Hello out there, all you crusading bluestockings and lovelorn bodyguards! In this episode, Shandy remembers a few more things she needs to say about The Ripped Bodice, and a Twitter controversy leads to many shangents as we muse on reviews, representation, and defeating coughshamers with lovingkindness. Plus, what will Shannon read now that she's finished "Crash Landing On You"...twice?
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Mad and Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency by Bea Koch
The Duke’s Princess Bride by Amalie Howard
40-Love by Olivia Dade
Desire and the Deep Blue Sea by Olivia Dade
The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of His Holiness The Dalai Lama by The Dalai Lama, illustrated by Bao Luu
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee
Secret Crush Seduction by Jayci Lee
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Sexy/Dangerous by Beverly Jenkins
Bodyguard To The Billionaire by Nana Malone
Lies by Kylie Scott
Bring On The Blessings by Beverly Jenkins
The Sugared Game by K.J. Charles
The Surrey SFS series (My Lady's Lover; To Tame A Wicked Widow; My Lord, Lady, and Gentleman; At His Lady's Command; A Very Surrey SFS Christmas) by Nicola Davidson
Also mentioned in this episode:
Vicky Hoyle's review of The Duke's Princess Bride
Ari's review of The Duke's Princess Bride
Nikki DeMarco on Book Riot: 10 Books To Read After Finishing "Crash Landing On You"
Jack Kornfield: Meditation On Lovingkindness/Metta Prayer
