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Should We Quit Romance Novels?

Jan 3, 2024
Guest
Candice Lim
Guest
Rebecca Onion
Candice Lim and Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion discuss the growing popularity of romance novels, exploring the genre's lack of diversity, changing trends, and the impact of the internet. They also touch on preferences for romance novels, the significance of sex scenes, and a scandal involving the scapegoating of a romance novel creator. The podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of expressing thirst for romance heroes and celebrities.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the World of Romance Novels: Love, Stigma, and Changing Trends
01:51 • 4min
3
Early Internet Memories and Exploring the Romance Genre
06:03 • 10min
4
Romance Novels and the Importance of Sex Scenes
15:54 • 5min
5
Scandal and Accountability
21:16 • 11min