Patty K Rivera
Talking to Patty, two things are inevitable: a book recommendation, and a long-winded chat about her latest listening obsessions spanning across all genres, because she’s a mood listener. Between listens, catch her keeping her mission to watch every Marvel movie made, or making a book pun—while her cat and husband stare in confusion, or horror—she can’t really tell. Proof of her bookish antics are on Instagram @PattyKCReads. You can subscribe to her romance newsletter here.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
May 6, 2025
"Shield of Sparrows" is a slow-burn tale of power, monsters, and sisterhood
A reluctant princess. A blood-bound bargain. And the quiet unraveling of everything she was told to be.
May 2, 2025
Love, dragons, rebellion, survival ... everything you need to know about the Empyrean series
Whether you’re crossing the parapet into the Riders Quadrant for the first time or need a refresher on Violet Sorrengail’s journey, here’s a full catch-up on the Empyrean series so far.
February 13, 2025
Chaos, comedy, murder, and romance all combine in “Scythe & Sparrow”
Author Brynne Weaver talks about concluding the Ruinous Love Trilogy, adaptation news, and how to think like a serial killer.
August 21, 2024
The essential guide to Colleen Hoover
Whether you're new to her work or a certified CoHort, this handy guide to Colleen Hoover's bestselling series and standalone novels has everything you need to find your next listen.
July 29, 2024
Lily Chu strikes the perfect balance of bitter and sweet in “Drop Dead”
Drawing from a love of obituaries, mysteries, and cats, Chu takes listeners on a roller-coaster journey through intrigue, humor, and unexpected romance.
January 25, 2024
25 listens that navigate the enchanting realms of romantasy
These spellbinding stories deliver the magic of romance and fantasy.
December 14, 2023
A hapless brother-sister team stumble into a crime network in "#CrimeTime"
Bestselling author Jeneva Rose partnered with her husband Drew Pyne to create a fun, fast-paced audio original inspired by a real-life crime—and the TikToks that followed.
September 21, 2023
Talking Latino & Hispanic heritage and culture with Héctor Tobar
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Deep Down Dark" and "Our Migrant Souls" explores the complex development and identity of what it means to be "Latino" in the US today.
August 20, 2023
All about microgenres, the niche preferences that unite us
How hyper-specific microgenres became major obsessions.
August 14, 2023
"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" is full of secrets, scandals, and Hollywood glamour
Taylor Jenkins Reid beautifully immerses us into this story of love, marriages, and self-acceptance.
August 14, 2023
"Part of Your World" packs a powerful message into a deliciously sweet rom-com
Abby Jimenez explores love, heartbreak, and triumphing over emotional trauma with humor and heart.
July 13, 2023
Why Bonnie Garmus decided to break the rules with "Lessons in Chemistry"
With 10 unforgettable points of view guiding her narrative, including a hyper-intelligent dog, the author blazed her own trail—much like her protagonist, Elizabeth Zott.
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