Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In chapter 35, Torry (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) recap The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:09). Next they discuss the tv adaptation of The Summer I Turned Pretty (1:26:46). Finally, Torry and Jenn get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:44:02).

Content Warning: Brief discussion about cancer throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we tried to keep the episode spoiler free for the remaining books in the Summer trilogy, there are a few spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 

Jenn’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

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Upcoming Episodes:

• November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbadon
• November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
• December 4: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 34, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap the A Court of Thorns and Roses bonus chapters: Wings and Embers (5:58), Feyre and Rhysand bonus chapter (34:39), and the Azriel bonus chapter (43:30) by Sarah J. Maas. Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:05:20). Finally, they discuss theories for the next book (1:12:26).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 1-36) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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Upcoming Episodes:

• October 23: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
• November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbaldon
• November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 25, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) discuss Bridgerton season 3, part 2 (3:33). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:03:29).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the first four Bridgerton books. 

Haley’s Previous Appearances

• Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)
• The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)
• The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)
• Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List
• Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
• Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement

Angela’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)

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Upcoming Episodes:

• July 3: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 24, Torry (she/her), Mo (she/her), and Christina (she/her) from Movies That Raised Us recap To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (7:48). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:18:40). Next they discuss the movie adaptation (1:33:22). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:44:49).

Content Warning: Brief mention of parental loss throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 

Mo and Christina’s Previous Appearances

• Episode 140: Petty about The Met Gala, Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell, and Sofia Richie’s Wedding
• Episode 64: Petty about Sex/Life (Season 1)

Check out the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Part 1 and Part 2 and P.S. I Still Love You episodes on Movies That Raised Us mentioned in the episode.

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Upcoming Episodes:

• June 18: Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2
• June 20: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
• June 26: Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 23, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap the Fourth Wing bonus chapters by Rebecca Yarros (5:10). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, and Gripes and Grumbles (29:40). Finally, they discuss some Instagram poll answers from the RTBR community and answer questions submitted by the listeners (37:39).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series. 

Mason’s Previous Appearances

• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• Bonus 1: The Bachelorette Season 15 Premiere Recap

Check out the bonus chapters on Rebecca’s website mentioned in the episode.

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Upcoming Episodes:

• June 12: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
• June 18: Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2
• June 20: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

This episode features a promo from BiblioLifestyle’s 2024 Summer Reading Guide.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 22, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (4:36). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:41:52).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Iron Flame. 

Subscribe now! Our episode on the Fourth Wing bonus chapters will be released June 9, 2024. 

Mason’s Previous Appearances

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• Bonus 1: The Bachelorette Season 15 Premiere Recap

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Upcoming Episodes:

• June 12: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
• June 18: Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2
• June 20: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 21, Torry (she/her) and Nick (he/him) recap The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert (28:48). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:25:00).

Content Warning: Brief discussion about a previous relationship where domestic violence occurred throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Dragon’s Bride in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Nick’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon Bonus: First Thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department
• Bonus 40: The Eras Tour (Torry’s Version) and a folklore Deep Dive (3 Year Anniversary) 
• Bonus 37: Nick’s Eras Tour Experience
• Bonus 34: F**k, Marry, Kill (The Eras Tour Set List Edition) [PATREON TEASER]
• Patreon 6: Midnights Deep Dive (Part 3)
• Patreon 6: Midnights Deep Dive (Part 2)
• Patreon 6: Midnights Deep Dive (Part 1)
• Bonus 25: A folklore Deep Dive (2 Year Anniversary)
• Episode 81: Petty about HSM: TM, TS Casting, Shailene & Aaron, and Taylor & Joe
• Episode 65: Petty about the After Series
• Bonus 12: The Circle (US) Season 2 Finale Discussion
• Episode 56 Part 2: Petty about Seasonal Allergies, Streaming Services, and School Spirit
• Episode 56 Part 1: Petty about the Circle (US)
• Episode 44: Petty about Demi Lovato's Thanksgiving
• Episode 40: Petty about Disney Channel Stars
• Bonus 4: A folklore Deep Dive

Check out the Ready to Be Petty episode featured in the episode.

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Upcoming Episodes:

• June 6: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• June 13: To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han
• June 18: Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 20, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (7:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:14). Next they discuss season 3, part 1 of the tv adaptation, Bridgerton (1:22:50). Finally, Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:48:05).

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Romancing Mr. Bridgerton in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 

Haley’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)
• The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)
• Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List
• Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
• Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 27: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
• June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• June 12: To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 19, Torry (she/her) and Shannon McNamara (she/her) from FluentlyForward recap Priest by Sierra Simone (9:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (52:39). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (59:43).

Content Warning: Discussion about a previous suicide of a family member, rough sex, and the church’s history and ongoing sexual abuse throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Priest in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 

Shannon’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 56: The Willis Daughters
• Patreon 42: Pop Culture News Round-up (with Shannon)
• Patreon 33: The NYC Trip (Unedited and Uncut)
• Patreon 10: Celebrity Religions
• Bonus 23: A DeuxMoi Deep Dive
• Episode 71: Petty about Celebrity Relationship Tea

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
• June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 18, Torry (she/her) and Deniz Kofteci (she/her) discuss age gap romances (5:53) and then recap The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (14:51). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:13:56). They answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:11). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, The Idea of You (1:35:05). Finally, Torry and Deniz get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the movie (1:44:31) and answer more questions (1:51:39)!

Content Warning: Brief discussion about sexual assault between 1:06:04-1:09:12. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie: The Idea of You. 

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts
• Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 15: Priest by Sierra Simone
• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn/Bridgerton Season 3
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.