Ann Woll!
2026/09/03
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’t worry, there are absolutely no puzzles in this Kickstarter! (wink wink nudge nudge) 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 📌 Follow Deborah:@deborahannwoll Follow Tales From Woodcreek: @talesfromwoodcreek Watch Tales From Woodcreek Season 1 on YouTube Pledge to the Kickstarter: www.TalesFromWoodcreek.com Must Love Books on Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Must Love Books Podcast is available on Goodpods, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your podcasts! Subscribe and rate 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ today! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
109. We Need More Diversity in Romantasy with Shelly Page, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS
2026/04/27
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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@shelly_p_writes Website: www.shellypage.com Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
108. Pirates, Mermaids, and Queer Fantasy with Falencia Jean-Francois, DEVIL OF THE DEEP
2026/04/03
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 sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@falenciatheestoryteller Threads: @falenciatheestoryteller Website: www.falenciajf.com We Devils Podcast: Listen on Spotify! Devil of the Deep Launch: Meet Falencia in Chicago! Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
107. Are you a dragon rider or a dragon slayer? with Elise Kova, DRAGON CURSED
2026/02/18
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 and subject to strict and brutal laws. Secrets can be a death sentence – and Isola has some pretty big secrets. Krystle Hope and Elise Kova talk about political themes in fantasy narratives, dragon riders vs dragon slayers, Dragon Cursed movie news, upcoming projects, and Dungeons & Dragons! 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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@elise.kova Threads: @elise.kova TikTok: @elise.kova Website: www.elisekova.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/elisekova   Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Threads: @krystlehope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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4.7 out of 5
48 reviews
★★★★★
Joe C’s reviews 2025/11/07
Great for all book lovers!
Krystle interviews a variety of talented authors. Always something for everyone! Must Love Books is a Must Listen Pod for book lovers!
★★★★★
Sara H1 2025/09/03
Great Podcast!!!
I really like Krystle’s interview style and her voice is very clear. The podcast covers a variety of book topics. Sometimes reading a book isn’t enoug...
★★★★★
Maeghan17 2025/07/08
A Must Listen!
I love this podcast! They cover a wide variety of bookish topics and always have interesting guests as well! Definitely give it a listen!
★☆☆☆☆
Loverofromance 2025/06/20
A bookish show becomes non bookish
Very disappointed. And can no longer support. If we want politics we can go to political shows …. We don’t want or need it in the bookish sphere. And ...
★★★★★
Alyssa Burns 2025/03/04
feels like you’re talking to your friend!
Krystle seamlessly blends her fun, witty humor with knowledge of books in a way that when you listen to her (and guests) on your walks or in the car, ...
★★★★★
KayStudley 2025/03/03
5 stars!
Favorite podcast!
★★★★★
Jenkays2000 2025/03/03
Love
Must Love Books is the best book podcast! Krystle is an amazing host, and the book club episodes are hilarious!
★★★★★
Jaxmome 2025/03/03
Love this PODCAST
I’m obsessed with these girls. Wish I could hang out with them and talk about books…
★★★★★
KatieE1043 2025/02/18
Great Book Podcast
With a mix of humor, fascinating guests, and insightful author interviews, this podcast keeps every episode fresh and engaging. The hosts ask great qu...
★★★★★
Juliaayee 2025/02/03
Super interesting
Loving the diversity of topics and interesting guests!
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