Welcome to Under the Covers, where we talk all things romance, fantasy, mystery, tropes, genres and more.
I’m Francesca, I’ve been running Under the Covers Book Blog since 2011, and this Substack is where I get a little more personal. Think of it like a weekly reading hangout. Some book talk, some real talk, and a lot of recommendations built around the stories I actually want to read and have recently loved.
What you’ll find here:
Trope deep dives, themed recs, and lists that don’t feel recycled
Thoughts on reading life, genre trends, and what’s on my Kindle right now
Links to blog posts, new releases, and bonus content
A mix of cozy, chaotic, and occasionally spicy book energy
If you’re into action packed plot-driven books, unhinged fantasy, murder comedy, diverse reads or just love a well-placed only one bed setup... you’ll fit right in.
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When you sign up for free, you'll instantly get access to my Airtable Reading Tracker template. Start tracking your reading privately, your way. It also includes a video walkthrough to help you get set up.
Paid members get access to the Book Vault. A searchable, sortable, constantly updated database of curated books (new releases and backlist), organized by trope, genre, and release date.
If you want a no-fluff way to find your next favorite book, the Vault is it.
You’ll also get access to the full Substack post archive.
