RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_8328fda3-1755-4428-81e1-1c3c685a5a9e -- Rendered At Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:43 +0000 Paperback Pleasures https://redcircle.com/shows/paperback-pleasures en-US Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater 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. 8328fda3-1755-4428-81e1-1c3c685a5a9e episodic no Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater paperbackpleasuresbooks@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/8328fda3-1755-4428-81e1-1c3c685a5a9e yes full E88 - The Ritual E88 - The Ritual Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ** Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of this episode before diving in! **

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Romy reviews The Ritual by Shantel Tessier. Annabel is in Seattle! Squee!

This book was requested by our listener Trish who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Trish!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em><u>** Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of this episode before diving in! **</u></em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798218160197" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Ritual</strong></a><strong> by Shantel Tessier. Annabel is in Seattle! Squee!</strong></p><p><em>This book was requested by our listener Trish who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Trish!</em></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Helpful links referenced in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798217181322" rel="nofollow">A Hymn To Life: Shame Has To Change Sides</a> by <span>Gisèle Pelicot</span></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html" rel="nofollow">CNN Investigates: Exposing A Global &#39;Online Rape Academy&#39;</a></li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> cc22ed8c-588a-4a1a-bb54-f55bed372e60 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:08 +0000 5163 no full E87 - Behind The Mics: A Crossover Episode with Booked & Balanced E87 - Behind The Mics: A Crossover Episode with Booked & Balanced Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater In a turn of events, the girls let themselves be the interview subjects on Booked & Balanced Podcast. This is a self-edited highlight reel of our favorite moments during our chat with Chachi back in January.

We dove into our decades of friendship, a deeper look inside the world of book podcasting, and reflecting on the violence in Minneapolis as it was happening.

Expect chaos, laughter, opinions, and boozy storytelling time.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p>In a turn of events, the girls let themselves be the interview subjects on Booked &amp; Balanced Podcast. This is a self-edited highlight reel of our favorite moments during our chat with Chachi back in January. </p><p>We dove into our decades of friendship, a deeper look inside the world of book podcasting, and reflecting on the violence in Minneapolis as it was happening.</p><p>Expect chaos, laughter, opinions, and boozy storytelling time. </p><p>---</p><p><em>Support Chachi, listen to more of Booked &amp; Balanced </em><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0J0B1ADEsLLRNSauE6ziHP?si=70c058f265094748" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> cc924531-6b91-4343-845c-268612c28fff https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:37 +0000 4022 no full E86 - From RPGs to Romance with James L. Sutter E86 - From RPGs to Romance with James L. Sutter Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author James L. Sutter joins us to talk music, young love, and queer joy.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Author James L. Sutter joins us to talk music, young love, and queer joy.</strong></p><p>Order James&#39; books here:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250343260" rel="nofollow">Darkhearts</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250869760" rel="nofollow">Ghost of Us</a></li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 5fb65845-d1ae-40b2-8c4c-664581895a50 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:51 +0000 7321 no full E85 - The Spell Shop E85 - The Spell Shop Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews The Spell Shop. Romy cries over adorable, fictional animals. It's been a week.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250324603" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Spell Shop</strong></a><strong>. Romy cries over adorable, fictional animals. It&#39;s been a week.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 01357086-9cff-41c9-8b32-36356e92d2aa https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:21:12 +0000 3556 no full E84 - Summer Romps & Redemption Arcs with KL Parsons E84 - Summer Romps & Redemption Arcs with KL Parsons Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author KL Parsons joins the girls to talk bodice rippers, redemption, and editing faux pas.

Pre-Order Capture My Flag here!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Author KL Parsons joins the girls to talk bodice rippers, redemption, and editing faux pas.</strong></p><p><em>Pre-Order Capture My Flag </em><a href="https://www.klparsonsbooks.com/product-page/capture-my-flag-paperback" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota </strong><a href="https://www.ilcm.org/donate/" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><ul><li>$20 = You pick a book for us to review</li><li>$10 = You get a shout-out in an upcoming episode</li><li>$5 = You get a personalized book recommendation from us</li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b0bb7cbd-eaac-48e3-87a4-3fee12e24951 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:49 +0000 4545 no full E83 - A Rivalry of Hearts E83 - A Rivalry of Hearts Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette, our first review from our Minnesota Donation Campaign. Annabel gets an education in Banshees.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781955960274" rel="nofollow"><strong>A Rivalry of Hearts</strong></a><strong> by Tessonja Odette, our first review from our Minnesota Donation Campaign. Annabel gets an education in Banshees. </strong></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota </strong><a href="https://www.ilcm.org/donate/" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><ul><li>$20 = You pick a book for us to review</li><li>$10 = You get a shout-out in an upcoming episode</li><li>$5 = You get a personalized book recommendation from us</li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 050544e8-a752-4e81-9bcf-e9393a8b29a4 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:53 +0000 4977 no full E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author Ben Alderson joins the girls as we talk haunted furniture and reclaiming queer love in horror.

Find Ben's books here!

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Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Author Ben Alderson joins the girls as we talk haunted furniture and reclaiming queer love in horror.</strong></p><p><em>Find Ben&#39;s books </em><a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/ben-alderson-collection" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a>!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota </strong><a href="https://www.ilcm.org/donate/" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><ul><li>$20 = You pick a book for us to review</li><li>$10 = You get a shout-out in an upcoming episode</li><li>$5 = You get a personalized book recommendation from us</li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 0bb2177d-d4ca-436d-85a9-e48020194b1d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:26 +0000 6256 no full E81 - Heated Rivalry & Writing Queer Joy with Chip Pons E81 - Heated Rivalry & Writing Queer Joy with Chip Pons Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author Chip Pons joins the girls as we revel in the Heated Rivalry craze and ride this wave of queer joy.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Author </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/booksovrbros?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" rel="nofollow"><strong>Chip Pons</strong></a><strong> joins the girls as we revel in the Heated Rivalry craze and ride this wave of queer joy.</strong></p><p><em>Find Chip&#39;s Books Here:</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593853504" rel="nofollow"><em>Winging It With You</em></a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798217179558" rel="nofollow"><em>Dearly Departed</em></a> (preorder) <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-NKTsWzlCebHzkuO2N84aQprSRY9XoVJmemPEEyGN9pUN7A/viewform" rel="nofollow">ARC Sign Up Form</a></li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-i-rewritten-chip-pons/1141989851" rel="nofollow"><em>You &amp; I Rewritten</em></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Find the complete Game Changers series by Rachel Reid </em></strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/game-changers-series" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 53b30c70-7aaa-41e7-b204-f336abbefe0e https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:51 +0000 5155 no full E80 - Our Infinite Fates E80 - Our Infinite Fates Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven. Romy lives out her Jurassic Park dreams.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250333889" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Our Infinite Fates</em></strong></a><strong> by Laura Steven. Romy lives out her Jurassic Park dreams. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Find all promotion links <a href="https://linktr.ee/PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 8763b91e-2e60-457d-acff-82b9f11a4865 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:39 +0000 3558 no full E79 - Nightmare Before Kissmas E79 - Nightmare Before Kissmas Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Happy Holidays! Romy reviews The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Annabel has part of her childhood ruined.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Happy Holidays! Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250333193" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Nightmare Before Kissmas</strong></a><strong> by Sara Raasch. Annabel has part of her childhood ruined. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Find all promotion links <a href="https://linktr.ee/PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> aaac4e96-77c8-46b0-83f2-9c5469d21222 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:59 +0000 3439 no full TEASE - Playing With Power: Reflections with SheMagick TEASE - Playing With Power: Reflections with SheMagick Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater The girls interview lifestyle Domme SheMagick about everything from hosting kink events, romance recommendations, and finding pleasure in a D/s dynamic.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p>The girls interview lifestyle Domme SheMagick about everything from hosting kink events, romance recommendations, and finding pleasure in a D/s dynamic.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode!</em></strong></a></p><p>Find SheMagick&#39;s Events Vetting Form we mentioned in the episode <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYztMSoYZDI8AONuSzTT05iiSNsHntFxSI17RuTvEA634OLA/viewform" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 4a9339cf-32eb-4fd3-92a6-b2813215b72c https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:28 +0000 625 no full E78 - Better Than The Movies E78 - Better Than The Movies Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. Romy revisits the oblivious cringe of teenage girlhood.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781534467637" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Better Than The Movies</em></strong></a><strong> by Lynn Painter. Romy revisits the oblivious cringe of teenage girlhood. </strong></p><p><em>Thanks to all our listeners who sent us their 2025 soundtrack. Find the collective Paperback Pleasures Listeners 2025 Soundtrack on Spotify </em><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04ZbO91vavfnAz6dc0kX1g?si=-qsbwviVTECwG1ypTQT4Pg" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3a2352fe-d91e-4813-a640-bc6ed8110822 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:46 +0000 3043 no full TEASE - Frankenstein: From Script To Screen on Patreon TEASE - Frankenstein: From Script To Screen on Patreon Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel walks us through the wild world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, from the original manuscript to the latest movie adaptation on Netflix. Romy learns the full story and is shook.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel walks us through the wild world of Mary Shelley&#39;s <em>Frankenstein</em>, from the original manuscript to the latest movie adaptation on Netflix. Romy learns the full story and is shook. </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode!</em></strong></a></p><p>---</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 072aab83-dac2-4ab9-bc93-e1927b3013d3 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:09 +0000 959 no full E77 - Romantasy & Retellings with Chelsey Ann Tompkins E77 - Romantasy & Retellings with Chelsey Ann Tompkins Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author Chelsey Ann Tompkins joins the girls to talk spicy fairytale retellings and not-so-sexy nursery rhymes.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Author </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseyanntompkins/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Chelsey Ann Tompkins</strong></a><strong> joins the girls to talk spicy fairytale retellings and not-so-sexy nursery rhymes. </strong></p><p><em>Find Chelsey&#39;s Books Here:</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798992501803" rel="nofollow">Curse &amp; Spindle </a>(Realm of Revelry #1)</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798992501834" rel="nofollow">Straw &amp; Gold</a> (Realm of Revelry #2)</li><li><a href="https://a.co/d/j0B2uu5" rel="nofollow">PREORDER: Beast &amp; Thorn</a> (Realm of Revelry #3)</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798988956723" rel="nofollow">A Conduit of Light</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798988956754" rel="nofollow">A Baron of Bonds</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798988956778" rel="nofollow">A Blightress of Wrath</a></li></ul><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> fdf1736b-c0ea-488d-bd0a-9a990bffeac5 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:47 +0000 4208 no full E76 - House of Salt & Sorrows E76 - House of Salt & Sorrows Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews House of Salt & Sorrows by Erin A. Craig. Annabel swoons.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781984831958" rel="nofollow"><strong>House of Salt &amp; Sorrows</strong></a><strong> by Erin A. Craig. Annabel swoons. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3ec3f81e-9b4c-40ab-a74a-531e8dec75c4 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:13 +0000 3793 no full E75 - Thérèse & Isabelle E75 - Thérèse & Isabelle Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews Thérèse & Isabelle, a critical piece of historical queer literature only recently translated into English and published in the US. Romy still finds ways to bring up Wuthering Heights.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781558618893" rel="nofollow"><strong>Thérèse &amp; Isabelle</strong></a><strong>, </strong><strong>a critical piece of historical queer literature only recently translated into English and published in the US. Romy still finds ways to bring up Wuthering Heights. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> f3112dfa-face-4fd8-b094-868389b4f0c3 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:23 +0000 4369 no full E74 - Desperate Measures E74 - Desperate Measures Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of roles and kinks that fall within BDSM dynamics, including but not limited to Daddy kink, dubious consent, and consensual non-consent role-play.

