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

65. When The Ending Goes South, and What We’re Reading

Episode 65 — When The Ending Goes South, and What We’re Reading

64. Readers, Authors, Expectations, and Reactions – Plus What’s Coming Up Next Week

63. Stopping, Buying, New Genres, and What We’re Reading

62. Reader Email, and a Quiz for Jane!

61. Listener Mail: First Person, Feeling Alone, and Whether You’re Weird (You’re Not!)

60. Irish Contemporaries, And What Comes Next

Episode 60 — Sarah and Jane talk romance set in Ireland, and what might come next for the romance genre.

59. Reader Recommendations: Paranormal Romance and Historical Mysteries

58. Buying Reviews and Gaming the System, Plus Books We’re Excited About

57. Interviews from the Brisbane Writers’ Festival Green Room

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