Jess and Trisha discuss the problem with calling non-explicit romance “clean,” explore why Trisha rereads and Jess doesn’t, and talk about what they’ve been reading this week.

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NEWS:

On Book Riot, Sarah talks about whycalling books “clean” is a problem.

The Feminist Librarianmakes an argumentthat a distinction between “erotica” and “porn” is harmful.

BOOKS:

Friends Without Benefitsby Penny Reid

Virgin Riverby Robyn Carr

Worth the Fallby Claudia Connor

So Sweetby Rebekah Weatherspoon

Going Downby Barbara Bell

Geek Out: A Collection of Trans and Genderqueer Romance

Can’t Escape Loveby Alyssa Cole

The Governess Affairby Courtney Milan

Let us know if you have thoughts on calling romance “clean,” and whether/why/when you reread books. Find us on email (trisha@riotnewmedia.comandjessica@riotnewmedia.com), Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

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