- E99 - Wolfsong
Romy bares her heart and reviews Wolfsong by TJ Klune. Annabel howls her very best howl.
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1h 34m - Sep 22, 2026 - E98 - Venus in Furs
Content warning: Abusive relationship themes, unequal power dynamics, brief mention of a suicide attempt.
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Annabel unpacks 1870's erotic novella Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch - the book that inspired psychiatrists to coin the term 'masochism.' Romy's brain hurts.
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1h 25m - Sep 8, 2026 - E97 - The Wicker Husband
Romy reviews The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones, the short story that inspired the film seen in the viral Wicker trailer. Annabel hops on the Wicker train.
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1h 7m - Aug 25, 2026 - E96 - The Missed Connection
Annabel reviews The Missed Connection by Tia Williams. Romy embraces her inner dad.
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1h 13m - Aug 11, 2026 - E95 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Romy reviews The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Annabel gets a lesson in 2000's heartthrobs.
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1h 18m - Jul 28, 2026 - E94 - The Art of Why-Choose Romance with Amelia Cole
The girls unpack the Druadan Legacy romantasy series with author Amelia Cole - from genre blending to the why-choose relationship at the center of the books.
This book was requested by today's guest author Amelia Cole who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Amelia!
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1h 25m - Jul 14, 2026 - E93 - Nora Goes Off Script
Annabel reviews Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Romy decides everything is a romance novel.
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1h 1m - Jul 5, 2026 - E92 - Morning Glory Milking Farm
Romy reviews Morning Glory Milking Farm. Annabel milks every Minotaur pun she can think of (with both hands).
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1h 9m - Jun 16, 2026 - E91 - Just For The Summer
Annabel reviews Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez. Romy gets R-rated during a sex-ed lesson.
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1h 22m - Jun 2, 2026 - E90 - Babes & Bounties with Kirsten Bohling & Megan Carver
From first to final draft: Annabel gets to talk to the author and her editor as they unpack The Devil's Backbone by Kirsten Bohling.
This book was requested by today's guest host Megan Carver who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Megan!
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1h 15m - May 19, 2026 - E89 - What We Leave: A Harlow Monroe Novel
Annabel reviews What We Leave: A Harlow Monroe Novel by Edwina Phillips. Romy talks Holes. Not that kind. Get your mind out of the gutter.
This book was requested by our listener Mike who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Mike!
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1h 3m - May 6, 2026 - E88 - The Ritual
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Romy reviews The Ritual by Shantel Tessier. Annabel is in Seattle! Squee!
This book was requested by our listener Trish who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Trish!
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Helpful links referenced in the episode:
- A Hymn To Life: Shame Has To Change Sides by Gisèle Pelicot
- CNN Investigates: Exposing A Global 'Online Rape Academy'
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1h 26m - Apr 21, 2026 - E87 - Behind The Mics: A Crossover Episode with Booked & Balanced
In a turn of events, the girls let themselves be the interview subjects on Booked & Balanced Podcast. This is a self-edited highlight reel of our favorite moments during our chat with Chachi back in January.
We dove into our decades of friendship, a deeper look inside the world of book podcasting, and reflecting on the violence in Minneapolis as it was happening.
Expect chaos, laughter, opinions, and boozy storytelling time.
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1h 7m - Apr 7, 2026 - E86 - From RPGs to Romance with James L. Sutter
Author James L. Sutter joins us to talk music, young love, and queer joy.
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2h 2m - Mar 24, 2026 - E85 - The Spell Shop
Annabel reviews The Spell Shop. Romy cries over adorable, fictional animals. It's been a week.
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59m - Mar 15, 2026 - E84 - Summer Romps & Redemption Arcs with KL Parsons
Author KL Parsons joins the girls to talk bodice rippers, redemption, and editing faux pas.
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1h 15m - Feb 24, 2026 - E83 - A Rivalry of Hearts
Romy reviews A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette, our first review from our Minnesota Donation Campaign. Annabel gets an education in Banshees.
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1h 22m - Feb 10, 2026 - E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson
Author Ben Alderson joins the girls as we talk haunted furniture and reclaiming queer love in horror.
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1h 44m - Jan 27, 2026 - 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.
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1h 25m - Jan 13, 2026 - E80 - Our Infinite Fates
Annabel reviews Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven. Romy lives out her Jurassic Park dreams.
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