Are book subscription boxes really worth it?

In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, Annie & Laura dive into the world of book boxes—the ones we love, the ones we’ve dropped, and whether they’re truly worth the hype.

We’re spilling all the bookish tea ☕ as we chat about exclusive editions, special merch, and whether the price tag matches the value. Are book boxes a collector’s dream or just another subscription to cancel? Tune in to find out!

**Topics Covered:**

📦 Our favorite book box subscriptions

💸 The ones we’ve canceled & why

📚 Exclusive editions vs. standard books

03:11 - Luna & Lore - https://lunaandloreshop.com/

09:34 - Illumicrate - https://us.illumicrate.com/collections/subscriptions-no-prepaid?page=1

17:39 - Arcane Society - https://arcanesociety.com/

24:21 - Fairyloot - https://fairyloot.com/compare-subscriptions/

28:06 - Bookish Box - https://thebookishshop.com/pages/subscription-box

33:37 - Page & Wick - https://pageandwick.co.uk/

35:59 - Moonlight - https://moonlightbookbox.com/

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Do you subscribe to any book boxes?

Which ones are your must-haves—or ones you’ve ditched? 👀👇

Episode 8: Shannon Mayer Author Interview | Magic, Romance & Publishing

In this must-listen episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, we sit down with the incredible **Shannon Mayer** to talk all things writing, publishing, and storytelling! From her ADHD-driven creative process to the evolution of the book industry, Shannon shares her experiences, insights, and what keeps her passion alive.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

📖 The rise of special edition books

📖 Balancing magic, academia, and romance in her stories

📖 The slow burn vs. insta-love debate in romance & fantasy

📖 Staying true to your **author voice** in a shifting industry

📖 Her upcoming release & aspirations in epic fantasy

If you love fantasy, romance, and behind-the-scenes author insights, this episode is for you!

Join us and get inspired by Shannon’s journey.

📢 **What’s your take on special editions? Slow burn or insta-love?** Drop your thoughts in the comments!

#ShannonMayer #AuthorInterview #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #SlowBurn #InstaLove #BookishPodcast #BookTube #PublishingTrends #BlushAndBurnPodcast

We Read 1-Star Reviews of Our Favorite Books… and We Have Thoughts!

Ever wondered what people really think about your favorite books? In this episode of Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we dive into the 1-star reviews—but not just any books. We’re tackling the books we absolutely love and reading the most brutal, unhinged, and downright hilarious negative reviews we could find!

From romance to fantasy and those spicy reads that live rent-free in our hearts, no book is safe from the internet’s most savage critics. Do we agree? Will we be personally offended? (Spoiler: Probably.)

Books We Cover:

Our all-time favorite reads

Books that got 1-star but we gave 5 stars

Laura and Annie sit down with Alexis L. Menard and talk all things about her Order and Chaos Series.

House of Bane and Blood and City of Mirth and Malice are set in a steampunk world that Alexis created to be along the lines of Peaky Blinders, and she hit it spot on!

Come take a listen.

#BookTube #HouseOfBaneAndBlood #CityOfMirthAndMalice #AlexisLMenard #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #PeakyBlinders #SteamPunk #BlushAndBurnBooks

Laura & Annie go over their spice scale and why they find it important. Check green bell pepper to 5 chili peppers! Do you agree with their scale?

#BookTube #BookPodcast #RomanceBookPodcast #BookSpiceScale #SpiceScale

Annie & Laura are braking down their rating system. What is a rating system, why is it needed for books and some examples.

In this episode of Blush & Burn Books Podcast, Laura and Annie dive into the best reading order for Sarah J. Maas' epic series—Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. We break down how the storylines intertwine, discuss the best way to experience the SJM universe, and share our personal reading journeys. Whether you're new to Maas or a hardcore fan, this episode is for you!

In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we sit down with Paula Lafferty, the amazing author of La Vie De Guinevere. 💫 Paula shares her writing journey, her inspiration, many thoughts on her book, and what it was like to publish her debut novel.

📚 Don’t miss this fun discussion! Like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish content. #AuthorInterview #ArthurianLegends #BlushAndBurnBooks