Paperback Pleasures

Annabel reviews You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian. Romy tries to talk sports. ---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

April Fools! Your hosts take on a whole new kind of smut.---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.---The girls dive in deep to the third book in the Empyrean series - from the whiplash romance to our craziest theories!---Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠.Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠.Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Join our discord ⁠here⁠!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOK IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.---Send your own voice memos of your favorite Empyrean quotes and/or fan theory to our email at PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord here!---The girls dive in deep to the second book in the Empyrean series - from the best and worst tropes, to toxic romance, to our crazy theories for Onyx Storm.---Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠.Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠.Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

To kick off our coverage of the first three books in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, we are releasing a re-cut, remastered version of Episode 14 - with some new voices thrown in!Send your own voice memos of your favorite Empyrean quotes and/or fan theory to our email at PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord here!---Romy reviews Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. ---Influencers mentioned in this episode: @Ceartguleabhar speaks beautifully to the accurate Scottish Gaelic pronunciations of the names used in Fourth Wing, and the controversy around the use of a Celtic minority language. ---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠.Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠.Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Praise by Sara Cate. Annabel raises HR concerns.---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord here!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore. Romy petitions for pining. ---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discordhere!Find all books mentioned in this podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Annabel humanizes gym bros. ---Find Annabel's Souffle Pancake Recipe here!---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discordhere!Find all books mentioned in this podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

*Note: This discusses the second book in a series of interconnected standalones. There are references to Neon Gods that may be considered spoilers to some readers.---Annabel reviewsElectric Idol by Katee Robert. Romy talks T-Rexes.---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discordhere!Find all books mentioned in this podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode contains discussion of rape and assault, along with brief mentions of incest and slavery. Listener discretion is advised. --- Romy reviews the first Bodice Ripper ever written, The Flame & The Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Annabel gets a history lesson. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord here! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Normal People by Sally Rooney. Romy thinks she's funny. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord here! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Priest by Sierra Simone. Annabel works on her poker face. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Romy is defying gravity. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Annabel questions alien anatomy. --- This episode contains mention of sexual assault, suicide, and dubious consent. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of self harm or suicide, please remember you are not alone. Help is out there. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Happy New Years Eve! Annabel reviews This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens. Romy makes a New Year prediction. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Merry Christmas Eve! Romy reviews holiday-themed erotica novella Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse. Annabel turns desserts into emotional weapons. --- This episode includes discussions of kink and what some may consider graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Twisted Love by Ana Huang. Romy has a conspiracy theory. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

** We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. There was a technical snafu and one of the hosts' mics didn't work right! ** --- Romy reviews The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer. Annabel wants more drafts. --- Romy misspoke when mentioning another book, it is Everything For You by Chloe Liese, not Anything For You. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

