Smart Podcast, Trashy Books

Hosted BySarah Wendell

Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Jaye Wells, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda, Carrie, Elyse, and RedHeadedGirl, the crew of reviewers at SB-TB.com, also make frequent appearances with maximum silliness. Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying.


All Episodes

652. Smart Bitches Turns 20 with Candy Tan

My guest today is Candy Tan, who 20 years ago co-founded Smart Bitches Trashy Books with me. Yay!! We’re looking back at the founding of SBTB, about her reactions...

651. Little Free Libraries and Sports with Savannah Carlisle and Kristi Dosh

Savannah Carlisle is the author ofThe Library of Second Chancesand is a sports business reporter and nonfiction author under the name Kristi Dosh. Her romance centers on a Little...

650. “I’m Going to Keep Daring” – Romance and History with Joanna Shupe

Joanna Shupe posted a TikTok on November 11, 2024, in response to angry readers chastising her for writing in her newsletter about her disappointment with the election results. I...

649. Kindness Everywhere: New Year’s Recs & Wishes from Claudia, Carisa, Verity, Colleen, and Elyse

648. Welcome and Comfort : New Year’s Wishes from Sarah Jane, Lilisonna, Martin

647. Finding Home: Recs and Wishes from Megan, Alanna, Sue and Rhonda

646. Swashbuckling and Historical Romance Classics with Elizabeth Hoyt

645. Support and Comfort: Holiday Wishes from Carrie, Jenna, Melissa, Lisa, Josephine, and Cara

644. Fanfic, Generosity, and Really Long Books: Holiday Wishes from Anne, Sandra, Miriam, Carrie A, and Lisa

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