Elaborate world-building, intricate magical systems, wars and mythologies, and of course, dragons, witches and faeries. In this special edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club,” we’re diving into one of today’s most popular and best-selling genres taking over bookstores — and your social media feeds: romantasy.
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Author Tom French details his post-retirement Everest climb in his new book, 'The Gap Years'
For four decades, Tom French climbed the proverbial career ladder, ascending to the top with great success. But as the 60-year-old faced his mandatory retirement, he realized he was ready to summit a different mountain by returning to the long-held dream of his youth: climbing Mt ... Show More
22m 59s
Oct 30
How We Love: The art of the 'body dance' with trailblazer Ita O'Brien
*This episode addresses the elements, practices and mechanics of sex both on- and off-screen, including details about intercourse, nonconsensual sex and sexual health.*In last month's installment of "How We Love," we learn all about intimacy coordination with experts Lizzy Talbot ... Show More
38 m
Feb 2024
Why America loves faerie smut
Romantasy is the most popular literary genre in America right now. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk and Circana’s Kristen McLean explain why.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted ... Show More
26m 26s
<p>How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept away.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://delaneydiamond.com/">Delaney Diamond</a>, romance nove ... Show More
<p>How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept away. </p><p> </p><p>SOURCES:</p><ul><li><a href="https://delaneydiamond.com/">Delaney Diamond</a>, romance novelist.</li><li><st ... Show More
