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Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse

Andrea Martucci
Romance Novels
Kiss an Angel
Romancelandia Holiday Fairies
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Historical Romance
A Gentleman In the Streets
Reformed Rakes
Fourth Wing
Colonialism
A Lady Of the West
Erotic Romance
Amazon
Romance Novel
Restorative Romance
Circus
Telepathic Tiger
Cannibalism
Cold Hearted
The Hating Game
Romantasy

Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Colton Scrivner
Clinical psychologist involved in studying morbid curiosity and its applications in media.
Episode: Morbid Curiosity Meets Romance with Dr. Coltan Scrivner
Jodie Slaughter
Domestic kink correspondent
Episode: Dominate Your Desire
Semilore Sobande
A PhD candidate in English literature at Brown University, studying Black Atlantic Anglophone and Francophone literature.
Brown University
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Alice Murphy
Historical romance author
Episode: Beyond Ballrooms: Under-Appreciated Historical Romance Books with Alice Murphy
Rebecca Romney
Author and rare book dealer
Episode: Jane Austen's Bookshelf with Rebecca Romney
Laura J. Mayo
Author of How to Summon a Fairy Godmother
Episode: Horror Romance and Land of the Beautiful Dead
Sarah Skilton
Author of Hollywood Ending and young adult novels
Episode: Romantasy & Fourth Wing with Sarah Skilton
Dame Jodie Slaughter
Foremost vampire defender and romance novelist
Episode: Cold Hearted by Heather Guerre
Dr. Nicola Welsh Burke
Lecturer and academic focusing on supernatural romance and the interplay of food and sexuality.
Western Sydney University
Episode: Consuming Desires: Cannibalism and Hunger in Romance

Host

Andrea Martucci
Host of a podcast exploring romance novels and their impact on culture, society, and personal desire. Known for engaging discussions with diverse guests and critical examinations of the genre.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Great discourse on romance novels, their impact, and their place in culture

    Love the conversations, the in-depth intellectual discussion of the books and themes, and great banter about romances and what we love about them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TravelingWritingBlogging
    United States10 months ago
  • Ok but…

    The host said hedonic instead of hedonistic in one epi and I stopped listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lavinia Darcy
    Germanya year ago
  • Very interesting and inciteful discussions and interviews!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Inna47
    2 years ago
  • Excellent discussions

    Andrea’s discussions are fully developed, with a great and thoughtful selection of topics.

    In my opinion, there is not enough discussion about all these dimensions and interpretations that the romance genre has.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ctapiau
    United States2 years ago
  • The Conversations I’ve Been Looking For!

    Huge sigh of relief!! I’ve been dying to have in depth conversations about books, romance novels, feminism, sexuality, etc., etc. with some thoughtful and insightful people. This show DELIVERS. I am so satisfied, having just listened to two episodes (including the deeply intelligent review of Anais Nin’s “Delta of Venus”). Holy crap, my joy at finding this podcast cannot be fully described!! Yesssss!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoAllieGo
    United States3 years ago

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Some minor critiques involve occasional errors in language usage, but overall the quality of dialogue and expertise remains a highlight.
There is a positive reception regarding the host's ability to explore complex themes, making the content accessible and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and thoughtful discussions surrounding romance narratives.
The podcast is praised for its engaging and intelligent conversations, bringing fresh perspectives to the genre.

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Sampling Secrets of a Summer Night with The Historical Romance Sampler
Q: What are your thoughts on readers' anxieties about the historical romance genre?
There is concern that historical romance readers are aging out without new ones filling the gap, often driven by trends in contemporary genres.
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Q: How do you see the historical romance genre shifting over the decades?
The genre has evolved with changing cultural standards, especially in regards to consent and character development through changing reader expectations.
Sampling Secrets of a Summer Night with The Historical Romance Sampler
Q: What can you tell me about the book, "Secrets of a Summer Night"?
It's a cross-class romance featuring characters Annabelle Payton and Simon Hunt, highlighting the complexities of their relationship amid societal expectations.
Shame
Q: Do you think that shame is productive?
Yes, I think shame is productive because it allows you to know that something is happening and look at it.
Romance Adaptations & Genre Perceptions: Teaching The Hating Game
Q: What is your Twitter handle?
My Twitter handle is @dianafilarski.

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Focusing on the multifaceted world of romance novels, this podcast presents a critical examination of how these narratives explore and shape desire, identity, and societal norms. The host engages with a diverse range of experts, including authors, academics, and industry insiders, leading thoughtful discussions that dissect individual books and broader genre trends. Episodes may cover topics from feminist themes in historical romance to the intersections of kink and women's pleasure, all while maintaining an intelligent, entertaining approach that appeals to both long-time romance readers and newcomers alike.

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