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.
Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 171 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Categories | BooksArtsRelationshipsSociety & Culture |
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Impale yourself on your fate: marrying the Devil can be heaven. Semilore Sobande shares her all-time favorite romance, "Devil's Bride" by Stephanie Laurens. This book has it all: Honoria Prudence Anstruther-Weatherby, a heroine who balances strength ... more
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Alice Murphy, a historical romance author, joins to recommend and discuss under-appreciated non-Regency historical romance. The discussion touches on Alice's upcoming book, "A Showgirl's Rules for Falling in Love," and a rich variety of historical ro... more
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Love the conversations, the in-depth intellectual discussion of the books and themes, and great banter about romances and what we love about them.
The host said hedonic instead of hedonistic in one epi and I stopped listening.
Very interesting and inciteful discussions and interviews!
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.
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!!!!
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This podcast offers in-depth discussions on romance novels, exploring how these works reflect and challenge societal norms related to desire and relationships. Host Andrea Martucci engages with a diverse array of experts to provide critical insights into the genre, touching on individual books, literary history, and broader cultural issues. Topics such as gender dynamics, historical romance, and the evolution of narrative themes are frequently examined, making it a rich resource for both fans of romance literature and those interested in its cultural implications.
The unique blend of scholarly analysis and conversational critiques sets this podcast apart, inviting listeners to consider not just the narratives within romance novels but also... more
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Recent guests on Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse include:
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2. Alice Murphy
3. Rebecca Romney
4. Laura J. Mayo
5. Sarah Skilton
6. Dame Jodie Slaughter
7. Dr. Nicola Welsh Burke
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