January Wrap-Up | The Best Reads, Romanceopoly & What Didn't Work LIVE

January Wrap-Up | The Best Reads, Romanceopoly & What Didn't Work LIVE

Author: Under the Covers Book Blog February 4, 2026 Duration: 49:55

In this episode of Novel Hour Live Show, we are counting down the best (and not so great) reads of January 2026. Including a Romanceopoly reading update.

Victoria's Mood Reading Vlog: https://youtu.be/pgT5r8TkMEQ?si=cTq604lOoBv3Ud2i Victoria's Wrap-Up: https://youtu.be/lBvhsS8eTgg?si=iGvE2aUERWNnuZBl

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Books Mentioned:

→ The Night We Met: https://rstyle.me/+xrsoDt9V4iIkKRJy5mNn3Q

→ You'll Never Forget Me: https://rstyle.me/+HNtlDcoyT77QeiyShZwUBQ

→ Silver & Blood: https://rstyle.me/+fGIpe1PeKnZCiJkK8mJlTQ

→ Beautiful Things: https://rstyle.me/+4kriPS2k7DNrsrGEupWHjg

→ The Re-Do List: https://rstyle.me/+EBqkAa3ujunFUgRGM83UTQ

→ You Watched In Silence: https://rstyle.me/+g-hrhlJbu_rH0UV_iwv-2w

→ Fruit of the Flesh: https://rstyle.me/+j_rUJHZu7Hhr_n7PNzBNzw

→ Slay Ride: https://rstyle.me/+maz-rxbfmPRsxhNPHDR46g

→ The Wolf and the Crown of Blood: https://rstyle.me/+ovVLkh-IVKxqGfW-iM2sLA

→ Whispers at Painswick Court: https://rstyle.me/+8aQooBMxASizo2wGVzUImw

→ Dolly All the Time: https://rstyle.me/+ReYTZu4NiYuEHeKpGFw4Sw

→ Halfway to the Grave: https://rstyle.me/+slixZOfuB0Up9W2Glk-XrA

→ Crown of War and Shadow: https://rstyle.me/+ERQImAo4ED86piJeS1_arA

Upcoming Book Club Picks:

→ Whispers of the Lake: https://rstyle.me/+V0UahvGmaEUOjZbXav2jpQ

→ Rules for Ruin: https://rstyle.me/+wEToS9Dlj9llXEHlM8Ec-g

LINKS:

- Night Huntress Read-a-long: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/night-huntress-readalong/

- Winter Reading Guide: https://bibliolifestyle.com/2026-winter-reading-guide/

- Romanceopoly Reading Challenge: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/reading-challenge/

More January Releases I'm excited to read: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/january-2026-book-releases/

All the book clubs and readalongs you can do with us: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/romance-book-club/

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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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