Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Every Tuesday night at 730ET, Amanda and I are live on Stereo (download and join us at stereo.com/smartbitches!) and this is one of our broadcasts!This is a live recommendation extravaganza: witches, baking, mysteries, older heroines, and great audiobook suggestions. Plus we daydream about what we’ll do when the world opens up, and I share my theory of the universal expression of human love....Podcast After Party! Tune in Tuesdays at 730pm ET on Stereo! Live broadcasts and you can record messages for us to play during the show! Download Stereo now at stereo.com/smartbitches!...Music: purple-planet.comShownotes: http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/445-hot-locksmith-action-dumplings-and-murder-book-recs-from-amanda-and-sarah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose Lerner has a new Audible exclusive audiobook out this week, The Wife in the Attic. It’s a f/f retelling of Jane Eyre (I just heard a whole bunch of you one-click to buy) and fear not, the ebook will be released later this year. In this episode, Rose and I chat about the differences between Gothic and historical romances, and why (and when) Gothics surge in popularity. We also talk about the subgenre I’m calling “Earl Had to Die,” and about Rose’s adoration of the Raffles books.Plus, stay tuned for a sample of The Wife in the Attic!...Podcast After Party! Tune in Tuesdays at 730pm ET on Stereo! Live broadcasts and you can record messages for us to play during the show! Download Stereo now at stereo.com/smartbitches!...Music: purple-planet.com...The show notes appreciate you and think you're doing just great: https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/444-the-wife-in-the-attic-all-things-gothic-and-more-with-rose-lerner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda and I are back! We’re chatting about dubious coverage of romance around Valentine’s day - and the outstanding article that Amanda was quoted in that appeared on Forbes.com, written by Rachel Kramer Bussel. (Yes, I'll link to it, no worries!).Then we answer a reader recommendation letter from Kate, who is looking for snowed in romances! Plus food, video games, and a typical number of breakthroughs....Bonus bonus woot woot! Stay tuned after this episode for a fantastic and rather expansive sample of the audiobook of Erica Ridley's new historical romance, The Duke Heist! …Like the episodes with us? Tune in Tuesdays at 730pm ET on Stereo! Live broadcasts and you can record messages for us to play during the show!Download Stereo now at stereo.com/smartbitches!...Music: purple-planet.com...Show Notes ahoy! http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/443-snowed-in-romance-recs-with-amanda-sarah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin Galloway and I are talking about some of the books that are coming out this year from Berkley. We’ve got competency p0rn romances, bodyguards protecting brilliant women, and hilarious mysteries - plus we take a side trip into illustrated cover art and how the appearance of romance changes.We apologize in advance for the damage to your TBR!...Don't miss our new podcast after party with Amanda and me! Download the Stereo App at http://www.Stereo.com/SmartBitches! Tuesdays at 7:30pm ET, live via Very Cool Avatars, Amanda and I will be hanging out with you. We hope you'll tune in to add your voice to our goofy conversation. We promise silliness, mayhem, and a lot of laughter!...Shownotes, links to books discussed, and more: https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/442-a-2021-books-preview-with-erin-galloway-from-berkleyMusic: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[bookaside slug="toxic-desire"] It’s a special, extended length episode: Amanda and I are joined by Melody and Erin from the incredibly delightful podcast Heaving Bosoms! I guested on their show and they joined us to return the favor.We read Toxic Desire by Robin Lovett, and we had a LOT to talk about. Spoilers abound! But with forked tongued aliens sporting aphrodisiac venom fangs and gold body armor crash landing on a toxic sex gas planet, that’s not a surprise.Thank you to Melody, Erin, and Amanda for making this episode so much fun! ...Shownotes? Heck yeah, shownotes! Find all the books and links at: https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/441-bosoms-and-bitches-a-nsfw-discussion-of-toxic-desire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have been so excited to share this interview. Devon Price is the author of Laziness Does Not Exist, which outlines the three main ways in which “the Laziness Lie” deceives us into denying ourselves rest and care. As I said in my review, this is a book with something for everyone: it addresses historical roots of laziness lie in colonialism and capitalism, and looks at productivity myths, diet culture, gender and sexuality, activism fatigue, parenting, relationship management, and self-abuse.Also, Dr. Price has a chinchilla and you must hear us talk about its name....Music: purple-planet.com...Links to the books we mention in the shownotes: https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/440-laziness-does-not-exist-with-dr-devon-price Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shana, Claudia, and Carrie, gather to talk books, re-reading, knitting, comfort reading, switching genres, books set in California, figuring out what books are five star reads, and the different ways to be kickass.Happy New Year, and thanks for listening!Find all the books we mention in the shownotes at: https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/439-later-2020-with-shana-claudia-and-carrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are still gathering in groups across many time zones to say goodbye to 2020, and to look back at the books, shows, and other essentials that got us through 2020. Bad internet in South Africa got in the way of Lara joining us, but she sent a question for Amanda, Kiki, and me to answer. We talk about nonfiction that made us cry-laugh, audiobooks, TikTok, puzzles, and Cyberpunk clothing glitches. Side trips include depression, anxiety, and treatment, plus Poopsie Sparkly Critters and Cutie Tooties.There is a LOT of laughing in this one so join us for total silliness. Happy New Year!Link to the shownotes: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/438-later-2020-with-kiki-and-amanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SBTB team is still gathering in groups across many time zones to say goodbye to 2020, and to look back at the books, shows, and other essentials that got us through 2020. In this episode, Catherine Heloise joins us from Melbourne Australia, Sneezy is in Taiwan, and Maya is in California, and we’re going to cover books, movies, and manga we loved, our favorite tropes, a little bit of discussion on social anxiety, and how to look back at what we’ve learned this year.If you’re listening to this on the 25th of December, happy Chinese food and a movie day! Stay safe and warm and may your takeout be excellent. And if you’re celebrating Christmas, Merry Christmas to you and yours.This is our last episode of 2020, wow, and I wanted to thank you for listening, for all your email and encouragement. It means a lot to know I’m keeping you company while you quilt, walk the dogs, dye yarn, shelve books, clean, cook, and go about your life. I’m honored to be here with you, so thank you, and happy new year to all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SBTB team is gathering in groups across many time zones to look back at the books, shows, and other essentials that got us through 2020, and to look ahead to 2021. Everyone brings a question to ask, so in this episode, Ellen, Elyse, Tara, and I talk books, Quarantimes, zoom exhaustion, and coping methods - and I stumble upon a potential new, unexplored fanfic.…Looking for a new podcast to try? May I suggest Boobies & Noobies?Boobies & Noobies is the weekly podcast that asks novice romance readers to think outside the box.Find Boobies & Noobies wherever you get your find podcasts or at https://boobiesandnoobies.com!  ...Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.