The Clinch

In 1998, the recording industry was thriving. But the company pressing more compact discs than anyone else in America wasn't a record label…it was an internet company: America Online. The AOL Disc was a marketing coup—hugely successful. It’s not an overstatement to say that it’s ... Show More

Esperanto is what linguists call a “constructed language.” It isn’t attached to a nation or a region, and it didn’t evolve from another language over time. Instead, nearly 150 years ago, someone decided to sit down and design the whole thing from scratch. That someone was L. L. Z ... Show More

In 1932, the Women's House of Detention—New York City's first women's prison—opened in the heart of Greenwich Village. It was opened to make "wayward" women quiet, private, and properly feminine. And the building had one unique feature originally meant to be a sort of kindness—a ... Show More

After some kitchen appliance romance-related follow-up, Jess and Trisha return to the topic of romance covers and recommend some options for your #SpringIntoLoveBingo reading. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance rec ... Show More

<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the bickering, banter, and &quot;baby&apos;s&quot; in The Deal by Elle Kennedy.  Plus, we begin the NoYoMo Beginner&apos;s Guide to Reading Romance by talking about rom-coms and historicals!<br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyour ... Show More

Jess and Trisha talk about who’s losing with Audible’s romance subscription service, consider some of what makes romance unique in the world of self-publishing, deliver news about a couple of publishers, and – as always – recommend books. This episode is sponsored by Raw Power by ... Show More

<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the beloved neighbors, bathroom renovations, and bad parenting in Love at First by Kate Clayborn.  Plus, we go over diverse stories and LGBTQ+ representation in our NoYoMo Beginners&apos; Guide to Reading Romance!  <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Tw ... Show More

<p>Nesta tries to push down all of her pain which definitely works, also she denies interest in Cassian but can't seem to stop thinking about her bedroom and his bedroom for some reason?</p><p>Please read up until Chapter 12!</p><p>These Deep Dives are based on novels by Sarah J ... Show More

<p>Ellen and Mom revisit an old episode from the vault when we with brother/son Ryan about his very first romance novel.  Join us for this trip down memory lane, won&apos;t you?<br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your M ... Show More

<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the poetry, passion, and posing in Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan.  Plus, our vacation rundown and a very harrowing experience in France.  <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom&apos;s Facebook ... Show More

Jess and Trisha introduce When in Romance, Book Riot's new biweekly podcast about all things romance novels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the daydreams, donuts, and delicious hero in Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle.  Plus, we close out the NoYoMo Beginners&apos; Guide to Reading Romance by sharing the picks for books when you need a good cry and when you need a good laugh.  <br/><br/>Today&apos;s ... Show More