Best Sapphic Books Podcasts (2024)

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Markless by CG Malburi | sapphic fantasy romance between a witch and future queen 57:35

2h ago57:35

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli explore the intricate world of Markless by CG Malburi, a sapphic fantasy novel where power, identity, and love intertwine in a society ruled by magical marks. Yajaira and Cheli dive into the story of Ruti, a Markless woman in a world where worth is determined by the mark on your palm. Despite being…

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Ep 13 | Masquerade: The Historical Fantasy Novel You NEED To Read! 18:19

9h ago18:19

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We're back with another episode of Flip the Page. On the menu for today is a historical fantasy novel, Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi. We'll be discussing love, power and power dynamics. Masquerade is a historical fantasy novel set in a reimagined 15th century West Africa, loosely based on the myth of Persephone. Òdòdó, the main character of the stor…

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Beach Read by Emily Henry | rivals to lovers rekindle during the summer 1:21:39

2h ago1:21:39

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into the world of Beach Read by Emily Henry. The hosts explore the unique dynamic between the two main characters, January and Gus, both writers dealing with creative blocks who make a bet to swap genres in an attempt to rekindle their inspiration. Join the besties as they discuss whether or n…

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Proofreaders, Formatting & ARC Readers 24:02

5h ago24:02

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Welcome to Episode 3 of "Three Lesbians and a Pen." In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of book production, focusing on the importance of proofreaders, formatting, and ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) teams. Get ready to laugh and learn as we share personal stories, practical tips, and the occasional wacky anecdote, all while keeping it r…

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Gross Rebels 27:12

2h ago27:12

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We’re not sure what this episode says about us as a team, but we like gross shit and we look up to rebels. In the first segment, listen in as Rah and Mariquita tell one another about some books they love that just gave them the ick. Then stick around for Sam’s review of Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna. Somehow Kathy Acker is name dropped twice in this…

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Do We Even Like These Books? | A Wheel of Time Comedy and Discussion Podcast 1:28:22

3h ago1:28:22

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We have Eyes and Ears, we have WoT Hot, we empty the turgid mail sack, and we talk about what we actually like about these books. You're welcome. 🐦 Follow: https://twitter.com/tarvalondark 🌈 Queerencia: https://queerencia.co/tvad 💸 Support: https://www.patreon.com/tarvalonafterdark 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/s6NtTAx3Su 🆕 Website: https://www.tar…

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ADIB KHORRAM: Writing about wine, romance, and the places you love 25:01

3d ago25:01

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Send us a text Buckle up, y'all because Adib Khorram and I are about to take you on a journey. We're talking food. We're talking wine. We're talking romance. We're talking banned books from the perspective of someone who's had their books banned and it impacted their life. We're talking about more food and wine and books. There's a whole lot of lau…

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Is Nynaeve A Brat? 56:57

3h ago56:57

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This episode contains spoilers for all the Wheel of Time books. The Queers of Time reread The Gathering Storm - Chapter 7 to 9. We're catching up with Nynaeve in Arad Doman, Siuan outside of the White Tower, and Perrin in Malden. Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist... Support the Show. Check out our Twitter, Instagram, Ti…

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Ep 12 | Little Rot: Antiblackness in the African Diaspora 15:41

10h ago15:41

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Welcome back to Flip the Page. Today's episode, we're getting a bit serious, delving into white supremacy and antiblackness through the concept of "rot" seen in Akwaeke Emezi's, Little Rot. Little Rot weaves the story of five friends, through their point-of-views, as they each come into varying degrees of contact with the elite underbelly of a Nige…

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Reckless by Lauren Roberts was a HUGE disappointment >.> 1:29:16

1h ago1:29:16

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into "Reckless" by Lauren Roberts, a gripping follow-up to "Powerless" that focuses on Paedyn, an Ordinary on the run while Kai, her loce interest is hunting her down. As the enforcer for his brother, King Kit, Kai is tasked with hunting down Paedyn after she kills their father. Yajaira and Ch…

