Two friends discuss romance novels - the steamier the better. Many laughs and glasses of wine are had along the way. It's a little bit dirty, but definitely funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there's usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorite authors, recommendations, BookTok reactions and more. Graphic by Parker Story @valetnovel more

Why does it seem like every book written for teen girls was about being rich and mean to each other? And why were we so obsessed with them? Each week best friends Clare and Courtney will unpack these questions while turning back the pages on the books we love to hate. Are you in or are you out? more

Welcome to 'Chick-Lit', & 'Chick-Lit At The Movies'! We're a literature comedy podcast where we get lit ? and discuss books & movies we love (and love to roast)! Each week we'll have a drink of choice, share stories about ourselves, and recap our youth! We also have a series called 'Chick-Lit: The Author Files', where we interview authors and find out who inspired THEM! Hosted by Aubree Summers and Karyn Cooper with new episodes out MOST Sundays! Chick-Lit Seasons Book List Season One: 'The Princess Diaries' Book One; Season Two: 'Ella Enchanted'; Season Three: 'Twilight'; Season Four: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philospher's Stone'; Season Five: 'The Handmaids Tale'; Season Six: 'Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging' Season Seven: 'New Moon' Chick-Lit At The Movies List 'The Princess Diaries' (2000); 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988); 'Spongebob SquarePants Movie' (2004); 'Ella Enchanted' (2004); 'Ever After' (1998); 'School of Rock' (2003); 'Princess Diaries 2' (2004)'; 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005); 'Hocus Pocus' (1993); 'Steel Magnolias' (1989); 'Easy A' (2010); 'Superbad' (2007); 'The Thin Man' (1934); 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' (2010); 'Thor: Ragnarok' (2017); 'Tusk' (2014); 'The Night Before...' (2015); 'The Boondock Saints' (1999); 'Dead Poets Society' (1989); 'Four Christmases' (2008) more

Two avid romance readers discuss their love of the genre, the writing process, and share their favorite book recommendations. firstdatesandsoulmates.substack.com more

Nerdy Romantics Podcast stands out with its unique blend of romance and nerd pop culture topics. While some competitors focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, NRP seamlessly combines the two, creating a niche for listeners who are fans of all these genres. Host Y. M. Nelson brings her own perspective as a romance author and superhero and Star Trek fan to the discussions, adding depth and authenticity to the content. We have a community space for listeners to engage with each other and discuss episode topics which goes beyond just listening to a podcast episode. We also have a newsletter which includes shownotes, nerdy and romantic book recommendations, and first looks at Y. M. Nelson's content. So if you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and fantasy books, then this podcast is for you! more

For readers who want book club energy without the homework. Every Sunday, Cassie & Emily spill about the books everyone's reading — from booktok, to romance, romantasy, and all the fictional drama in between so you know what to add to your TBR (or not).Listen in for recommendations & totally biased reviews, short & sweet recaps as we re-read our favorite series, and general book club fun. Whether you're reading along or just here for the tea, you'll leave with a bigger TBR and zero regrets. more

Shelley and Rachel review romance novels. Some are good, some are bad, and some are really hot.

Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us. more

What to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast for mood readers who are always looking to add new books to their TBR. In each episode, Laura Yamin shares quick book recommendations so you can topple your TBR. This podcast is perfect for Romance and Mystery readers with the occasional romantasy episode. more

Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Five college girls get together to discuss books that are not by men. Series 1: Marian KeyesSeries 2: Jane AustenSeries 3: Unusual ProtagonistsSeries 4: Authors of ColourSeries 5: LGBTQ+ AuthorsSeries 6: People We Love Loads :)Series 7: Back to Romantic Fiction Damnit!Written and recorded by LC Lewis in her bedroom. more

From meetcute to rock bottom to grand gesture, Karina and Clare ride the highs and lows of classic and contemporary romantic comedies; and share insights from behind the scenes as authors of rom-coms. Presented by: Clare Fletcher, author of Love Match , 2023 & Five Bush Weddings , 2022, Penguin Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever, 2023 & Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast , 2023, Pan Macmillan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

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Welcome to the Scandalous Diamonds Podcast, where co-hosts Jennifer Lusk and Dana Compton recap the New York Times' Best-Selling novels by the one and only Jackie Collins. Join us for laughs, gasps, diamonds and everything in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scandalous-diamonds--4784580/support . more

What Did I Just Read? is the podcast where best friends Holly and LA spill the tea on a new romance novel every week. From toe-curling chemistry to over-the-top drama, they break down all the steamy moments, swoon-worthy characters, and plot twists that will have you blushing (or maybe even fanning yourself). No genre is off-limits—whether it's contemporary, historical, or paranormal, these two dive headfirst into every page-turner with no filter. Expect plenty of laughs, lots of sassy commentary, and debates over who's the real book boyfriend. Tune in for the perfect mix of romance, banter, and cheeky fun that only Holly and LA can deliver. more

Sarah and Dana are lifelong followers and fans of romance in any medium: Books, movies, TV and the occasional fanfiction. Join them for a hilarious deep-dive into what makes the genre so addicting including the unattainable heartthrobs, the inevitable fallouts and everyone's favorite happy endings. more

Lena Wilson is a culture critic. Nadine Santoro works in publishing. They're lesbians, they're dating, and they want to explore the world of contemporary heterosexual romance novels. What's the appeal behind this booming new world of major bestsellers and viral indies? Has smut finally gone mainstream? (And more importantly: Is this smut actually good?) Do women really want guys who will throw them around like rag dolls?All this and more on everyone's favorite gay podcast about straight romance, THINKING STRAIGHT! more

Welcome to your new favorite podcast. This show is all about books, movies, TV shows and a bit of pop culture. Kimmy is gonna talk all about her thoughts, so grab a snack and get ready to feel like your on a FaceTime call with your best friend!Follow Me Everywhere:@Kimmybookss on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and Twitter more

Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn want to solve your problems. Or try, at the very least. Join Marian and Tara as they dig into their own life experience to find advice for all of us. Marian Keyes is a multi award-winning writer, with a total of over 30 million of her books sold to date in 33 languages. Her close friend Tara Flynn is an actress, comedian, and writer. Together, these two friends have been through a lot, and now want to use their own life experience to help solve your biggest - and smallest - problems. From dilemmas about life, love and grief, to the perils of laundry or knowing what to say at a boring dinner, we'll find out what Marian and Tara would recommend...which might not solve the problem exactly, but will make us all feel a bit better. Got a problem you want Marian and Tara to solve? Email marianandtara@bbc.co.uk. Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn is produced by Steve Doherty. It is a Giddy Goat Production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. more