🎙 Welcome to the Novel Hour After Show!
Did you miss our live show on YouTube? No worries! We’re here on Substack for a quick recap and to share a few more epic romance recommendations.
Hosts:
📚 Victoria –
📚 Laura – What to Read Next Podcast
📚 Francesca –
Every Thursday at 12 PM Eastern, we go live on YouTube for Novel Hour, where we discuss books based on a weekly theme. This week? Epic Love Stories—from classic romances to Hollywood flings to deeply emotional fantasy pairings.
Books We Discussed in This After Show:
Persuasion by Jane Austen – Victoria shared this classic second-chance romance featuring the grand romantic gesture in the form of an unforgettable letter.
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee – Laura’s pick, a whirlwind age-gap love story between a single mom and a boy band star, now a book-to-film adaptation.
Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey – Francesca’s choice, a high-stakes fantasy romance filled with court intrigue, devotion, and forbidden love.
But That’s Not All!
In the live show, we covered 17+ epic romance books, including Hollywood romances, Valentine’s reads, and classic love stories. Head to YouTube to catch all the recs!
Coming Up Next on Novel Hour:
📖 Epic Friendship Stories – Because friendships are just as powerful as romantic relationships!
Want More?
👉 Victoria just shared a Galentine’s Guide on Substack with book pairings, snacks, playlists & discussion questions.
👉 Laura posted hidden gem Kindle Unlimited books for romance lovers.
👉 Francesca’s Romanceopoly Reading Challenge is happening Feb 24–Mar 2—check Substack for book recs & challenge details.
🎥 Watch Past Episodes on YouTube!
From book gossip (Blake Lively, Grammys, and Colleen Hoover news!) to deep dives into bookish trends, we chat about it all. Our next gossip episode is coming in two weeks—stay tuned!
📣 Join the Conversation!
Drop your favorite epic love story in the comments! Classics, contemporary, fantasy—whatever you consider epic, we want to know.
💌 Until next time, happy reading!
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