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Now That You've Written the Book, What's Next? 21:59

20h ago21:59

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In Episode 2 of the *Three Lesbians and a Pen* podcast, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the next crucial steps after writing your book: finding the right editor and designing a captivating cover. They share personal experiences and tips on how to navigate the often confusing world of editing, from understanding the different…

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ABIGAIL HING WEN: Turning "Loveboat, Taipei" into a movie + "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies" 16:44

10d ago16:44

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Send us a text Would you leave two teenagers and a small child alone for a few days while you went on vacation? Well, that's the start of Abigail Hing Wen's new book, "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies". As you can imagine, things get a little crazy from there. Abigail Hing Wen made her San Diego Comic Con debut in 2024 to talk about her book-turned-mo…

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The Big Review Episode! 25:59

2h ago25:59

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Sometimes our contributors just want to tell you about the delightful books they’ve read recently, so tune in for four book reviews on some recent releases. What’s in this episode: The Backtrack by Erin LaRosa, reviewed by Mariquita (0:21) Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo, reviewed by Renee (3:25) Creation Lake by …

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14: Vampires in Love 2:14:04

11h ago2:14:04

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Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Vampires in Love **There are spoilers in this episode.** We both apologize and are deeply proud of all of the Twilight series (both book and movie) references in this episode. Haley fights evil in Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff Kristen surfs through Only One Coffin by A.J. Truman Marianna goes t…

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Powerful by Lauren Roberts | A Grumpy-Sunshine Duo in a Dim Storyline 52:59

2d ago52:59

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli review "Powerful" by Lauren Roberts, which is the 1.5 to the popular book, "Powerless". This is a story centered on Adena, a young woman surviving in the slums, and Makoto, a gruff and mysterious figure who shows up in her shop with a proposition for her. Adena’s best friend, Paedyn, is called to c…

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It Was Indeed An Angry Lesbian 56:40

8d ago56:40

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Today is many gay pride, many gay prejudice. In another movie review, the Queers of Time watched the 2022 movie Fire Island, which stars Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and many others. Post-production by Aradia from Fox and Raven Media. Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist... Support the Show. Check out our Tw…

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Episode 2x21 - Crashing into Love 41:51

4h ago41:51

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Welcome to another episode of Wife on Wife: The podcast where my editor wife and I talk about my books, characters, my writing process, and we get the tough questions you submitted answered. In this episode, we are talking about Crashing into Love, Book 7 in the Sports Series. In each episode of the show, we’ll take reader questions submitted on ni…

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Our F/Favorite Tropes Part 14a: Actresses and the Stage - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 293 33:01

2h ago33:01

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Our F/Favorite Tropes Part 14a: Actresses and the StageThe Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 293 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: Historic romance tropes on stage Plays that include or suggest f/f desire Contexts for women playing romantic roles opposite women Breeches Roles and f/f desire Bibliography Boehringer, Sandr…

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Attack of the Sapphics | A Wheel of Time Comedy and Discussion Podcast 50:10

2h ago50:10

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Shut up, this is not late, we don't know what you're talking about. ANYWAY, you're in for a super gay treat because Kevin is sick and Naebs is out of town (on yet another cruise, we assume), so it's just Jess and Jenny talking about which non-canon female ships they'd smash together like Barbies if they could. You're welcome. Don't forget to suppor…

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Ep 11 | Somebody's Wife: Colorism in Romance... Shall We Discuss? 12:30

11d ago12:30

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Welcome back to Flip the Page. We're back with episode 11 of the pod, talking about Robbie Renee's 'Somebody's Wife', and y'all.. this is not what I want... this is not what I planned. I was so ready to get elbows deep in a good ole cheating trope, yet here we are instead, discussing colorism in literature... Somebody's Wife centers around Dr. Jemm…

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts | Warning: Chaotic Drunk Review 1:44:58

