Podcast appearances and mentions of Julia Quinn

Show Notes: After graduation, Angelo Milazzo returned to his home state and attended medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He developed an interest in cardiology and decided to pursue post-graduate training in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology at Duke University. Angelo completed his post-graduate training in 2002 and joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. A Growing Practice and Becoming Chief Medical OfficerIn 2002, he was offered the opportunity to start a pediatric cardiology practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. The practice grew from a one-man operation to a practice with about 30 physicians across various specialty areas. In 2017, Milazzo became the vice chair for practice for the Department of Pediatrics at Duke Health, which has grown to 250 clinical faculty and 50 research faculty. Angelo then became the Chief Medical Officer for the Duke Health Integrated Practice, overseeing all physicians who practice at Duke Health. This role allows him to take the best of his administrative leadership within one clinical department for children's care and spread it across the entire enterprise. The Economics of Health Care and the Business of MedicineAngelo's hands-on administrative experience and managerial experience have led him to become interested in the didactic aspect of his career. He believes that his administrative experience and managerial skills have allowed him to excel in various aspects of his career, including pediatric cardiology. Before the pandemic, Angelo enrolled in business school and completed his MBA in just under two years. He was interested in the economics of healthcare and the business of medicine, but also enjoyed the perspective of classmates from various industries and walks of life. Today, he is a practicing pediatric cardiologist, spending about 40% of his time in clinical practice and 60% of his time in administrative work. He is also interested in health equity research and is part of a project funded by the CDC. What it Takes to Be a Physician Leader Angelo explains that, to be a great physician leader, one must first be a great clinician, and this takes so much more than just medical knowledge. He believes that engaging with patients and families is a privilege and that this energy and insight can inform his managerial work. He has had the privilege of mentors in medicine and being taught by amazing clinicians, which has allowed him to feel comfortable with fraught conversations. He explains how his managerial experiences and administrative experiences make him a better clinician. He has had to negotiate with professionals from different backgrounds and training perspectives, enriching his perspective and broadening it. This constant bilateral communication within him allows him to enhance both sides of his career. The Executive MBA Program ExperienceAngelo talks about the value of his Executive MBA program, and how he appreciates the practical aspects of the program, such as lectures, video calls, and team meetings. However, he also highlights the value of teamwork and learning from professionals from different industries. He shares his capstone project, which involved working with a delivery firm in Eastern Europe, a firm far from his daily work. The team consisted of professionals from various industries, including military, micro brewing, airline, and healthcare professionals. The challenges faced in his work were unique but universally applicable, and he learned valuable lessons from the experience. He also talks about systems used during a public health emergency, the A3 structure and how it is used for improvement projects, and the journey of improvement.  The Performance Improvement Journey Angelo talks about management principles adopted in health care and the performance improvement journey that began with the introduction of a standardized electronic health record in 2013 and the adoption of Epic, which is now used by two-thirds to three-quarters of major health systems in the country. This allowed for a common set of data mining tools to collect clinical information and understand success or failure around quality initiatives. The organization's new leaders, including those from other health systems and academic centers, were committed to this continuous improvement environment. By the time the CMO became vice chair in 2016, they were ready to bring these principles into their department. Now, almost a decade later, the organization has built a culture where everyone wants to be a quality improvement scientist. They have developed an academy to train healthcare professionals to become quality improvement scientists, which involves a rapid boot camp that teaches principles over a concentrated period of time. Many of these projects have been presented at regional, national, and international levels, covering various medical specialties, from complicated heart surgery to solid organ transplant to medical genetics to obstetrics and gynecology.  Influential Harvard Courses and ProfessorsAngelo mentions three courses and professors that have resonated with him at Harvard: Arthur Kleiman's course on Illness Narratives, Professor Dante Della Terza's Divine Comedy class, and Gregory Nagy's Heroes for Zeros class. Angelo's course with Professor Kleiman was about the idea that hearing patients talk about their illness is a form of storytelling, which he uses in his work. He also mentions Professor Nagy's use of a clip from Blade Runner, a sci-fi noir film, in his class. He believes that this class spoke his language and that he was in the right place for him. Angelo also mentions missing the Michael Sandel Justice course, which he later took through the Harvard EdX program.  Timestamps: 01:29: Angelo Milazzo's Journey After Graduation  05:29: Transition to Administrative Roles and Business School  09:48: Balancing Clinical Practice and Administrative Roles  14:30: Learning from Business School and Applying Lessons  26:11: Implementing Continuous Improvement in Healthcare  36:40: Influential Courses and Professors at Harvard  Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amilazzomd/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Julie Cotler Pottinger who reports: “Hi. I'm Julie Cotler Pottinger, class of 1992 the featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is every library. Every library helps America build support for libraries and also helps us fight book banning in our communities. I'm proud to be the National Ambassador this year for every library under my pen name, Julia Quinn, and I've been working real hard all year to help them raise money and awareness. You can learn more about their work at www.everylibrary.org and now here's Will Bachmann with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: https://www.everylibrary.org/