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Romy reviews the first book in Katee Robert's Wicked Villains series, Desperate Measures: a dark Aladdin retelling where the villain gets the girl. Annabel reflects on her first dark romance.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><em>Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of roles and kinks that fall within BDSM dynamics, including but not limited to Daddy kink, dubious consent, and consensual non-consent role-play. </em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Romy reviews the first book in Katee Robert&#39;s Wicked Villains series, </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781464227998" rel="nofollow"><strong>Desperate Measures</strong></a><strong>: a dark Aladdin retelling where the villain gets the girl. Annabel reflects on her first dark romance. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 9c043137-d5ff-4f59-baec-655625c059bd https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:47 +0000 5692 no full E73 - The Princess Bride E73 - The Princess Bride Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater The girls are together again! Annabel serenades us with her inconceivable review of The Princess Bride. Romy needs to touch grass.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>The girls are together again! Annabel serenades us with her inconceivable review of </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780063458154" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Princess Bride</strong></a><strong>. Romy needs to touch grass. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 26417b9a-1711-49d3-be3c-d058091c1ddb https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:26 +0000 4055 no full E72 - Morbidly Yours E72 - Morbidly Yours Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater We're wrapping up spooky season! Romy reviews Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks. Annabel judges Romy's choices.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>We&#39;re wrapping up spooky season! Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593851869" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Morbidly Yours</em></strong></a><strong> by Ivy Fairbanks. Annabel judges Romy&#39;s choices. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> e040631f-4cb1-4fc7-b5f6-674a0bf52867 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:26 +0000 4050 no full E71 - Cemetery Boys E71 - Cemetery Boys Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Spooky season continues as Annabel reviews Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Romy taps into her vocab vault.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Spooky season continues as Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250792075" rel="nofollow"><strong>Cemetery Boys</strong></a><strong> by Aiden Thomas. Romy taps into her vocab vault. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> d30e6b01-b04a-4429-9653-0b48edfd8b0d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:40 +0000 3296 no full E70 - Wuthering Heights (pt. 2) E70 - Wuthering Heights (pt. 2) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater You've heard the synopsis. It's time to talk romance. Romy finishes up her review of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Annabel (re)introduces us to Kate Bush.

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Today's episode is part two of two, we highly suggest listening to part one where we flesh out the synopsis and themes of Wuthering Heights and learn more about the author.

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Find the audiobook Romy recommends here.

Referenced Link: Pleasure & Pain in Exquisite Extremes: Sexual/Textual S/M in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights

Kate Bush Music Video for Wuthering Heights here.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>You&#39;ve heard the synopsis. It&#39;s time to talk romance. Romy finishes up her review of </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798217136490" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Wuthering Heights</em></strong></a><strong> by Emily Brontë. Annabel (re)introduces us to Kate Bush. </strong></p><p>---</p><p><em>Today&#39;s episode is part two of two, we highly suggest listening to part one where we flesh out the synopsis and themes of Wuthering Heights and learn more about the author. </em></p><p>---</p><p>Find the audiobook Romy recommends <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Wuthering-Heights-Audiobook/B0D98PC3CJ?creativeId=4ee810cf-ac8e-4eeb-8b79-40e176d0a225&pageLoadId=PEmTpVTc6wuysxPL&pf_rd_p=80765e81-b10a-4f33-b1d3-ffb87793d047&pf_rd_r=30FC94QY8ZFV5TS9CFZ3&plink=1Sp3CYo5Qiuhtsmg&ref=a_library_t_c5_libItem_B0D98PC3CJ_3&ref_pageloadid=FrBDsqV7sk7vzNz9" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>Referenced Link: <a href="https://feralfeminisms.com/sm-wuthering-heights/" rel="nofollow">Pleasure &amp; Pain in Exquisite Extremes: Sexual/Textual S/M in Emily Bronte&#39;s Wuthering Heights</a></p><p>Kate Bush Music Video for Wuthering Heights <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 7ac8be68-c0b8-43a1-bd36-0492c4afebcf https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:53:18 +0000 3173 no full E69 - Wuthering Heights (pt. 1) E69 - Wuthering Heights (pt. 1) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater It's that time of year again! The girls dive back into the world of classic gothic literature as Romy reviews Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Annabel taps back into her undergrad studies.

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Today's episode is part one of two, comprising of a gothic history lesson and a fleshed out synopsis! We'll put Wuthering Heights through our usual episode format in part two!

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Find the audiobook Romy recommends here.