6d ago1:44:58

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In this episode of "The Book Fix," hosts Yajaira and Cheli drink a litttttttle bit too much while discussing the YA romantasy, "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts. The story follows our main character Paedyn who is trying to survive in a world full of people with powers that want to get rid of those powerless (aka the ordinaries) like her. To survive, sh…

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Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book 19:16

4h ago19:16

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Date: August 15, 2024 Name of podcast: Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book Episode Number: 1 Brief summary of the episode: In the inaugural episode of "3 Lesbians and a Pen," bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody introduce their podcast focused on the joys and challenges of self-publishing. The trio kicks off with an …

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Madwomen: Is It Trauma or a Curse? 26:37

3d ago26:37

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Renee shares some of her favorite mental health memoirs and Mariquita interviews author Anamely Salgado Reyes, all in a search for the answer to an age-old question: Are we mad or is it just trauma? Renee’s Reading Corner: Mental Health Memoirs (0:21) Instead of a longer review of one book, Renee shares six mental health memoirs that made a last im…

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HAYLEY DENNINGS: Sapphic Vampires in Harlem's Jazz Age | This Ravenous Fate 17:38

14d ago17:38

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Send us a Text Message. If you're a fan of Chloe Gong, you're going to love Hayley Dennings. Her debut novel is about a couple of friends turned enemies (because one is a vampire) hunting down answers to a murder in Harlem's Jazz Age. FOLLOW HAYLEY BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org lists Libr…

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Cursed by Marissa Meyer | romantasy inspired by Rumpelstiltskin but THAT ENDING T^T 1:05:13

8d ago1:05:13

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In this episode of "The Book Fix," hosts Yajaira and Cheli continue the gilded duology by revieing Marissa Meyer's enchanting sequel, "Cursed." This book continues to follow our main character Serilda who is trying to survive the ghostly mansion and the Erlking. Tune in to hear their final thoughts, ratings, and whether they think "Cursed" lives up…

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It Ends with Us FILM vs BOOK by Colleen Hoover | Book Flix #1 54:22

9d ago54:22

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli introduce an exciting new segment, appropriately titled, Book Flix where they discuss book adaptations, comparing and contrasting the original works with their on-screen counterparts. Mostly for funsies so don't expect an in-depth analysis, please! For the first Book Flix episode, they take on Coll…

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Ep 10 | The Neighbor Favor: Quest For A Good Straight Black Romance 13:40

4d ago13:40

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Welcome back to Flip the Page. We're back with episode 10, where we'll be tapping into The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest. This may or may not be the beginning of a sub-series to find peak straight Black romance reads... stay tuned. The Neighbor Favor is an adult contemporary romance book centered on Lily Greene, a 25-year-old Black woman, curre…

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Gilded by Marissa Meyer | spinning straw into gold for survival 1:28:58

19d ago1:28:58

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In this week's Thursday episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive back into another world created by Marissa Meyer. Gilded is a reimagining of the classic Rumpelstiltskin tale (which one of us didn't even know it was a retelling of it) but this version brings a fresh and darkly magical twist that captivates the hosts. The story follows our FM…

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Reclaiming Our Narratives: Crisis in the Philippines and Love in Indian Country 33:01

7d ago33:01

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The phrase “own voices” gets tossed around the bookish internet a lot, but have you ever paused to think about why it truly matters? Today’s podcast sheds light on the importance of reading stories told by the people within those communities. From the political crisis in the Philippines from an intrepid Filipino journalist to the first traditionall…

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Get Recc'd with a Mid Year Check In 1:05:34

22d ago1:05:34

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Get Recc’d with a Mid-Year Check In! Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year of reading and challenge chaos for your listening pleasure. In this episode, The Busy Romnivores talk about all of the challenges they have…and have not…done this year. Get Recc’d with these: Hold Me Under by Riley Nash Inextricably Tied by Aveda Vice The Wren in the Holly Lib…