I was so thrilled to welcome photographer Chandra Wicke to Books are Chic! Chandra is a romance reader and lover and took her vision of a beautiful, romance readers dream of a book and brought it to life. Say hello to The Happily Ever After Society. This book is a collection and celebration of romance authors, their books and the effect romance books have in our society. Featuring authors such as Julia Quinn, Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood, Adriana Herrera, Julie Soto and MORE, it truly is a book lovers portal into one of the best-selling genres. BUT Chandra needs our help. This book will only be published if Chandra can meet her goal. This is fully being crowd sourced. Chandra's vision was without limitations and wants to continue this dream. This is such a special project from an incredible fellow reader and dreamer, let's support her and make this happen!

Join and Kristine and Heather from the Litchfield Park Library as they discuss the similarities and differences between Bridgerton season 2 and book 2 'The Viscount Who Loved Me' by Julia Quinn.

Hey pals! We're still on our holiday break, but to celebrate a new year, we're giving you a rerelease of the first romance book that brought a new era for us: THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by Julia Quinn! And if you liked this episode, check out part 2 and our episode on season 2 of Bridgerton, based on this book! Part 2: Ep. 15 Season 2 Brazen banter: A brief history of corgis! Justice for middle children! The new Spider-Man movie! Violence as foreplay! Cat Scale: TBA Revolutionary Resources "Surface Pressure" (Encanto)   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family all about us! Connect with us on the interwebs! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

In chapter 40, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from RHAP: We Know The Bachelor discuss what Omegaverse books are (11:10) and then recap Bride by Ali Hazelwood (17:23). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:19:43). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:33:00). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Bride.  Haley's Previous Appearances Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry's pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

Every year I love to see which romance books are being adapted into movies and TV series to see my favorite characters and storylines come to life. If you love book-to-movie adaptations then I've got the inside scoop on what's to come in 2025 with all the romance books to movie and TV series you can get excited to enjoy.BOOKS MENTIONED:People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3D4uz3RRule by Jay Crownover: https://amzn.to/3VsQ3xMBridget Jones Mad About the Boy: https://amzn.to/3DaXwuQThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://amzn.to/49mU2BACounting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks: https://amzn.to/3DdIEfaHer Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan: https://amzn.to/41n7fbAMy Oxford Year by Julia Whelan: https://amzn.to/41m2bnVA Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey: https://amzn.to/3zrgnxfAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn: https://amzn.to/3VooS6YWritten in My Own Hearts Blood by Diana Gabaldon: https://amzn.to/41qQmwVWe'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han: https://amzn.to/4gkHZXUVirgin River Series by Robyn Carr: https://amzn.to/3ZqtM4ESullivan's Crossing Series by Robyn Carr: https://amzn.to/3ZCRXhMSweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl Woods: https://amzn.to/4f3ZevlRansom Canyon Series by Jodi Thomas: https://amzn.to/3ZG1cxNThings We Never Got Over by Lucy Score: https://amzn.to/4gib6LiDark Lover by JR Ward: https://amzn.to/4iq3zMyBeauty from Pain by Georgia Cates: https://amzn.to/3B5v2ClLINKS: Passionflix Subscription: https://bit.ly/3rdevnURomance Books to Movies Hub: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-movie-lists/Join My List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinIf you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform.Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Quinn, the creative force behind the wildly popular Bridgerton series of books is featured tonight at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. She joins Megan Lynch discussing her partnership with television creator and producer Shonda Rhimes, creating a work of historical fiction surrounding the life of Queen Charlotte and King George the Third.

The Finale Pod is back with a scandalous affair worth gossiping about! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Newlyweds Colin and Penelope's fresh marriage faces blackmail and high-society drama, as Penelope's bold reveal as Lady Whistledown shocks the ton and changes everything. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Bridgerton! We start our recap discussion at the 16:50 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we chat about our favorite romance tropes. SPOILER ALERT: We spill tea about future seasons gleaned from articles and the author who wrote the books that this series is based on. So skip over that if you must! Spoilers happen between 1:24:45 and 1:28:15. The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton is 4.5. Network: Netflix Genre: Regency romance Based on: Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Starring: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton Executive Producer: Shonda Rhimes The next finale we will review is Alex's pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of Industry. Trading corsets for power suits—this one's all about high stakes and cutthroat ambition! Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com

Sie mischen Fantasy und Romantik und sind damit sehr erfolgreich, die Autorinnen des neuen Genres "New Adult". Julia Quinn ist eine der bekanntesten unter ihnen. Außerdem: Der Dokumentarfilm "Tracing Light" von Thomas Riedelsheimer und die Comic-Künstlerin Barbara Yelin.

