Elena and I discuss The Spanish Love Deception, her unusual and very cool publishing journey, winning the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award and what the selection process was like, her favorite romance trope, how being a romance blogger and bookstagrammer prepared her to write rom-coms, and much more.
Elena’s recommended reads are:
Love on the Brain b ... Show More
Jun 30
Ethan Joella - THE TOP OF THE WORLD
In this interview, I chat with Ethan Joella about The Top of the World, how this story came about, setting a book in the 1970s, handing Chip's death, his research, the stellar cover, Bookstagram, writing this book and how much it changed over the years, our love for nostalgia, an ... Show More
36m 17s
Sep 2021
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas (with Listener Paige!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Paige to discuss the steaminess, shirtlessness, and sexist piggedness in The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas! Plus, we get to know Paige a little better!<br/><br/>Today's podcast is sponsored by Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurens ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2022
Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader
In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes ... Show More
50m 56s
Feb 2020
Ep 221: Swipe right for book love
Amy Rohn joins Anne to talk about literal literary matchmaking, the ups and downs of her life as a reader in search of real-life romance. We’re exploring what she looks for in a partner, whether they’re a reader or not, and truly baffling stories from her attempts at talking to m ... Show More
48m 28s
Mar 2021
Ep 276: Exquisite, evocative novels
Podcast producer and PhD student Sara Aeder always finds time for reading, thanks to audiobooks and a passion for turning the pages. She has a special fondness for books that explore the “exquisite pain of a teenage crush” and let her live vicariously through fictional drama, but ... Show More
48m 29s
Jul 2021
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (with Listener Raquel!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Raquel to discuss the science, statistics, and swoony statements in The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren. Plus, we get to know Raquel better and talk about the paranormal, fanstasy/sci-fi, and mystery/suspense recommendations in our N ... Show More
2h 5m
Jun 2023
Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the buulding, bookshelves, and bad bonnets in Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell. Plus, tangents about 4th graders. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group<br/>Email: no ... Show More
46m 44s
Jul 2020
Ep 244: You love to read–don’t ruin it
Today's guest is looking for brain candy. That’s Elizabeth Cooper's delightful term for books that are FUN, with a killer premise, pages that practically turn themselves, and totally satisfying endings. Elizabeth’s past as a reader holds some surprising twists and turns itself — ... Show More
46m 45s