Referenced Link: Pleasure & Pain in Exquisite Extremes: Sexual/Textual S/M in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>It&#39;s that time of year again! The girls dive back into the world of classic gothic literature as Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9798217136490" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Wuthering Heights</em></strong></a><strong> by Emily Brontë. Annabel taps back into her undergrad studies.</strong></p><p>---</p><p><em>Today&#39;s episode is part one of two, comprising of a gothic history lesson and a fleshed out synopsis! We&#39;ll put Wuthering Heights through our usual episode format in part two!</em></p><p>---</p><p><span>Find the audiobook Romy recommends </span><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Wuthering-Heights-Audiobook/B0D98PC3CJ?creativeId=4ee810cf-ac8e-4eeb-8b79-40e176d0a225&pageLoadId=PEmTpVTc6wuysxPL&pf_rd_p=80765e81-b10a-4f33-b1d3-ffb87793d047&pf_rd_r=30FC94QY8ZFV5TS9CFZ3&plink=1Sp3CYo5Qiuhtsmg&ref=a_library_t_c5_libItem_B0D98PC3CJ_3&ref_pageloadid=FrBDsqV7sk7vzNz9" rel="nofollow">here</a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Referenced Link: </span>Pleasure &amp; Pain in Exquisite Extremes: Sexual/Textual S/M in Emily Bronte&#39;s Wuthering Heights</p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> c901e9c0-db2e-4266-b959-2e185ecdce74 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:50 +0000 6259 no full E68 - From Indie To Trad: Vesselless with Cortney Winn E68 - From Indie To Trad: Vesselless with Cortney Winn Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Author Cortney Winn graces Paperback Pleasures with her presence once again to celebrate her second publication date for the same book: Vesselless is officially on shelves today as a traditionally published novel.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Author Cortney Winn graces Paperback Pleasures with her presence once again to celebrate her second publication date for the same book: <em>Vesselless</em> is officially on shelves today as a traditionally published novel.</strong></p><p>Support us &amp; Cortney and buy your own copy of the dark romantasy <em>Vesselless</em> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780063451803" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 6c986f94-99ce-40a6-90b1-1c5810761f0d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:41 +0000 3279 no full E67 - Learning Curves E67 - Learning Curves Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater We are in the running for Listener's Choice for Best Indie Podcast! VOTE FOR US HERE! Voting is open through October 9.

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Annabel rounds out Sapphic September with a review of Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey. Romy discovers a new way to role play.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>We are in the running for Listener&#39;s Choice for Best Indie Podcast! VOTE FOR US </em><a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/craft/best-indie-podcast" rel="nofollow"><em>HERE</em></a><em>! Voting is open through October 9.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Annabel rounds out Sapphic September with a review of </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781662529238" rel="nofollow"><strong>Learning Curves</strong></a><strong> by Rachel Lacey. Romy discovers a new way to role play. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> c193f3c2-263a-4b6e-9e65-3aa10b7be69d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:46 +0000 3604 no full E66 - The Night Circus E66 - The Night Circus Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Annabel trusts the powers of a re-read.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780307744432" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Night Circus </strong></a><strong>by Erin Morgenstern. Annabel trusts the powers of a re-read. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 0e22e769-5916-41bb-a4bc-7bce131fa1f0 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:36 +0000 3541 no full E65 - And They Were Roommates E65 - And They Were Roommates Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews And They Were Roommates by Page Powars. Romy gets pastry-splained.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250347657" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>And They Were Roommates</em></strong></a><strong> by Page Powars. Romy gets pastry-splained. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 57b21021-a0e8-4c88-b6d3-7af04845c322 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:01 +0000 3563 no full BONUS EPISODE: Hopeless Bonus Epilogue BONUS EPISODE: Hopeless Bonus Epilogue Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for all five books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs Series: Powerless, Flawless, Heartless, Reckless & Hopeless + the Hopeless Bonus Epilogue!

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Annabel & Romy take their final jaunt in Chestnut Springs (until the holidays!), tune in for Beau & Bailey's wedding! And don't miss reviews of the bonus Harvey Chapters for each book on the Paperback Pleasures Patreon Page!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for all five books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs Series: Powerless, Flawless, Heartless, Reckless &amp; Hopeless + the H</em><a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/mmho6n1s8w" rel="nofollow"><em>opeless Bonus Epilogue!</em></a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Annabel &amp; Romy take their final jaunt in Chestnut Springs (until the holidays!), tune in for Beau &amp; Bailey&#39;s wedding! And don&#39;t miss reviews of the bonus </strong><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/TheHarveyChapters" rel="nofollow"><strong>Harvey Chapters</strong></a><strong> for each book on the Paperback Pleasures </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow"><strong>Patreon</strong></a><strong> Page!</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 5738c85c-dcb6-49b3-8d7c-47cadb23efeb https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:33 +0000 802 no full E64: Hopeless (Chestnut Springs #5) E64: Hopeless (Chestnut Springs #5) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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Hopeless bids farewell to Chestnut Springs, and the girls aren't mad... they're just disappointed. Okay, Annabel is a little mad.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728297040" rel="nofollow"><strong>Hopeless</strong></a><strong> bids farewell to Chestnut Springs, and the girls aren&#39;t mad... they&#39;re just disappointed. Okay, Annabel is a little mad. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> aca0d2a2-3a34-43b8-a1aa-87561a42fe42 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 +0000 4268 no full BONUS EPISODE: Reckless Bonus Scene BONUS EPISODE: Reckless Bonus Scene Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for the first four books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs Series: Powerless, Flawless, Heartless, & Reckless + the Reckless Bonus Scene.

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The girls unpack Winter & Theo's infamous "Morning After" with a TikTok live audience weighing in!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for the first four books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs Series: Powerless, Flawless, Heartless, &amp; Reckless + t</em><a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/o0wsuv41d7" rel="nofollow"><em>he Reckless Bonus Scene</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>The girls unpack Winter &amp; Theo&#39;s infamous &#34;Morning After&#34; with a TikTok live audience weighing in! </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> d0654292-e662-4b83-8fdd-59b82b957d36 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:22 +0000 957 no full E63 - Reckless (Chestnut Springs #4) E63 - Reckless (Chestnut Springs #4) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Heartless, and Flawless, and Reckless the first four books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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Elsie Silver breaks all the rules in Reckless, and the girls learn a lesson about not judging a book by its tropes.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Heartless, and Flawless, and Reckless the first four books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Elsie Silver breaks all the rules in </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728297033" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Reckless</em></strong></a><strong>, and the girls learn a lesson about not judging a book by its tropes.</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> e5121a1e-dc3a-4259-9f62-d6a8c6c76773 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:59 +0000 3838 no full BONUS EPISODE: Powerless Bonus Epilogue BONUS EPISODE: Powerless Bonus Epilogue Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Flawless, and Heartless + the bonus epilogue, the first three books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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Free falls & so many kids!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Flawless, and Heartless + </em><a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/pt5zqic80l" rel="nofollow"><em>the bonus epilogue,</em></a><em> the first three books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Free falls &amp; so many kids!</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 765ee5e2-3f5e-4bca-bdd1-369a115fbe5a https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:30 +0000 635 no full E62 - Powerless (Chestnut Springs #3) E62 - Powerless (Chestnut Springs #3) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Heartless, and Flawless, the first three books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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Cowboys take a back seat as the girls review Powerless, and discover a new Literary Lover (or two).

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Powerless, Heartless, and Flawless, the first three books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Cowboys take a back seat as the girls review </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728297026" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Powerless</em></strong></a><strong>, and discover a new Literary Lover (or two). </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3f6a2f13-982f-4f68-ba1d-28731ea85ee0 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:01 +0000 4123 no full BONUS EPISODE: Heartless Bonus Epilogue BONUS EPISODE: Heartless Bonus Epilogue Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless & Heartless + the bonus epilogue, the first two books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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The girls talk Cade Kink and Romy finally comes around.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless &amp; Heartless + </em><a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/udnsbhby9d" rel="nofollow"><em>the bonus epilogue,</em></a><em> the first two books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>The girls talk Cade Kink and Romy finally comes around. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 7f7b1036-a406-4452-90d5-40526b1abaea https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:33 +0000 921 no full E61 - Heartless (Chestnut Springs #2) E61 - Heartless (Chestnut Springs #2) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Heartless & Flawless, the first two books in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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The girls review Heartless by Elsie Silver, the most popular book in the Chestnut Springs series, only to end up on opposite sides of the rating system!

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Heartless &amp; Flawless, the first two books in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>The girls review </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728297019" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Heartless</em></strong></a><strong> by Elsie Silver, the most popular book in the Chestnut Springs series, only to end up on opposite sides of the rating system! </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 4fa9cf6b-27c3-4746-8b18-d075d03d8b3d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:56 +0000 3539 no full MINISODE: A Year in Review MINISODE: A Year in Review Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater The girls reflect on one year in business and on the airwaves. This minisode is part business meeting, part roast, part walk down memory lane, and 100% us.

Thank you for a year of listens, downloads, reviews, and endless support. We wouldn't be here without you.

