Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsShelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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012. The Obsession by Nora Roberts with Lucy Score
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBContent Warning: The book we discuss features a serial killer and rapist. We also discuss sexual assault. Guest: Romance Author Lucy Score Website: lucyscore.net Twitter: @LucyScore1 Instagram: @ScoreLucy Lucy while recording this episode (shot by Mr. Lucy): https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hqadgAwYv/ We read: The Obsession by Nora Roberts (2016) (CW: on-page descriptions of sexual violence) Lucy’s books that are mentioned: The Worst Best Man The Christmas Fix Mr. Fixer Upper Moonshine...
011. A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry/Genevieve Turner with Kate Clayborn
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBGuest: Kate Clayborn: website: https://www.kateclayborn.com/ Twitter: @kateClayborn Instagram: @kateclayborn.author Kate’s books: Holiday novella (out now): Missing Christmas (3.5 in Chance of a Lifetime) Love Lettering: Out Dec. 31, 2019 Chance of a Lifetime Series Contributors: HEA Apologist The Ariel Storm Mary Lynne Nielsen The Romance Mom Book: A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Tweets Mentioned: Jen Prokop's thread: https://twitter.com/JenReadsRomance/...
011: So long and thanks for all the work: Kate Clayborn and The Midnight Feast by Emma Barry/Genevieve Turner
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBGuest: Kate Clayborn: website: https://www.kateclayborn.com/ Twitter: @kateClayborn Instagram: @kateclayborn.author Kate’s books: Holiday novella (out now): Missing Christmas (3.5 in Chance of a Lifetime) Love Lettering: Out Dec. 31, 2019 Chance of a Lifetime Series Contributors: HEA Apologist The Ariel Storm Mary Lynne Nielsen The Romance Mom Book: A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Tweets Mentioned: Jen Prokop's thread: https://twitter.com/JenRead...
So long and thanks for all the work: Kate Clayborn and The Midnight Feast by Emma Barry/Genevieve Turner
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBGuest: Kate Clayborn: website: https://www.kateclayborn.com/ Twitter: @kateClayborn Instagram: @kateclayborn.author Kate’s books: Holiday novella (out now): Missing Christmas (3.5 in Chance of a Lifetime) Love Lettering: Out Dec. 31, 2019 Chance of a Lifetime Series Contributors: HEA Apologist The Ariel Storm Mary Lynne Nielsen The Romance Mom Book: A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Tweets Mentioned: Jen Prokop's thread: https://twitter.com/JenRead...
010 Bonus: More to Love: Polyamorous Romance, Hot Tub No Ma'am, Billionaire Questions
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBListen to episode 10: The Case of the Missing O: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies In episode 10 we read Wallbanger by Alice Clayton. We mention it a little bit in this extra, but just a smidge. If you want to listen to the Jennifer Crusie episode Jess contributed to, it's episode 2. The Alyssa Cole book we mention with a forge/swords is A Duke By Default. Alyssa was my guest on episode 8! Check out Boobies & Noobies to hear more from Kelly....
More to Love: Ep. 10 Extras - Polyamorous Romance, Hot Tub No Ma'am, Billionaire Questions
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBListen to episode 10: The Case of the Missing O: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies In episode 10 we read Wallbanger by Alice Clayton. We mention it a little bit in this extra, but just a smidge. If you want to listen to the Jennifer Crusie episode Jess contributed to, it's episode 2. The Alyssa Cole book we mention with a forge/swords is A Duke By Default. Alyssa was my guest on episode 8! Check out Boobies & Noobies to hear more from Kelly....
010.5 More to Love: Polyamorous Romance, Hot Tub No Ma'am, Billionaire Questions
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBListen to episode 10: The Case of the Missing O: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies In episode 10 we read Wallbanger by Alice Clayton. We mention it a little bit in this extra, but just a smidge. If you want to listen to the Jennifer Crusie episode Jess contributed to, it's episode 2. The Alyssa Cole book we mention with a forge/swords is A Duke By Default. Alyssa was my guest on episode 8! Check out Boobies & Noobies to hear more from Kelly. Shel...
010: The Case of the Missing O: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBBook: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Guest: Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies Podcast @BoobiesPodcast on Twitter and Instagram Trope Town Recommendations: Neighbors to Lovers Cade by Liliana Hart Heat of the Night by Elle Kennedy Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Broken Knight by L.J. Shen Miscellaneous: Everything's Trash But It's OK by Phoebe Robinson Prince of Sin by Cass Ford Episode of Boobies & Noobies <-- a good starter episode! W...
