009. Listener Requests and Mass Market Paperbacks

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Romancelandia Request episode: Recorded in Hyderabad, India! This episode includes a meaty debate with myself about mass market paperbacks, my favorite Darcy, holiday romances, a taste of India, and answers to some questions about my own romance reading history and preferences, including my problematic faves: makeover romances.

Tags

business of books

Show Notes

Questions from: 

• Christina.us.uk
• HEA Apologist
• Kini Allen (episode 5 guest!)
• purlsquirrel
• JenniMReads

Books mentioned:

• Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev
• A Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (on upcoming episode with Kate Clayborn)
• The Charm School by Susan Wiggs

Links:

• Twitter Thread starting place for Mass Market Paperback discussion (JenReadsRomance)
• My Favorite Darcy - data/poll from EisReading

Questions:

• Americans: do you find you have more or less time to listen to podcasts during Thanksgiving week? Everyone: do you catch up on listening during holidays, or listen less?
• Would you be interested in a future episode focused on the evolution of the romance genre throughout time and why (I think) it's unfair to completely tear apart retro romance?

You can always email me at [email protected] or check in on social media to participate in future listener request episodes!

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