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Angels and Man by Rafael Nicolas | queer angels and the wrath of god 2:12:51

15d ago2:12:51

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In this week's Tuesday episode, your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, dive into the thought-provoking world of "Angels and Man" by Rafael Nicolas which is the sequel to "Angels Before Man". This sequel is split into three different parts, following the aftermath on the war in Heaven and what resulted in it. Join Yajaira and Cheli as they reflect on religi…

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On the Shelf for August 2024 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 292 35:18

10d ago35:18

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On the Shelf for August 2024The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 292 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Your host’s travels in August Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog Brown, Pamela Allen & Peter Parolin (eds). 2005. Wo…

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Episode 2x20 - Side by Side 34:37

15d ago34:37

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Welcome to another episode of Wife on Wife: The podcast where my editor wife and I talk about my books, characters, my writing process, and we get the tough questions you submitted answered. In this episode, we are talking about Side by Side, Book 6 in the Sports Series. In each episode of the show, we’ll take reader questions submitted on nicolepy…

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Ep 9 | Rosewater: A Sapphic Best Friends to Lovers Read 26:26

11d ago26:26

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Welcome back to episode 9 of Flip the Page. Today, we're going to be digging through a Black sapphic romance book and the best friends to lovers trope. Rosewater by Liv Little is a Black sapphic romance that tells the story of Elsie, a 28-year-old aspiring poet, living in London, who has struggled finding a stable home ever since she was sixteen an…

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Twisted Hate by Ana Huang | an intense enemies with benefits 1:23:18

20d ago1:23:18

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In this week's Thursday episode, Yajaira and Cheli delve into the steamy and intense world of Ana Huang's "Twisted Hate" which is the third book of her Twisted series. Also this book was requested by a listener! The hosts discuss the fiery chemistry between the protagonists, Josh and Jules, whose love-hate relationship keeps readers on their toes. …

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Media That Makes Us: Judy Blume, The Bachelor, and Reality TV 32:50

29d ago32:50

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Get your TBRs ready because we’re discussing three books you won’t want to miss! Jordy reviews Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite, Renee reviews All This and More by Peng Shepherd, and Mariquita sits down with Rachelle Bergstein to chat about her book The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us. This episode will have you th…

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Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent | RANT we need a monster to save this book 1:10:55

22d ago1:10:55

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In this episode of 'The Book Fix,' Yajaira and Cheli dive into their first introduction to author Rina Kent by discussing, "Blood of my Monster" which was requested by one of their listeners! The story follows our main character who is posing as a man in the military in hopes to find the person responsible for the deaths in her family, but she beco…

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NAZ KUTUB: Tapping into your past while writing fiction 40:04

28d ago40:04

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Send us a Text Message. Naz Kutub is back! Earlier this year, Naz released "No Time Like Now" about a teen who finds out their magical power isn't so magical afterall and now he's got a tough decision to make. Think "Loki" meets "A Christmas Carol". It's a beautiful book about grief, but also quirky and fun in a way only Naz can write. In this conv…

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The CEO of the Pokemon Company Is One of the Five Great Captains? 42:52

16d ago42:52

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This episode contains spoilers for all the Wheel of Time books. Today we're reading chapters 4 to 6 of the Gathering Storm! In which Gawyn is frustrating, Rand is sad (again), Cadsuane is frustrated, Rotel dip is one of the Great Captains, and Egwene is going through bubbles of evil. Also it's our 100th episode and this summary is the only place in…

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Comedy Spotlight 1:22:04

16d ago1:22:04

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Hil and Lace share their favorite stand-up comedians! We highlight our favorite specials, favorite jokes, and all the funny folk who shaped us into the wise-cracking goofballs we are today. Join us for a giggle fest and share your favorites in the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-the-weirdos-mister/…

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Ep 8 | A Love Song for Ricki Wilde: The Fated Mates Trope 18:06