The Case of the Missing O: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBBook: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Guest: Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies Podcast @BoobiesPodcast on Twitter and Instagram Trope Town Recommendations: Neighbors to Lovers Cade by Liliana Hart Heat of the Night by Elle Kennedy Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Broken Knight by L.J. Shen Miscellaneous: Everything's Trash But It's OK by Phoebe Robinson Prince of Sin by Cass Ford Episode of Boobies & Noobies <-- a good starter episode! W...
010. Wallbanger by Alice Clayton with Kelly Reynolds (Boobies & Noobies)
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBBook: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Guest: Kelly Reynolds from Boobies & Noobies Podcast @BoobiesPodcast on Twitter and Instagram Trope Town Recommendations: Neighbors to Lovers Cade by Liliana Hart Heat of the Night by Elle Kennedy Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Broken Knight by L.J. Shen Miscellaneous: Everything's Trash But It's OK by Phoebe Robinson Prince of Sin by Cass Ford Episode of Boobies & Noobies <-- a good starter episode! Where Shou...
009. Listener Requests and Mass Market Paperbacks
November 16, 2019 13:58 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBQuestions from: Christina.us.uk HEA Apologist Kini Allen (episode 5 guest!) purlsquirrel JenniMReads Books mentioned: Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (on upcoming episode with Kate Clayborn) The Charm School by Susan Wiggs Links: Twitter Thread starting place for Mass Market Paperback discussion (JenReadsRomance) My Favorite Darcy - data/poll from EisReading Questions: Americans: do you find you have more or less time to listen...
I'm in India! Listener Requests, and thoughts on Mass Market Paperbacks
November 16, 2019 13:58 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBQuestions from: Christina.us.uk HEA Apologist Kini Allen (episode 5 guest!) purlsquirrel JenniMReads Books mentioned: Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (on upcoming episode with Kate Clayborn) The Charm School by Susan Wiggs Links: Twitter Thread starting place for Mass Market Paperback discussion (JenReadsRomance) My Favorite Darcy - data/poll from EisReading Questions: Americans: do you find you have more or less time ...
009: I'm in India! Listener Requests, and thoughts on Mass Market Paperbacks
November 16, 2019 13:58 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBQuestions from: Christina.us.uk HEA Apologist Kini Allen (episode 5 guest!) purlsquirrel JenniMReads Books mentioned: Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (on upcoming episode with Kate Clayborn) The Charm School by Susan Wiggs Links: Twitter Thread starting place for Mass Market Paperback discussion (JenReadsRomance) My Favorite Darcy - data/poll from EisReading Questions: Americans: do you find you have more or less time ...
008: Alyssa Cole Wants You to Use Your Power, Be An Emotional Badass - Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBRomance novelist Alyssa Cole joins the podcast to discuss Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh, which features emotional badasses. Also discussed: Using your Power. Systemic Oppression. Growing Your Circle. Sign up for the email newsletter on shelflovepodcast.com for bonus episode content!
Alyssa Cole Wants You to Use Your Power, Be An Emotional Badass - Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBRomance novelist Alyssa Cole joins the podcast to discuss Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh, which features emotional badasses. Also discussed: Using your Power. Systemic Oppression. Growing Your Circle. Sign up for the email newsletter on shelflovepodcast.com for bonus episode content!
008. Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh with Alyssa Cole
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBRomance novelist Alyssa Cole joins the podcast to discuss Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh, which features emotional badasses. Also discussed: Using your Power. Systemic Oppression. Growing Your Circle. Sign up for the email newsletter on shelflovepodcast.com for bonus episode content! Guest Information Author Alyssa Cole Website Twitter Instagram Next release: The AI Who Loved Me - Audible Original out 12/3/2019 Book Pick Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh Nalini Singh's website Contributors Boo...
007: Power, Patriarchy, Pretending - The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan - with Erin Leafe (Learning the Tropes)
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBErin Leafe (Learning the Tropes Podcast) and I get deep into a discussion of power, privilege, the patriarchy, and pretending to be someone you’re not after reading The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan. Also discussed: Podcasting. Inspirational Westerns rife with sexual tension.
