I love that they chose to center utopias as opposed to dystopias for this- we collectively have so so much to learn from two spirit and indigiqueer utopian visions.

Also second another comment about the poignancy of the discussion within the introduction - who’s apocalypse counts as an apocalypse? In this time of increasing climate and global crisis, yes we should be centering the answers and future visions of people who have been surviving apocalypse and genocide for 500 years.

(I am listening to the 2nd edition, not sure if the intro was updated.)

Welcome to sunny summer romances! The team behind Sourcebooks Romance is so excited to share six rom-coms packed with yearning, tension, and unforgettable heat. Here’s what awaits you:

Two small towns you’ll never want to leave. Cash by Jessica Peterson delivers Texas ranch vibes, a ridiculously hot cowboy, and an enemies-to-lovers romance you won’t be able to quit. Story of My Life by Lucy Score gives Gilmore Girls meets Schitt’s Creek energy—think small-town charm, big personalities, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.

Sun-soaked chaos, courtesy of Meghan Quinn. Till Summer Do Us Part serves up fake dating, forced proximity, and summer camp nostalgia—with a cabin-sharing situation that get complicated fast. Just for the Cameras brings Grumpy x Sunshine tension, a PR disaster, and a romance that might be getting a little too real for the cameras.

Love Song by Elle Kennedy is your steamy summer reset, set in the Briar universe, where one unforgettable summer changes everything (and yes, the next gen is bringing the drama).

Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia is a whirlwind summer romance that author Lyla Sage calls “clever, delightfully chaotic, and a total joy to read.” Because summer isn’t complete without a good road trip.