This podcast is for the reader who relates to the flawed female main character, who will download and devour every single book with that trope, who could make a bed with their library of unread books, and then happily lay in it to re-read their comfort story.
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This episode is for all things NetGalley, an online library where publishers of digital content, most commonly ebooks and audiobooks, give exclusive access to their materials. I have made a list of 12 tips I’ve learned since starting my account.
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14 Jan 2025
011 bonkers books, flying to meet authors, and... pigeons!? chat w @most.lyromance
Mostly Romance author @most.lyromance shares insights on the most bonkers books, flying to meet authors, and the quirky inspiration that sparks her writing, offering a glimpse into the creative process and the value of embracing the unexpected in storytelling.
30 Dec 2024
010 year recap: from bonnie princes to romantasy busts to audiobook experiments
In this episode, I look back over my 2024 reading year. I had some great reads that will absolutely end up on my all-time favorites lists. In reviewing my statistics, I also had some surprises and disappointments. Let’s get right into it.
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18 Dec 2024
009 are female authors taking over the bestseller lists?
Jessa Hastings and Kristin Hannah discuss how female authors are rewriting the rules of the bestseller lists and challenging societal norms through their unique perspectives and storytelling.
12 Nov 2024
008 feel-good Christmas book releases
In this episode, I dive into some 2024 Christmas book releases, and talk a bit about my love for cozy holiday stories. Music is Warm and Soft Christmas Piano Instrumental from CalvinClavier used with a creative commons license.
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28 Oct 2024
007 what even is literary fiction?
In this episode, I break down literary fiction. What is it? Why would you want to read it (or not read it)? And what are some accessible but critically-acclaimed titles I recommend?
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14 Oct 2024
006 therapist-approved dark romance w @planted.library
In this interview with Brittany, the owner of @planted.library on bookstagram, we chatted about her love for dark romance novels, protecting authors in reviews, and the bookish life.
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16 Sept 2024
005 do readers have an “overconsumption” problem?
In this episode, I talk with bookstagrammer and booktoker, @booksbygrayce! We dive into her opinions about whether or not the bookish community promotes overconsumption. We also talked about her childhood with supportive parents who sparked her love of reading, and about holding influencers accountable for spoiler warnings.
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9 Sept 2024
004 is reading for pleasure “anti-intellectual”?
Booktokers are complaining about "anti-intellectual" reviews. They say that too many readers rely on tropes to describe books, which over-simplifies the plot and crowds out literary analysis.
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2 Sept 2024
003 she struggled reading in school, now she’s on booksta + fall releases from cozy to creepy
In this episode, I have an interview with fellow bookstagrammer, @kris.tens_reads. We got to chat about her transformation from a student who struggled focusing on books in high school to an avid lover of romance books. Then, I dive into some fall-themed new releases, from the cozy to the creepy.
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19 Aug 2024
002 Is AI the Death of Bookish Creativity?
How does artificial intelligence impact book publishing? How many authors actually use ChatGPT, or similar generative language tools to craft their manuscripts? Are editors, narrators, and graphic designers being replaced by generative AI?
6 Aug 2024
001 Welcome to Problematic FMC
Welcome to the show! On this week’s episode, I discuss my reading origin story, my life-long love of the romantasy genre, some fun facts about me and how they impact my reading life, and I share a fun would you rather question.
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