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Julia Quinns erfolgreiche Bridgerton-Romane haben auch als Netflix-Serie Millionen Fans. Der Plot ist nicht historisch akkurat, sagt sie. Die diverse Besetzung zeige trotzdem das London des 19. Jahrhunderts - viele könnten sich darin erkennen. Quinn, Julia www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Querido y gentil oyente, en este episodio nos acompaña Diego (del Club del Héroe) para analizar y conversar sobre Bridgerton, la serie de Shondaland que se basa en la saga de libros de Julia Quinn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan gets back to her roots this week with a fun, quirky, and not too serious regency romance - What I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long. While we're still not clear on what was done to get the duke, it's likely something naughty (especially since this is an open door romance!) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8430098-what-i-did-for-a-dukeIf you're looking for something similar, try anything by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas or Sherry Thomas.

The fun continues with our discussion of Bridgerton S3! Y. M. Nelson and friends continue our talk about the Shondaland historic romance series, featuring couple Penelope and Colin (Polin). Listen to our take on Benedict and the other story lines, and find out what we rated this season.Included in this discussion: 00:03:12 Comment on Polin! 00:05:16 Comment below on Romancing Mr. Bridgerton!00:05:37 Other Characters' Storylines00:13:13 Benedict's story00:32:45 How we watched this SPLIT season00:48:20 What do we want to see in S4?01:09:56 Goodreads rating#booktubeShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the showStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Y. M. Nelson and friends talk everything Polin in part 1 of this review of Netflix's Bridgerton, season 3. This historical romance show from the Julia Quinn books has us discussing perceptions, character struggles, and being in love in this fictional 19th century London ton.We discuss the following topics:Polin (Penelope and Colin's ship name): Expectations v. what we sawPolin's lack of seductionColin v. Lord DublinPenelope as a character and EloiseEloise is a bad friendLady Whistledown revealed ... or is she?A Million little ... storiesTheories on the "epilogue"Who is Colin now, and do we like him?Overall rating (Based on Goodreads' 5-star rating)#booktubeClick here to send us a Text about weekly episodes!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the showStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Dearest Gentle Listeners, Welcome to another episode of The Ladies Bridgerton. We have paused on our journey down season 3's love lane to instead give you some insights into season 4. This pod begins with a summary of the Julia Quinn book that season 4 is based upon 'An Offer From a Gentleman' - if you do not wish for a recap of the book - you can jump to 22.25 minutes. After a quick recap, we discuss everything that we know about season 4 already, who's returning or leaving, what we know about the season based on interviews with cast, producers and Shondaland and we finish off with some hopeful predictions for season 4 (and 5, whoops). We hope you enjoy as we will likely be doing another ep on this as we had too many thoughts and not enough time. Sincerely, The Ladies Bridgerton

Find yourself transforming from a wallflower to the bride of a Bridgerton while having to leave your legacy behind with your host Jen and guest reader Shelby as they gossip about Julia Quinn's fourth installment to the Bridgerton series, Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Warning before listening: This episode does contain spoilers for this novel, other books in this series, as well as the Bridgerton series on Netflix. TW: Domestic Abuse  Click here for The Bookstop's Instagram, to subscribe to the Patreon, and for previous podcasts from The Bookstop: https://linktr.ee/thebookstoppodcast?utm_source=qr_codeSupport the Show.

Masquerade! Sophie Beckett on parade! Masquerade! Hide your face, so the world will never find you! Paint brushes at the ready, dearest listeners. Just as we're busy basking in the glow of our (finally) happily married Polin, it's time to begin the next part of our journey. While we search high and low for an elusive Lady in Silver, we take a quick dip in a lake with Benedict, stop by a silent Scottish castle to check in on Eloise's sanity, and reminisce over Tudums of days gone by with a leprechaun and her pot of gold. Benedict Bridgerton, you may run and hide from settling down – but a face will still pursue you. But who can name the face? Certainly not us. But if anybody knows who she is, tell her we're looking for her. * Spoiler Warning This episode contains discussion of the plot details of An Offer From a Gentleman (Benedict's story), To Sir Phillip, With Love (Eloise's story) and It's In His Kiss (Hyacinth's story) by Julia Quinn. Show Notes Tudum: Benedict Is Unmasked as Bridgerton Season 4's Romantic Lead: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/bridgerton-season-4-cast-release-date-news YouTube: Season 4 announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHJPpo2oeU Harper's Bazaar: Interview with Luke Thompson (inc. reference to lake scene): https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a61086616/bridgerton-luke-thompson-benedict-queer-interview/ Twitter: Fan theory about Season 4 episode title (via @sophiepoets): https://x.com/sophiepoets/status/1815839858876899359 L.L. Bean: Vacationland dog canoe rug: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/127969?page=indoor/outdoor-vacationland-dog-canoe * Follow Us Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/whatabarbpod/ ⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatabarbpod⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhataBarbPod

Lisa discusses Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, the historical romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Here, she discusses the key differences between the book and Season 3 of Bridgerton, which just came out in the summer of 2024.  Books discussed:  The Queen's Gambit by Evie Dunmore For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.

dearest gentle listeners,it is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to revisit the latest chapter of the bridgerton saga in this special episode of our esteemed podcast. in this episode, we peel back the layers of bridgerton season three: part two, and examine its every scandal, intrigue, and triumph.we touch on important points such as the success or failure of the promised bridgerton glow-up, colin brigerton's hairline, the cortisol levels of penelope featherington and whether or not we will, indeed, need to fight julia quinn on the beaches of malibu.will fate be kind to our perceptions of this once illustrious show, or does destiny hold darker designs? brace yourselves for revelations that could shake society to its core.yours in anticipation,bridget & laura send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

Lisa discusses Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, the historical romance about Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Season 3 of Bridgerton, which highlights this romance, was just released. In today's episode, Lisa focuses on the book.  Next week's episode, Lisa will discuss the book versus the TV show.  The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.

