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