Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? How does Director Autumn de Wilde feel about her new film adaptation of Emma? And, what are you reading?
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Jun 2020
Literature in Translation, Part II
Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some newly translated books? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by The Secret Women from Amistad Books, TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book R ... Show More
46m 57s
Jun 2020
Interview with Screenwriter Sarah Gubbins about SHIRLEY
Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What was it like to adapt Shirley Jackson to film? And, what are you reading now? This episode contains a really special interview with Sarah Gubbins, screenwriter of the new re ... Show More
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Oct 2023
Continuing the Podcast Magic
Jess and Trisha talk about the current “steaminess” discourse in romance and new books with some of their favorite tropes.
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58m 58s
Apr 2023
Normal People with Quirky Friends
Jess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up from last time, talk about why romance book adaptation news so often goes nowhere, and recommend some favorite romances with STEM characters.
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46m 44s
Feb 2022
Episode 100 and the Return of the When In Romance Quiz
Jess and Trisha celebrate episode 100 with a new quiz, look back (and forward!) at changes in the romance world, and share recommendations that come from WIR listeners.
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55m 8s
Apr 2022
It’s Probably Something Adorable
Jess and Trisha share some listener recommendations and other updates, announce a new book club book, and talk about authors who are new to them.
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52m 56s
Mar 2025
The Regency Version of a Stripper
Jess and Trisha talk about romance graphic novels, short stories, and novellas — just in case you’re already feeling behind on your 2025 reading goals. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books ne ... Show More
55m 45s
Jul 2024
The Good, the Bad, and the Adaptations
Jess and Trisha talk briefly about the possible romance world implications of Project 2025 and then discuss their many — MANY — feelings about The Idea of You (both the book and film).
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57 m