The Shhh Crew is keeping it cool in this summer episode about historical romance. Listen in as we discuss the fourth book in the Bridgerton series Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. Then laugh along with us as we compete to guess the first lines of randomly selected novels. We promise you will fall in love with this one.    

In this week's pick (and our first one back in the studio!), Katie hates on Julia Quinn's When He Was Wicked, otherwise known as Francesca's story and proceeds to talk about it for approximately .5 seconds of this 9 minute episode. Read literally anything else, and you'll be much happier.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/110396.When_He_Was_Wicked

Join us for a thrilling (and explicit) episode of our podcast as we dive into the rewatch of the last episode of Bridgerton Season 3. In this episode, tensions between Pen and Colin reach their peak, with the two are still at odds. Meanwhile, Cressida's devious actions come to the forefront as she resorts to blackmail to finally escape her fate. All of this drama culminates at the Butterfly Ball, where under the Queen's watch, the truth finally comes to light. Tune in as we dissect the twists and turns, analyze the character dynamics, and explore the impact of these revelations on the Bridgerton universe. Don't miss out on this exciting discussion!If you're Whistle-Down Bad for Bridgerton like us, the pod continues next week with Season 4 theories and recap!We want to hear from you! Follow us on Insta and TikTok @outinsociety

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give our final thoughts on the last four episodes of season three of Bridgerton on Netflix, as well as the show as a whole. Let us know your thoughts on the popular show! Chapter 157:  What We've Read and What We are Reading:  Antimatter Blues (Mickey 7 #2) by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla, Katharine Chin Gay the Pray Away written and narrated by Natalie Naudus  Middle of the Night by Riley Sager  Casket Case by Lauren Evans. Thanks to the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Additional Book Mentions The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn

In chapter 25, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) discuss Bridgerton season 3, part 2 (3:33). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:03:29). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the first four Bridgerton books.  Haley's Previous Appearances Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Angela's Previous RTBR Appearances Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: July 3: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry's pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

This episode, we return to a new season among the Ton with the third season of Bridgerton, based on the novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. We examine the many new relationships this season of the show, and the unfortunate return of least favorite character from the books: problematic male love interest. We're also discussing glow ups, hot air balloons, sleeves and the Benedict arc we've all been waiting for!

In Episode 56 we talk with actor Ruth Gemmell, who portrays Lady Violet Bridgerton in the Netflix series BRIDGERTON and QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY from Shonda Rhimes's Shondaland, inspired by the stories and characters in Julia Quinn's romance novels. In the podcast we talk with Gemmell about her nuanced portrayal of Lady Violet Bridgerton, and explore the theme of self-discovery and love in the series through Lady Violet's motivations and relationships. This conversation with Ruth Gemmell reveals Lady Violet Bridgerton as a multifaceted character who defies simple categorization.  BRIDGERTON has completed its 3rd season. All 3 seasons including QUEEN CHARLOTTE are available on Netflix with a subscription. TRANSCRIPT: Visit the webpage to download a transcript for episode 56 - https://michonbostongroup.com/bostonsisters 1:17 - Episode Intro w/Ruth Gemmell/Lady Violet Bridgerton 1:56 - BRIDGERTON 3 synopsis 3:08 - Ruth Gimmell bio 4:28 - Friendship and romantic love 6:02 - Mature women's friendship: Lady Violet and Lady Agatha 8:42: - Working with Adjoa Andoh (Lady Agatha Danbury) 10:15 - Creating Lady Violet 15:22 - BRIDGERTON effect on historical drama 16:52 - Lady Violet's romantic future 19:44 - Loving 1940s clothes 20:52 - Time capsule: wedding dress, dog photo, motherly advice 23:13 - Where to watch BRIDGERTON series and QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY 23:28 - Stay connected with Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters 24:57 - DisclaimerSTAY ENGAGED with HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform LISTEN to past past podcasts and bonus episodes SIGN UP for our mailing list SUPPORT this podcast on Spotify or SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historicaldramasisters/support

In this episode we discuss the highly anticipated Season 3 of Netflix's mega hit show, Bridgerton. As stans we love talking about Shondaland creations and this 3rd installment of Julia Quinn's book series which focuses of the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Lady Whistledown herself, Penelope Featherington, is no different. We cover the friendships, the romance, the comedic moments, and of course the dynamics of power and privilege in this world especially for women. We also discuss the influence the secret columnist wields in the Ton and what giving that up for love would mean. We also touch on the building love stories and side characters we also love. This one's a fun one. We hope you enjoy! Instagram: @assumeitwillbebrilliantpod  Music: Humblux - S.H.E. Cali Greens - Artillery (Extended Clip) 8, 14, and 18

This week on the She Made Me Read It Pod, Gracie and Lydia discuss Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. Spoilers? First half of the episode = Spoiler Free! Second half of the episode = Spoiler Warning!

