Paperback Pleasures

Paperback Pleasures

By Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel CaterArtsBooks
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Paperback Pleasures episodes

  • E22 - Carmilla

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

    59 min
  • E21 - Match Me If You Can (Feat Swati Hegde)

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

    1 hr 15 min
  • E20 - 50 Shades of Grey

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

    1 hr 12 min
  • E19 - The House In The Cerulean Sea

    Annabel reviews The House In The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Romy has 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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        This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

        59 min
      • E18 - One Dark Window

        Romy reviews One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Annabel gets a lesson in monsters.

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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.

        1 hr 2 min
      • E17 - Bride

        Annabel reviews Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Romy dives headfirst into werewolf erotica.

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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.

        1 hr 1 min
      • E16 - Icebreaker

        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.

        1 hr 12 min
      • E15 - Heartstopper

        Annabel reviews Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. Romy finds a newfound respect for Darth Maul.

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        Music by Eric Matyas, "Sculpture Garden" | www.soundimage.org

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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.

        54 min
      • E14 - Fourth Wing

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

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        @alex_falcone creates merch for fake bands from his fave movies and TV shows!

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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.

        1 hr 1 min
      • E13 - The Summer I Turned Pretty

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

        53 min

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      Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.