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Romance, Spice, & The Gamification of Reading
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Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. In this episode we curated two bookish discussions that promise to expand your reading list and evoke some delightful nostalgia for those beloved 90s reading challenges.
Romance, Spice, and Everything Nice: How Sex has Evolved in the Romance Genre
(01:51)
Join Jordy and Thien-Kim sit down to discuss the evolution of sex scenes in the romance genre, spanning from the '80s to the modern era. In this candid conversation, the hosts delve into the transformative impact of consent, protection, and representation on the genre, highlighting how these elements have paved the way for liberation and empowerment within its pages.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Authors Beverly Jenkins and Talia Hibbert
Hate Crush by Angelina M. Lopez
Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam
Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
Gamification of Reading
(17:45)
Caroline and Nox embark on a delightful journey through the games, treats, and challenges that have not only transformed their reading lives but also added a sprinkle of nostalgia. Join them as they candidly discuss their unique experiences with neurodivergent reading roadblocks and the ingenious strategies they've employed to conquer them. Get ready for an engaging conversation that features everything from Dungeons and Dragons adventures to the simple joys of Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas and much more
Support our hosts & guests:
Follow Jordy: Instagram
Thien-Kim: Instagram // Website
Nox: Blog // Instagram // TikTok // Twitter // YouTube
Caroline: Instagram
Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday
Check out our online community here!
This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
Original music by @iam.onyxrose
Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.
212 episodes
Manage episode 376293968 series 1532942
Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. In this episode we curated two bookish discussions that promise to expand your reading list and evoke some delightful nostalgia for those beloved 90s reading challenges.
Romance, Spice, and Everything Nice: How Sex has Evolved in the Romance Genre
(01:51)
Join Jordy and Thien-Kim sit down to discuss the evolution of sex scenes in the romance genre, spanning from the '80s to the modern era. In this candid conversation, the hosts delve into the transformative impact of consent, protection, and representation on the genre, highlighting how these elements have paved the way for liberation and empowerment within its pages.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Authors Beverly Jenkins and Talia Hibbert
Hate Crush by Angelina M. Lopez
Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam
Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
Gamification of Reading
(17:45)
Caroline and Nox embark on a delightful journey through the games, treats, and challenges that have not only transformed their reading lives but also added a sprinkle of nostalgia. Join them as they candidly discuss their unique experiences with neurodivergent reading roadblocks and the ingenious strategies they've employed to conquer them. Get ready for an engaging conversation that features everything from Dungeons and Dragons adventures to the simple joys of Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas and much more
Support our hosts & guests:
Follow Jordy: Instagram
Thien-Kim: Instagram // Website
Nox: Blog // Instagram // TikTok // Twitter // YouTube
Caroline: Instagram
Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday
Check out our online community here!
This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
Original music by @iam.onyxrose
Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.
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