007. The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan with Erin Leafe (Learning the Tropes)
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBErin Leafe (Learning the Tropes Podcast) and I get deep into a discussion of power, privilege, the patriarchy, and pretending to be someone you’re not after reading The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan. Also discussed: Podcasting. Inspirational Westerns rife with sexual tension. Guest Information Erin Leafe, co-host of Learning The Tropes Podcast Twitter: @LearningTropes Instagram: @LearningTheTropes Book Pick The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan Courtney Milan's website Contributors ...
Power, Patriarchy, Pretending - The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan - with Erin Leafe (Learning the Tropes)
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBErin Leafe (Learning the Tropes Podcast) and I get deep into a discussion of power, privilege, the patriarchy, and pretending to be someone you’re not after reading The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan. Also discussed: Podcasting. Inspirational Westerns rife with sexual tension. The Gorilla Twins.
Halloween Boo? by Sarah Spade - with my BFF Becky
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBAndrea and her non-romance-reading friend Becky read Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade and it does not go according to plan. In this sometimes frightening, but ultimately uplifting holiday episode, Andrea digs deep into Becky’s unromantic psyche, and also into the lore of Salem, MA where Becky lived for 10 years. Does fate exist? Can ghosts get boners? Do you believe a self-professed cold New Englander can learn to love Romance Novels? Listen to find out. View full show notes and opport...
006. Halloween Boo? by Sarah Spade - with my BFF Becky
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBGuest Information Guest Host: Andrea’s BFF Becky Legit famous on Instagram: @bexburbs Book Pick Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Boo-Holiday-Hunk-Book-ebook/dp/B07JGXPG5N Contributors Lara van Lelyveld, Rose, Bree Hill, Esme Brett, and B.andherbooks Links The Salem Witch Museum: https://salemwitchmuseum.com/ Giles "More Weight" Corey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giles_Corey Famous for being pressed to death in the Salem Witch Trials; less famous for ...
006: Halloween Boo? by Sarah Spade - with my BFF Becky
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBAndrea and her non-romance-reading friend Becky read Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade and it does not go according to plan. In this sometimes frightening, but ultimately uplifting holiday episode, Andrea digs deep into Becky’s unromantic psyche, and also into the lore of Salem, MA where Becky lived for 10 years. Does fate exist? Can ghosts get boners? Do you believe a self-professed cold New Englander can learn to love Romance Novels? Listen to find out. View full show notes and opport...
005. Time Served by Julianna Keyes with Kini Allen
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBKini Allen (Smexy Books) and Andrea discuss Time Served, a steamy second chance contemporary by Julianna Keyes: a lawyer who made it out of her rough neighborhood reconnects with her ex-con ex. We cover “unlikeable” heroines, social class/Otherness, steamy revenge sex, and why it’s ok to like books in which characters do problematic things. CW: Boundary-pushing, consensual intimate encounters are discussed. Guest Information Guest Host: Kini Allen (Smexy Books) Instagram: @1KiniLei Twit...
Time Served by Julianna Keyes - guest Kini Allen
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBKini Allen (Smexy Books) and Andrea discuss Time Served, a steamy second chance contemporary by Julianna Keyes: a lawyer who made it out of her rough neighborhood reconnects with her ex-con ex. We cover “unlikeable” heroines, social class/Otherness, steamy revenge sex, and why it’s ok to like books in which characters do problematic things. CW: Boundary-pushing, consensual intimate encounters are discussed. View full show notes and opportunities to contribute to future episodes at...
005: Time Served by Julianna Keyes - guest Kini Allen
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBKini Allen (Smexy Books) and Andrea discuss Time Served, a steamy second chance contemporary by Julianna Keyes: a lawyer who made it out of her rough neighborhood reconnects with her ex-con ex. We cover “unlikeable” heroines, social class/Otherness, steamy revenge sex, and why it’s ok to like books in which characters do problematic things. CW: Boundary-pushing, consensual intimate encounters are discussed. View full show notes and opportunities to contribute to future episodes at...
Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean - guest Esme Brett
October 08, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBEsme 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. View full show notes and opportunities to contribute to future episodes at https://shelflovepodcast.com/.
004. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean with Esme Brett
October 08, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBEsme 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. -- Guest Information Guest Host: Esme Brett Instagram: @Feminist_Romance Website: https://feministromance.home.blog/ Book Pick Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean Sarah’s website and links to buy Fated Mates Podcast - Defi...
004: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean - guest Esme Brett
October 08, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBEsme 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. View full show notes and opportunities to contribute to future episodes at https://shelflovepodcast.com/.
