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Unhinged Bookish ThoughtsOur Bookish Valentines | S2E3On this Valentine’s Day episode, we share our favorite bookish couples across genres like romantasy, YA romance, and dark romance. From sweet to spicy, we explore relationship dynamics, representation, and the emotional impact of love stories. We also dive into banter, humor, and the power of diverse romances—cowboys, wrestlers, and more!Books discussed:Throne of Glass by Sarah J MaasThe Book of Azrael by Amber V. NicoleSavor it by Tarah DewittDeep End by Ali HazelwoodLove Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodA Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. ClairThe Mindf**k series by S.T. AbbyLights Out by N...
2025-02-131h 02
Unfiltered Romance NightsMay Justice PrevailJess and Trisha do a news roundup and recommend some great books with trans characters and trans authors. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and...
2025-02-031h 00Unfiltered Romance NightsHaving Affairs and Running a HotelIt’s part two of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, immersive romance series, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also...
2023-11-271h 03
When In RomanceHaving Affairs and Running a HotelIt’s part two of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, immersive romance series, and more!Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by o...
2023-11-271h 04
Get Lost In This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect At Home.Scoreless Game by Anna Zabo, L.A. WittPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/56600to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scoreless Game
Series: On the Board, Book 2
Author: Anna Zabo, L.A. Witt
Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo
Format: mp3
Length: 19 hrs and 11 mins
Release date: 08-31-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 31 ratings
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
At nearly 31-years-old, Pittsburgh Griffins captain Elias Karlsson’s hockey years are numbered. Everything is changing around him, including his 11-year friendship with Nikolai Sidorov. Elias would give anything for Nisha to be a permanent part of his life, but their once bedrock-strong bond has broken into a million pieces, and Elias doesn’t know...
2023-08-317h 11When In RomanceNormal People with Quirky FriendsJess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up from last time, talk about why romance book adaptation news so often goes nowhere, and recommend some favorite romances with STEM characters. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NewsCheck out this episode of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast with Anna Zabo and...
2023-04-1746 minUnfiltered Romance NightsNormal People with Quirky FriendsJess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up from last time, talk about why romance book adaptation news so often goes nowhere, and recommend some favorite romances with STEM characters. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Check out this episode of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast with Anna Zabo and L.A. Witt. The blog post by Jane Friedman that Trisha mentioned about boo...
2023-04-1745 minWhen In RomanceSomewhere In BetweenJess and Trisha talk about the jobs and activities we do and don’t see in romance (and what it means) and discuss and recommend second chance romances. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedThe Spy and Her Serpent by Maria YingRookie Mistake by by Ann...
2023-04-0352 minUnfiltered Romance NightsSomewhere In BetweenJess and Trisha talk about the jobs and activities we do and don’t see in romance (and what it means) and discuss and recommend second chance romances. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Spy and Her Serpent by Maria Ying Rookie Mistake by by Anna Zabo and LA Witt Appealed by Emma Chase Before I let Go and Coming Home by...
2023-04-0350 minUnfiltered Romance NightsThe Body Falls for the GuardJess and Trisha talk about the trans rights readathon (starting March 20!) and then discuss comfort reads. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Join the Trans Rights Readathon March 20-27! Here’s a list of free books you can read for the readathon. Books Discussed The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson Drag Me Up by...
2023-03-2048 minWhen In RomanceThe Body Falls for the GuardJess and Trisha talk about the trans rights readathon (starting March 20!) and then discuss comfort reads.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NewsJoin the Trans Rights Readathon March 20-27!Here’s a list of free books you can read for the readathon.Books...
2023-03-2049 minUnfiltered Romance NightsTrading Off WordsJess and Trisha discuss a social media situation impacting romance authors and why it matters more broadly and then dive into After Hours on Milagro Street for WIR Book Club. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Looking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more from experts in the world of books and reading? Subscribe to Book Riot’s newest newsletter, The Deep Dive, at bookriot.substack.com The Spoutable situation is a little tricky to piece together, but here’s a T...
2023-03-0646 minWhen In RomanceTrading Off WordsJess and Trisha discuss a social media situation impacting romance authors and why it matters more broadly and then dive into After Hours on Milagro Street for WIR Book Club.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWSLooking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more from experts in the world of books and reading? Subscribe to Book Riot’s newest newsletter, The Deep Dive, at bookriot.substack.comThe Spouta...
