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

604. Dessert Projects, Romantasy, and Whimsy with Katee Robert

603. Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Ads and Features!

“You can’t be in paranormal romance if you’re not in leather pants.”

602. Foundations of Fantasy Romance with Jennifer L. Armentrout

“I was reading Johanna Lindsey at 12 years old. I turned out fine.”

601. Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Reviews!

600. Life is Too Short to Have Sex You Don’t Like, with Emily Nagoski

599. Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Ads and Features

598. Historical Romances for Horse Girls with Mimi Matthews

597. Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Reviews

596. Books, Wishes, and Extremely Good Jokes with Sneezy, Sandra, Jenna, Lisa, and Shana

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