Rebel by Beverly Jenkins - guest Bree Hill
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBree Hill (Falling For Romance) and Andrea discuss Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. We chat about inspiring teachers, Pizza Hut’s link to many millennial’s love of reading, and heroes who give and give, and ask nothing in return. We also learn how Bree is a recent romance novel convert (it’s never too late!) and how Hallmark holiday movies and Debbie Macomber were her gateway to the genre. The book discussion covers historically-accurate female agency, emotionally intelligent heroes, a...
003: Rebel by Beverly Jenkins - guest Bree Hill
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBree Hill (Falling For Romance) and Andrea discuss Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. We chat about inspiring teachers, Pizza Hut’s link to many millennial’s love of reading, and heroes who give and give, and ask nothing in return. We also learn how Bree is a recent romance novel convert (it’s never too late!) and how Hallmark holiday movies and Debbie Macomber were her gateway to the genre. The book discussion covers historically-accurate female agency, emotionally intelligent heroes, a...
003. Rebel by Beverly Jenkins with Bree Hill
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBree Hill (Falling For Romance) and Andrea discuss Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. We chat about inspiring teachers, Pizza Hut’s link to many millennial’s love of reading, and heroes who give and give, and ask nothing in return. We also learn how Bree is a recent romance novel convert (it’s never too late!) and how Hallmark holiday movies and Debbie Macomber were her gateway to the genre. The book discussion covers historically-accurate female agency, emotionally intelligent heroes, and the gi...
Jennifer Crusie, The Drinking Game - guest Amanda Diehl
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea discuss their favorite Jennifer Crusie novels and other reader favorites. We discuss the rampant anti-butter bias in Crusie's maternal archetypes, cute and fuzzy hitmen, the dangers of frying pans, and secretary Inception! We also learn how Andrea once trapped Amanda in her car and forced her to start reading Jennifer Crusie novels. Is it a bingo? Is it a drinking game? Andrea shares the recurring themes she's noti...
002: Jennifer Crusie, The Drinking Game - guest Amanda Diehl
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea discuss their favorite Jennifer Crusie novels and other reader favorites. We discuss the rampant anti-butter bias in Crusie's maternal archetypes, cute and fuzzy hitmen, the dangers of frying pans, and secretary Inception! We also learn how Andrea once trapped Amanda in her car and forced her to start reading Jennifer Crusie novels. Is it a bingo? Is it a drinking game? Andrea shares the recurring themes she's noti...
002. Jennifer Crusie's Oeuvre - guest Amanda Diehl
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea discuss their favorite Jennifer Crusie novels and other reader favorites. We discuss the rampant anti-butter bias in Crusie's maternal archetypes, cute and fuzzy hitmen, the dangers of frying pans, and secretary Inception! We also learn how Andrea once trapped Amanda in her car and forced her to start reading Jennifer Crusie novels. Is it a bingo? Is it a drinking game? Andrea shares the recurring themes she's noticed in Je...
001. Lisa Kleypas Wallflowers Quartet with Amanda Diehl
September 18, 2019 00:43 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea duke it out to select their favorite Wallflower from Lisa Kleypas’s memorable Wallflower quartet series. During the Wallflower Rumble, we share crowdsourced contributions from readers about their favorite characters and books. In Trope Town, we recommend Girl Squad romance novels. (Mostly Amanda recommends, since she is the queen of book recs.) Amanda also shares the premise for a sexy spy heroine in Write This Book. In the ...
001: Lisa Kleypas Wallflowers Throwdown - with guest Amanda Diehl
September 18, 2019 00:43 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea duke it out to select their favorite Wallflower from Lisa Kleypas’s memorable Wallflower quartet series. During the Wallflower Rumble, we share crowdsourced contributions from readers about their favorite characters and books. In Trope Town, we recommend Girl Squad romance novels. (Mostly Amanda recommends, since she is the queen of book recs.) Amanda also shares the premise for a sexy spy heroine in Write This Book....
Lisa Kleypas Wallflowers Throwdown - with guest Amanda Diehl
September 18, 2019 00:43 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBAmanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books; NPR Books) and Andrea duke it out to select their favorite Wallflower from Lisa Kleypas’s memorable Wallflower quartet series. During the Wallflower Rumble, we share crowdsourced contributions from readers about their favorite characters and books. In Trope Town, we recommend Girl Squad romance novels. (Mostly Amanda recommends, since she is the queen of book recs.) Amanda also shares the premise for a sexy spy heroine in Write This Book....