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Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastS02.05: Lesson #3: If a Man Wants to Buy You Gifts (and is Gifted Sexually)...Your Fiancé Doesn't CountIn which Caroline and Hannah are back in Old School School to study Indigo by Beverly Jenkins, discuss a tale of literally so many kidnappings, and learn the definition of cuckoldom.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 2nd for Lesson #4: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale.- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to Romance Yo...
2023-05-191h 06
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceHow To Prioritize Romance & Connection (with Thien-Kim Lam)Prioritizing connection time is important all year round, but it can be a challenge amidst the busyness of everyday life. Christine chats with author and entrepreneur Thien-Kim Lam about simple ways to be intentional about relationships and find ways to show your partner you care without needing a ridiculous amount of money or time.LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:
Thien-Kim Lam: website + books Happy Endings, Full Exposure, subscription service Bawdy Bookworms
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Embracing Everyday Moments (with LaShawn Wiltz)
Becoming More Present
Love Languages quiz
Thien-Kim’s book recommendations: Come As You Are...
2023-02-0936 min
RomBkPodBONUS EP QUEER AVON
“QUEER AVON”
This week in celebration of Pride month, host Sarah Jean is interviewed by archivist Steve Ammidown about her on-going research into romance publisher Avon’s queer history
BONUS EP HOST
> SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts (https://www.facebook.com/rainbowreadersmass/) that celebrates queer lives, joy, and empowerment through genre fiction. When not reading or listening to books Sarah is plotting her queer historical romances, cuddling with her cats...
2021-06-161h 13RomBkPodEp #232
“SWEET, SWEET SLOW BURN”
This week Sarah Jean concludes our ode to Romance Friendly Librarians with special guest librarian Amy Dittmeier and a focus on queer romance
EP 232 HOST
> SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts (https://www.facebook.com/rainbowreadersmass/) that celebrates queer lives, joy, and empowerment through genre fiction. When not reading or listening to books Sarah is plotting her queer historical romances, cuddling with her cats, and planning her...
2021-05-1041 minRomBkPodEp #228
“DON’T BUY ME FLOWERS”
This week Sarah Jean concludes our Platonic Friendship theme with special guest author and editor Claudie Arseneault and a focus on queerplatonic relationships in romance
EP 228 HOST
> SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts (https://www.facebook.com/rainbowreadersmass/) that celebrates queer lives, joy, and empowerment through genre fiction. When not reading or listening to books Sarah is plotting her queer historical romances, cuddling with her cats...
2021-05-0745 minRomBkPodEp #231
“AUDIO LOVE”
This week host Danielle shares her love for romance audio books with RomBkPod producer, Sarah Johnson, a recent convert to the format
EP 231 HOST
> DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting Black Romance and can’t wait to share her favorites with you. When she’s not reading, Danie enjoys anime, cartoons, and hip-hop. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @DanieReads
EP 231 GUEST
> SARAH JOHNSON (she/her...
2021-05-0251 minRomBkPodEp #227
“THAT COZY FEEL”
This week Danielle hosts the podcast and combines the Platonic Friendship and Romance Friendly Librarian themes with special guest author and librarian Necole Ryse
EP 227 HOST
> DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting Black Romance and can’t wait to share her favorites with you. When she’s not reading, Danie enjoys anime, cartoons, and hip-hop. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @DanieReads
EP 227 GUEST
> NECOLE RYSE (sh...
2021-04-1955 minRomBkPodEp #230
“META ROMANCE”
This week Melinda & Melanie host the podcast and continues our April tribute to Romance Friendly Librarians with special guest Jess Pryde and a focus on self-referential romance
EP 230 HOSTS
> MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from the library every week. After getting sick of ‘important’ books in her English degree classes, she turned to romance and HEAs and hasn’t looked back since. Melinda spends her time doing puzzles, listening to podcast...
2021-04-1639 minRomBkPodEp #226
“FRIEND-BUILDING”
This week Melinda hosts the podcast with guest host Melanie & special guest author Katrina Jackson as they continue our March theme: Platonic Friendship, and discuss how friendships are vital to world-building
EP 226 HOSTS
> MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from the library every week. After getting sick of ‘important’ books in her English degree classes, she turned to romance and HEAs and hasn’t looked back since. Melinda spends her time doing puzz...
2021-04-1243 minRomBkPodEp #229
“DEEP DIVE”
This week Ana hosts the podcast and introduces our April tribute to Romance Friendly Librarians with special guest Robin Bradford with a focus on slow burn romance
EP 229 HOST
> ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the library in search of HEA’s after bawling through one too many dystopian novels. When she is not reading, knitting, writing about romance for Love in Panels or running #RomBkLove on Twitter as @anacoqui, Ana is...
2021-04-0940 minRomBkPodEp #225
“POCKET FRIENDS”
This week Ana hosts the podcast with guest author Alyssa Cole as they introduce our March Theme: Platonic Friendship in Romance
EP 225 HOST
> ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the library in search of HEA’s after bawling through one too many dystopian novels. When she is not reading, knitting, writing about romance for Love in Panels or running #RomBkLove on Twitter as @anacoqui, Ana is a school librarian
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2021-04-0530 minRomBkPodEp #224
“EXTENDED STAY”
This week Sarah Jean concludes our Grumpy/Sunshine theme with special guest author Roan Parrish and a focus on queer romance
EP 224 HOST
> SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts (https://www.facebook.com/rainbowreadersmass/) that celebrates queer lives, joy, and empowerment through genre fiction. When not reading or listening to books Sarah is plotting her queer historical romances, cuddling with her cats, and planning her next adventure. Follow Sara...
2021-03-3154 minRomBkPodEp #222“COMMON GROUND” This week Melinda hosts the podcast with special guest author E.E. Ottoman as we continue our February theme: Grumpy/Sunshine EP 222 HOST > MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from the library every […]
2021-03-1523 minRomBkPodEp #221“SOFTEN THE WORLD” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest author Talia Hibbert as they introduce our February theme: Grumpy/Sunshine EP 221 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the library […]
2021-02-2626 minRomBkPodEp #220“GAYS IN SPACE” This week Sarah Jean concludes our Sci-Fi & Fantasy romance theme with special guest author Christine Ragland & a focus on queer romance EP 220 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called […]
2021-02-1945 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeWriter WhiplashThis episode is sponsored by THE DUKE HEIST by Erica Ridley - https://ericaridley.com/
Mentioned:
- Kwame Mbalia - https://twitter.com/KSekouM/status/1357356812266311680
- FaRoFeb (Fantasy Romance February) - https://farofeb.com/
- Fantasy Romance Panel 2/20/21 @ 3pm ET - https://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=gx&lmx=%CF%60c%26%AF%AE%7C&v=3
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- #219 RomBkPod "A Little Magic" https://linktr.ee/rombkpod
- Melanin Library - https://www.melaninlibrary.com/
- Kenya...
2021-02-0829 minRomBkPodEp #219“A LITTLE MAGIC” This week host Danielle continues the Sci-Fi & Fantasy romance theme with special guest author L. Penelope EP 219 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting Black Romance and can’t wait to […]
2021-02-0246 minRomBkPodEp #218“SFF FAVORITES” In this short compilation episode, we’ve edited together past Sci-Fi & Fantasy romance recommendations from hosts Meka and Melinda EP 218 HOSTS > MEKA (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading romance and being visually impaired. Meka loves pushing books and can’t wait to share her […]
2021-01-2711 minRomBkPodEp #217“WORD OF MOUTH” This week Ana hosts the podcast with guest author Tasha Suri as they introduce our January theme of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Romance and discuss the power of word of mouth marketing EP 217 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in […]
2021-01-2234 minRomBkPodBEST OF 2020 / 2021 PREVIEW“ROMANCE RE-SET” Happy New Year! In this episode the entire RomBkPod team gathers for a special bonus chat as we discuss our favorite romance reads from 2020 and our most anticipated romance reads for 2021 BONUS EP HOSTS > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels […]
2021-01-0242 minRomBkPodEp #216“KINKY LEMONS” This week host Sarah Jean concludes our Food in Romance theme with special guest author Jude Sierra and a focus on #QueerRomance EP 216 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called Rainbow Readers […]
2021-01-0143 minRomBkPodEp #215“FOOD & FRIENDS” This week host Danielle continues the Food in Romance theme with special guest reader/reviewer Kini, plus Kini reveals details of her new project EP 215 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting […]
2020-12-2449 minRomBkPodEp #214“COMFORT FOOD” This week host Melinda continues our Food in Romance theme with guest host Geri and special guest author and #RomanceClass creator Mina V. Esguerra EP 214 HOSTS > MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of […]
2020-12-1849 minRomBkPodEp #213“FROM DONUTS TO DURIAN” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest author and donut aficionado Jackie Lau as they introduce our December theme Food in Romance EP 213 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into […]
2020-12-0938 minRomBkPodEp #212“KISSING MONSTERS” This week host Sarah Jean concludes our Paranormal & Urban Fantasy theme with special guest author Jordan L. Hawk and a focus on #QueerRomance EP 212 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called […]
2020-11-3040 minRomBkPodEp #211“SPIN IT” This week host Danielle continues our Paranormal & Urban Fantasy theme with special guest author Dria Andersen as they highlight the Black indie romance community EP 211 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for […]
2020-11-231h 03RomBkPodBONUS EP NALINI SINGH“OF ANGELS & SHIFTERS” In this bonus episode of RomBkPod hosts Ana, Melinda, & Meka chat with special guest, queen of paranormal romance, Nalini Singh BONUS EP HOSTS > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section […]
2020-11-141h 15RomBkPodBONUS EP NALINI SINGH“OF ANGELS & SHIFTERS” In this bonus episode of RomBkPod hosts Ana, Melinda, & Meka chat with special guest, queen of paranormal romance, Nalini Singh BONUS EP HOSTS > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section […]
2020-11-141h 15RomBkPodEp #210“SEQUEL BAIT” This week host Melinda continues our Paranormal & Urban Fantasy theme with special guest author Chencia C. Higgins as they discuss the scarcity of inclusive paranormal romance EP 210 HOSTS > MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking […]
2020-11-1132 minRomBkPodEp #209“KEEP HOPE ALIVE” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest authors Bree and Donna of Kit Rocha as they discuss the unique role paranormal and urban fantasy romance can play in times of struggle EP 209 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery […]
2020-11-0350 minRomBkPodEp #208“FOUND IN TRANSLATION” This week Sarah Jean concludes our Found Family theme with special guest writer/editor Ryane Chatman as they discuss the cultural intricacies of Japanese anime and manga EP 208 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer […]
2020-10-3147 minRomBkPodEp #207“FAMILY OF FRIENDS” This week host Danielle continues our Found Family theme with special guest reader/reviewer Sharonda Isadora as they celebrate the Black indie romance community EP 207 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting […]
2020-10-2555 minRomBkPodEp #206“BUDDY READING” This week host Melinda continues our Found Family theme with special guest reader/reviewer Melanie and they share their own found family story EP 206 HOST > MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from […]
2020-10-1426 minRomBkPodEp #205“SAFE HAVEN” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest author Rebekah Weatherspoon as they introduce our October theme of Found Family EP 205 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the […]
2020-10-0744 minRomBkPodEp #204“BOSOM FRIENDS” This week Sarah Jean concludes our Friends to Lovers theme with special guest librarian and reviewer Anna Clutterbuck-Cook and debate the inherent queerness of the trope EP 204 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book […]
2020-10-0144 minRomBkPodEp #203“JUST FRIENDS” This week host Danielle continues our Friends to Lovers theme with special guest author D. Rose and discuss the prolific Black indie romance community EP 203 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting […]
2020-09-2334 minRomBkPodEp #202“MY EX’S MOM” This week Meka and Melinda, aka Melinka, continue our Friends to Lovers theme with special guest author Mina Waheed and introduce the F2L spinoff trope “My Ex’s Mom” EP 202 HOSTS > MEKA WHITE (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading romance and being visually […]
2020-09-1645 minRomBkPodEp #201“AMIGOS Y AMANTES” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest author Priscilla Oliveras as they introduce our September theme Friends to Lovers and discuss the growing Latinx Romance community EP 201 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before […]
2020-09-091h 03
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show#209 : Paranormal & Inclusive Romance Book RecommendationsToday’s guest is Ana Coqui, a romance reader, reviewer, and podcaster. Ana is a fellow Puerto Rican so we connected on our shared background. We chat about the RomBkPod, Inclusively Yours podcast. Ana is a romance reader and we chat about how we get book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check...
