In this episode, Abbe tells us about a great summer read about female friendship, How Could She by Lauren Mechling, which Elle, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan also raved about.


Then, she sits down with author Jasmine Guillory to talk romance, diverse heroines, and Michelle Obama, as well as her latest novel, The Wedding Date.


Finally, Abbe chats with Learning the Tropes podcast co-hosts Clayton and Erin about the reoccurrence of the rake with the heart of gold and other well-worn romance tropes, as well as the book with the minotaur at the center that they just couldn't put down.


For more information about the books we discuss in this—and every—episode, visit us at readitforward.com/podcast.