Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to… yes, Bigfoot romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves. Katie Campbell chats with Ashley Adair, an owner of Beguiled Books, about why Seattle readers have caught the love bug for romance books. Hint: It’s rough out here.

And… if you need some help filling that book shaped void, here’s Ashley’s and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL):
Beguiled Books
Squatch Out! A Bigfoot Shifter Rom-com by Deysi O'Donal
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Possession of Alba Diaz
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Book Bedazzling
Ink Drinker

Event recommendations from this week’s episode:

Thomas Mallon w/ Katie Campbell - The Wyncote NW Forum at Town Hall Seattle, Feb 20

Do you have a favorite romance novel? Tell us about your favorite steamy reads at meetmehere@kuow.org.

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Become a KUOW member today

Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to&hellip; yes, Bigfoot romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves. Katie Campbell chats with Ashley Adair, an owner of Beguiled Books, about why Seattle readers have caught the love bug for romance books. Hint: It&rsquo;s rough out here.
And&hellip; if you need some help filling that book shaped void, here&rsquo;s Ashley&rsquo;s and Katie&rsquo;s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL):
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Beguiled Books</li>
<li aria-level="1">Squatch Out! A Bigfoot Shifter Rom-com by Deysi O'Donal</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura</li>
<li aria-level="1">Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Possession of Alba Diaz</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Ca&ntilde;as</li>
<li aria-level="1">Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver</li>
<li aria-level="1">Book Bedazzling</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ink Drinker</li>
</ul>
Event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode:
<a href="https://townhallseattle.org/event/thomas-mallon/">Thomas Mallon w/ Katie Campbell</a> - <a href="https://townhallseattle.org/venue/the-wyncote-nw-forum/">The Wyncote NW Forum</a> at Town Hall Seattle, Feb 20
Do you have a favorite romance novel? Tell us about your favorite steamy reads at meetmehere@kuow.org.
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meetnotes">Become a KUOW member today</a>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to… yes, bigfoot  romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves.