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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast668. Hot Takes with Sarah & AmandaInspired by a recent episode of The Sam Sanders Show, Amanda and I are sharing our own hot takes and possibly controversial opinions about romance.We’re talking:Third act bleak moments!Transcending the genre!Rom coms!Cozy things!Conferences and gatherings!Accessories for Readers!TW/CW: We take a brief side trip into parental estrangement and emotional abuse....Our midroll ad was for The Historical Romance Sampler podcast – check them out! We also mentioned:The Sam Sanders Show (podcast) A Million Lives book...2025-05-2346 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast652. Smart Bitches Turns 20 with Candy TanMy guest today is Candy Tan, who 20 years ago co-founded Smart Bitches Trashy Books with me. Yay!!We’re looking back at the founding of SBTB, about her reactions to Bridgerton, and her perennial favorite romances. We talk about different ways that romance has changed since 2005. Then I show Candy the casting photos for the Black Dagger Brotherhood adaptation.You can find Candy @BeautifulDuckweed on Bluesky, on AO3, and on Tumblr.We also mentioned:MrsGiggles.comLayla F SaadThe Reddit thread with all the images of the Black Dagger Brotherhood casti...2025-01-311h 04

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast648. Welcome and Comfort : New Year’s Wishes from Sarah Jane, Lilisonna, MartinWe’re traveling around the world again, with Sarah Jane, Lilisonna, and Martin to gather recs, and wishes, and terrible jokes. We’ve got more joyful recommendations for AJ Sherwood’s books, more cozy games, more pop culture documentaries, and more cats visiting the show.We’ve got one more episode featuring listeners in various parts of the world. Record number of people signed up this year. Thank you!We also mentioned:A Little to the Left GamesPowerwash SimulatorStardew ValleyInsider-Gaming.com: “Stardew Valley is Officially the Best Game for Reducing Stress”Dark Side of the 9...2025-01-0344 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast638. Smart Bitches After Dark - Tara interviews Sarah & AmandaTara Scott, staff writer at SBTB and co-host of the Queerly Recommended podcast, is in the interviewer’s chair, asking Amanda and me questions about Smart Bitches After Dark, our new community support wing. We talk about what After Dark is, and also about the larger enshittification of different parts of the internet, and how we navigate that as a 20 year old blog.Yay blogs!I was really nervous about being interviewed, and I hope you enjoy this behind the scenes exploration of the site, the podcast, and the business of being in busin...2024-10-2556 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast607. RT Rewind: March 2016 Ads & FeaturesWe’re looking at the ads and features from the March 2016 issue of RT Book Reviews!We’ve got cowboy heads growing out of gravel roads, a dude who looks like he’s on fire, and that one guy who is always ripping his shirt off from romance covers. We decide on an in-house definition of “Castle Bangenschloss.”Oh! And a really angry reader wants self pub authors to stop using the same stock images for different covers. It’s wild, y’all.Don’t miss the visual aids that go with this epi...2024-03-2253 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast588. True Crime as Social Change with Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman joins me to talk about true crime, a genre which I absolutely cannot read! We talk about how true crime “can be a catalyst for social change” and why people, especially White women, obsessed with true crime.Plus we talk about Sarah’s latest books, Scoundrel, which has a surprising (to me) literary angle for true crime, and the anthology, Evidence of Things Seen. We discuss at length looking at the true crime genre as a whole, and exploring what true crime can do better ethically and socially.VERY IMPORTANT INFO: We are...2023-11-1051 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel PodcastBonus: Introducing Romantic Times RewindTypically on Tuesdays I release bonus episodes for the Patreon community, but this week, everyone gets the bonus because Amanda and I are introducing Romantic Times Rewind, a new series of podcast episodes where we look back at old issues of RT Book Reviews and Romantic Times Magazine. WOO HOO!Amanda and I are going to re-read old issues of RT, and record two episodes each month. One issue will be looking at all the reviews by genre in a particular issue, and the other will look at the features, ads, and book covers inside.2023-10-0313 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast576. BookTok, Hockey Romance, and People as Products with Kayleigh DonaldsonPop culture critic and former book blogger Kayleigh Donaldson joins me to talk about BookTok, hockey romance, and the Seattle Kraken. We’re locating this conversation in a larger discussion about fandom, fanfiction about real people, and the ways celebrity culture, fan culture, and romance intersect.I want to mention that we do talk very briefly about Johnny Depp and fandom, and larger issues of misogyny and sexual harrassment.Music: purple-planet.comYou can find Kayleigh Donaldson on Twitter @Ceillidhann, and on Pajiba.com. Her newsletter, The Gossip Reading Club, is...2023-08-1851 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast575. Dragon Called: Part II of a Heaving Bosoms CrossoverTime for another Heaving Bosoms Crossover!The first part of this recap of Dragon Called is up this week at Heaving Bosoms, and here for your listening pleasure is part II. I do a quick recap at the start, so no worries.This book, and episode, are both very NSFW though - heads up for that.***Important coupon news!To celebrate 5 years of HEAs, Love’s Sweet Arrow is offering Smart Bitches listeners 20% off purchases in store and online throughout the month of August wi...2023-08-111h 14

