Greetings, all you aspiring politicians and soulful piano players! In this episode, we'll talk political romance, holiday novellas, and voting. Plus, Shandy dreams of cable cars, Shannon dreams of Louboutin stilettos, and together we dream up the perfect Portland romance. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat with us about romance, find us here or email us directly at [email protected] (Shannon) or [email protected] (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, November 8, at You can also find us on Instagram at @theknitterlybookworm and @shandybeereads! (Disclaimer: these are our personal bookstagram accounts and the opinions espoused on those accounts do not necessarily reflect the views of LOPL.)This week's links:vote.org!!13 Political Romances To Get You In the Mood for Election Season (Kamrun Nesa, BookBub)Books mentioned in this episode:A Delicate Affair by Lindsay EvansA Secret Desire by Kaia DanielleLove’s Serenade by Sheryl ListerThe Art of Love by Suzette D. HarrisonElection Day by Keith Thomas WalkerQueen Move by Kennedy RyanParty of Two by Jasmine GuilloryAmerican Love Story by Adriana HerreraRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonWhen We Left Cuba by Chanel CleetonForbidden Promises by Synithia WilliamsScandalous Secrets by Synithia WilliamsCampaign For Her Heart by Patricia SargeantHints of Spice by Christina C. JonesA Dash of Heat by Christina C. JonesIn Buffalo With You by Megan FuentesBooked For Christmas by Lily MenonWhen Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya MenonThere’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya MenonAmerican Christmas by Adriana HerreraThe Trouble with Hating You by Sajni PatelJust a Heartbeat Away by Cara BastoneA Sweet Mess by Jayci LeeDestination Wedding by Diksha BasuHit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne EnochIt’s Getting Scot In Here by Suzanne EnochMad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid by Suzanne Enoch