<p>Hey, Eclectic Readers! I’m taking you on a behind the scenes tour of <a target="_blank" href="https://chelsey.substack.com/p/the-2025-fall-romance-collection">The Fall 2025 Romance Collection</a> 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. </p><p>Books Mentioned</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9780593952580"><em>Mate</em></a> by Ali Hazelwood</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9780593550403"><em>Bride</em></a> by Ali Hazelwood</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9780593871881"><em>People Watching</em></a> by Hannah Bonam-Young</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9780593977774"><em>Soul Searching</em></a> by Lyla Sage</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://books2read.com/dooryard"><em>After Hours at Dooryard Books</em></a> by Cat Sebastian</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9781335143761"><em>The Sea Witch</em></a> by Eva Leigh</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9781250393074"><em>Witch of the Wolves</em></a> by Kaylee Archer</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9781662529238"><em>Learning Curves</em></a> by Rachel Lacey</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9781250894748"><em>Love Walked In</em></a> by Sarah Chamberlain</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/1154/9781668092330"><em>An Academic Affair</em></a> by Jodi McAlister</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chelsey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">chelsey.substack.com/subscribe</a>