2020-09-0631 minRomBkPodREMEMBERING COREY ALEXANDERToday we pause to remember Corey Alexander. Corey was one of the earliest supporters of RomBkPod. Their advocacy for content warnings and compassionate representation in romance has guided RBP from day one. Earlier this year, it was a privilege to interview Corey on the subject of neurodivergent rep in romance. Today we share this interview again, […]
2020-09-0443 minRomBkPodBONUS EP ACCESSIBILITY“H. E. A-CCESSIBILITY” Welcome to RomBkPod season 2! This week Melinka discusses a topic close to their heart: accessibility. BONUS EP HOSTS > MEKA WHITE (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading romance and being visually impaired. Meka loves pushing books and can’t wait to share her favorites […]
2020-09-021h 07
Love, Essie - The PodcastHistorical Romance and the erasure of the otherThis week I wanted to talk about “historical fantasy” after watching Date Night with Alyssa Cole. These events are so good and you should follow her to catch the next one! Scentsational Rynnie has done us all the biggest favor and compiled a thread with Beverly Jenkins books in a chronological timeline!!! Go here to check it out and like: https://twitter.com/mformley1920/status/1280175040617742336?s=21 The blog post about Regency and the lack of diverse characters in the Jane Austen fanfic world is here: https://www.bellabreen.com/racism-of-erasure-in-regency-romance-novels/ The other blog post calling out Austen Authors for taking down...
2020-07-1345 minRomBkPodBONUS EP #MYFIRSTJENKINS“MY FIRST JENKINS” Happy #JenkinsJuly! This week the entire RomBkPod team gathers to discuss their #MyFirstJenkins stories and preview upcoming #JenkinsJuly prompts BONUS EP HOSTS > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the library […]
2020-07-0827 minRomBkPodBONUS EP BEVERLY JENKINS“BLESSED BY MS. BEV” Happy #JenkinsJuly! This week the entire RomBkPod team gathers for a special interview with Beverly Jenkins to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vivid, homemade doughnuts, and the power of romance BONUS EP HOSTS > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in […]
2020-07-0152 minRomBkPodBONUS EP PRIDE WOLF“FINDING COMMUNITY” This week Sarah Jean concludes our series of bonus Pride month episodes exploring Queer Romance and found family with special guest author Constanza Wolf BONUS EP HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club called […]
2020-06-2449 minRomBkPodBONUS EP PRIDE PETERSON“CLAIMING CONFABULOUS SPACES” This week Sarah Jean continues our series of bonus Pride month episodes exploring Queer Romance and found family with special guest author May Peterson BONUS EP HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club […]
2020-06-171h 01RomBkPodBONUS EP PRIDE JORGENSEN“ACE OF PIRATES” This week Sarah Jean continues our series of bonus Pride month episodes exploring Queer Romance and found family with special guest author Kara Jorgensen BONUS EP HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a queer book club […]
2020-06-1038 minRomBkPodBONUS EP PRIDE BURGOINE“OF PRIDE AND PIRATE CAPYBARA” This week host Sarah Jean kicks off our series of bonus Pride month episodes exploring Queer Romance and found family with special guest author ‘Nathan Burgoine BONUS EP HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs […]
2020-06-031h 06RomBkPodBONUS EP MALE REP“EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN” In this special bonus episode host Ana chats with Steve Ammidown from the Browne Popular Culture Library about the history of male representation in romance NOTE: This discussion was recorded during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic FULL NOTES FORTHCOMING BONUS EP MUSIC CREDITMusic: “Lift Off” by JahzzarFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC […]
2020-05-0834 minRomBkPodEp #132“BEYOND CINNAMON ROLLS” This week Sarah Jean hosts the podcast with special guest author Allie Therin as we conclude our April “betas & cinnamon rolls” theme with a focus on Queer Romance EP 132 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She […]
