Did Elyse Myers actually break the #1 rule of author etiquette… or is BookTok being dramatic? 👀 This week on Reading Under the Covers, Novel Hour chat, we’re talking about the Elyse Myers book drama, what really went down when she replied to a negative review of That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You, and where the line is between “reader spaces” and parasocial mess.
Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/XANiNlQZtAM
We’ll chat about:
→ Should authors ever respond to reviews that don’t tag them?
→ Why the book community is calling her response “unprofessional” vs “totally fine”
→ What this means for reviewers, influencers, and debut authors trying not to step in it online
→ And of course, we’re also hitting this week’s new romance, romantasy, and mystery releases we’re excited about.
💬 Let us know in the comments: What are your thoughts on the controversy?
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:58 Elyse Myers Controversy Explained
02:59 Discussion on Author and Reader Spaces
17:28 National Book Awards 2025 Winners
20:09 New Book Releases for November 16th-22nd
30:46 Discussing New Book Releases
31:36 Current Reads: Cozy Mysteries and More
40:35 What We're Watching: Reality TV Highlights
48:16 Viewer Comments and Final Thoughts
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📚 Books mentioned
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This weeks' new releases: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-releases-this-week/
→ That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers: https://rstyle.me/+YzsZDgUpFiPb5UV0QKM6ZA
→ And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens: https://rstyle.me/+KU6gWvVPkUm6yD-sI9pIew
→ The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan: https://rstyle.me/+vzvHZB7IeRcGnOD9iKWBSw
→ Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz: https://rstyle.me/+M7ubZWi90pU_hTxIUC2O4Q
→ Haven’t Killed In Years by Amy K. Green: https://rstyle.me/+vkhBB4fcvltFhkMhi0v_ww
→ Secret Nights and Northern Lights by Megan Oliver: https://rstyle.me/+A_ncfvuCCsqFwJXziMdlnA
→ The Botanist’s Assistant by Peggy Townsend: https://rstyle.me/+AywY1OGqWlhWTc_uUnrNlA
→ After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian: https://rstyle.me/+jySb0CRmYPzJfso-Wi3uIQ
→ Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://rstyle.me/+BJq_6OkiyzN34Xp1Bp1dYA
→ The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts: https://rstyle.me/+1ZRPo5sDy61q-t04B7u15w
→ The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee: https://rstyle.me/+PoetmdezZLSAqVg5gfOnOQ
→ I, Medusa by Ayana Gray: https://rstyle.me/+uZ4kP_wMt1cwr96wCv6j_Q
→ Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck: https://rstyle.me/+7i3W9mbH1IRUVPawkp2drA
→ The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia: https://rstyle.me/+JWFGBWB0TdGnlT9oTd-VWg
→ Elf on the Edge by Alina Jacobs: https://rstyle.me/+hxAeA0_qaO5UZ1WAGwEoOQ
→ Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde: https://rstyle.me/+5AzbnGik0s7CLGge_PSaYw
🧁 Mentioned While Discussing Shows
Heated Rivalry
Mayfair Witches
Get HBO Max on Amazon: https://rstyle.me/+IbFsubnuifAN1lsp52_fIA
Other videos to watch:
→ Books on My Fall TBR: https://youtu.be/s_UD-l_YaBY?si=6DsttwmkVs4Xyq96
→ 3 GoodReads Alternatives: https://youtu.be/md9_a9digu8?si=sAqBVhiZhEHA61yj
Sources:
https://www.threads.com/@alisonrosevintage/post/DQ4g7z4jnUF?xmt=AQF0qSCzK2X1sebdbXyZs5_DXTfdwUU0AmPJhVfHeT-dgQ
https://www.tiktok.com/@bydonmartin/video/7571933720807099703?_r=1&_t=ZP-91WwAW5CExj
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBSQkfEceU/?igsh=bm5wcmM2cDNvNW9k
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