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

83. An Interview with RedHeadedGirl

82. An Interview with Tracey Garvis Graves, Author of On the Island

81. An Interview with Kati D from DearAuthor

Episode 81 — Sarah and Jane chat with Kati D, who reviews at DearAuthor

80. An Interview with Elyse from Smart Bitches

Episode 80 — Sarah chats with Elyse, who reviews for Smart Bitches, about romantic suspense, Anita Blake, Stephanie Plum, and more.

79. An Interview with Jill Myles, Jessica Sims, and Jessica Clare – Part 2

78. An Interview with Jill Myles, Jessica Sims, and Jessica Clare – Part 1

Episode 78 — Sarah and Jane chat with Jill Myles, Jessica Clare, and Jessica Sims.

77. Romantic Suspense, Lizard Heroes, and Other Recommendations

76. Ugly-Cry Books, DNF books, and An Adorable Story

75. Reviews and Responses, Plus Listener Email and Recommendations

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