004. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean with Esme Brett
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse
English - October 08, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsBooks Arts academic discussions feminism intersectional feminist literary criticism fiction romance books romance novels romantic fiction storytelling romantic love Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.
CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.
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Guest InformationGuest Host: Esme BrettInstagram: @Feminist_RomanceWebsite: https://feministromance.home.blog/Book PickBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanSarah’s website and links to buyFated Mates Podcast - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.ContributorsKassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologist
LinksMore information about Te reo Māori – the Māori languageTwitter - Men Write WomenFalling Inn Love - Netflix Original MovieBeyond Heaving Bosoms - The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan.@MyShittyBookstagram - discusses “Romance Fat”I sew my own clothes! Here’s my sewing instagramRebel Lite / Devil in Winter + angsty/problematic heroes: see episode 1Am I The Ashole? Reddit post about an (asshole) who leaves his girlfriend alone at the ER to lift weights at the gymBook Recommendations (Trope Town)Trope: Ladies with Skillz
Recommendations:
Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)For fans of Dune + The Fifth ElementListen to: Deltron 3030Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romanceRecommended throughout the episode:
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (historical romance, M/F)Cherice Sinclair - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested inNew Zealand Romance Writers
Natalie Anderson - category romanceEsme’s fave: Pleasured in the Playboy’s Penthouse (Contemporary M/F)Nalini Singh - paranormal romanceLenora Bell - historical romanceFeatured Romance Novel Book Club
The Romance Book Club at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY
Book Club Page on Word Bookstore’s websiteOrganizer: Maddie CaldwellLocation/Host organization: Word BookstoreWhen: First Saturday of every month, 2:45 pmShelf Love:
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