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It’s Book Club week! Jess and Trisha discuss The Siren of Sussex and similar historical romance books they recommend.
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Books Discussed
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews
An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles
The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan
Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
The Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas (first book is Secrets of Summer Night)
The Brothers Sinister Series by Courtney Milan (first book is The Duchess War)
The Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare (first book is The Duchess Deal)
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (WhenInRomance@BookRiot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@JessIsReading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @TrishaHaleyBrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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A whole lotta drama no matter what
Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 55:58
Jess and Trisha get ready to announce dates for the next WIR Book Club and recommendations episodes and then dive into a discussion about age gap romances.
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It's time to start reading The Siren of Sussex!
Have you watched A Family Affair or Lonely Planet?
Books Discussed
The Fall that Saved Us by Tamara Jerée
The Talk of Coyote Canyon by Brenda Novak
Stepdaddy Season by Natisha Raynor
Ella Gets the D by Tanvier Peart
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black
Everything For You by Chloe Liese
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! And of course, send us your holiday recommendation requests! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Most Frequently Recurring Dumpster Fire
Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 58:12
Jess and Trisha talk about what are — and are NOT — the reasons RWA filed for bankruptcy and then recommend some romances with good mental health rep.
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WIR Book Club is back! Read Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha with us and send us your thoughts for our June 24 show.
Our next adaptation discussion is The Idea of You (yes, we know about the book HEA questions - we want to talk about them!), so get ready for that episode in July.
Jess joined Vanessa to talk about Bridgerton, and it's delightful.
Join Jess and the Someplace Generous team at their virtual book launch on June 13!
RWA files for bankruptcy [The Guardian], and our friend Sarah Wendell puts a voice to the frustration we all have (or should have) with the coverage of the story.
Books Discussed
A Liaison with her Leading Lady by Lotte R. James
Someplace Generous, edited by Elaina Ellis and Amber Flame
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings
Even If We’re Broken by A.M. Weald
Getting His Game Back by Gia de Cadenet
Trade Me by Courtney Milan
Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).
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Either A Month Or Seven Years
Episode 64
Monday, July 27, 2020 • Duration 55:35
Jess and Trisha talk about things people love about reading romance and then offer some non-romance novel entertainment options that might share similar qualities.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Libro FM; and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community.
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You – yes you! – can attend the virtual Romance GenreCon from the Mid-Continent Public Library!
Books and Non-Book Entertainment Discussed
Tangled
Playing House
The Great
Harlots
Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and illustrated by Adrian Alphona
Green Lantern Legacy by Minh Le and illustrated by Andie Tong
America Vol 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez and America Vol 2: Fast and Furtona by Gabby Rivera
Digital coloring, and specifically Happy Color and Color Planet
Sanjay’s Super Team
Purl
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin with pictures by Betsy Lewin
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett and drawn by Ron Barrett
The Bold Type
The Weekend
Tig
Imagine Me & You
Kissing Jessica Stein
But I’m a Cheerleader
Free Solo
Let us know what you love about reading romance and whether you can get any of those feelings or perspectives through other media. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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Grown-up Humans Communicating
Episode 63
Monday, July 13, 2020 • Duration 54:32
Jess and Trisha talk about all of the many things they liked about Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones and and recommend some favorite romance reads from the year so far – to the extent that they’ve been able to read.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, from Sourcebooks; and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community.
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Book Riot’s best books of 2020 so far is here for your enjoyment and TBR-extending purposes.
Books Discussed
Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones
The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham
Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
One Last Chance by Therese Beharrie
Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian
Check, Please: Sticks and Scones by Ngozi Ukazu
Let us know what you thought of Getting Schooled (do you need the dark moment??) and what your favorite books of 2020 so far have been. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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This is Chocolate, Not Broccoli
Episode 62
Monday, June 29, 2020 • Duration 56:02
Jess and Trisha discuss some more RWA work, takeaways from a Juneteeth Book Fest panel on writing Black romance, the delight for all readers in reading queer romance, and offer some favorites for Pride Month.
This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting!
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RWA is working to support Dreamspinner authors who are owed money.
Here’s a great longform piece from Vox on the racism in RWA and how a new board is trying to turn things around.
Learn about the Juneteenth Book Fest and then watch the “Black Love: Writing Black Romance” panel!
