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Haters gonna hate, but romance novels are winning reader's hearts worldwide
Manage episode 420011138 series 1162310
Every year, we produce a summer reading hour to talk about some of our favorite books of this year, and give you recommendations of the best beach reads.
And this year, we’re diving into the illustrious, the notorious, the infamous paperback: the romance novel.
There’s a lot of stigma attached to romance reading, especially within the reading community. But this top grossing genre is actually one of the most popular book genres in the world.
Today, we go beyond harlequin bodice rippers and Fabio and dive into the world of romance with our panel.
Got a favorite romance novel or love story? We want to hear from you.
GUESTS:
- AK Nevermore: president of theConnecticut Romance Writers Association and author living in Connecticut
- Michelle Smith: President/Owner The BookSmiths Shoppe, LLC. in Danbury
- Lauren Anderso: Founder ofPossible Futures Bookspace in New Haven.
Authors featured in this broadcast:
Book recommendations from the staff at Connecticut Public
- Normal People, by Sally Rooney
- A Court of Thorns and Roses (series), by Sarah J Mass
- Fourth Wing (Empyrean series), - Rebecca Yarros
- Author Emily Henry
- Author Casey McQuiston
- The Selection, series by Kiera Cass
- Bridgeton, series by Julia Quinn
- The Princess Diaries, series by Meg Cabot
- Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney
- Persuasion by Jane Austin
Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.
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Chapters
1. A (00:00:00)
2. B (00:23:16)
3. C (00:39:19)
1898 episodes
Manage episode 420011138 series 1162310
Every year, we produce a summer reading hour to talk about some of our favorite books of this year, and give you recommendations of the best beach reads.
And this year, we’re diving into the illustrious, the notorious, the infamous paperback: the romance novel.
There’s a lot of stigma attached to romance reading, especially within the reading community. But this top grossing genre is actually one of the most popular book genres in the world.
Today, we go beyond harlequin bodice rippers and Fabio and dive into the world of romance with our panel.
Got a favorite romance novel or love story? We want to hear from you.
GUESTS:
- AK Nevermore: president of theConnecticut Romance Writers Association and author living in Connecticut
- Michelle Smith: President/Owner The BookSmiths Shoppe, LLC. in Danbury
- Lauren Anderso: Founder ofPossible Futures Bookspace in New Haven.
Authors featured in this broadcast:
Book recommendations from the staff at Connecticut Public
- Normal People, by Sally Rooney
- A Court of Thorns and Roses (series), by Sarah J Mass
- Fourth Wing (Empyrean series), - Rebecca Yarros
- Author Emily Henry
- Author Casey McQuiston
- The Selection, series by Kiera Cass
- Bridgeton, series by Julia Quinn
- The Princess Diaries, series by Meg Cabot
- Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney
- Persuasion by Jane Austin
Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.
Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. A (00:00:00)
2. B (00:23:16)
3. C (00:39:19)
1898 episodes
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