Ever wondered what it’s really like to attend a romance book convention? In this episode of It’s Canon Podcast, we’re taking you inside the Love Y’all Book Convention and sharing our full experience—from author signings to exclusive influencer events, must-see reader panels and book bestie meetups!

We break down what makes this romance-focused book convention so special, what to expect as an attendee, and how to make the most of your time at events like Love Y’all. Whether you're going for the books, the community, or the chance to meet your favorite authors, this episode gives you a real, authentic look.

In this episode, we cover:

• Our experience at the Love Y’all Book Convention
• Romance author signings from some of our favorite (and now close and personal best friend) authors
• Behind-the-scenes of book influencer events
• Some of the panels for romance readers
• Tips for attending your first book convention or festival
• What we loved (and what surprised us!)
• We even talk about other bookish events that either wow'd or woe'd us.

If you're searching for romance book conventions, author meet and greets, book signing events, or want to know if Love Y’all Book Convention is worth attending, this episode is for you.

Perfect for fans of romance novels, BookTok books, and readers looking to connect with the romance community in real life.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Love Y'all Book Fest Experience
• 27:29 Friday VIP Experiences and Influencer Party
• 38:42 Influencer Experience at Love Y'all Book Fest
• 01:18:14 Romance Genre and Publicity
• 01:27:29 Disappointing Book Festival Experience

Welcome back to It’s Canon, the romance podcast where we overanalyze fictional men.

In Episode 5, we’re hosting our very own March Madness–style bracket: Battle of the Book Boyfriends. Each host brings their favorite romance MMC and their most iconic quotes, and we put them head-to-head in a dramatic quote showdown.

We’re talking:

• The most swoon-worthy romance quotes
• Jealous vs protective energy in book boyfriends
• Loyalty, commitment, and possessiveness in romance
• Emotional monologues that changed us
• Yearning vs obsession, where’s the line?
• Character analysis through dialogue
• The ultimate book boyfriend competition

Which fictional man delivers the most powerful declaration of love?
Does delivery matter more than the words themselves?
And who wins when devotion goes up against dominance?

Expect competitive chaos, deep character breakdowns, unexpected tiebreakers, and one crowned champion.

If you love:
Romance books
Book boyfriend debates
March Madness brackets
Romantic quotes
Fandom discussions
Literary character analysis
Or screaming about fictional men with your friends

This episode is for you.

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Which quote would’ve gotten your vote?

Did our champion deserve the crown?

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00:00 March Madness: Battle of the Book Boyfriends

03:41 Explaining the Bracket System

05:12 Let the Battle Begin

30:29 Tiebreakers and Decision Making

31:43 The Battle Continues

01:00:12 The Final Two

01:03:28 Revealing the Ultimate Book Boyfriend

01:05:06 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions

Welcome back to It’s Canon! In this episode, we continue our discussion of Brimstone by Callie Hart. June officially unveils her beef list and honestly, these characters had it coming.

Along with our usual group chat energy, we unpack escalating conflicts, character choices that had us yelling, and our evolving thoughts on book two in the Fae & Alchemy series. If Brimstone made you spiral even a little, this one’s for you.

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