Books Discussed
Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Just Like That by Cole McCade
That Could be Enough by Alyssa Cole
Lord of the Last Heartbeat by May Petersen
Two Rogues Make a Right and It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian
The Craft of Love by EE Ottoman
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Every Dark Desire by Fiona Zedde
Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones (read it now for our book club discussion in the next episode!)
Let us know what you thoughts of the Juneteeth Book Fest romance panel and what thoughts and questions you have about Getting Schooled! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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Clear and Not Weird
Episode 61
Monday, June 15, 2020 • Duration 54:12
Jess and Trisha talk about the impact of anti-Black racism in publishing, an RWA awards decision, and books we love by Black authors. Plus! We announce a new book club pick!
This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting!
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#PublishingPaidMe has illustrated the systemic racism in publishing.
Lee and Low helped quantify it by posting their data about the appallingly low number of Black authors and publishing professionals.
RWA has dropped the RITA and replaced it with the Vivian, a new award named for RWA founder Vivian Stephens.
Books Discussed
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert
Pink Slip by Katrina Jackson
Wherever You Are Are by Elle Wright
So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
In Case You Forgot by Frederick Smith and Chaz Lamar
Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones (read it now for our July book club discussion!)
As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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“It Comes Down to Weather”: An Interview with Tosca Musk
Episode 60
Monday, June 1, 2020 • Duration 50:26
Jess and Trisha talk with Passionflix founder and CEO Tosca Musk about romance adaptations, managing fan and author expectations, and what being a “producer” actually means.
This episode is sponsored by a Taste of Sage from Harper Paperbacks; Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev and William Morrow paperbacks; and TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailored Book Recommendations, now available as a gift!
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Take a peek at Gabriel’s Inferno or one of the other romance novel adaptations on Passionflix.
Books Discussed
Gabriel’s Inferno by Sylvain Reynard
The Ravenswood Series (the first book is A Girl Like Her) by Talia Hibbert
Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Let It Shine by Alyssa Cole
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
The Driven series (the first book is Driven) by K. Bromberg
Fighting to Breathe by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout
You can find Tosca and Passionflix on Twitter and Instagram at @toscamusk and @passionflix, and as always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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A Quarter of a Thumb
Episode 59
Monday, May 18, 2020 • Duration 01:05:41
Jess and Trisha talk about the importance of inclusive language, have MANY thoughts about an adaptation of Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel, and recommend a few more readalikes and some romances that are set entirely in one location.
This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams; TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; and Stay with Me from author Becky Wade.
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The GLAAD Media Reference Guide might be a useful resource for a lot of us.
Safe Harbour – with a “u” – may be the romance adaptation you need right now. It also very much may not be.
Books Discussed
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors and Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras
One Last Chance by Terese Beharrie
American Fairytale and American Love Story by Adriana Herrera
Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Sleeper by Kayley Loring
A Taste of Her own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison
Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare
A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Candy Hearts by Erin McLellan
Proper English by KJ Charles
Bear With Me by Lucy Eden
Keep sending us your recs for what romance adaptations we should discuss, and let us know what your favorite single setting romances are. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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Shenanigans with Row-mates
Episode 58
Monday, May 4, 2020 • Duration 53:56
Jess and Trisha chat about remote romance author events, share their thoughts on the adaptation of Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella, and offer read-alikes for some of the books and series they talk about most.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; Libro FM; and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community.
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Info about the May 1 Loyalty Bookstore event with Alyssa Cole, Rebekah Weatherspoon, Sharina Harris, and Mia Sosa is here! (Doesn’t look like there’s a video up at this point, so keep an eye out!)
Can You Keep a Secret? may be the romance adaptation you need right now…maybe.
Books Discussed
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert
The Princess Affair by Nell Stark
The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller
Glitterland by Alexis Hall
It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai (scheduled for release on June 9, 2020)
The Twisted Wishes series (first book is Syncopation) by Anna Zabo
The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham
Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
How to Talk to Nice English Girls by Gretchen Evans
Life is Sweet by Lily Seabrooke
Being Hospitable by Meka James
Keep sending us your recs for what romance adaptations we should discuss, and let us know what WIR faves you need read-alikes for. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
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