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast573. Man Titty Fruit Roll Up: Romance Conference Memories with AmandaIn past years, Amanda and I would be at different romance conferences around this time, and it got me thinking. So we connected to talk about what we miss about romance-focused conferences, and what would our ideal book-focused conference look like?So! Many! Links! To share with you! I wrote about the RT cling-film signage back in 2013The episode where we are high: Episode 304. You Have a Type and It Might be Mullets: Sarah, Amanda and Elyse at RTEpisode 566: . The Blessings of Comfort Reads with KJ Charles Episode 371. Amanda and AJ Have Major Book Hangover fr...2023-07-2843 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast572. Horror Recs for Romance Readers with Agatha Andrews from She Wore BlackAgatha Andrews from the She Wore Black podcast joins me to share some summer horror recs perfect for romance readers! We also discuss her activism in Texas, how libraries are sanctuaries, and the origins of purse bingo as a charity fundraiser. Plus, what happens when Taylor Swift fans and Stoker Con share the same hotel. COUPON! Get 40% off your first order over $30 at http://lumedeodorant.com/sarah!Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2137 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast570. Sex Positivity with Lana Ferguson and Rachel Lynn SolomonIn Rachel Lynn Solomon’s newest book Business or Pleasure and in Lana Ferguson’s new book The Nanny, both authors engage directly with sex positivity and honest intimacy through their characters and the plot.I’ll let the authors describe their books, but we’re talking about sex lessons where the heroine is teaching the hero how to be better at sex after a terrible one night stand, about OnlyFans and autonomous sex work, and most of all, about how romance is encouraging people to own their sexuality and advocate for their pleasure and satisfaction. ...2023-07-0748 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast559. Essentials of Accessibility with Jeff AdamsJeff Adams, who you may know as one half of The Big Gay Fiction Podcast, is also a credentialed expert in web accessibility, and he’s co-written a new book, Content for Everyone.This book is for creative people to help ensure that all your online content, from websites to social media posts, is accessible to everyone.We’re going to talk about the top four things you can do to make your web content accessible, and spoiler: they’re really not difficult.Then, of course, we’ve got tv and book re...2023-04-2157 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast556. Excellent Romance & Recs with Olivia WaiteOlivia Waite joins me to talk about her New York Times romance column, and her best-of coverage for 2022. We talk about her favorite books of 2022, about writing grief, writing her column, and what’s next. We take a side trip into discussing the emotionally intense books that are popular now, and the properties that had an emotional wallop on us when we were younger. …Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get over 40% off your starter pack with promo code SARAH at lumedeodorant.com/SARAH! #lumepod......2023-03-3136 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast550. Heaving Bosoms Crossover, Part II: The Madness of Lord Ian MackenzieWelcome to Part II of our Heaving Bosoms Crossover! Some of our most popular episodes in our archive are our crossovers with Heaving Bosoms, and we have a new one for you!If you tuned in to the Heaving Bosoms episode this week for Part I, you’ll know that we are discussing and recapping The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. Originally published in 2009, this book inspired So Much Discussion when it was first published.You can find part one of our conversation at Heaving Bosoms: https://bit.ly/HBXoverPart1...2023-02-171h 03

