Due to serious illness, Episode 25: Outlander has been delayed by a week. Instead, please enjoy this glimpse into a Patreon-exclusive series called Down The Rabbit Hole, where we discuss romance-adjacent topics of all kinds.
We are eager to return to regular programming as soon as possible!
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She's been crowned 'The Queen of Romance.'
Celebrated by the royal family, the creator of the escapist paperback novel, and - for decades - a household name. But her legacy is complicated.
Why the Queen of Romance is anything but a feminist icon.
This is Dame Barbara Cartland's story.
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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!
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This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.
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