28d ago18:06

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Welcome back to episode 8 of Flip the Page. I’m your host Zo and today we’re going to be talking about a popular trope in romance: Fated Mates. The book I’m going to be submitting in as evidence to frame my breakdown of this trope around is A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamou…

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Have We Mentioned That WoTCon is Great? | A Wheel of Time Comedy and Discussion Podcast 1:32:28

20d ago1:32:28

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We're back from WoTCon and we will absolutely not shut up about it. We've got Eyes and Ears, Belladonna the Busty Bard finally shows up after however long, we see the Light with Truth Defense Dispatch, learn how to fight with ASMR Sword Forms, and just generally have a really great time. You're welcome. Jess's husband is fixing to get a lung transp…

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The Myth of Making It with Samhita Mukhopadhyay 32:11

21d ago32:11

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After trying – and failing – to lean in and girlboss our way to success, what comes next? Ashley and Sally chat with Samhita Mukhopadhyay (former executive editor for Teen Vogue) about what we can take away from those movements, how community is key to a workplace revolution, and insights from her book The Myth of Making It. Books and Resources Men…

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13: Unlucky 2:53:05

21d ago2:53:05

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Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Unlucky 13 **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley broke her curse with Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Kristen rolls the dice with Imagine Me and You by Lynn Camden Marianna calls up The Prospects by KT Hoffman Sabrina calculates with Red Blood by Emma Hamm Get Recc’d with these: Bad Luck Charm by …

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JAMES KENNEDY: Embracing your weirdness & writing 'novel' novels 18:09

1M ago18:09

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Send us a text This might be the weirdest interview I've ever done, but considering the author wrote the weirdest book I've read, it fits. Both are entertaining, so buckle up for all kinds of shenanigans with James Kennedy, author of "Bride of the Tornado" and "Dare to Know". We chatted at C2E2 2024 in Chicago, where James was dressed up as a torna…

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Oh Gosh, Is This A 'Not All Men' Episode? 41:47

1M ago41:47

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This episode contains spoilers for all the Wheel of Time books. Today, the Queers of Time decided to do a topic near and dear to their heart, that they decided to call "Warders and Gender Bullshit". On the menu: why Warders only boys? Why Warders subservient/less than? Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist... Support the Sh…

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The Font of Liberty by Elizabeth Porter Birdsall - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 291 36:37

24d ago36:37

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The Font of Liberty by Elizabeth Porter BirdsallThe Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 291 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “The Font of Liberty” by Elizabeth Porter Birdsall, narrated by C. J. Lavigne. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: ht…

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Ep 7 | They All Fall Down: My LEAST Favorite Mystery Book Subgenre 31:46

1M ago31:46

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Welcome back to episode 7 of Flip the Page! In today's episode, I'll be diving into one of my least favorite mystery book genres in Rachel Howzell Hall's, "They All Fall Down". Miriam Macy sails off with six strangers to a private island off the coast of Mexico, believing she’s about to partake in a reality competition show, in a remote island para…

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Wildfire by Hannah Grace | a one-night stand reunite at summer camp 1:14:04

1M ago1:14:04

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In this episode of The Book Fix podcast, Yajaira and Cheli review "Wildfire" by Hannah Grace, which is the sequel to her hit book, Ice breaker. This one centers around her two main characters Aurora and Russ; after an unforgettable one-night stand, the two unexpectedly reunite at a summer camp where they both work. Join the besties as they discuss …

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Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey | drunkenly explaining this sports romance where she ends up working for him 1:14:16

1M ago1:14:16

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In this boozy episode of "The Book Fix," Yajaira and Cheli dive into "Fangirl Down" by Tessa Bailey, after having a few drinks. Amidst their laughter and tipsy chatter, they explore the story of our protagonist, a devoted fangirl, who unexpectedly ends up working for golfer, Wells Whitaker. Expect plenty of off-topic tangents, but join the besties …

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