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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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Helpful links referenced in the episode:

• A Hymn To Life: Shame Has To Change Sides by Gisèle Pelicot
• CNN Investigates: Exposing A Global 'Online Rape Academy'

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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.