2023-03-0647 minUnfiltered Romance NightsRoll the Dice with MeIt’s that time again!! Jess and Trisha recommend steamy sci-fi, romance with characters over 40 (and sometimes 50!), and more in part one of our annual recommendation request episode. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Please learn more about the Harper Collins strike and support the workers however you can. We mentioned our episode from earlier this year that included some romances about older MCs, and you can check it out here. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these link...
2022-11-2848 min
The Sapiosexual Love Letter PodcastOn change, and the love of a good potatoDear Reader,Just a short letter this time. This week I am marking a new chapter in my life. I am leaving my very stable, steady, conventional job to … well, to make art. To write and explore my creative brain, and wash off the thick dust of years of disuse. It’s exhilarating and a bit terrifying and intoxicating and just deeply strange. I’ve worked at the same company for more than ten years, with a lot of amazingly cool folks who it has been a tremendous privilege to know. As a way to stay c...
2022-10-3104 minUnfiltered Romance NightsThe Disney Crime Lord UniverseBook club is back as Jess and Trisha discuss The Beast by Katee Robert and then dive into the distinctions between steamy romance, erotic romance, and erotica. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston has some updates. Here’s the discussion Jess mentioned between Katee Robert and Beverly Jenkins [insert heart eyes here!] Books Discussed The Beast...
2022-06-2753 minWhen In RomanceThe Disney Crime Lord UniverseBook club is back as Jess and Trisha discuss The Beast by Katee Robert and then dive into the distinctions between steamy romance, erotic romance, and erotica. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NewsRed, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston has some updates.Here’s the discussion Jess mentioned betwe...
2022-06-2754 min
When In RomanceWhile We’re AheadJess and Trisha discuss romance news updates, offer recs for the 2022 Read Harder Challenge, and chat about sports romance and what makes it unique.
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Big announcement alert!! The first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur! We’ll be dis...
2022-01-2450 min
Unfiltered Romance NightsWhile We’re AheadJess and Trisha discuss romance news updates, offer recs for the 2022 Read Harder Challenge, and chat about sports romance and what makes it unique. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Big announcement alert!! The first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur! We’ll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by Mar...
2022-01-2449 min
MAPping the TropesEpisode 13 - WalKINK The PlankCome into our dungeon as we explore BDSM in romance novels and we try not to expose ourselves too much in the process. We also pay tribute to a beloved member of the romance book community.
Books discussed: Neon Gods by Katee Robert, Syncopation by Anna Zabo, Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon.
Other media/people mentioned: 50 Shades of Grey, The BDSM Test, Corey Alexander/Xan West, Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon.
2021-11-1753 min
MAPping the TropesEpisode 13 - WalKINK The PlankCome into our dungeon as we explore BDSM in romance novels and we try not to expose ourselves too much in the process.Books discussed: Neon Gods by Katee Robert, Syncopation by Anna Zabo, Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon.Other media/people mentioned: 50 Shades of Grey, The BDSM Test, Corey Alexander/Xan West, Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon.
2021-11-1753 min
Get BookedThe Handsell: March 1, 2021This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends Reverb by Anna Zabo.CW: stalking (cyber and in-person)In the Club newsletterSubscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-0110 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 27: Our Legging Game Is StrongGreetings, all you flighty astrologers and grouchy Supreme Court justices! In today's episode, we'll recap the festival of power coats that was the Biden/Harris inauguration, sing the praises of the power legging, and even talk a bit about books! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be reading Snapped by Alexa Martin, and we w...
2021-01-2247 minA Bookish AffairEpisode 26: And People Say Romance Doesn't Make You ThinkGreetings, all you soulful stargazers and artistic countesses! In this week's episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics. Plus, we'll talk bookstore anxiety dreams, disappearing astronomers, and some truly epic punny romance titles! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be reading Snapped by Alexa Martin, and we w...
2021-01-1453 min
When In RomanceIt’s All in the SideburnsJess and Trisha celebrate a new year, discuss Netflix adaptation Bridgerton, and talk about the books they’re ready for – and hoping for – in 2021.
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News
You can watch Bridgerton (or not) on Netflix.
Books Discussed
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (Out March 9, 2021)
Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev (O...
2021-01-1152 minUnfiltered Romance NightsIt’s All in the SideburnsJess and Trisha celebrate a new year, discuss Netflix adaptation Bridgerton, and talk about the books they’re ready for – and hoping for – in 2021. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News You can watch Bridgerton (or not) on Netflix. Books Discussed The Duke and I by Julia Quinn Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (Out March 9, 2021) Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev (Out July 6, 2021) How To Find A Princess by Alyssa Cole (Out May 25, 2021) Cinnamon Roll and Weave the Da...