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast549. Spare by Prince Harry, with Melissa BlueMelissa Blue tweeted that she wanted to talk about Spare.So did I! So, we did!We talk about the book itself, but we also look at the book from our perspective as romance readers and writers, and also as a larger narrative about dismantling propaganda. As Melissa points out, narratives constructed around Meghan and Harry echo narratives we’ve seen about other people, especially women, in public life who are subjected to propaganda to undermine them.I talk a lot about how dismissing romance ignores a lot of what romance says and doe...2023-02-101h 00

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast541. Recommendations and Revolutions with Tara and AJTara and AJ and I connected to talk about books, wins, and wishes, and took a great side trip into why the term “quiet quitting” is hot garbage, and how to achieve contentment and peace by being as mediocre as possible. If you’re feeling burnt out, you might find a lot to love in this conversation.We also discuss AJ’s new favorite genre: gay longing in spooky landscapes.…Music: purple-planet.com...Visit LifeMD.com/SARAH today to experience healthcare the way it should be! #lifemdpod...2022-12-1650 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast540. Holiday Wishes with Carrie, Sneezy, Sandra, Claudia, Darlene Marshall, and KatherineMore holiday fun! I hope you’re enjoying these year-end recaps as much as we are!This week, Carrie and Sneezy from the SBTB review team join me to talk holiday wishes, year-end wins, and their favorite books of 2022. We also hear from Claudia, Darlene Marshall, Sandra and Katherine with their picks, too, so hold on to your holiday TBR....Sleep better with Blissy and use SARAH to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/SARAHMusic: Purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2022-12-0949 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast538. Jane Austen, Anthropologist, with Nikki PayneMy guest today is Nikki Payne, debut author of Pride and Protest, a contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice, set in DC between an activist DJ and a CEO developer.Nikki is also a tech anthropologist, so this conversation hits on some major current events like what’s happening at Twitter, and how Jane Austen was an anthropologist (and shade queen) as well....Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SARAHMusic: purple-planet.com Hosted on Ac...2022-11-2558 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast533. Partners in Crime: The Book and the Wedding with Alisha RaiOne weekend, Alisha Rai got married. Then, two weeks later, her new book came out. So let’s talk about all the things!We cover her wedding, the parties, and how part of her wedding was at a celebrity’s mansion (but we had no idea until the end). And of course, we talk about her newest book, Partners in Crime. We discuss portraying mental health struggles and coping mechanisms, as well as sequel bait, and writing a great caper romance.Come party, reminisce, and celebrate with us!…Music: Purple-Planet.com…2022-10-2142 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast518. Celebrating Big Happy News with Sonali DevSonali Dev has some very big news! Her upcoming book, The Vibrant Years, is one of the debut titles of Mindy Kaling’s new imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio. So we talk and squee and talk some more about Kaling’s work, about The Vibrant Years, and what Mindy’s Book Studio means for her new book. Has she texted Mindy yet? I will ask!We also talk about her recent interview in Town & Country magazine, and what she’s working on now. Plus, because Sonali is the greatest, she brought jokes. Multiple bad jokes at the end fo...2022-07-0844 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast516. This is What Matters, with Dr. Perpetua NeoDr. Perpetua Neo is a psychologist and author of the new book, This is What Matters: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Identifying Your Values, Priorities, and Path Forward after a Crisis. I’ve been reading and working through the journaling prompts, and wanted to interview her to talk about the origins of this workbook, and her practice working with people.This is What Matters is a series of questions and prompts to help people with post-traumatic growth in identifying on an individual level, well, what matters to you.We also discuss:Sleeping like a li...2022-06-2440 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast485. BONUS! Romance