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  • E97 - The Wicker Husband
    2026/08/25

    Romy reviews The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones, the short story that inspired the film seen in the viral Wicker trailer. Annabel hops on the Wicker train.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    1 時間 8 分
  • E96 - The Missed Connection
    2026/08/11

    Annabel reviews The Missed Connection by Tia Williams. Romy embraces her inner dad.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    1 時間 14 分
  • E95 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
    2026/07/28

    Romy reviews The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Annabel gets a lesson in 2000's heartthrobs.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    1 時間 18 分
  • E94 - The Art of Why-Choose Romance with Amelia Cole
    2026/07/14

    The girls unpack the Druadan Legacy romantasy series with author Amelia Cole - from genre blending to the why-choose relationship at the center of the books.

    This book was requested by today's guest author Amelia Cole who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Amelia!

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 時間 26 分
  • E93 - Nora Goes Off Script
    2026/07/05

    Annabel reviews Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Romy decides everything is a romance novel.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 時間 1 分
  • E92 - Morning Glory Milking Farm
    2026/06/16

    Romy reviews Morning Glory Milking Farm. Annabel milks every Minotaur pun she can think of (with both hands).

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    Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 時間 9 分
  • E91 - Just For The Summer
    2026/06/02

    Annabel reviews Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez. Romy gets R-rated during a sex-ed lesson.

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    Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 時間 23 分
  • E90 - Babes & Bounties with Kirsten Bohling & Megan Carver
    2026/05/19

    From first to final draft: Annabel gets to talk to the author and her editor as they unpack The Devil's Backbone by Kirsten Bohling.

    This book was requested by today's guest host Megan Carver who donated to our fundraiser for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Thank you, Megan!

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    Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    ---

    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!

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    This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 時間 15 分