2021-01-1152 minUnfiltered Romance NightsLook for the TrainsJess and Trisha flag some upcoming romance events, discuss how we talk about who writes and reads romance, and recommend romance series in which you can completely immerse yourself. This episode is sponsored by Read or Dead, Book Riot’s mystery/thriller podcast, Deal With the Devil by Kit Rocha from Tor Books, and TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News Listeners added Upload and The Baby...
2020-08-1056 min
Art Then and NowEp 52: Artists in Lockdown, Part 6Anna analyses Edvard Munch’s ‘Self Portrait with the Spanish Flu’ from 1919 before chatting with eco-friendly and ‘upcycling’ designer, Laura Zabo about how she's been staying creative and sane during the coronavirus lockdown. Epicycle about how she's been keeping everyone creative in the kitchen during lockdown. To get in touch visit Instagram: @annagammansart or visit Facebook: @theartthenandnowshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0929 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, LGBTQ+Reverb by Anna ZaboPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/409782 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Reverb Series: #3 of Twisted Wishes Author: Anna Zabo Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 26, 2020 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: The tougher they are, the harder they fall. Twisted Wishes bass player Mish Sullivan is a rock goddess—gorgeous, sexy, and comfortable in the spotlight. With fame comes unwanted attention, though: a stalker is desperate to get close. Mish can fend for herself, just as she always has. But after an attack lands her in the hospital, the band reacts, sticking her with a bod...
2020-05-2730 minUnfiltered Romance NightsShenanigans with Row-matesJess and Trisha chat about remote romance author events, share their thoughts on the adaptation of Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella, and offer read-alikes for some of the books and series they talk about most. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; Libro FM; and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News In...
2020-05-0453 minUnfiltered Romance NightsWealthy Know-It-AllsJess and Trisha discuss some recent RWA developments, review the adaptation of Beverly Jenkins’s Deadly Sexy, and recommend some favorites by Ms. Bev. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot's subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and Sourcebooks’s Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News RWA has a brand new Board of Directors and one of t...
2020-04-2051 min
When In RomanceWealthy Know-It-AllsJess and Trisha discuss some recent RWA developments, review the adaptation of Beverly Jenkins’s Deadly Sexy, and recommend some favorites by Ms. Bev.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot's subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and Sourcebooks’s Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert.
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2020-04-2052 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, LGBTQ+Counterpoint by Anna ZaboPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/409781 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Counterpoint Series: #2 of Twisted Wishes Author: Anna Zabo Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 5 minutes Release date: April 14, 2020 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Twisted Wishes lead guitarist Dominic 'Domino' Bradley is an animal onstage. But behind his tight leather pants and skull-crusher boots lies a different man entirely, one who needs his stage persona not only to perform, but to have the anonymity he craves. A self-imposed exile makes it impossible to get close to anyone outside the band, so he's forced to get his sexual fix t...
2020-04-1530 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, LGBTQ+Syncopation by Anna ZaboPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/407196 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Syncopation Series: #1 of Twisted Wishes Author: Anna Zabo Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 4 minutes Release date: March 17, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: There's no resisting the thrum of temptation in this male/male rock-star romance from genre-favorite author Anna Zabo! Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is in one hell of a tight spot. After a heated confrontation with his bandmate goes viral, Ray is hit with a PR nightmare the fledgling band so d...
2020-03-1830 min
Narrated64: Narrator Greg TremblayNarrator Greg Tremblay (Greg Boudreaux) joined me to discuss his experiences as an audiobook narrator including his early interest in spoken word stories, how he prepares for each new narration, and how he approaches character voices. Greg also shares his experiences with narrating the popular Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman. Trained in vocal and stage performance, Greg Tremblay is an award winning audiobook narrator with over 260 titles, including recordings as Greg Boudreaux. **Referenced Greg Tremblay and Greg Boudreaux Works:** The Legacy Fleet series...
2020-03-1034 min
TLT (The Lesbian Talkshow)Les Do Books: Answering the Big Questions with S.W. AndersenIf you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi
Answering the Big Questions with S.W. Andersen
Les Do Books
This week, Tara sits down with author S.W. Andersen to ask some of the eternal questions, the questions that keep us up at night, the questions whose answers define not just a person, but perhaps a generation.
Questions like…. "How big is your to-read list? Really?” And, “But seriously, who is the real ice queen in this book?”
The answers, dear listeners, will shock you.
S...
