
Listen romance novels are bonkers and we love them, love reading about them, love talking about them and love critically engaging with genre--it can handle the scrutiny. Here at Whoa!mance we tackle everything from the classics (looking at you Woodiwiss) to the current moment; all tropes, all subgenres, all comers. Romance deserves critical inquiry and you deserve a no-bullshit space where actual ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 382 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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We dive into the exquisite love-letter architecture of This Is How You Lose the Time War and ask what happens when desire is literally written into existence. We linger on what it means to love with (or without) a body—across a multiverse full of pot... more
And now we arrive in Ireland. Finally. To discuss THE GROUND SHE WALKS UPON by MEAGAN MCKINNEY (1994).
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Man the canons, yr Colonels in the War on Christmas are attacking THE EARL'S CHRISTMAS PEARL by MEGAN FRAMPTON.
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Been listening to the podcast’s backlog and enjoying the insights! I appreciate that the hosts are not publishing industry insiders and can therefore be a little more critical of what they read. Wish there was a bit more diversity in the books selected. One star removed for the hosts continuing the proud Midwestern tradition of being completely unable to pronounce anything right. Mispronouncing “Derbyshire” even after seeing multiple Pride & Prejudice adaptations! Not to mention an old episode i... more
Is there a conversation that I cannot somehow fit a reference of this podcast into? Alas, the topic has not been found. I especially love their readings of Jane Eyre and P&P which are *chefs kiss* and would highly recommend.
How in the world can two people disagree yet still work together?
Listen up here.
The humor helps - but it comes down to respect. Each has a stance based on what they have read and researched but also experienced.
And ground rules. Neither is working to trick, undermine or outdo the other.
Instead - it comes down to being about ME! The Listener! And I love that. Humor, perspective, information, the aghast at the bonkers… all of it. And it’s not just a yes-fest. It’s a chance to consider mu... more
i’ve never read Jane Eyre & i’m started reading along with you all. i would love if you all discussed more rather than just read the text!
While I’d fight to the non-death that being immortal as a vampire is better than being a brain in a robot body, because I dig the whole embodied thing, I otherwise enjoy the hosts playful yet earnest discussions of romance. I was getting crispy from all the grim news, and finding then digging into the backlist of Learning the Tropes has given me much needed & appreciated joyful solace.
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The content encompasses a vibrant exploration of romance novels, combining humor with critical analysis. Across episodes, discussions dive into various themes such as gender dynamics, cultural implications, and the intricacies of character development. The hosts frequently tackle both contemporary and classic works, examining how societal norms and personal agency play out within romantic narratives. Unique elements include their informal and candid style, which contrasts traditional literary critique, and their focus on complex portrayals of love in a range of contexts, from historical to fantastical settings. This podcast offers a refreshing take on romance literature, encouraging listeners to appreciate the genre's depth while laughing a... more
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