Episodes

  • E38 - Bringing Down The Duke
    Feb 25 2025

    Annabel reviews Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore. Romy petitions for pining.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 2 mins
  • E37 - Lights Out
    Feb 18 2025

    Romy reviews Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Annabel humanizes gym bros.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 7 mins
  • E36 - Electric Idol
    Feb 10 2025

    *Note: This discusses the second book in a series of interconnected standalones. There are references to Neon Gods that may be considered spoilers to some readers.

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    Annabel reviewsElectric Idol by Katee Robert. Romy talks T-Rexes.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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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    54 mins
  • E35 - The Flame & The Flower (The Original Bodice Ripper)
    Feb 4 2025

    This episode contains discussion of rape and assault, along with brief mentions of incest and slavery. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Romy reviews the first Bodice Ripper ever written, The Flame & The Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Annabel gets a history lesson.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 28 mins
  • E34 - Normal People
    Jan 28 2025

    Annabel reviews Normal People by Sally Rooney. Romy thinks she's funny.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 9 mins
  • E33 - Priest
    Jan 21 2025

    Romy reviews Priest by Sierra Simone. Annabel works on her poker face.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 6 mins
  • E32 - Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
    Jan 14 2025

    Annabel reviews The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Romy is defying gravity.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 1 min
  • E31 - Ice Planet Barbarians
    Jan 7 2025

    Romy reviews Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Annabel questions alien anatomy.

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    This episode contains mention of sexual assault, suicide, and dubious consent. Listener discretion is advised.

    If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of self harm or suicide, please remember you are not alone. Help is out there.

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    Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. 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 hr and 5 mins