2020-01-1729 min
Unfiltered Romance NightsCozy With a Side of CrimeIt’s part two of romance recs! Jess and Trisha talk historicals, slow build romance, SFF romcoms, and much (much) more! This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, TBR from Book Riot, and Libro FM. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Not news exactly, but here’s the SFF Yeah! episode we mentioned that highlights SF/F romance. And here’s the Kit Rocha “search by theme/trope” page – have fun! BOOKS DISCUSSED The Tiger and Del series (starting with Swo...
2019-12-021h 18Unfiltered Romance NightsLate, But Happy To Be InvitedJess and Trisha discuss an unprofessional move by a writer in New Zealand, authors who aren’t getting paid by a romance publisher, and the romance authors, series, and subgenres they came to a bit late. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s mysteries giveaway, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and the Recommended podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Check out the new inclusive romance podcast RomBkPod! Here is what a professional article about romance author Nalini Singh looks like. And if yo...
2019-09-0955 min
When In RomanceLate, But Happy To Be InvitedJess and Trisha discuss an unprofessional move by a writer in New Zealand, authors who aren’t getting paid by a romance publisher, and the romance authors, series, and subgenres they came to a bit late.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s mysteries giveaway, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and the Recommended podcast.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWSCheck out the new inclusive romance podcast RomBkPod!Here is wha...
2019-09-0955 min
Journeys of RomanceEpisode 53: Anna ZaboJess talks to Anna Zabo about the fan fiction gateway to original work, the stress of release day, the Seton Hill MFA program, going from pantser to plotter, the influence of social media on calling out issues in our industry and tattoos.
2019-08-2758 minUnfiltered Romance NightsWe Need To Go The Bunker NowJess and Trisha are joined by the wonderful Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books for a mid-year check in, and they discuss all things romance in 2019 so far – big news, breakout authors, and books we’ve loved and want everyone to read. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm audiobooks, Sourcebooks (featuring Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym M. Martineau), and Lifelines by Heidi Diehl. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Sarah’s website and podcast will both add delight and books to your life...
2019-07-151h 05Unfiltered Romance NightsEp #36: Equal Opportunity to All PronunciationsJess and Trisha discuss new revelations about discrimination at the school Nicholas Sparks founded; suggest some romance-focused Patreons you might consider supporting; and recommend books featuring characters who are asexual, aromantic, grey-asexual and greyromantic. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm audiobooks, This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sugiura, and Fix Her Up by New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, published by Avon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Like we said, no more comments section at Book Riot – but y...
2019-06-1754 min
When In RomanceEp #36: Equal Opportunity to All PronunciationsJess and Trisha discuss new revelations about discrimination at the school Nicholas Sparks founded; suggest some romance-focused Patreons you might consider supporting; and recommend books featuring characters who are asexual, aromantic, grey-asexual and greyromantic.This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm audiobooks, This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sugiura, and Fix Her Up by New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, published by Avon.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWSLike w...
2019-06-1755 min
2019-06-1259 minUnfiltered Romance NightsEp #34: Not Live from New OrleansJess and Trisha are together at Book Lovers Con in New Orleans talking about the good and bad things about using series to tell romance stories and the upcoming books they’ve heard about at the convention that they’re excited about. This episode is sponsored by Audible; Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev, published by William Morrow; and Read Bliss, presented by Harlequin. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! BOOKS: The Reluctant Royals series by Alyssa Cole (starts with A Princ...
2019-05-2036 min
When In RomanceEp #34: Not Live from New OrleansJess and Trisha are together at Book Lovers Con in New Orleans talking about the good and bad things about using series to tell romance stories and the upcoming books they’ve heard about at the convention that they’re excited about.This episode is sponsored by Audible; Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev, published by William Morrow; and Read Bliss, presented by Harlequin.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!BOOKS:
2019-05-2036 minUnfiltered Romance NightsEp #32: Sometimes Dukes TravelJess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up, try to design the perfect starter catalogue for book stores new to romance, talk about some upcoming titles they’re excited about, and recommend some light and delightful reads. This episode is sponsored by Libro fm, BookCon, and Unscripted by Claire Handscombe. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS: If you’re interested in the Hugo awards, here’s a piece on this year’s nominees by Book Riot’s Margaret Kingsbury. Romance Sparks Joy is sparki...
2019-04-2259 minUnfiltered Romance NightsEp #31: Cinnamon Roll Heroes From the Corner of the PanAuthor Andie J. Christopher joins Trisha to discuss shady book repackaging practices, the RITA mess, how content warnings help readers, and Andie’s erotic romance recs. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, In Her Sights by Katie Ruggle, and the audiobook edition of The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS: Here’s Shiloh Walker’s thread on book regurgitation. There’s too much going on with the RITAs to link to everything...
