Bookish Gossip: TikTok Drama, AI Controversies, and Our Current Reads

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Introduction

• Hosts: Francesca, Victoria, Laura
• Episode Theme: A special midday live episode featuring bookish gossip, AI in publishing, book recommendations, and TV chat.
• Usual Schedule: The "Novel Nights" live show airs on Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET.

What We’re Reading

Laura's Picks- Billionaire Romances

• The Heir and the Spare by Ava Rani (Kindle Unlimited) - https://amzn.to/40IvEYo
• Taming Mr. Walker & Resisting Mr. Knights by Rosa Lucas (Kindle Unlimited) - https://amzn.to/3PJUHE9

Fran's Picks:

• A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager (Fantasy Romance) (Kindle Unlimited) https://amzn.to/3C799mH
• Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong (Thriller) https://amzn.to/4hlbQ2P

Victoria's Picks:

• Gates to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki (Historical Fantasy Romance) https://amzn.to/4ho5Oi2

Bookish Gossip

TikTok Ban Whiplash:

• Discussion about TikTok's temporary ban and the scramble to alternative platforms like YouTube Shorts, Substack, and Blue Sky.
• Reflections on the future of bookish communities online.

AI in Publishing:

• Hot topic: An author accidentally leaves a ChatGPT prompt in their book.
• Ethical debates: Should authors use AI in creative processes?
• AI's role in publishing, from book promotion to potential misuse in writing.

TV Highlights

Victoria's Favorites:

• Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Highlighting the Angie-Mary duo and reunion excitement.

Laura's Picks:

• As the Crow Flies: A gripping Turkish drama on Netflix.
• Love Island All Stars (Peacock): Fun reality TV escapism.

Fran's Choice:

• The Influencer: A dramatic Colombian telenovela (Netflix).

Special Highlights

Romanceopoly Challenge:

A year-long romance reading challenge with prompts to explore diverse genres and authors. Event announcement coming in February Learn more at Romanceopoly.com.

Winter Reading Guide: Available on Substack for cozy book recommendations.

Check out our Substack

• https://bibliolifestyle.substack.com/
• https://wtrnblog.substack.com
• https://www.underthecoverscommunity.com/

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