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Paperback Pleasures episodes
- E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson
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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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.
1 hr 45 min - E81 - Heated Rivalry & Writing Queer Joy with Chip Pons
Author Chip Pons joins the girls as we revel in the Heated Rivalry craze and ride this wave of queer joy.
Find Chip's Books Here:
- Winging It With You
- Dearly Departed (preorder) ARC Sign Up Form
- You & I Rewritten
Find the complete Game Changers series by Rachel Reid 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.
1 hr 26 min - E80 - Our Infinite Fates
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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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.
1 hr - E79 - Nightmare Before Kissmas
Happy Holidays! Romy reviews The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Annabel has part of her childhood ruined.
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Send your answer to this week's listener question to [email protected], or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!
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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!
Find all books mentioned in this podcast here.
Find all promotion links 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.
58 min - TEASE - Playing With Power: Reflections with SheMagick
The girls interview lifestyle Domme SheMagick about everything from hosting kink events, romance recommendations, and finding pleasure in a D/s dynamic.
Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode!
Find SheMagick's Events Vetting Form we mentioned in the episode here.
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Join our discord 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.
11 min - E78 - Better Than The Movies
Annabel reviews Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. Romy revisits the oblivious cringe of teenage girlhood.
Thanks to all our listeners who sent us their 2025 soundtrack. Find the collective Paperback Pleasures Listeners 2025 Soundtrack on Spotify here!
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Send your answer to this week's listener question to [email protected], or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!
Join our discord 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!
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.
51 min - TEASE - Frankenstein: From Script To Screen on Patreon
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.
Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode!
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Join our discord 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!
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.
16 min - E77 - Romantasy & Retellings with Chelsey Ann Tompkins
Author Chelsey Ann Tompkins joins the girls to talk spicy fairytale retellings and not-so-sexy nursery rhymes.
Find Chelsey's Books Here:
- Curse & Spindle (Realm of Revelry #1)
- Straw & Gold (Realm of Revelry #2)
- PREORDER: Beast & Thorn (Realm of Revelry #3)
- A Conduit of Light
- A Baron of Bonds
- A Blightress of Wrath
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Send your answer to this week's listener question to [email protected], or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!
Join our discord 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!
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.
1 hr 11 min - E76 - House of Salt & Sorrows
Romy reviews House of Salt & Sorrows by Erin A. Craig. Annabel swoons.
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Send your answer to this week's listener question to [email protected], or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!
Join our discord 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!
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.
1 hr 4 min - E75 - Thérèse & Isabelle
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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Send your answer to this week's listener question to [email protected], or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel!
Join our discord 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!
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.
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About Paperback Pleasures
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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.