in Games at Talking SimulatorHey, y'all! A special treat bonus episode for your American holiday week needs. Yup, there will be a regularly-scheduled episode on Friday, but here's an extra treat! I was a guest on Talking Simulator discussing...romance in video games. Isn't it weird when a topic puts itself in front of you so many times? Here's the description from host Jordan Webber. Enjoy! ...Sarah Wendell is the co-founder of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, a website for readers of romance fiction, and host of their podcast Smart Podcast, Trashy Books. When she's not reading, she loves to play video games, so Jordan inv...2021-11-2235 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast472. Fantasy and Historical Recs Plus Behind-The Scenes with Amanda & SarahAmanda and I are back talking about recommendations, snacks, candy, and more! Sue asks about the behind-the-scenes part of running the website as a business, Ellen is looking for some recs to ease the wait for the next Tessa Dare novel, and recs for fantasy that avoid the problem of Too Much Plot/Not Enough Kissing.Thanks to Sue and Ellen for today’s questions - and we’ll come back to the recs for candy and books in the next episode, Ellen!...Music: purple-planet.com...Show notes: https://bit.ly/473AmandaSubmit your rec league request! https://bit.ly/RecLeagueReqs...2021-08-2742 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast468. Romance and Video Games with Amanda and SarahAmanda and I are chatting about our favorite romance-laden RPGs, and our favorite characters to romance in Stardew Valley, Dragons Ages (all of ‘em), Witcher 3, and more. We compare romance options, discuss favorite pairings, and yup, we really like Dragon Age. Moral of this episode: Don’t Bring Your Tits to a Gunfight.This is the TikTok we chortle about: https://bit.ly/TkTkDrAgShow Notes: https://bit.ly/468VideoGames...Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-3053 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast466. Recipes, Seasonal Reading, and Adventure Romance with Amanda and SarahIt’s part three of what I called “AMA with AMAnda and Sarah.” We’re chatting about our favorite recipes, cooking blogs, and cookbooks, favorite french fries, seasonal re-reading, contemporary cozy mysteries with romantic elements, trends, and adventure romance recs. Plus, how to snowboard while holding an onion.Thanks to Bransler, Cheri, Norette, Manda, and Laura B. for the questions!SHOW NOTES? Yes, show notes! https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/466-recipes-seasonal-reading-and-adventure-romance-with-amanda-and-sarahYeah, that URL is long. Here's a shorter one: https://bit.ly/466AMAnda2...Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1649 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast465. TV, Book, and Mayo Recs with Sarah and AmandaWe’re back! With more of your questions! We’re going to talk about tv shows we recommend, book recs of course, mayonnaise of course, summer treats, and middle school favorites.Thanks to Laura B, Karelia, Christina B, and Phoebe for the questions!...Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0951 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast462. An AMA with AMAnda and Sarah, Part the First!I asked the Patreon community what they’d like to ask Amanda and I, and howdy damn, I got some really thoughtful and fun questions! In this conversation, we’re talking about astrology, apps, allergies, and all the book recs. If you like hanging out while we chat, this episode is for you. Thanks to everyone in the Patreon community for their questions!...Music: purple-planet.com...Show notes, links and book recs: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=100162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1859 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast456. Bananas, Pajamas, Cat Yak, and a TV Theme Sing-Along with Sarah & AmandaSing along with us! Reach into the deep vault of your memory, and sing TV themes as we attempt to stump one another. We also start by talking about cat vomit because of course we do. We cover all the great children’s tv themes, teen crushes, songs that come with instant Pavlovian responses, and more. So if you were craving some bizarre and enjoyable silliness, this is your episode. (We hope you sing along!) Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QVu4uQWfueMK0uPhUnNan?si=ecdd25bbf2e84023...Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-05-071h 03