On this week's bonus episode of You Are What You Read we are joined by Julia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 40 books, including the blockbuster Bridgerton series. Now streaming on Netflix, the television adaptation of Bridgerton is a global phenomenon produced by Shonda Rhimes. In this 2021 conversation, Julia talks to us about the dazzling adaptation of her books and her exciting plans for the future of the Bridgertons.   Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 55, we talk with DAMIANNE “DAMI” SCOTT, creator of Black Girl Loves Jane, a Facebook group and blog about the Shonda Rhimes Shondaland series BRIDGERTON on Netflix. BRIDGERTON (now in its 3rd season plus Shonda Rhimes's prequel/origin story, QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY) is based on the characters in Julia Quinn's series of historical romance novels set in Regency England. The stories center an aristocratic family of 8 siblings and their widowed mother who is navigating the marriage market with and for her children.  One can't help but wonder how the BRIDGERTON series is being received by passionate fans of Jane Austen and recent adaptations of her 19th century novels for film and limited series like PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, and SANDITON (inspired by an unfinished novel). What has been the BRIDGERTON series's impact on fan perceptions of the Regency era and the diversity of the society in that time? What would Jane think of the ton? Ep. 55 Transcript link is available on the podcast website at https://michonbostongroup.com/bostonsisters/episode55-bridgerton-blackgirllovesjane PLEASE NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE GENERATED USING A COMBINATION OF SPEECH RECOGNITION SOFTWARE AND HUMAN TRANSCRIBERS, AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS. TIMESTAMPS 2:28 - Bridgerton Season 3 recap (episodes 1 - 4) 6:57 Damianne "Dami" Scott and Black Girl Loves Jane (Austen) 12:55 - Representation and belonging in historical literature 18:14 - Race and diversity in historical dramas 24:39 - What would Jane (Austen) think of "the ton?" 29:39 - "The Bridgerton Effect" on diversity in romantic fiction 37:25 - Favorite and not-so-favorite characters in Bridgerton 48:52 - Can friendship lead to romantic love? 54:21 - Time travel and time capsule 1:00:41 - Epilogue - Boston Sisters riff on Austen and Bridgerton 1:14:42 - Share your thoughts about Bridgerton 3 STAY ENGAGED with HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform LISTEN to past past podcasts and bonus episodes SIGN UP for our mailing list SUPPORT this podcast on Spotify or SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historicaldramasisters/support

From the creators of MuggleCast is a brand new podcast: What the Hype?! For more information, see the episode titled 'What's the Hype about What the Hype?!' --- Bridgerton is a television show based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn. Its first season premiered on Netflix in December 2020, and is produced by Shonda Rhimes' production banner, Shondaland. In this episode of What the Hype?!, Pam, Micah, and Laura are joined by special guest Natasha Polis of the podcast Those Forking Fangirls to discuss this book-to-TV adaptation! We discuss who the show is for, why it's so damn good, the show's diversity, and much more! Don't forget to follow us in your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a friend about the show! We're also releasing full video episodes on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights and Highlights: Bridgerton Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2 – A Thank Gods It's Fantasy Podcast Review In this episode of 'Thank Gods It's Fantasy Podcast', hosts Kayla, Veronica, and Bryanna, with a special guest, dive into the premiere of Bridgerton's third season, focusing on episodes 1 and 2. They explore Francesca's entry into society, the costuming nuances for characters like Colin, and the developing romance between Colin and Penelope. The discussion compares the show's direction to Julia Quinn's original books and evaluates adaptation choices. The hosts express their expectations for future episodes, share moments of humor, and provide detailed critiques. Additionally, they admire Queen Charlotte's evolving wigs, noting the improved designs, and inform listeners about the next podcast episode.

Bridgerton is a television show based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn. Its first season premiered on Netflix in December 2020, and is produced by Shonda Rhimes' production banner, Shondaland. In this episode of What the Hype?!, Pam, Micah, and Laura are joined by special guest Natasha Polis of the podcast Those Forking Fangirls to discuss this book-to-TV adaptation! We discuss who the show is for, why it's so damn good, the show's diversity, and much more! Don't forget to follow us in your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a friend about the show! We're also releasing full video episodes on YouTube!

