Between The Pages

Between The Pages is BACK for a fun new miniseries dissecting some of our favorite TV shows through the lens of gender, sexuality, sex, and power.

We're excited to welcome Shelby Graves (@seriously.shelbs), a fellow public health nerd and reality TV enthusiast, to unpack the mess and (maybe?) magical moments of  Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love, the first Netflix reality dating show to feature an all-queer cast.

We break down gender roles seen on the show, how the producers deal with (or don't deal with) gender presentation and pronouns, what to think about "Fingergate" (ughhh), and so much more.

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It's sPoOoOoky season and we've got a Halloween episode! Caitlin talks with unofficial BTP romance consultant Kristen Coates about all things Halloween romances (can they be done?? what's the difference between Halloween and paranormal romance?). Caitlin and Kristen also loosely discuss The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling for BTP October Book Club (very cute but needs more boning). 'Tis the season for humans and ghosts to have sex, we're just saying.

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Show Notes

• The Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole
• A Heart of Blood & Ashes by Milla Vane
• Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper
• Wrapped Up In You by Talia Hibbert
• Whiteout by Adriana Anders
• Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade

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We're excited to welcome Kate Sloan (@Girly_Juice) back to the show to celebrate the release of her brand-new book 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do! Kate and Caitlin talk about using kink throughout Kate's writing process, what she hopes the impact of 101 Kinky Things is (in more ways than one), and ways to use the book to introduce kink to your partner. 
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Show Notes

• Buy Kate's book at 101kinkythings.com
• Kate's podcasts The Dildorks and Question Box
• Kate's blog Girly Juice
• Follow Kate on Twitter (@Girly_Juice) or Instagram (@Girly_Juice)

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

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Such a pleasure to have Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed) on the show to talk all about her work helping people heal from purity culture through her Purity Culture Dropout program! Erica and Caitlin talk about how she supports queer folks healing from purity culture, how to think about casual sex & dating, and the benefits and pitfalls of Instagram.
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Show Notes

• Sign up for the Purity Culture Dropout Program 
• The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Sex, God, and The Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Shermer-Sellers 
• Book recs: Ace by Angela Chen, Getting It by Alison Moon
• Follow Erica on Instagram @ericasmith.sex.ed

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What a delight to have Margot Wood on the podcast this week talking about her new book Fresh,  a "raunch com" retelling of Emma by Jane Austen set in freshman year of college. The main character Elliot is ADHD, bisexual, and utterly hilarious. Margot and Caitlin talk about how a letter to her sister ultimately became Fresh, queer and neurodiverse representation in books, and all the ups, downs, and laughs that encompass sex in college. 
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Show Notes

• Neurodiverse queer rep books: Meet Cute Diary Emery Lee, The Extraordinaries & Flash Fire by TJ Klune
• Books coming in 2022 from Oni Press: Chef’s Kiss, A Quick & Easy Guide to Asexuality
• Follow Margot on Twitter @margotwood, on Instagram @margotmwood, and on TikTok @margotwood

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

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You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

It's book club day! We are diving into one of the most recommended powerhouse texts in the sexuality space: Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski. Here with Caitlin to discuss is Cassandra Corrado, a superstar sex educator who uses Nagoski's work in her own practice. We break down "accelerators" and "brakes" that impact sex, the importance of context, and ways to expand the work to be as inclusive as possible of trans and nonbinary people. 
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Show Notes

• Scarleteen website
• You Deserve Good Sex YouTube series
• Between The Pages The Monster Under The Bed episode
• Cassandra's website
• Register for the Self-Lust Retreat September 2022
• Follow Cassandra on Instagram @feministsexed
• Buy Come As You Are: Revised and Updated
• Fucking Trans Women Zine
• Trans Bodies Trans Selves
• Nina Here Nor There

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

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You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

*CW discussions of Harry Potter, JK Rowling, transphobia in this episode*

Calling all current/former internet kids! This week we're diving into fan fiction - the tropes, the "ships," and the queer love we all deserve to see but have to write into our favorite fandoms! Here to talk about it with Caitlin is self-proclaimed fan fiction expert Lucy (aka Caitlin's former roomie and BFF) and she gives you all the tips, tricks, and recs. There's even a little fan fic terminology game that stumps Caitlin but not as much as she thought it would! 
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Show Notes

How to find fan fiction:
Archive of Our Own
Wattpad
Search on TikTok for fandoms - e.g. Steve/Bucky #stucky, #marveltok #marauders

Lucy’s favorite fan fics:
All The Young Dudes (HP Marauders)
Twist of Fate (HP Draco/Harry)
Remain Nameless (HP Draco/Hermione). Remain Nameless audiobook
Time Falls Away (Marvel Tony Stark/Bucky Barnes/Steve Rodgers)
almeno tu nell'universo (Marvel Tony Stark/Steve Rodgers)
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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

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You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

 Who would have thought that The Bachelor franchise could continue to teach us life lessons? Anyone who watched this past season of The Bachelorette remembers Katie and Greg's painful, relationship-ending fight - there was so much that could have been done better, and here to break it down with Caitlin is Ariella Serur @queerdatingcoach. Ariella gives concrete strategies on how to fight better, including keeping the spotlight on the Hurt Person,  noticing your emotions, and apologizing with specifics.

This conversation actually made Caitlin feel better about that terrible fight - listen even if you're not a Bachelor watcher! 

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Show Notes

• Ariella’s first Between The Pages episode
• Katie from @katiesbookrecs Bachelor Reckoning episode
• Ariella’s How To Fight Better August 10 IG post
• Follow Ariella on IG @queerdatingcoach
• Sign up for Ariella’s newsletter

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!

You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's book club day and we are gushing about The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan! This episode contains spoilers. Caitlin welcomes Katie @kikiareyoureading to the show, a fellow romance reader and a connoisseur of Disney erotica (don't knock it until you try it). Katie and Caitlin dive into The Intimacy Experiment, including our love for Naomi, the sex scenes, and emotional steam (this book is 5 out of 5 on emotional steam!). 

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Show Notes

• Katie's recs: Katee Robert's Wicked Villain series (Disney erotica), Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
• Follow Katie on Instagram @kikiareyoureading

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

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You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Between The Pages is thrilled to welcome Rosie Danan back to the podcast to discuss her newest book The Intimacy Experiment! Caitlin and Rosie talk about Rosie’s process in exploring the themes of identity, religion, and intimacy beyond sex throughout the Intimacy Experiment, sex work as a form of reclaiming agency (despite what stigma has society believe), and the ways romance is making room for multiple identities and stories.
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Show Notes

• Rosie's debut novel The Roommate
• Jewish romance authors mentioned: Rachael Lynn Solomon, Felicia Grossman
• Sign up for Rosie's newsletter on her website rosiedanan.com
• Follow Rosie on Instagram @rosiedanan and on Twitter @rosiedanan

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You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)

Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!

You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.