Heartless will be released next Tuesday.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p>The girls reflect on one year in business and on the airwaves. This minisode is part business meeting, part roast, part walk down memory lane, and 100% <em>us</em>. </p><p><strong>Thank you for a year of listens, downloads, reviews, and endless support. We wouldn&#39;t be here without you. </strong></p><p><em>Heartless</em> will be released next Tuesday.</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 2b8a999a-1c04-47be-8c37-b80e6f7229a8 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:10 +0000 2214 no full BONUS EPISODE: Flawless Bonus Epilogue BONUS EPISODE: Flawless Bonus Epilogue Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless + the bonus epilogue, the first book in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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The girls swoon over Rhett + Summer 7 years later

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless + </em><a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/c65zxsym3z" rel="nofollow"><em>the bonus epilogue,</em></a><em> the first book in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series. </em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>The girls swoon over Rhett + Summer 7 years later</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 090ac2b6-b605-45ee-8661-244a3f4118af https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:21 +0000 910 no full E60 - Flawless (Chestnut Springs #1) E60 - Flawless (Chestnut Springs #1) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless, the first book in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series.

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Join us in our cowboy era - we're going to Chestnut Springs reviewing Flawless by Elsie Silver.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>ATTN: This episode contains spoilers for Flawless, the first book in Elsie Silver&#39;s Chestnut Springs series.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Join us in our cowboy era - we&#39;re going to Chestnut Springs reviewing </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728297002" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Flawless</em></strong></a><strong> by Elsie Silver.</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 56bcc018-d20f-4279-acc9-30ffad7cccc6 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:04 +0000 4530 no full E59 - The Pairing E59 - The Pairing Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews The Pairing by Casey McQuiston (they/them). Romy nearly throws the book at the wall.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-pairing-casey-mcquiston/20679537?aid=102393&ean=9781250862747&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Pairing</strong></a><strong> by Casey McQuiston (they/them). Romy nearly throws the book at the wall. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3d895a9d-a129-4327-82fd-8b962b79d607 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:03 +0000 3985 no full E58 - Romance Behind The Scenes with Megan Carver E58 - Romance Behind The Scenes with Megan Carver Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel and Romy talk romance audio, Phantom of the Opera, and intimacy coordination with the incomparable Megan Carver.

Interested in learning more about Megan and her work? Check out her website here.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel and Romy talk romance audio, Phantom of the Opera, and intimacy coordination with the incomparable Megan Carver.</strong></p><p><em>Interested in learning more about Megan and her work? Check out her website </em><a href="https://www.thornsnroses.co/" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 786787bd-8310-4809-b4eb-e19ccdd9ea26 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:20 +0000 5062 no full E57 - Curvy Girl Summer E57 - Curvy Girl Summer Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen. Annabel wins the date game.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250331045" rel="nofollow"><strong>Curvy Girl Summer </strong></a><strong>by Danielle Allen. Annabel wins the date game.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 498d3924-645b-4329-b791-ae5ed0b95b5d https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4195 no full E56 - The Duke & I (Bridgerton: Book vs Show) E56 - The Duke & I (Bridgerton: Book vs Show) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater It's a book vs show face-off! Annabel reviews The Duke & I by Julia Quinn. Romy compares it to the Netflix show it inspired: Bridgerton.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>It&#39;s a book vs show face-off! Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780063445031" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Duke &amp; I </strong></a><strong>by Julia Quinn. Romy compares it to the Netflix show it inspired: Bridgerton. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 71559549-7053-420f-8d9f-4aeb63c27528 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:55 +0000 5519 no full E55 - First-Time Caller E55 - First-Time Caller Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison. Annabel reveals an early-age emo streak.

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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. 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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593641194" rel="nofollow"><strong>First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison</strong></a><strong>. Annabel reveals an early-age emo streak. </strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 0368b3d2-006c-426a-bcab-b422362b8840 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:58 +0000 4966 no full E54: The Nature of Desire - A Romance Author Panel E54: The Nature of Desire - A Romance Author Panel 54 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy hosts a live panel with romance authors Chelsey Ann Tompkins and K.L. Parsons to unpack "The Nature Of Desire: Passion, Power, and the Art of Spicy Romance."

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy hosts a live panel with romance authors Chelsey Ann Tompkins and K.L. Parsons to unpack &#34;The Nature Of Desire: Passion, Power, and the Art of Spicy Romance.&#34;</strong></p><p><em>** This is a live event recording from the Tacoma Book Fair, meaning the audio quality will sound different compared to our usual studio recordings! **</em></p><p>---</p><p>Check out Chelsey Ann Tompkins&#39; books <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>Check out K.L. Parsons&#39; books <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D3VRXM1J?ccs_id=69af1d16-b4cd-42d6-ba5f-573ab38c113a" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> ccd982d5-bf5e-4861-be63-00be780c9459 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:48 +0000 4725 yes full E53 - Behind The Voice: Khaya Fraites talks Violet Sorrengail E53 - Behind The Voice: Khaya Fraites talks Violet Sorrengail Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy interviews Khaya Fraites. the voice of Violet Sorrengail in the Empyrean Series Graphic Audio production!

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy interviews Khaya Fraites. the voice of Violet Sorrengail in the Empyrean Series Graphic Audio production!</strong></p><p><em>** This is a live event recording from the Tacoma Book Fair, meaning the audio quality will sound different compared to our usual studio recordings! **</em></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> bfd07dc5-d54a-4a68-9a98-b067cc02af57 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2717 no full E52 - Most Ardently E52 - Most Ardently Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Annabel arrives in Seattle!

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250869807" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Most Ardently</em></strong></a><strong> by Gabe Cole Novoa. Annabel arrives in Seattle!</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> e6f0b377-26a8-4850-8ba5-e468bee4e7f5 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4171 no full E51 - Pride and Prejudice (Part 2) E51 - Pride and Prejudice (Part 2) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater PART TWO!

To celebrate 50 episodes, the girls team up to (finally) review Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong><em>PART TWO!</em></strong></p><p>To celebrate 50 episodes, the girls team up to (finally) review <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593622452" rel="nofollow">Pride and Prejudice</a> by Jane Austen.</p><p>---</p><p><strong><em>This episode deviates from the usual format!</em></strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 13381624-ffcf-4266-9f82-c0c775f2173e https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3039 no full E50 - Pride and Prejudice (Part 1) E50 - Pride and Prejudice (Part 1) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater To celebrate 50 episodes, the girls team up to (finally) review Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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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!

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]]> <p>To celebrate 50 episodes, the girls team up to (finally) review <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593622452" rel="nofollow">Pride and Prejudice</a> by Jane Austen. </p><p>---</p><p><strong><em>This episode deviates from the usual format!</em></strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 17a58ce1-1c79-4bdb-8005-f712004cba43 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4387 no full E49 - Great Big Beautiful Life E49 - Great Big Beautiful Life Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel reviews Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Romy gets a surprise.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593441299" rel="nofollow"><strong>Great Big Beautiful Life</strong></a><strong> by Emily Henry. Romy gets a surprise.</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> cd37ff81-a665-4d77-b470-ffc45f3ee5c2 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4022 no full E48 - The Davenports E48 - The Davenports Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews The Davenports by Krystal Marquis. Annabel revisits workplace romance.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593463345" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Davenports</strong></a><strong> by Krystal Marquis. Annabel revisits workplace romance.</strong></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 1ce6cf49-5f20-4301-8c8b-50f37b0e8b27 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3177 no full E47 - Playing Flirty (Feat. Shameez Patel) E47 - Playing Flirty (Feat. Shameez Patel) Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Annabel talks Playing Flirty with author Shameez Patel.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel talks </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781538768389" rel="nofollow"><strong>Playing Flirty</strong></a><strong> with author Shameez Patel.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3bfe6000-f835-4ae2-a136-cc55c45c17ad https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3198 no full MINISODE 3 - Our 36 Answers MINISODE 3 - Our 36 Answers Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Time for a Minisode! Annabel & Romy are putting it to the test: will 36 questions lead to love?! Want to take the test yourself? Try it here!

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Time for a Minisode! </strong><span>Annabel &amp; Romy are putting it to the test: will 36 questions lead to love?! Want to take the test yourself? Try it </span><a href="https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/36_questions_for_increasing_closeness" rel="nofollow">here</a><span>! </span></p><p><span>Paperback Pleasures will be back next week with an author interview. Happy reading! </span></p><p><span>---</span></p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 74f9f805-7658-4c3f-a285-5bbd40037c49 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2295 no full E46 - The Spirit Bares Its Teeth E46 - The Spirit Bares Its Teeth Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater This episode contains themes some may find disturbing - such as sexual assault, medical gore, and systemic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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Annabel reviews The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White. Romy girds her loins.

