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The Book Was Hotter

Rain, Michelle

Booking Overview

This romance-books podcast is hosted by two book besties, Rain and Michelle, and mixes unhinged, feel-good commentary with guest appearances by romance authors. It’s a fun, brand-safe way to get authors in front of a highly engaged reader audience—especially for new releases and themed book conversations.

Metrics

Episodes: 16

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Ireland

Instagram: 104.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thebookwashotterofficial@gmail.com

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Host

Rain - Host of The Book Was Hotter alongside Michelle, discussing romance books with a reader-friendly, “safe space” tone.

Michelle - Host of The Book Was Hotter alongside Rain, sharing unhinged thoughts and feelings about romance books and creating a safe space for readers to talk about books they love.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Romance authors (often bestselling) and book-content creators for reader-focused segments; episodes also include live tapings at major bookstores and author-focused destinations.
Required Achievements:  
bestselling author recognition, upcoming or current romance novel releases, presence in major retail/author event settings

Recent Guest Discussions

Tessa Bailey - My Killer Vacation, Favorite Beach Reads, And Her Upcoming Time-travel Novel Broken Rival

Sarah A. Parker - The Ballad Of Falling Dragons

Recent Topics

Romance, Books, Author, Romantic Fiction, Booktok

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Book Was Hotter
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ALEXANDRA BRACKEN & Immortal Rose

September 29, 2026

Alexandra Bracken sits down with us to chat about her new romantasy with perfume magic, Immortal Rose, alongside her history as a writer—we cover everything from her roots as a Star Wars fangirl to how her time working at Ulta influenced Immortal Rose, and even her early days writing The Darkest Minds while fueled by Mountain Dew and Chipotle. Hosts: Rain and MichelleProducers: Carlos Rosario and Lucas Porter

VICTORIA AVEYARD: Tempest, Hot Pirates, Writing Process, & Fandom Lore

August 30, 2026

Grab your fridge cigarettes and drink up me hearties, yo ho! On this episode of The Book Was Hotter, Victoria Aveyard joins us to chat about her romantic pirate fantasy, Tempest. We discuss her roots with fandom and fanfiction, her writing and research process, the inspiration behind Tempest, and what we can expect from the upcoming sequel, Tyrant.Hosts: Rain and MichelleProducers: Carlos Rosario & Lucas Porter

SHANNON CHAKRABORTY: Fanfiction Roots, Hot Mummies, & The Tapestry of Fate

July 09, 2026

Hot mummies, anybody? In this episode we're joined by author Shannon Chakraborty to talk all things The Tapestry of Fate—the second adventure of pirate Amina al-Sirafi! Plus a whole lot more... Hosts: Rain and MichelleProducers: Carlos Rosario and Lucas Porter

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How do I get in touch with The Book Was Hotter?

The Book Was Hotter is hosted by Rain and Michelle. Its publicly listed email is thebookwashotterofficial@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Book Was Hotter?

The publicly listed email for The Book Was Hotter: thebookwashotterofficial@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Book Was Hotter have?

Podseeker estimates The Book Was Hotter reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Book Was Hotter?

The Book Was Hotter typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Romance authors (often bestselling) and book-content creators for reader-focused segments; episodes also include live tapings at major bookstores and author-focused destinations. Common among recent guests: bestselling author recognition; upcoming or current romance novel releases; presence in major retail/author event settings. Recent guests include Tessa Bailey and Sarah A. Parker.

How hard is it to get booked on The Book Was Hotter?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Book Was Hotter cover?

Recent episodes cover Romance, Books, Author, Romantic Fiction, and Booktok. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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