Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast
In honor of National Library Week, we’re celebrating the swooniest, smartest, and most book-loving main characters—librarians! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharing five must-read romance books featuring librarian heroines who find love between the stacks. From small-town charm and fake dating to post-apocalyptic badasses and rockstar spice, there’s a librarian romance for every kind of reader.
I’m also chatting about why libraries and librarians matter (spoiler: they’re superheroes), and giving you a heads-up about an episode you won’t want to miss—with tips on how to make the most of your library card using Libby and Hoopla.
Mentioned in this Episode:
📚 The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award – Fake dating, curvy heroine, football star
📚 Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha – Post-apocalyptic romance with mercenary librarians
📚 Funny Story by Emily Henry – Slow burn, roommates-to-lovers, emotional healing
📚 Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh – Quiet librarian meets tattooed rockstar
📚 Prose Before Bros by Cathy Yardley – Small-town rom-com, opposites attract, found family vibes
🎧 Don’t miss my chat with Laura from What to Read Next where we spill our best Libby and Hoopla tips:
https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/hoopla-libby-library-card-tips/
💻 Full book list with links & more librarian romances:
https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/romance-books-about-librarians/
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