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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!

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]]> <p><em>This episode contains themes some may find disturbing - such as sexual assault, medical gore, and systemic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781682636114" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Spirit Bares Its Teeth</strong></a><strong> by Andrew Joseph White. Romy girds her loins. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Referenced works for extra reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780767915472" rel="nofollow"><strong>Medical Apartheid:</strong> The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780820354750" rel="nofollow"><strong>Medical Bondage: </strong>Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology</a></li></ul><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> c1bcfec5-be0b-48f1-8ad3-7bc2fc67fe5e https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4004 no full E45 - A Far Wilder Magic E45 - A Far Wilder Magic 45 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater Romy reviews A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft. Annabel gets a birthday surprise! Romy reviews A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft. Annabel gets a birthday surprise!

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250322340" rel="nofollow"><strong>A Far Wilder Magic</strong></a><strong> by Allison Saft. Annabel gets a birthday surprise!</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> eae1cc07-20cd-46ef-89c3-fe00588b7ea3 https://www.patreon.com/paperbackpleasures Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 5367 yes full E44 - You Should Be So Lucky E44 - You Should Be So Lucky Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780063272804" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>You Should Be So Lucky</strong></a><strong> by Cat Sebastian. Romy tries to talk sports. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian. Romy tries to talk sports.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780063272804" rel="nofollow"><strong>You Should Be So Lucky</strong></a><strong> by Cat Sebastian. Romy tries to talk sports. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> dffe1925-0dc3-4491-97ee-4714d0aa4175 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E44---You-Should-Be-So-Lucky-e318ahi Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4009 no full E43 - Unhinged, an Erotic Door Romance E43 - Unhinged, an Erotic Door Romance 43 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>April Fools! Your hosts take on a whole new kind of smut.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>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!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> April Fools! Your hosts take on a whole new kind of smut.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>April Fools! Your hosts take on a whole new kind of smut.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 8bf52247-e545-4f81-b2fc-a038bf89fa1f https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E43---Unhinged--an-Erotic-Door-Romance-e30ujhu Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3213 yes full E42 - Onyx Storm (Empyrean #3) E42 - Onyx Storm (Empyrean #3) 42 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em><strong>THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.</strong></em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>The girls dive in deep to the third book in the Empyrean series - from the whiplash romance to our craziest theories!</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠here⁠</a>!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.

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The girls dive in deep to the third book in the Empyrean series - from the whiplash romance to our craziest theories!

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em><strong>THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.</strong></em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>The girls dive in deep to the third book in the Empyrean series - from the whiplash romance to our craziest theories!</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>Join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> d09655b1-9d1a-4361-a6a8-38463d4c4688 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E42---Onyx-Storm-Empyrean-3-e30klff Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 7288 yes full E41 - Iron Flame (Empyrean #2) E41 - Iron Flame (Empyrean #2) 41 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em><strong>THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOK IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.</strong></em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><em>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 </em><a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOK IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em><strong>THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOK IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES BY REBECCA YARROS.</strong></em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><em>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 </em><a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b3313607-e65d-41b6-9e70-244dc6319aba https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E41---Iron-Flame-Empyrean-2-e30ar05 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 6078 yes full E40 - Fourth Wing (Remastered & Expanded) E40 - Fourth Wing (Remastered & Expanded) 40 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>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!</strong></p><p><em>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 </em><a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781649374042" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Fourth Wing</strong></a><strong> by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Influencers mentioned in this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7296270418510417184" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>@Ceartguleabhar</strong></a> 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. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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!

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Romy reviews Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon.

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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.

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Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.

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Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>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!</strong></p><p><em>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 </em><a href="https://discord.gg/ghgtqSU8p5" rel="nofollow"><em>here</em></a><em>!</em></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781649374042" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fourth Wing</strong></a><strong> by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Influencers mentioned in this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7296270418510417184" rel="nofollow"><strong>@Ceartguleabhar</strong></a> 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. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 46d7377f-b6b9-4123-b17a-60c37859dc10 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E40---Fourth-Wing-Remastered--Expanded-e300cc3 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3368 yes full E39 - Praise E39 - Praise 39 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728282138" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Praise</strong></a><strong> by Sara Cate. Annabel raises HR concerns.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Praise by Sara Cate. Annabel raises HR concerns.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728282138" rel="nofollow"><strong>Praise</strong></a><strong> by Sara Cate. Annabel raises HR concerns.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> ac046897-73f2-4862-ac56-ace3ce84712e https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E39---Praise-e2vlutd Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 4440 yes full E38 - Bringing Down The Duke E38 - Bringing Down The Duke 38 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781984805683" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Bringing Down The Duke </strong></a><strong>by Evie Dunmore. Romy petitions for pining. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore. Romy petitions for pining.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781984805683" rel="nofollow"><strong>Bringing Down The Duke </strong></a><strong>by Evie Dunmore. Romy petitions for pining. </strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 51092d1e-4ca5-4d82-af54-713a13eaa6f4 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E38---Bringing-Down-The-Duke-e2varrn Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3743 yes full E37 - Lights Out E37 - Lights Out 37 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781638932239" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Lights Out by Navessa Allen</strong></a><strong>. Annabel humanizes gym bros. </strong></p><p>---</p><p><em>Find Annabel's Souffle Pancake Recipe </em><a href="https://pastryliving.com/souffle-pancakes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>here!</em></a><em></em></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Annabel humanizes gym bros.

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781638932239" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lights Out by Navessa Allen</strong></a><strong>. Annabel humanizes gym bros. </strong></p><p>---</p><p><em>Find Annabel&#39;s Souffle Pancake Recipe </em><a href="https://pastryliving.com/souffle-pancakes/" rel="nofollow"><em>here!</em></a><em></em></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 19458f46-f42e-49dc-9525-09fb4ee4c864 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E37---Lights-Out-e2v172s Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3990 yes full E36 - Electric Idol E36 - Electric Idol 36 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em>*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.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Annabel reviews</strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728231761" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Electric Idol by Katee Robert.</strong></a><strong> Romy talks T-Rexes.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> *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.

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Annabel reviewsElectric Idol by Katee Robert. Romy talks T-Rexes.

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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!

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]]> <p><em>*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.</em></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Annabel reviews</strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728231761" rel="nofollow"><strong>Electric Idol by Katee Robert.</strong></a><strong> Romy talks T-Rexes.</strong></p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord<a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p><p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Join us on<a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p><p>---</p><p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p><p>---</p><p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 665d3c9f-d67e-445e-b3a1-0fb4f478991e https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E36---Electric-Idol-e2un1v7 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3267 yes full E35 - The Flame & The Flower (The Original Bodice Ripper) E35 - The Flame & The Flower (The Original Bodice Ripper) 35 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em>This episode contains discussion of rape and assault, along with brief mentions of incest and slavery. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Romy reviews the first Bodice Ripper ever written, </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780380005253" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>The Flame &amp; The Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss</strong></a><strong>. Annabel gets a history lesson. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> This episode contains discussion of rape and assault, along with brief mentions of incest and slavery. Listener discretion is advised.

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Romy reviews the first Bodice Ripper ever written, The Flame & The Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Annabel gets a history lesson.

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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!

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781984822185" rel="nofollow"><strong>Normal People by Sally Rooney</strong></a><strong>. Romy thinks she&#39;s funny. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com or join our discord <a href="https://discord.gg/AGRqxnG876" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> e2ea4140-5b3b-44d3-9419-503947241c24 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E34---Normal-People-e2u336k Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 4149 yes full E33 - Priest E33 - Priest 33 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p>Romy reviews <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781949364248" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Priest by Sierra Simone</a>. Annabel works on her poker face. </p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</p> Romy reviews Priest by Sierra Simone. Annabel works on her poker face.

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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!

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]]> <p>Romy reviews <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781949364248" rel="nofollow">Priest by Sierra Simone</a>. Annabel works on her poker face. </p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</p> ae4e12eb-032a-468d-9eb4-5ee749b77eda https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E33---Priest-e2tp4p5 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3950 yes full E32 - Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society E32 - Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society 32 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780385341004" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Guernsey Literary &amp; Potato Peel Pie Society</strong></a><strong> by Mary Ann Shaffer &amp; Annie Barrows. Romy is defying gravity. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Romy is defying gravity.