The girls interview author Georgia Clark about her queer holiday romcom Most Wonderful. Annabel talks potatoes. Romy swoons over fictional love. Georgia gets real about Buffy. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Romy swoons over the Scots. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Due to serious illness, Episode 25: Outlander has been delayed by a week. Instead, please enjoy this glimpse into a ⁠Patreon-exclusive⁠ series called Down The Rabbit Hole, where we discuss romance-adjacent topics of all kinds. We are eager to return to regular programming as soon as possible! --- She's been crowned 'The Queen of Romance.' Celebrated by the royal family, the creator of the escapist paperback novel, and - for decades - a household name. But her legacy is complicated. Why the Queen of Romance is anything but a feminist icon. This is Dame Barbara Cartland's story. --- Find the 1977 interview referenced in this episode here. --- Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews ⁠The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue⁠ by V.E. Schwab. Annabel gets deep. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode covers topics some may find disturbing - such as body horror and serial killers. Listen at your own discretion. --- Annabel reviews Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. Romy fails to gird her loins. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! Romy honors a classic literary monster in her review of ⁠⁠Carmilla⁠⁠ by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. Annabel uses her undergrad degree and runs out of wine. Everyone learns a lot. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Author Swati Hegde joins Annabel and Romy to talk about her debut novel, Match Me If You Can - a desi romcom retelling of Jane Austen's Emma. --- Interested in being an ARC reader for Swati? Information on her instagram profile @SwatiHegdeAuthor. Preorder her next novel Can't Help Faking In Love here! --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews 50 Shades of Grey. Annabel tries to keep her calm. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews The House In The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Romy has a surprise. --- DONATE OR JOIN: IJA: Indigenous Journalists Association The Sixties Scoop Network CREATORS MENTIONED & SOURCED: @MyNameIsMarines @FromTheMixedUpDesk @DinaeAesthetics @melissa..blair Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Annabel gets a lesson in monsters. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Romy dives headfirst into werewolf erotica. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. Annabel tries to make Shuffleboard a thing. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. Romy finds a newfound respect for Darth Maul. --- Music by Eric Matyas, "Sculpture Garden" | www.soundimage.org --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. --- Influencers mentioned in this episode: @Ceartguleabhar speaks beautifully to the accurate Scottish Gaelic pronunciations of the names used in Fourth Wing, and the controversy around the use of a Celtic minority language. @alex_falcone creates merch for fake bands from his fave movies and TV shows! --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Romy relives Middle School. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews ⁠Twilight⁠ by Stephanie Meyer. Annabel finally admits to being Team Jacob. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠here⁠. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. Romy relives Middle School trauma. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Happy 10th episode! To celebrate, Romy reviews Viking by Fabio himself. Yes, apparently he wrote romance novels. And was on the cover, too. And kind of stars in it. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Teleny, accredited to Oscar Wilde. Romy learns about a new greek god. Content Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and sexual assault. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight. Annabel gets a lesson in Dark Romance. Both girls get an education in euphemisms. Content Warning: This episode is about a Dark Romance book and contains mentions of sexual assault, self-harm, and some violence. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen. Romy finds redemption in the form of a poorly chopped jalapeño. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Author Cortney Winn joins Romy & Annabel to unpack her debut novel: Vesselless. Follow Cortney on Instagram & TikTok to see the latest updates on the Merciless Realms series! You can find the fan artist mentioned in the episode here. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Red, White & Royal Blue, Romy has an exciting announcement. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

BONUS EPISODE! Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some passionate conversation about romance novels and ethical porn. --- Send your answer to this week's Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Click here to join us on ⁠Patreon⁠! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting and reviewing romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature.  Let's talk romance! Support us & local bookstores by shopping for your books ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Divine Rivals, and Annabel takes us on a sexual awakening journey. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question AND an uncut version of today's episode! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen and Romy wants to give our FMC a hug. --- NOTE: This episode was recorded during a move, and the quality is not equal to episodes that come before or after it. We appreciate your patience and understanding. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

BONUS EPISODE! Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some unhinged rambles about life, love, and embarrassing halloween costumes. --- Send your answer to this week's Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Youtube⁠. Click here to join us on ⁠Patreon⁠! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting and reviewing romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature.  Let's talk romance! Support us & local bookstores by shopping for your books ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Neon Gods by Katee Robert and Annabel reveals her inner Persephone. Content Warning: BDSM, Bondage, Kink, Exhibitionism --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive content! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Annabel reviews ⁠Done & Dusted⁠ by Lyla Sage and Romy finds her new favorite term of endearment. Send your answer to this week's Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Click here to join us on Patreon! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting and reviewing romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature.  Let's talk romance! Support us & local bookstores by shopping for your books ⁠here⁠. --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Annabel arrives in Seattle!---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

PART TWO!To celebrate 50 episodes, the girls team up to (finally) review Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.---This episode deviates from the usual format!---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy reviews The Davenports by Krystal Marquis. Annabel revisits workplace romance.---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Romy interviews Khaya Fraites. the voice of Violet Sorrengail in the Empyrean Series Graphic Audio production!** This is a live event recording from the Tacoma Book Fair, meaning the audio quality will sound different compared to our usual studio recordings! **---Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.---Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.