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast449. PB & Mayo Sandwiches (and Girl Scout Cookies) With Amanda and SarahAs a follow up to last week’s podcast, I share the broadcast of Amanda and I making peanut butter and mayo sandwiches, inspired by folks who have shared strong opinions.Yes, we eat PB and Mayo sandwiches. Live on air. I’m sorry.But we also talk a LOT about cookies so if you’re hungry, maybe have snacks before you press play?We also cover:Good roommate code of behaviorThe culinary roles of the Wendy’s FrostyMayo as condiments for fries? (YES)Potato chips IN the sandwich? (YES)We answer these Very Important Questions:What are the regional mayos ne...2021-03-191h 07

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast448. Strong Food Opinions and Sandwich Debates With Amanda and SarahNeed a break? How about highlights from another Stereo broadcast with Amanda and me! We started by asking what keeps folks feeling happy (pizza FTW), but when we bring up mayonnaise, things go way off the rails. Way, way off the rails. We are going to cover crucial debates and fundamental food opinions such as: the egg-continuum of quiche to pie whether a food is a soup or a quesadilla is red velvet the Very Worst Dessertwhy are there vegetables in all these baked goodsand, grand finale, the species and genus of food inside another food. Seriously, if you need...2021-03-121h 08

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast447. Hanging Out with Sarah J. Maas[bookaside slug="a-court-of-silver-flames"] Sometimes I’m fortunate enough to do an interview with an author I’ve never met, but with whom there’s an instant connection. That happened for Amanda and me last year when we interviewed Sarah J. Maas in Episode 395..And now, Sarah J. Mass is back, nearly one year later to the date, to talk about her new book, A Court of Silver Flames, and about sexytimes, the magic romance house, rage, mental health, and re-reading books through the pandemic. There are so many little love letters to romance in A Court of Silver Flames, so of cou...2021-03-051h 43

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast445. Hot Locksmith Action, Dumplings, and Murder: Book Recs from Amanda and SarahEvery Tuesday night at 730ET, Amanda and I are live on Stereo (download and join us at stereo.com/smartbitches!) and this is one of our broadcasts!This is a live recommendation extravaganza: witches, baking, mysteries, older heroines, and great audiobook suggestions. Plus we daydream about what we’ll do when the world opens up, and I share my theory of the universal expression of human love....Podcast After Party! Tune in Tuesdays at 730pm ET on Stereo! Live broadcasts and you can record messages for us to play during the show! Download Stereo now at stereo.com/smartbitches!...Music: pur...2021-02-191h 10

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast443. Snowed In Romance Recs with Amanda & SarahAmanda and I are back! We’re chatting about dubious coverage of romance around Valentine’s day - and the outstanding article that Amanda was quoted in that appeared on Forbes.com, written by Rachel Kramer Bussel. (Yes, I'll link to it, no worries!).Then we answer a reader recommendation letter from Kate, who is looking for snowed in romances! Plus food, video games, and a typical number of breakthroughs....Bonus bonus woot woot! Stay tuned after this episode for a fantastic and rather expansive sample of the audiobook of Erica Ridley's new historical romance, The Duke Heist! …Like the episodes...2021-02-051h 57

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast431. Amanda and Sarah’s Q&A Part Deux: Silly BugalooWe’re back with more questions from our Patreon community! We have questions about books, romance covers, and of course, food. Strong opinions? Yes! Silliness! Also yes!Thank you again to the Patreon community for providing the very silly, very much needed questions....Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-131h 01

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast430. A Very Silly Q&A with Amanda and SarahWith the help of the Podcast Patreon community, Amanda and I are answering silly questions to help get us all through Hellweek.If you're like me, and a little stressed/overwhelmed/chin-deep-in-existential-dread, a little silliness goes a long way. So Amanda and I are bringing you a temporary respite with an extremely silly Q&A with half the Patreon’s incredible questions - the other half will be in a future episode. Think The Most Goofy AMA You've Ever Heard. Is there background construction noise AND dog barking? Of course! We’re talking candy, bedside tables, time travel, cheese plate perf...2020-11-061h 23

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast27. Contemporary RomanceJane and Sarah discuss contemporary romance, especially those successful self-published books that are essentially category romances. Plus, book recommendations, and book characters that made us so irritated we had to stop reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-07-1936 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast26. An Interview with Sylvia DaySarah and Jane interview New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day about her book "Bared to You," and about her upcoming presidency of RWA. Erin Galloway and Cindy Hwang are also part of the roundtable of much laughing, discussing how they brought Day's self-pubbed book to Penguin, and the response the book has received. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-07-0545 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast25. A Look Ahead at Summer Readingn this podcast, we look at summer reading! Jane and Sarah sit down with Jane's ARC drawer (That's a real thing) and take a look at the books we're excited about coming this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-06-0639 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast24. An Interview with Nalini SinghSarah and Jane interview Nalini Singh, who is trapped in their hotel room, unable to escape the questioning. The good news: we learn which US reality tv show Nalini is secretly addicted to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-04-2042 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast23. What Are You Reading?Sarah tunes in to the DBSA Podcast voicemail and adds listener messages to the podcast as we discuss what we're reading. Plus, there's an interview with Sarah's mother in law about audiobooks she loves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-04-0425 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast22. The Romance CanonSarah and Jane discuss the romance canon - what it is, who is in it, and why the term 'canon' might mean different things to different people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-03-221h 04