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780385341004" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Guernsey Literary &amp; Potato Peel Pie Society</strong></a><strong> by Mary Ann Shaffer &amp; Annie Barrows. Romy is defying gravity. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 7caff689-c870-4ecf-8ce0-fd5d46a0b38d https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E32---Guernsey-Literary--Potato-Peel-Pie-Society-e2tfel7 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3666 yes full E31 - Ice Planet Barbarians E31 - Ice Planet Barbarians 31 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593546024" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon</strong></a><strong>. Annabel questions alien anatomy. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This episode contains mention of sexual assault, suicide, and dubious consent. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> <p><em>If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of self harm or suicide, please remember you are not alone. </em><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Help is out there. </em></a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Annabel questions alien anatomy.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593546024" rel="nofollow"><strong>Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon</strong></a><strong>. Annabel questions alien anatomy. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This episode contains mention of sexual assault, suicide, and dubious consent. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> <p><em>If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of self harm or suicide, please remember you are not alone. </em><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="nofollow"><em>Help is out there. </em></a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b2a04933-fbe5-4443-8426-1310b9c89223 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E31---Ice-Planet-Barbarians-e2t5fkk Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3928 yes full E30 - This Time Next Year E30 - This Time Next Year 30 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Happy New Years Eve! Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593191200" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens</strong></a><strong>. Romy makes a New Year prediction. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Happy New Years Eve! Annabel reviews This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens. Romy makes a New Year prediction.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Happy New Years Eve! Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593191200" rel="nofollow"><strong>This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens</strong></a><strong>. Romy makes a New Year prediction. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 88712c61-7da6-425e-b42c-566edae27aab https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E30---This-Time-Next-Year-e2stfpe Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 4334 yes full E29 - Trick Shot E29 - Trick Shot 29 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Merry Christmas Eve! Romy reviews holiday-themed erotica novella Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse. Annabel turns desserts into emotional weapons.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This episode includes discussions of kink and what some may consider graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Merry Christmas Eve! Romy reviews holiday-themed erotica novella Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse. Annabel turns desserts into emotional weapons.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Merry Christmas Eve! Romy reviews holiday-themed erotica novella Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse. Annabel turns desserts into emotional weapons.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This episode includes discussions of kink and what some may consider graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 875f443d-e8e7-4939-802c-4921e43973ba https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E29---Trick-Shot-e2smp0h Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 3703 yes full E28 - Twisted Love E28 - Twisted Love 28 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728274867" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Twisted Love by Ana Huang</strong></a><strong>. Romy has a conspiracy theory. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Twisted Love by Ana Huang. Romy has a conspiracy theory.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781728274867" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twisted Love by Ana Huang</strong></a><strong>. Romy has a conspiracy theory. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 3addedb3-17c1-4d10-96d0-97b3cf198ac8 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E28---Twisted-Love-e2se1h1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 3782 yes full E27 - The Matzah Ball E27 - The Matzah Ball 27 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>** We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. There was a technical snafu and one of the hosts' mics didn't work right! **</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><strong>Romy reviews</strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780778311584" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer</strong></a><strong>. Annabel wants more drafts. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><em>Romy misspoke when mentioning another book, it is </em><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593642436" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Everything For You by Chloe Liese</em></a><em>, not Anything For You. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> ** We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. There was a technical snafu and one of the hosts' mics didn't work right! **

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Romy reviews The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer. Annabel wants more drafts.

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Romy misspoke when mentioning another book, it is Everything For You by Chloe Liese, not Anything For You.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>** We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. There was a technical snafu and one of the hosts&#39; mics didn&#39;t work right! **</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><strong>Romy reviews</strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780778311584" rel="nofollow"><strong> The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer</strong></a><strong>. Annabel wants more drafts. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><em>Romy misspoke when mentioning another book, it is </em><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593642436" rel="nofollow"><em>Everything For You by Chloe Liese</em></a><em>, not Anything For You. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> bd4c8f50-9f7d-463c-a7cd-9122219b13c3 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E27---The-Matzah-Ball-e2s4pa1 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 3470 yes full E26 - Most Wonderful (Feat. Georgia Clark) E26 - Most Wonderful (Feat. Georgia Clark) 26 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater 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. 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&#39;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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. 3647c428-b82c-42d0-838e-5e1a8954736e https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E26---Most-Wonderful-Feat--Georgia-Clark-e2rqarn Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 4390 yes full E25 - Outlander E25 - Outlander 25 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780440212560" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Outlander by Diana Gabaldon</strong></a><strong>. Romy swoons over the Scots. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Romy swoons over the Scots.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780440212560" rel="nofollow"><strong>Outlander by Diana Gabaldon</strong></a><strong>. Romy swoons over the Scots. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b1163acf-7f0a-4f47-929c-063a2fd8bf03 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E25---Outlander-e2rgqf1 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 3435 yes bonus Down the Rabbit Hole - Dame Barbara Cartland: The Queen of Romance Down the Rabbit Hole - Dame Barbara Cartland: The Queen of Romance Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em>Due to serious illness, Episode 25: Outlander has been delayed by a week. Instead, please enjoy this glimpse into a </em><a href="patreon.com/paperbackpleasures" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<em>Patreon-exclusive</em>⁠</a><em> series called Down The Rabbit Hole, where we discuss romance-adjacent topics of all kinds. </em></p> <p><em>We are eager to return to regular programming as soon as possible!</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>She's been crowned 'The Queen of Romance.' </p> <p>Celebrated by the royal family, the creator of the escapist paperback novel, and - for decades - a household name. But her legacy is complicated. </p> <p>Why the Queen of Romance is anything <em>but </em>a feminist icon.</p> <p>This is Dame Barbara Cartland's story.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Find the 1977 interview referenced in this episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNNfZ0xeU-g&amp;ab_channel=ThamesTv" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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!

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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.

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Find the 1977 interview referenced in this episode here.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><em>Due to serious illness, Episode 25: Outlander has been delayed by a week. Instead, please enjoy this glimpse into a </em><a href="patreon.com/paperbackpleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠<em>Patreon-exclusive</em>⁠</a><em> series called Down The Rabbit Hole, where we discuss romance-adjacent topics of all kinds. </em></p> <p><em>We are eager to return to regular programming as soon as possible!</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>She&#39;s been crowned &#39;The Queen of Romance.&#39; </p> <p>Celebrated by the royal family, the creator of the escapist paperback novel, and - for decades - a household name. But her legacy is complicated. </p> <p>Why the Queen of Romance is anything <em>but </em>a feminist icon.</p> <p>This is Dame Barbara Cartland&#39;s story.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Find the 1977 interview referenced in this episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=ThamesTv&v=oNNfZ0xeU-g" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> bf223679-03c6-4a7e-bc3b-15518c1752ab https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/Down-the-Rabbit-Hole---Dame-Barbara-Cartland-The-Queen-of-Romance-e2r616l Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 1271 yes full E24 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue E24 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 24 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780765387578" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<strong>The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue</strong>⁠</a><strong> by V.E. Schwab. Annabel gets deep.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews ⁠The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue⁠ by V.E. Schwab. Annabel gets deep.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780765387578" rel="nofollow">⁠<strong>The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue</strong>⁠</a><strong> by V.E. Schwab. Annabel gets deep.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 02005e61-bf6d-4e6c-98ff-eaa49fd4cff5 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E24---The-Invisible-Life-of-Addie-LaRue-e2qrve0 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2975 yes full E23 - Butcher & Blackbird E23 - Butcher & Blackbird 23 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><em>This episode covers topics some may find disturbing - such as body horror and serial killers. Listen at your own discretion.</em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781638931737" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Butcher &amp; Blackbird</strong></a><strong> by Brynne Weaver. Romy fails to gird her loins.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> This episode covers topics some may find disturbing - such as body horror and serial killers. Listen at your own discretion.

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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!