2019-04-0851 min
CYBERPUNKERSIllegalmix S Vol.1 🔪ILLEGALMIX S Vol.1 by Cyberpunkers
1 - 1788-L - Nu, Ver, Ka
2 - Cyberpunkers - Sleeper Spy
3 - 13 - Uppercut
4 - KenKode - Ken't Stop
5 - Rezz - DRUGS!
6 - Daft Punk - Rinzler (1788-L Remix)
7 - XXXTENTACION - Look At Me (KenKode Remix)
8 - Disturbed - Down With The Sickness (SYN Flip)
9 - Quackson - Fallen
10 - The Prodigy - Need Some1
11 - No Etiquette - 2012
12 - Cyberpunkers - Ghoul
13 - aUtOdiDakT & Hotcaller - I Burn
14 - Zabo - Breathe
15 - Stranger Things Theme (Sheol Remix)
16 - K?D - Mortem
17 - Danger - 9_20
18 - Daft Punk - End of...
2019-02-051h 04
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleRock Star RomanceWhile you're reading A Hunger Like No Other, we're bringing you off-week romance recommendations, on themes! Join us this week for Rock Star Romances.Kristen CallihanIdol (VIP Series #1)Managed (VIP Series #2)Fall (VIP Series #3)Sarah’s first Kristen Callihan book, EvernightKylie ScottLick (Stage Dive Series #1)Play (Stage Dive Series #2)Lead (Stage Dive Series #3)Deep (Stage Dive Series #4)Anna ZaboSyncopation (Twisted Wishes #1)Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2)JN WelshIn TuneSarah’s first JN Welsh book, Gigolo All the WayThe book that made Sarah a Rock Sta...
2018-11-0720 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People.5: Rock Star Romance - Interstitial- Kristen Callihan— Idol (VIP Series #1)— Managed (VIP Series #2)—Fall (VIP Series #3)—Sarah’s first Kristen Callihan book, Evernight- Kylie Scott— Lick (Stage Dive Series #1)— Play (Stage Dive Series #2)— Lead (Stage Dive Series #3)— Deep (Stage Dive Series #4)- Anna Zabo— Syncopation (Twisted Wishes #1)— Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2)- JN Welsh— In Tune— Sarah’s first JN Welsh book, Gigolo All the Way- The book that made Sarah a Rock Star Romance re...
2018-11-0720 min
Shipping & HandlingEpisode 51: Worldbuilding (Go You Huskies)In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building likes/dislikes, DM etiquette, and what it means to be tall. Thank you to this week's donors – Martine, Claire, Will, Ally, and Julia! *at one point in this episode, Jen says Mansfield Park when she means Sense & Sensibility. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by su...
2018-10-171h 16
TBQ's Book Palace: Romance ChatsWhatcha Reading? (12/16/17)Problematic as promised, cover snark, and vocal-blogger-don't care. Plus a recap of recent posts on the blog. I also talk about books from Megan Erickson, Bec McMaster, Sophie Jordan, and Anna Zabo.
2017-12-1643 min
Millz Skillz Seasonal Mix Podcast#27 Seasonal Mix Podcast ft. Kings Kasual*NEW* Setlist Embedded in the show notes below :)Super stoked to present to you our Seasonal Mix guest today, Kings Kasual!Tyler Lieskovsky, known by his stage name King’s Kasual, is a Calgary based DJ and producer.Having residency in Calgary, playing "House Nights @ Hapa", Tyler’s house party born and bred sets don’t focus in on a specific genre -- house, trap, dub, old school throwbacks; the list goes on.Bringing positive vibes and dirty bass to the crowd, only one thing is certain:Tyler’s here to have a good time, and so will you.Hope...
2017-09-1200 minShipping & HandlingEpisode 38: NebulastravaganzaIn this episode, Bridget and Jen speak to a whole crowd of awesome folks at the 2017 Nebula Awards Weekend, held in June in Pittsburgh, PA. "Come eat things with us, because you are also people." Guests include: Barry Goldblatt, literary agent Jeffe Kennedy, author of the Twelve Kingdoms series Carrie Ann DiRisio, author & founder of Brooding YA Hero K.M. Szpara, author, "Small Change over Long Periods" Anna Zabo/Ann Kopchik, author, TAKEOVER series Tracy Townsend, author, THE NINE and JANE YOLEN! Author and SFWA Grandmaster.
2017-07-2059 min