009. Listener Requests and Mass Market Paperbacks

Short Description

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 andrea@shelflovepodcast.com or check in on social media to participate in future listener request episodes!

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