Sci-Fi Romance Recs With Formula Zero's Author Meredith Lanzen

Sci-Fi Romance Recs With Formula Zero's Author Meredith Lanzen

From What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show by Laura R Yamin

July 8, 2026 · 21 min

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Debut author Meredith Lanzen discusses her sci-fi sports romance 'Formula Zero' and shares book recommendations.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Ever wondered what happens when Formula 1 gets launched into zero gravity — and thrown in a childhood-best-friends-to-lovers arc for good measure? Debut author Meredith Lanzen joins us to talk about her sci-fi sports romance, Formula Zero . We dig into how a Drive to Survive rabbit hole turned into a book deal, why she wanted her leads to be equals on the racetrack, and her go-to recommendations for readers who love character-driven sci-fi, banter-heavy urban fantasy, and rom-coms with real emotional depth. If you love found family, slow-burn trust, and worlds that feel just a little bit magic around the edges, this episode is for you. 📚 Books Mentioned Formula Zero by Meredith Lanzen — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Romance / Sports Romance | Audio ✅ Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Romance | Audio ✅ The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards — Buy on Amazon | Urban Fantasy | Audio ✅ The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance / Rom-Com | Audio ✅ Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Fantasy Mystery | Audio ✅ ⏱️Timestamps…

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Host: Laura R Yamin

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Books & works: Formula Zero, Winter's Orbit, The Last Sun, The Charm Offensive, Gideon the Ninth

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