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]]> <p><em>This episode covers topics some may find disturbing - such as body horror and serial killers. Listen at your own discretion.</em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781638931737" rel="nofollow"><strong>Butcher &amp; Blackbird</strong></a><strong> by Brynne Weaver. Romy fails to gird her loins.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> dfff73de-f6ed-4072-9d6b-cd6c1c7c18e3 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E23---Butcher--Blackbird-e2qiidp Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3305 yes full E22 - Carmilla E22 - Carmilla 22 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! </strong></p> <p><strong>Romy honors a classic literary monster in her review of </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781782275848" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠<strong>Carmilla</strong>⁠⁠</a><strong> by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. Annabel uses her undergrad degree and runs out of wine. Everyone learns a lot. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! </strong></p> <p><strong>Romy honors a classic literary monster in her review of </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781782275848" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠<strong>Carmilla</strong>⁠⁠</a><strong> by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. Annabel uses her undergrad degree and runs out of wine. Everyone learns a lot. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 8aac1c86-a692-4499-bc8e-585b7480e886 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E22---Carmilla-e2q98se Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3482 yes full E21 - Match Me If You Can (Feat Swati Hegde) E21 - Match Me If You Can (Feat Swati Hegde) 21 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Author Swati Hegde joins Annabel and Romy to talk about her debut novel, </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593722916" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Match Me If You Can</strong></a><strong> - a desi romcom retelling of Jane Austen's </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781598186789" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Emma</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Interested in being an ARC reader for Swati? Information on her instagram profile <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swatihegdeauthor" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@SwatiHegdeAuthor</a>. Preorder her next novel Can't Help Faking In Love <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593722930" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Author Swati Hegde joins Annabel and Romy to talk about her debut novel, </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593722916" rel="nofollow"><strong>Match Me If You Can</strong></a><strong> - a desi romcom retelling of Jane Austen&#39;s </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781598186789" rel="nofollow"><strong>Emma</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Interested in being an ARC reader for Swati? Information on her instagram profile <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swatihegdeauthor" rel="nofollow">@SwatiHegdeAuthor</a>. Preorder her next novel Can&#39;t Help Faking In Love <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593722930" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b1a45fda-847a-4f03-ba04-1b8d3c69bdab https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E21---Match-Me-If-You-Can-Feat-Swati-Hegde-e2pvovd Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4473 yes full E20 - 50 Shades of Grey E20 - 50 Shades of Grey 20 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews 50 Shades of Grey. Annabel tries to keep her calm.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews 50 Shades of Grey. Annabel tries to keep her calm.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781250357243" rel="nofollow"><strong>The House In The Cerulean Sea</strong></a><strong> by TJ Klune. Romy has a surprise. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>DONATE OR JOIN:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://indigenousjournalists.org/" rel="nofollow">IJA: Indigenous Journalists Association</a></li> <li><a href="https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow">The Sixties Scoop Network</a></li> </ul> <p>CREATORS MENTIONED &amp; SOURCED: </p> <ul> <li>@MyNameIsMarines</li> <li>@FromTheMixedUpDesk</li> <li>@DinaeAesthetics</li> <li>@melissa..blair</li> </ul> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 42a19b27-e42e-49cb-b7de-53d1811af54e https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E19---The-House-In-The-Cerulean-Sea-e2pcbq8 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3508 yes full E18 - One Dark Window E18 - One Dark Window 18 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780316312486" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>One Dark Window</strong></a><strong> by Rachel Gillig. Annabel gets a lesson in monsters.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Annabel gets a lesson in monsters.

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]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780316312486" rel="nofollow"><strong>One Dark Window</strong></a><strong> by Rachel Gillig. Annabel gets a lesson in monsters.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> a3671e49-8185-4276-809a-7371969fa70a https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E18---One-Dark-Window-e2p35g5 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3709 yes full E17 - Bride E17 - Bride 17 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593550403" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Bride</strong></a><strong> by Ali Hazelwood. Romy dives headfirst into werewolf erotica. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Romy dives headfirst into werewolf erotica.

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780593550403" rel="nofollow"><strong>Bride</strong></a><strong> by Ali Hazelwood. Romy dives headfirst into werewolf erotica. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> ec9d5067-9ada-4752-a876-42655dcc13c8 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E17---Bride-e2opr0m Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3625 yes full E16 - Icebreaker E16 - Icebreaker 16 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781668026038" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Icebreaker</strong></a><strong> by Hannah Grace. Annabel tries to make Shuffleboard a thing.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. Annabel tries to make Shuffleboard a thing.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781668026038" rel="nofollow"><strong>Icebreaker</strong></a><strong> by Hannah Grace. Annabel tries to make Shuffleboard a thing.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b9675420-848d-4344-8a76-00a94e95ae52 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E16---Icebreaker-e2ogedp Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4298 yes full E15 - Heartstopper E15 - Heartstopper 15 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781338890563" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Heartstopper</strong></a><strong> by Alice Oseman. Romy finds a newfound respect for Darth Maul.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>Music by Eric Matyas, &quot;Sculpture Garden&quot; | www.soundimage.org</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. Romy finds a newfound respect for Darth Maul.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781338890563" rel="nofollow"><strong>Heartstopper</strong></a><strong> by Alice Oseman. Romy finds a newfound respect for Darth Maul.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p><em>Music by Eric Matyas, &#34;Sculpture Garden&#34; | www.soundimage.org</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong>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&#39;re here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> ac97d337-9802-4c5f-8903-5b28c4b34a51 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E15---Heartstopper-e2o7bln Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3208 yes full E14 - Fourth Wing E14 - Fourth Wing 14 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781649374042" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Fourth Wing</strong></a><strong> by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Influencers mentioned in this episode: </p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7296270418510417184" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>@Ceartguleabhar</strong></a> 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. </p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_falcone/video/7223523335265733930?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>@alex_falcone</strong></a> creates merch for fake bands from his fave movies and TV shows!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781649374042" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fourth Wing</strong></a><strong> by Rebecca Yarros. Annabel unleashes her inner dragon. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Influencers mentioned in this episode: </p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7296270418510417184" rel="nofollow"><strong>@Ceartguleabhar</strong></a> 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. </p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_falcone/video/7223523335265733930?lang=en" rel="nofollow"><strong>@alex_falcone</strong></a> creates merch for fake bands from his fave movies and TV shows!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> bce8d9cd-af13-4237-9f8d-dbf1ebbf6828 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E14---Fourth-Wing-e2nuar5 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3647 yes full E13 - The Summer I Turned Pretty E13 - The Summer I Turned Pretty 13 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781416968290" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>The Summer I Turned Pretty</strong></a><strong> by Jenny Han. Romy relives Middle School.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Romy relives Middle School.

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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!

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]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781416968290" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Summer I Turned Pretty</strong></a><strong> by Jenny Han. Romy relives Middle School.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 244ddb5b-98d3-4f63-97a4-c47ea34d4e27 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E13---The-Summer-I-Turned-Pretty-e2nlafb Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3136 yes full E12 - Twilight E12 - Twilight 12 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780316327336">⁠<strong>Twilight</strong>⁠</a><strong> by Stephanie Meyer. Annabel finally admits to being Team Jacob.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews ⁠Twilight⁠ by Stephanie Meyer. Annabel finally admits to being Team Jacob.