Dear Gentle Listener, a notorious Rake, a determined eldest sister, and the battles they wage are on the agenda today as your devoted Podcast Hosts travel into the pages of THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by JULIA QUINN. Attend this lovely meeting to hear all the latest gossip on the Viscount's newest relationship, Kate's Crimes and Pardons list, and whether Newton is to blame for the accident that ended in a shattered carriage, a broken bone, and a new perspective for this newlywed couple.Support the Show.Scotland is calling! Book your spot on our Scotland Fantasy Tour HERE! Want to explore the world of SJM with us? Become a PATRON and gain access to our entire Sarah J. Maas series collection! Looking for more bookish talk? Follow us on IG and TikTok!

It's been at least a week since Bridgerton season three part one premiered so it's spoiler time!  We've invited Bee super fans Angeleke, The Lovely Bibliophile, and Sarah, Romantically Swept Away, to share how they feel about Polin-ating season so far!We discuss the kind Lord Debling and if he'll be back in part two.  His like-able character made Colin's jealousy more profound.The costume department is slaying!  Cressida and trapped bird ensemble was beautiful and interesting.  Glow ups seem to be had especially with the Featheringtons.The show was definitely emotional at times like the books, even making us cry.  Angeleke loved the first kiss and Sarah felt bad when Lord Kilmartin finally took to the screen. We loved the odes to Julia Quinn's books.  We got the journal.  We got the April 6th meet-cute story.  We agreed that we love the film on its own and the books on its own, and that's a great way to embrace the entire show.Of course we mentioned bold theories like Wendy thinking Cressida will be with Benedict!The cake scene had us all hot and bothered!  The Bridgerton siblings have been showing a trend of thirsting after their intended in slow motion!The first kiss was perfect!  However, going back for more pecks was life changing!!Who's life will change next?  Consensus leads to Eloise or Benedict before Francesca, but who knows.And, that ending, the carriage scene…wow!  Is it straight to Colin's room bypassing his family who's already home because of a music sheet?  Toni really wants to know if the book will be followed and Penelope face plants in part II…ouch!Then we played a game of Who'd You Rather Bridgerton TV version.  Which TV character would you like to go on a midnight carriage ride with?  (Timestamp: 53:08)Join us as we unleash our love for season three part one and let our minds wander about part two!Hosts – Toni Rose  & Wendy WooEmail - bridgerton2000@gmail.comFollow - www.instagram.com/bridgerton2000Shop - www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSubscribe - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbwzumQy5Gx1TKc-O4OCzQWebsite - linktr.ee/bridgerton2000www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com

In chapter 20, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (7:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:14). Next they discuss season 3, part 1 of the tv adaptation, Bridgerton (1:22:50). Finally, Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:48:05). Spoiler Warning: While we explore Romancing Mr. Bridgerton in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Haley's Previous RTBR Appearances The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: May 27: The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros June 12: To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry's pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

Dearest Readers, Today we are thrilled to bring you our episode discussing Julia Quinn's Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Though we are mostly talking about the book, some TV show spoilers have made it in here! (P.S. Maddy is fully aware that she confused some storylines that happen only in the show with some book storylines and she's very sorry, she's just very passionate and excited lol) Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

Bridgerton Season III part I is here!  This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere.  We're recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film.  Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy!The Duke and I – 3:33AITA for telling my wife I don't want kids, but in fact I just don't want them? – 8:28The Viscount Who Loved Me – 10:15AITA for tripping my mama's sister's fiancé and making him fall into the Serpentine? – 22:48An Offer From a Gentleman - 24:09AITA for thinking my brother's art skills are not good enough and so I bought his acceptance into art school without telling him? – 32:01Romancing Mister Bridgerton – 32:20AITA for befriending my former best friend's bully?– 49:29AITA for trying to find a husband for my daughters by any means necessary…? – 50:55To Sir Philip With Love – 51:21When He Was Wicked – 56:24Join us as we celebrate the Bridgerton books and film!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSCollaboration with our Bridgerton books + film + everything podcast @bridgerton2000Shonda Rhimes still has all eight books on the books“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 3:33Julia QuinnBridgerton books 1-6www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  60:51The Republic of Tea: Bridgerton Collection – Duke & Duchess (Honey Breakfast Tea), Anthony & Kate (Spiced Chai), and Featherington (Blood Orange Mimosa Tea)Season 3 Part 2 on June 13th!  What's your watch party plans???NEXT– Bridgerton GH & Ever After by Julia QuinnHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.comFollow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

