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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

594. Holiday Wishes and Recs from Verity, Elyse, Carrie, and Rich

Dec 22, 2023
Verity, Elyse, Carrie, and Rich discuss books, TV shows, and writing. They critique the early 2000s language about women, discuss body shaming and anti-fat bias. Elyse and Carrie review the same book. Rich shares a life-changing book. They also talk about holiday wishes, book recommendations, and funny banter. Happy holidays from all of us!
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Verity
Rich
Elyse
Carrie

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  • The podcast discusses the critique of early 2000s language about women, bodies, body shaming, and anti-fat bias.
  • The podcast highlights two recommended books - 'The Adventures of Amina El-Sarapi' and 'Starter Villain'.

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The Adventures of Amina El-Sarapi: A High Fantasy Adventure

The Adventures of Amina El-Sarapi by Shannon Chakraborty is a high fantasy adventure set on the Indian Ocean. The story follows Amina, a retired pirate who must assemble a crew for one last mission. The book is filled with action, romance, and even giant sea monsters. The narration and characters are engaging, and the story unfolds like a thrilling campaign from a Dungeons and Dragons game. With its blend of adventure and relatable themes, this book is a must-read for fans of high fantasy.

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