22 Books & a C-Drama Obsession | June 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

22 Books & a C-Drama Obsession | June 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

Author: Under the Covers Book Blog July 10, 2026 Duration: 50:45

June 2026 was my best reading month in years: 22 books, nearly 8,000 pages, and a full-blown C-drama obsession that reshaped everything I picked up. This is Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, and today's my June reading wrap-up: every book and the show that started my new binge.

It began with Pursuit of Jade on Netflix. I fell hard, that man yearns like nobody's business, and once the show had me, I went looking for books that felt the same way. Pull up a chair, this is a long one.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:57 StoryGraph Reading Stats

01:48 C Drama Obsession Begins

02:30 Pursuit of Jade Recap

06:07 More C Dramas to Watch

07:56 Back to the Books

08:05 Regency Pirate Rom Com

09:45 Paris Poly Romance

10:46 Immortality Lyrical Fantasy

12:21 True Crime Thriller

13:47 MM Urban Fantasy Romance

17:02 Small Town Suspense Romance

18:52 Rival Wizards Rom Com

20:26 Magical Vet Academia

22:59 Villain Love Triangle

24:47 Classic Time Travel Romance

26:58 Cozy Quest Romantasy

28:38 Wildcat Dark Stalkers

31:39 Space Mystery Romance

33:11 Grumpy Sunshine Foodie

34:49 Assassin Gothic Dark Romance

37:15 Chinese Mythology YA

38:21 Fake Dating Mooncakes

39:35 Cinderella Inspired Fantasy

41:24 Wrestling Rival Romance

43:43 Gothic Fantasy Yearning

45:47 Death God Fantasy Quest

47:36 Pride and Prejudice Korea

49:16 Wrap Up and Community

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Want the full discussion of A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux? We covered it in two Ripped & Ravished Book Club episodes with Becky from Too Stupid To Live → https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/a-knight-in-shining-armor-by-jude-deveraux/

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If you've ever stayed up far too late, utterly lost in the world of a romance novel, you're in the right place. Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast is that feeling, turned into a conversation. Hosted by the two friends behind the Under the Covers Book Blog, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in your favorite bookstore café. Each episode is a deep, often hilarious, and always heartfelt dive into the books they can't stop thinking about. You'll hear genuine, spoiler-filled discussions that dissect everything from beloved tropes and character chemistry to the sheer craft of storytelling. It's a celebration of the genre in all its forms-historical, contemporary, fantasy, and everything in between. More than just reviews, it's about the shared experience of reading: the anticipation of a new release, the comfort of a re-read, and the joy of finding a perfect book boyfriend. This is a space for fellow enthusiasts who understand that a great romance novel isn't just a story; it's an escape, a comfort, and a source of genuine delight. Tune in for passionate recommendations, thoughtful analysis, and the kind of enthusiastic fangirling that only true friends and book lovers can share.
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