Bridgerton Season III part I is here!  This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere.  We're recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film.  Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy!The Duke and I – 3:33AITA for telling my wife I don't want kids, but in fact I just don't want them? – 8:28The Viscount Who Loved Me – 10:15AITA for tripping my mama's sister's fiancé and making him fall into the Serpentine? – 22:48An Offer From a Gentleman - 24:09AITA for thinking my brother's art skills are not good enough and so I bought his acceptance into art school without telling him? – 32:01Romancing Mister Bridgerton – 32:20AITA for befriending my former best friend's bully?– 49:29AITA for trying to find a husband for my daughters by any means necessary…? – 50:55To Sir Philip With Love – 51:21When He Was Wicked – 56:24Join us as we celebrate the Bridgerton books and film!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSCollaboration with our Bridgerton books + film + everything podcast @bridgerton2000Shonda Rhimes still has all eight books on the books“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 3:33Julia QuinnBridgerton books 1-6www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  60:51The Republic of Tea: Bridgerton Collection – Duke & Duchess (Honey Breakfast Tea), Anthony & Kate (Spiced Chai), and Featherington (Blood Orange Mimosa Tea)Season 3 Part 2 on June 13th!  What's your watch party plans???NEXT– Bridgerton GH & Ever After by Julia QuinnHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.comFollow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

In today's episode, I'm talking about 11 romance books that have had the biggest impact on the romance genre. These are the most influential romance books that have each played a significant role in the rise of the romance genre's popularity, success, and rise among new readers. Take a listen to see if you agree with my assessment of the most influential romance books in the genre!BOOKS MENTIONED:Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4bxXZDvThe Notebook by Nicholas Sparks: https://amzn.to/3JRo7gDTwilight by Stephanie Meyer: https://amzn.to/4bc5qk2Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James: https://amzn.to/4baRHcYAfter by Anna Todd: https://amzn.to/44vLsy1It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover: https://amzn.to/4dwMGNpThe Duke and I by Julia Quinn: https://amzn.to/44Aycs7Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon: https://amzn.to/3wsF6msBeach Read by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3UOmDKuRed White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: https://amzn.to/3UwCfRqFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: https://amzn.to/4buzFCaLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubMost Anticipated New Romance Book Releases for June 2024: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/new-romance-book-releases-june-2024/Join My Facebook Group, the She Reads Romance Books Reader Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shereadsromancebooksreaderloungeFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on our #POLIN rewatch and need to get our almost non-spoilery reactions out!Not only is it Polin-ating season, it's yearning season.For the book version lovers, we do get the major elements in the show.We did get our John!  The John we needed, expected.  Our predictions were half wrong, half right however so exciting!We got odes to author Julia Quinn's other books!  What easter eggs did you notice?The mystery about the Mondrich's moving up the social ladder is explained.Lady Danbury's brother, Marcus, is in town and we can't wait for their back story.Bored Benedict looking for a purpose while looking for hiding places.Violet being the best, most observant mama!Join us as we continue to be blown away, destressed, and on cloud nine with every rewatch of Bridgerton Season 3!Hosts – Toni Rose  & Wendy WooEmail - bridgerton2000@gmail.comFollow - www.instagram.com/bridgerton2000Shop - www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSubscribe - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbwzumQy5Gx1TKc-O4OCzQWebsite - linktr.ee/bridgerton2000www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com

Polin Season is upon us, and it is glorious.We collaborated with Big Gold Belt Media to review Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, which premiered May 16th on Netflix. You can also find the video recording of this episode on Big Gold Belt Media's Youtube channel.In this episode we had a very spoiler-filled discussion of the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3. We adored every part of Colin and Penelope's story, as well as the other character's arcs that were woven in.Look for our breakdown of Part 2 coming June 13th!Find us on social media and say hi!Find Big Gold Belt Media here:Official Websitebiggoldbelt.comYoutubeyoutube.com/@BigGoldBeltXtwitter.com/BiggoldbeltSoundCloudsoundcloud.com/bgbgroupInstagraminstagram.com/biggoldbeltFacebookfacebook.com/BigGoldBeltTikToktiktok.com/@biggoldbeltTumblrbiggoldbelt.tumblr.com

The day has FINALLY come, dear listeners! We're talking about one of Rae's all-time favorites: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. In case you've been living under a rock, this is Colin and Penelope's story and it's so very sweet (with a little spice). This episode is about the book, but we do discuss the upcoming season of Bridgerton from Netflix. Also discussed: everything Bridgerton, the general life of wallflowers, and why Colin and Pen's story is so beloved among fans. Up Next: Downpour by Maggie Gates What We're Reading: The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe Rogues Gone Dirty Series by Bella Moxie An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn What We're Listening To: Cody Ko, Cody and Ko SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub

In chapter 19, Torry (she/her) and Shannon McNamara (she/her) from FluentlyForward recap Priest by Sierra Simone (9:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (52:39). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (59:43). Content Warning: Discussion about a previous suicide of a family member, rough sex, and the church's history and ongoing sexual abuse throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Priest in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Shannon's Previous Appearances Patreon 56: The Willis Daughters Patreon 42: Pop Culture News Round-up (with Shannon) Patreon 33: The NYC Trip (Unedited and Uncut) Patreon 10: Celebrity Religions Bonus 23: A DeuxMoi Deep Dive Episode 71: Petty about Celebrity Relationship Tea Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 May 29: The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry's pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