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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.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9780316327336" rel="nofollow">⁠<strong>Twilight</strong>⁠</a><strong> by Stephanie Meyer. Annabel finally admits to being Team Jacob.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b8d28562-7bc9-4b30-8526-c73b732b0e4e https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E12---Twilight-e2nd1ts Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4820 yes full E11 - Fingersmith E11 - Fingersmith 11 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781573229722" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Fingersmith</strong></a><strong> by Sarah Waters. Romy relives Middle School trauma.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. Romy relives Middle School trauma.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781573229722" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fingersmith</strong></a><strong> by Sarah Waters. Romy relives Middle School trauma.</strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 1c892f62-7b22-413b-912e-456577c524d3 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E11---Fingersmith-e2n4dhs Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3465 yes full E10 - Viking by Fabio E10 - Viking by Fabio 10 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>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. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>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. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 961e3989-c9bf-44af-a7fe-347930ea3225 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E10---Viking-by-Fabio-e2ms7q5 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4401 yes full E9 - Teleny E9 - Teleny 9 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781595690364" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Teleny</strong></a><strong>, accredited to Oscar Wilde. Romy learns about a new greek god.</strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and sexual assault.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781595690364" rel="nofollow"><strong>Teleny</strong></a><strong>, accredited to Oscar Wilde. Romy learns about a new greek god.</strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and sexual assault.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 5b081561-d9be-4c05-8521-b1df3f3db79b https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E9---Teleny-e2mjviu Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4305 yes full E8 - Den of Vipers E8 - Den of Vipers 8 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781399971638" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Den of Vipers</strong></a><strong> by K.A. Knight. Annabel gets a lesson in Dark Romance. Both girls get an education in euphemisms. </strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: This episode is about a Dark Romance book and contains mentions of sexual assault, self-harm, and some violence. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 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.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/102393/9781399971638" rel="nofollow"><strong>Den of Vipers</strong></a><strong> by K.A. Knight. Annabel gets a lesson in Dark Romance. Both girls get an education in euphemisms. </strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: This episode is about a Dark Romance book and contains mentions of sexual assault, self-harm, and some violence. </em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 96dedbce-3ff6-4131-8ad6-255d11f482f5 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E8---Den-of-Vipers-e2mba2j Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4180 yes full E7 - A Fate Inked in Blood E7 - A Fate Inked in Blood 7 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-fate-inked-in-blood-book-one-of-the-saga-of-the-unfated-danielle-l-jensen/20131784?aid=102393&ean=9780593599839&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions&" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>A Fate Inked in Blood</strong></a><strong> by Danielle L. Jensen. Romy finds redemption in the form of a poorly chopped jalapeño. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen. Romy finds redemption in the form of a poorly chopped jalapeño.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-fate-inked-in-blood-book-one-of-the-saga-of-the-unfated-danielle-l-jensen/20131784?aid=102393&ean=9780593599839&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>A Fate Inked in Blood</strong></a><strong> by Danielle L. Jensen. Romy finds redemption in the form of a poorly chopped jalapeño. </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Find all books mentioned in this podcast <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions?" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 51cb1f06-85e2-4a38-96d3-3adef0722a64 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E7---A-Fate-Inked-in-Blood-e2m2le3 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2825 yes full E6 - Vesselless (Feat. Cortney Winn) E6 - Vesselless (Feat. Cortney Winn) 6 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Author Cortney Winn joins Romy &amp; Annabel to unpack her debut novel: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXYGMFK" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vesselless</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p>Follow Cortney on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cortneylwinn/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cortneylwinn" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> to see the latest updates on the <a href="https://www.cortneylwinn.com/vesselless" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Merciless Realms series</a>!</p> <p>You can find the fan artist mentioned in the episode <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunni_rae_art/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br />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.<br />Let's talk romance!</p> <p>---<br /><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Author Cortney Winn joins Romy & Annabel to unpack her debut novel: Vesselless.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Author Cortney Winn joins Romy &amp; Annabel to unpack her debut novel: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXYGMFK" rel="nofollow"><strong>Vesselless</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p>Follow Cortney on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cortneylwinn/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cortneylwinn" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a> to see the latest updates on the <a href="https://www.cortneylwinn.com/vesselless" rel="nofollow">Merciless Realms series</a>!</p> <p>You can find the fan artist mentioned in the episode <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunni_rae_art/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br/>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br/>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br/><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 42d7d6ac-3fd4-4a03-8152-3f66f1514105 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E6---Vesselless-Feat--Cortney-Winn-e2lo0rv Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4348 yes full E5 - Red, White & Royal Blue E5 - Red, White & Royal Blue 5 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/red-white-royal-blue/18839469?aid=102393&ean=9781250316776&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Red, White &amp; Royal Blue</strong></a><strong>, Romy has an exciting announcement.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Red, White & Royal Blue, Romy has an exciting announcement.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/red-white-royal-blue/18839469?aid=102393&ean=9781250316776&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>Red, White &amp; Royal Blue</strong></a><strong>, Romy has an exciting announcement.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> b045008a-1fe6-46d8-8103-45bd4c798e37 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E5---Red--White--Royal-Blue-e2lhuu9 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 3394 yes full E4 - Divine Rivals E4 - Divine Rivals 4 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/divine-rivals-rebecca-ross/18403358?aid=102393&ean=9781250857439&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Divine Rivals</strong></a><strong>, and Annabel takes us on a sexual awakening journey.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question <em>AND an uncut version of today&#39;s episode! </em></p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Divine Rivals, and Annabel takes us on a sexual awakening journey.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/divine-rivals-rebecca-ross/18403358?aid=102393&ean=9781250857439&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>Divine Rivals</strong></a><strong>, and Annabel takes us on a sexual awakening journey.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question <em>AND an uncut version of today&#39;s episode! </em></p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> db3625d2-7030-4e38-a242-eafb27597014 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E4---Divine-Rivals-e2l90nb Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2775 yes bonus MINISODE 2 - Why We're Doing This MINISODE 2 - Why We're Doing This Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>BONUS EPISODE! </strong>Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some passionate conversation about romance novels and ethical porn. </p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> 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.

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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.

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>BONUS EPISODE! </strong>Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some passionate conversation about romance novels and ethical porn. </p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> f606872f-4489-43c7-b089-d39a0a8fafa1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/MINISODE-2---Why-Were-Doing-This-e2l92sh Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 700 yes full E3 - Northanger Abbey E3 - Northanger Abbey 3 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/northanger-abbey-jane-austen/384910?aid=102393&ean=9780141439792&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Northanger Abbey</strong></a><strong> by Jane Austen and Romy wants to give our FMC a hug. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Annabel reviews Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen and Romy wants to give our FMC a hug.

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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.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/northanger-abbey-jane-austen/384910?aid=102393&ean=9780141439792&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>Northanger Abbey</strong></a><strong> by Jane Austen and Romy wants to give our FMC a hug. </strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 1e52c1de-e5c3-44b1-9846-efa67e6b89f1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E3---Northanger-Abbey-e2krri2 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2503 yes bonus MINISODE 1 - Fun Facts MINISODE 1 - Fun Facts Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>BONUS EPISODE! </strong>Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some unhinged rambles about life, love, and embarrassing halloween costumes.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠Patreon⁠</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> 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.

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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.

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]]> <p><strong>BONUS EPISODE! </strong>Want to get to know your hosts a little more? Hop right in for some unhinged rambles about life, love, and embarrassing halloween costumes.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">⁠TikTok⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">⁠Youtube⁠</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠Patreon⁠</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> 846125c7-3595-4ff7-821d-4974e18834d6 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/MINISODE-1---Fun-Facts-e2kbud6 Fri, 31 May 2024 23:33:47 +0000 1571 yes full E2 - Neon Gods E2 - Neon Gods 2 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/neon-gods-katee-robert/15084655?aid=102393&ean=9781728231730&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Neon Gods</strong></a><strong> by Katee Robert and Annabel reveals her inner Persephone.</strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: BDSM, Bondage, Kink, Exhibitionism </em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a> for exclusive content!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> Romy reviews Neon Gods by Katee Robert and Annabel reveals her inner Persephone.

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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!

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Romy reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/neon-gods-katee-robert/15084655?aid=102393&ean=9781728231730&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>Neon Gods</strong></a><strong> by Katee Robert and Annabel reveals her inner Persephone.</strong></p> <p><em>Content Warning: BDSM, Bondage, Kink, Exhibitionism </em></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive content!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.</strong><br>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&#39;re here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.<br>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>---<br><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p> 1fa6cb0a-1aef-4711-9f49-5f71a3d8526f https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E2---Neon-Gods-e2kbu23 Fri, 31 May 2024 23:25:37 +0000 2454 yes full E1 - Done & Dusted E1 - Done & Dusted 1 Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/done-and-dusted-lyla-sage/20316360?aid=102393&ean=9780593732427&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions"><strong>⁠Done &amp; Dusted⁠</strong></a><strong> by Lyla Sage and Romy finds her new favorite term of endearment. </strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> Annabel reviews ⁠Done & Dusted⁠ by Lyla Sage and Romy finds her new favorite term of endearment.

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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.

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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> <p><strong>Annabel reviews </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/done-and-dusted-lyla-sage/20316360?aid=102393&ean=9780593732427&listref=paperback-pleasures-podcast-mentions" rel="nofollow"><strong>⁠Done &amp; Dusted⁠</strong></a><strong> by Lyla Sage and Romy finds her new favorite term of endearment. </strong></p> <p>Send your answer to this week&#39;s Listener Question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackpleasuresbooks" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperback_pleasures_books" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaperbackPleasuresBooks" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Click here to join us on <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>!</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. </strong></p> <p>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&#39;re here to reframe one of the most popular yet underrated genres in literature. </p> <p>Let&#39;s talk romance!</p> <p>Support us &amp; local bookstores by shopping for your books <a href="patreon.com/PaperbackPleasures" rel="nofollow">⁠here⁠</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. </em></p> d2122b0b-a81f-4ee2-a3e4-040b70b17d3d https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackpleasures/episodes/E1---Done--Dusted-e2kbtao Fri, 31 May 2024 23:12:00 +0000 2302 yes