What Did I Just Read?
What Did I Just Read? is the podcast where best friends Holly and LA spill the tea on a new romance novel every week. From toe-curling chemistry to over-the-top drama, they break down all the steamy moments, swoon-worthy characters, and plot twists that will have you blushing (or maybe even fanning yourself). No genre is off-limits—whether it’s contemporary, historical, or paranormal, these two dive headfirst into every page-turner with no filter. Expect plenty of laughs, lots of sassy commentary, and debates over who’s the real book boyfriend. Tune in for the perfect mix of romance, banter, and cheeky fun that only Holly and LA can deliver.
Episodes
LA & Holly discuss Lana Ferguson's latest supernatural/monster romance Under Loch and Key.
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Hope you brought your towel, because it's about to get wet! LA & Holly discuss the author they just can't quit Ali Hazelwood's latest controversial release Deep End.
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Holly & LA chat cryptids and other inside jokes while they discuss Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe .
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In this episode Holly & LA chat about The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance.
Upcoming Episodes!
- Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
-November Wine Down
- The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
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In this episode Holly & LA chat about Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance.
Upcoming Episodes!
- The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert
- Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
-November Wine Down
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Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!).
In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.)
This episode's category was : UGLIEST BOOK COVER
Holly's Pick:
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
LA's Pick:<...
In this episode Holly & LA discuss The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde which brings up the topic of Romantasy Tropes.
Upcoming Episodes!
- October Wine Down!
- Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
- Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
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Holly & LA dress in their finest frillery with their pinkies out to chat about Alexandra Vasti's debut romance Ne'er Duke Well.
September Books:
Wine Down!!!
Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas
Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
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*Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss a book with dubious consent, mentions of domestic abuse, sexual assualt, and discussions of suicide.*
Holly & LA discuss the sexual who dunnit Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas .
September Books:
Wine Down!!!
Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas
Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde...
Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!).
In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.)
This episode's category was : A COVER WITHOUT A FACE
Holly's Pick:
Golden by Shannon Mayer
LA's Pick:
...
*SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Pointe of Pride by Chloe Angyal and then come back for a listen!
In this episode, we chat with author Chloe Angyal about her most recent book Pointe of Pride.
A big thank you to Chloe for taking the time to chat with us!...
Holly & LA learn that a spoon full of 'honey' definitely helps the medicine go down as they discuss The Honey Witch by debut author Sydney J. Shields .
September Books:
Sept. 6 - Wine Down!!!
Sept. 13 - Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas
Sept. 20 - Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
Sept. 27 - The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
Have a bo...
Holly & LA discuss the second book in Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy series, Leather & Lark . The follow up book to her hit novel Butcher & Blackbird.
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*SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow and then come back for a listen!
In this episode, we chat with author Sloan Harlow about her debut book The YA dark romance thriller Everything We Never Said.
A huge, huge thank you...
LA & Holly once again read Ali Hazelwood's latest release Not in Love. Both women loved Ali stretching her wings into a less bubbly romance! However, Holly took some real issue with her alma mater being thrown under the bus and the general Austin backdrop with random ice skating involved... Because, why?
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Join Holly & LA for June's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel.
This episode LA gets PAIN and is forced to finish a book she started almost a year ago, "This Spells Disaster" by Tori Anne Martin. Holly lands on beige, chose PAIN, and read read "Spoiler Alert" by Olivia Dade.
Next episode, LA and Holly decide to change up the pain or pleasure wheel and will start a new series cal...
In this Pride Month episode Holly & LA each choose a LGBTQ+ book that has been on their radar to share with each other.
Holly shares the adorably sweet and sapphic rom com Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings.
LA shares the gay sports romance of the summer The Prospects by debut author K.T. Hoffman.
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LA & Holly dive into and talk next book theories for Rachel Gillig's gothic romantasy "One Dark Window".
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SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame).
THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode!
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Join Holly & LA for May's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel.
This episode LA gets PLEASURE and talks about her confusing enjoyment of "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, while Holly also gets PLEASURE and about the hilarious schemes in "The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi" by Shannon Chakraborty.
Next episode, LA gets PAIN and assigned to read "This Spells Disaster" by T...
LA & Holly discuss the book everyone will read this summer, Emily Henry's "Funny Story".
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