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast21. It’s DABWAHA Time!Sarah and Jane talk about the upcoming DABWAHA, A March Madness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-03-0529 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast20. The Mysterious HymenSarah and Jane take a look at your suggestions as to the best name for a book wherein a hymen is located in the incorrect place. We also talk about other things, like romance novels. No, really. Swear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-02-2138 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast19. Buying, Reading and ReviewingSarah and Jane discuss book buying, reading, and reviewing, and Jane attempts to recommend a book to Sarah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-01-2341 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast18. Coltish! A visit with our listener email.Sarah & Jane talk about coltish legs, books that make us cry, being happy drunks, and werewolf fiction best-of. We also talk about Lisa Kleypas' upcoming 'Rainshadow Road.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-01-1142 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast17. Ridiculousness Threshold: 29 December 2011Jane and Sarah talk about the ridiculous threshold, where hyperbolic characters and plots become too much - and why that threshold varies for different readers depending on genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-12-2929 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast16. Shopping, Reading, and Renaming the Podcast: 16 December 2011This week Sarah convinces Jane to talk about the Agony / Ecstasy Anthology, and we reminisce about old ebook stores and old reading devices. We also discuss schmoopy epilogues, were-bears, and books we're reading right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-12-1643 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast15. What We’re Reading: November 28, 2011Sarah and Jane talk about what we're reading, whether there's more cursing in romance than there was previously, and what we wish for in a paranormal werewolf romance. We also talk about football. Really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-11-2841 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast14. Sarah Mayberry Interview: November 15, 2011Jane and Sarah interview Sarah Mayberry, talk about her books and her current work in progress, and make her try on an American accent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-11-161h 10

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast13. Reader Mail: October 18, 2011This week: we peek in the mailbox and answer listener email. Are paranormals and vampire romances on the way out? Have we reached saturation? What surprises does our email inbox hold for us? And what book will Sarah read aloud this time? All the answers are here for your enjoyment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-10-1840 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast12. Getting Cross-Examined About Everything I Know About Love – Oct. 3, 2011Jane interviews Sarah and asks merciless questions about Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, Sarah's new book, which is in stores and libraries now. We also talk about romance novels we love that feature wonderful female relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-10-0338 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast10. Digital backlist, prices, and old skool romances we love: September 14, 2011Jane and Sarah talk about digital backlist, and old skool romances they love. We also discuss prices, and what we are willing to pay for older titles released digitally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-09-1429 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast7. We’re back! And we’re talking about Romance!Sarah and Jane start the podcast up again with a discussion of what we're reading, and what Harlequin Presents novels we like. We also discuss at length a new book, "A Lady Awakened" by Cecilia Grant. Good Book Noise is made, and Sarah owes Jane a puppy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2011-08-1943 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast6. Tropes, empowerment, women in history, and Carolyn Jewel: March 9, 2009Sarah and Jane talk about their favorite romantic tropes, from unrequited love to the smoldering hero. What are your faves? We also interview Carolyn Jewel about her book "Scandal," and the power, or lack thereof, that women had in historical time periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2009-03-1010 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast5. Victoria Dahl, responding to reviews, and talking dirty: February 23, 2009Victoria Dahl, author of "Talk Me Down," joins us to talk about small towns, sexually intelligent heroines, and responding to reviews. Then Jane and Sarah talk about talking dirty- but don't actually get to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2009-02-2410 min

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast1. Our First EpisodeSarah's too close to the phone, Jane is driving, and we're recording our conversation. As Jane says, we are the picture of amateurs. Come watch us grow! Or, listen, as the case may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2008-12-3112 min