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Must Love Books

Krystle Hope
Never Have I Ever
Self-Publishing
Get In My Swamp
Cold Eternity
Writing Process
Holiday Season
Adult Themes
Space Horror
Literature
Death By Podcasting
Intimacy
Book Clubs
Blood Of the Blackthorn
Burlesque Show
Shrek
Independent Publishing
SA Barnes
Books
Thanksgiving
Seven Little Kisses

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.

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Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast

Hosted by Krystle Hope

Instagram: @krystlehope

TikTok: @huttslayer_hope

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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 produ... more

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 L... more

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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, char... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

SA Barnes
Author known for her space horror novels
Episode: 63. Space Horror Q&A – COLD ETERNITY Launch Party!
MJ Etkind
Author of The Witch Of Wall Street
Episode: 60. How Indie Authors can Diversify from Amazon with MJ Etkind, THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Rocio Carranza
Author of Blood Of The Blackthorn
Episode: 59. Using fantasy to deconstruct propaganda with Rocio Carranza, BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN
Shae Reads
Bookstagrammer known for her stunning, rainbow-coordinated bookshelves
Episode: 58. Bookshelves and Bookstagram with Shae Reads
Rebecca Thorne
USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author, known for 'Can't Spell Treason Without Tea' and 'Tea You At The Altar'
Episode: 57. Cozy Fantasy with Rebecca Thorne, TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR
Hannah Sol Marie
Editor and podcast host of Brave Bitches.
Brave Bitches Club
Episode: 56. Best Books of 2024, Editing Tips for Writers, & Onyx Storm Hot Takes with Hannah Sol Marie
Sami Ellis
A queer horror writer inspired by the horrific nature of Black fears and the supernatural.
Episode: 53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKING
Samantha Ferrand
A Peruvian-American writer and filmmaker, author of Seven Little Kisses.
Episode: 52. Building Community on BookTok and the Literary Libra with Samantha Ferrand, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES
GM Fairy
Best-selling erotica author who dabbles in fantasy, sci-fi, and comedy.
Self-published Author
Episode: 51. Comedy erotica with GM Fairy, POUNDED BY PRODUCE

Host

Krystle Hope
Host of a show focused on books, often inviting guests from various backgrounds related to literature and publishing.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • 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 enough and you want more of a community and that is what this is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara H1
    United States3 months ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maeghan17
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 if the host wants to do that … cool but not all readers want that. Transparency of what this show is actually about is important.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Loverofromance
    United States6 months ago
  • 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, you feel like you’re on a personal phone call or facetime with her! Time flies in the best way in her podcast episodes that you can’t help but want to binge listen one after the other. For all bookworms and smutty book lovers- she’s your go-to girl.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alyssa Burns
    United States9 months ago
  • 5 stars!

    Favorite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KayStudley
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback frequently mentions interesting guest appearances and entertaining content that resonates with a community of readers.
Listeners appreciate the variety and depth of book discussions, often highlighting the engaging style of the host.
Some criticisms note a desire for clearer focus on book-related topics, with mixed feelings about the inclusion of broader societal discussions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKING
Q: How has your publishing journey been with 'Dead Girls Walking'?
Initial queries were met with rejection for three years. Eventually, I revised it with an agent and finally secured a book deal after extensive edits.
53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKING
Q: Can you tell us about your writing process for 'Dead Girl's Walking'?
I tend to free write and outline on the fly, focusing on character backstories and ensuring the story captures my interest and feels enjoyable to me.
53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKING
Q: What inspired your transition from fantasy writer to horror writer?
Seeing the success of 'Get Out' made me realize that horror could convey important messages and resonate with audiences, particularly those within the Black community.
60. How Indie Authors can Diversify from Amazon with MJ Etkind, THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Q: What should readers communicate to authors about their purchasing preferences?
Readers should express their willingness to buy physical copies from independent bookstores rather than relying solely on Kindle Unlimited.
60. How Indie Authors can Diversify from Amazon with MJ Etkind, THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what your publishing journey has been?
MJ discusses her decision to avoid querying and instead self-publish, detailing her learning process of indie publishing through her experience with fan fiction.

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2. MJ Etkind
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7. Sami Ellis
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