Bonus Ep: Why 'Heated Rivalry' Is Such a Big Deal (feat. Valentina Vee)

Red, White & Royal Blue is an LGBT romance novel that centers on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the first female President of the United States, and his romantic relationship with Prince Henry of Wales. Initially, their relationship is staged as a fake friendship to improve U.S. /British relations after a public altercation. However, it soon deepens into a secret romance that could have significant political implications. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the courage to be true to oneself, set against the backdrop of high-profile politics and royalty.

Game Changers by Dave Asprey is a comprehensive guide that distills the wisdom from over 450 interviews with highly successful leaders, innovators, and mavericks. The book focuses on three main objectives: becoming smarter, faster, and happier. It offers 46 science-backed 'laws' that provide practical strategies for optimizing diet, exercise, sleep habits, and mental performance. Asprey combines insights from human biology and psychology with real-world examples to help readers upgrade their 'operating system' to better align with modern goals. The book covers a wide range of topics, including taming fear and anxiety, making better decisions, establishing high-performance habits, and practicing gratitude and mindfulness.

Simon Spier is a not-so-openly gay high school student in suburban Atlanta who begins an anonymous email correspondence with another closeted classmate, Blue. When their secret messages are discovered by a classmate who threatens to out Simon unless he helps set him up with a friend, Simon is forced to confront his identity on someone else's terms. Told through Simon's witty, authentic voice and their intimate emails, the novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of teenage relationships with humor and emotional depth.