The Eclectic Reader

Eclectic book recommendations, personal essays, and curated lists.

Author: Chelsey Feder

Book reviews, reading life reflections, and recommendations from an eclectic mood reader and former English teacher. chelsey.substack.com
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Romance novels I did NOT include in The Fall 2025 Romance Collection
Friday, 10 October, 2025

Hey, Eclectic Readers! I’m taking you on a behind the scenes tour of The Fall 2025 Romance Collection to share how I source books, sort books, and cement my final curated list. Along the way, you’ll find out which books did NOT make the final cut, and why. I hope you enjoy this chatty how-did-this-get-made episode, and I can’t wait to share more podcast chats with you soon. Books Mentioned* Mate by Ali Hazelwood* Bride by Ali Hazelwood* People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young* Soul Searching by Lyla Sage* After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian* The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh* Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer* Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey* Love Walked In by Sarah Chamberlain* An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chelsey.substack.com/subscribe