Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
Sarah WendellEach week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Sm... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 526 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsFiction | |||
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It’s the 90s so the Ads and Features from the August 1996 issue of Romantic Times are a treasure trove of confusion. We’ve got:
* A tour of Jude Deveraux’s Grade II Listed Home in Suffolk
* Barbara Cartland perfumes
* How should emoji faces be ... more
The second book in Holly Black’s Night duology, Thief of Night, is out now, and I was so excited to talk with her about it.We start right off by talking about creepy places – like, what kind of magic comes out of Jersey?
Then we talk about world bui... more
We’re going back to August 1996 – that’s a bit of distance – to take a peek at the new releases and the book reviews in Romantic Times magazine.
We’re back in the era of time travel, a scifi imprint named Avonova, and probable worms.
NSFW worms.
A... more
Valerie Bowman returns to talk about her new book, The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn, out September 9. Valerie has written over 30 historical novels but when asked by her agent if she’d be interested in pivoting to contemporary, Valerie jumped on the opport... more
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I have listened for years now and always enjoyed myself, smiled and learned new things. There’s a pleasure in hearing smart people enjoying things they are passionate about, particularly when the discussions are wide ranging but often circle back to writing and romance genre fiction. I also like the bad jokes the host likes to end each episode with.
Apple Podcasts5RhodePVD
United States4 months ago - Awesome show
What a great listen. You don’t even have to be the biggest fan of reading to enjoy this show. They do so a wonderful job, that it will make you a fan of reading. Keep up the great work!!!
Apple Podcasts5SkilletbrewUnited States8 months ago Love these seasonal episodes very much x
Podcast Addict510 months agojlkRecently got into the romance genre and this podcast has been a great way of finding out what's what. There have been some fascinating guests and the discussions touch on so many aspects of life that I'm ashamed to say I've been rather ignorant of. As a bog-standard middle-aged man it has been a massive eye opener, as well as being very entertaining. Thank you to the hosts for making this.
Podcast Addict5a year agoJambonI've been listening since the beginning and this is my most favorite podcast ever! Always informative and entertaining,I highly recommend it.
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Focused on the rich and diverse world of romance novels, the content offers a space for lively discussions with authors, readers, and various professionals in the publishing industry. Engaging interviews explore everything from the evolution of romance literature to detailed analyses of specific works and trends in the genre. The podcast is characterized by its light-hearted humor, insightful critiques, and the unique perspectives of its guests, making it an entertaining yet informative listen for both avid romance fans and those new to the genre. Notably, the host's engaging style fosters a sense of community among listeners, who are treated to a mixture of humor and serious discourse, particularly during segments that revisit historical m... more
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