2020-05-0447 minRomBkPodEp #131“H&R BLOCK BAE” This week Danielle hosts the podcast with special guest author Nicole Falls as we discuss our favorite Black Romance male MCs EP 131 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting Black Romance […]
2020-04-2456 minRomBkPodEp #130“BETA IN THE STREETS, ALPHA IN THE SHEETS” This week Meka and Melinda, aka Melinka, host the podcast joined by special guest author Olivia Dade and continue our discussion of beta and cinnamon roll MCs EP 130 HOSTS > MEKA WHITE (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading […]
2020-04-1755 minRomBkPodEp #129“MORE CINNAMON ROLL DOMS, PLEASE” This week Ana hosts the podcast with guest Corey Alexander as we discuss neurodivergent representation in romance EP 129 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery novels in Puerto Rico, before finally wandering into the romance section of the library […]
2020-04-1043 minRomBkPodBONUS AMA EP“ASK ME ANYTHING” In this special bonus episode hosts Ana, Melinda, and Sarah Jean chat about romance comfort reads and answer audience questions NOTE: This discussion was recorded during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic FULL NOTES FORTHCOMING BONUS EP MUSIC CREDITMusic: “Lift Off” by JahzzarFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY-SA 3.0
2020-04-0329 minRomBkPodEp #128“QUEER WOMEN IN HISTORY” This week Sarah Jean hosts the podcast with guest Margrethe as we conclude our March “unlikeable” MCs theme with an exploration of women in Queer Romance EP 128 HOST > SARAH JEAN (she/her) From the woods of Massachusetts, Sarah Jean has been reading queer romance for 12 years. She runs a […]
2020-04-0244 minRomBkPodEp #127“THE MANY FACES OF UNLIKEABLE” This week Danielle hosts the podcast with guest Essie as we discuss “unlikeable” MCs with a focus on Black Romance EP 127 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for promoting Black […]
2020-03-2447 minRomBkPodEp #126“AIN’T NO SUCH THING (AS UNLIKEABLE)” This week Meka and Melinda, aka Melinka, host the podcast joined by guest Funmi and continue our discussion of “unlikeable” MCs EP 126 HOSTS > MEKA WHITE (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading romance and being visually impaired. Meka loves pushing […]
2020-03-1300 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse015. Listener Favorites Read in 2019 with B. And Her BooksGuest: B. And Her BooksTwitter: @bandherbooks https://twitter.com/bandherbooksInstagram: @b.andherbooks https://www.instagram.com/b.andherbooks/Recording engineer and occasional provider of book answers:Jess a Flerken (@ladyofcheese https://twitter.com/LadyOfCheese)Sign up for the newsletter list to get the PRINTABLE READING LIST from this episode:https://www.subscribepage.com/m4c2v7_inst_copyThe printable reading list includes every book mentioned in this episode plus books from categories that had to be cut for time, including: kick-ass heroines, most over-the-top sex scenes, no on-page sex...
2019-12-311h 48
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSierra Simone's Midwest: PriestIt’s Priest week! Sarah put Sierra Simone’s Priest on her Books that Blooded Her list, and this episode is a ride! Jen’s reading first person narrative, we’re both escaped catholics, Sarah imprinted on The Thornbirds, we’ll get to the bottom of anal sex in church (see what we did there?), and fully disagree about how much guilt is too much guilt for a hero. Plus, you’ll hear us tell you how brilliant we think Sierra is. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, pl...
2019-11-061h 23
When In RomanceA Hard-Earned HEAJess and Trisha talk about what's great and what can be challenging about book clubs, the role of romances that address social and cultural issues, and some recs for books that do just that.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s blind date with a book giveaway; Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren, available now from Gallery Books; and The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing...
2019-10-2154 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