We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers
We Read SmutFinally, a home for the spice you love and the representation you deserve. We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, builds a judgment-free zone for readers who crave spicy plots and substance. We celebrate high-heat stories and inclusive casts. If you want open-door romance that features every body, you found the right show.
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Trope Breakdowns: We dissect the best (and hottest) tropes in th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 80 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsHobbiesLeisure | |||
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- I learned so much from this episode.
I loved the episode with Sarah in Wanderland. I am bisexual and love that you addressed the misconceptions people have about that. I also learned so new terminology. It was interesting, educational and fun to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5MH Warrior & Neurospicy Mama
United States2 years ago - Interesting conversations
I started listening when I saw they had an interview with my favorite author Elizabeth Stephens. And then I was hooked. Great guests topics and conversations. I really appreciate a podcast that talk smut in an intelligent and fascinating way.
Now if you could interview Theodora Taylor or Regine Abel that would be awesome. Or Tessa Stone or Dreia Wells or (I’ll stop now)
Thanks for a great podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Trouble&StrifeUnited States2 years ago - We Read Smut = everything we want in a book podcast
Alesia is bringing the topics we crave from the book world to podcasting. Listen in as she dives deeper into the harder topics like trauma in storylines and how it reflects our own lived lives. I cannot wait for more!
Apple Podcasts5saunders_saysUnited States2 years ago - Diverse Smut Reader
If your bookstagram account is any indication of what is in store for listeners… I’d say we are in for a treat! Sounds like I might have to swap some audiobook time out for this podcast.
Can’t wait for this season!
Apple Podcasts5BabeinlibraryUnited States2 years ago - Great Book Content!
I can’t wait for this show to launch more episodes! Alesia is a great source of reading inspiration and her show is sure to be the same!!
Apple Podcasts5Jillian416United States2 years ago
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This show centers spicy romantic fiction with a strong emphasis on representation and inclusion. Across episodes, listeners get trope breakdowns, author interviews, and practical guidance for navigating romance publishing and discovery—especially for plus-size, disabled, and women of color leads. The host drives thoughtful conversations about craft, publishing, and reader experience, while guests span debut authors to established voices exploring identity, trauma, and diversity in contemporary romance. A standout is the consistent pairing of practical reading strategies with candid, inclusive discussions that invite a broad, engaged community of readers and creators to participate in meaningful dialogue around representation and emotion in ... more
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