We're excited to announce the launch of a new series, Read Before You Watch! With book-to-screen adaptations becoming increasingly common, we thought it would be fine to have a series devoted to reading and reviewing books before watching the adaptations. With Season 3 of Bridgerton premiering on Netflix on May 16th, we thought we would get things started with the book behind the couple of the season, Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn.  One of us had read it, one of us hadn't, and we had a great (very spoilery!) time reviewing the book and the parts we hope make it into the show (and vice versa). Also look for our breakdown of Bridgerton Season 3 Parts 1 & 2!Find us on social media

Dylan Dreyer is at the iconic Churchill Downs with Mike Tirico and Steve Kornacki to set the scene at the Kentucky Derby and break down the odds for this year's race. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's revival of “The Wiz.” Also, Julia Quinn, author of the bestselling “Bridgerton” series is here to share her favorite new reads in May. The 3rd hour sits down with the multi-talented Kate Hudson to discuss her debut album “Glorious.”

We're talking about gaming hells! Is it residual Derek Craven love? Probably. Why does Sarah love a casino so much? Why are we so into ladies being wagered by the idiot men in their lives? What makes these places that are so not sexy in real 2024 life so incredibly hot in a) James Bond movies, b) heist movies, and c) historical romances? We're getting to the bottom of it—or at least, we're going to talk about books we love. That's the Fated Mates promise. We're betting you're going to love this one! (see what we did there?)We also talk about Fated Mates Live! Join us in Brooklyn, NY, at the gorgeous William Vale Hotel, on March 23rd, along with a collection of special guests and a roomful of other romance-obsessed listeners for a night of romance shenanigans at a live taping of Fated Mates! While we're never sure quite how it's going to go, we can guarantee there will be books, booze and bantr…and you'll leave full of joy from all the fun. We've even got The Ripped Bodice on hand to sell books, and the room will be available for hanging with other Firebirds after the live! Tickets and info are at fatedmates.net/live.If you just can't get enough of us, consider joining our Patreon! You get an extra episode of banter every month and access to the Fated Mates discord, full of people who love romance as much as we do. It's pretty great, we have to say. Learn more at patreon.com/fatedmates. Our next read along is Heather Guerre's Preferential Treatment, one of Sarah's favorite romances of 2022. Get it at Amazon, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Show NotesGet Fated Mates Live tickets for March 23, 2024 in Brooklyn.We think that waking up married is different than casinos.Derek Craven is of course our favorite casino-owner, but Sarah wrote a pretty famous casino series, too.In modern times, casinos are owned by giant conglomerates and they are definitely making a ton of money, Especially this past weekend since the Superbowl was in Vegas.The Taylor Swift Effect is real.Have we mentioned that there are lots of movies about casinos out there in the world.“Fuck me gently with a chainsaw” is a reference to Heathers, not a dark romance.An explainer about fantasy sports and where they are legal.You can join Sarah and Julia Quinn next Tuesday, February 20, online via Zoom. They'll be talking about all things Bridgerton, about romance, about reading and writing, and taking questions! Register for the free event, sponsored Illinois Libraries Present, and join them!

We're so excited for today's deep dive on Natalie Caña's A Dish Best Served Hot — a sexy, second-chance romance that gave us so many feelings, including delight that Natalie is at the very beginning of her romance writing career! Here we talk about taking big swings in romance, about telling love stories against the backdrop of real life issues, and about how this book's ending might be the closest thing to Kleypas we've read in a long time. Get the book at Amazon, B&N, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie. We also talk about Fated Mates Live! Join us in Brooklyn, NY, at the gorgeous William Vale Hotel, on March 23rd! Join us along with a collection of special guests and a roomful of other romance-obsessed listeners for a night of romance shenanigans at a live taping of Fated Mates! While we're never sure quite how it's going to go, we can guarantee there will be books, booze and bantr…and you'll leave full of joy from all the fun. We've even got The Ripped Bodice on hand to sell books, and the room will be available for hanging with other Firebirds after the live! Tickets and info are at fatedmates.net/live.If you just can't get enough of us, consider joining our Patreon! You get an extra episode of banter every month and access to the Fated Mates discord, full of people who love romance as much as we do. It's pretty great, we have to say. Learn more at patreon.com/fatedmates. Show NotesOn March 16 2024, Jen will be at the Forest Park Library for an event called Book Buzz. Use this link to register. It's all about romance, and Natalie Cana, Nicole Falls, and local Forest Parker Maria Monroe.Selective mutism is a type of anxiety disorder.Humboldt Park is a Chicago neighborhood that has been ethnically Latine with the largest Puerto Rican population in the city, for a long time. The gentrification described in the book is a real problem facing the neighborhood. If you were inspired by this story, you can support La Case Norte, a real Humboldt Park organization that supports homeless teenagers.This whole Arrested Development thing about Army was very funny, just trust us.The Rock having a tea party with his daughter is very adorable.February romance articles are coming, including one written by Jen for Kirkus.You can sign up for the virtual conversation with Sarah and Julia Quinn, hosted by the Illinois Libraries (which includes Oak Park) on Feb 20th, 2024.