Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

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Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 1 & 2) Review Jul 10, 2021

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WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!

It's finally here! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down the first two episodes.

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Interview: Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting, Here's The Thing) Jul 09, 2021

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In this very special episode, we interview author, advice columnist and life-long Romance reader Sophia Benoit about the first Romance she remembers reading, her favorite (and least favorite) tropes, and her new essay collection Well, This Is Exhausting.

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Seven Days In June by Tia Williams, Episode 103 Jul 07, 2021

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This week we read Seven Days In June by Tia Williams.

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Ice Planet Barbarians (Book 1) by Ruby Dixon [Re-Release] Jun 30, 2021

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Ice Planet Barbarians is trending on TikTok, so we're re-releasing our 4th episode ever! Listen as Erin and a VERY virginal Clayton marvel at the horned blue aliens who've taken over the internet. We also reveal next week's book! This week we have a great one for you! We read Ruby Dixon's big blue alien romance Ice Planet Barbarians. We create a super scientific test to judge alien hotness. Also, cohost Clayton (@your4thhost) comes out as a romance reader at work, and Erin (@erinleafe) shows off her knowledge of the female reproductive cycle.

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Return To Me (2000) Movie Review Jun 23, 2021

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This week we watched Return To Me (2000) and talked about Bonnie Hunt's Midwestern appeal, whether or not all architects are rich and heart transplants.

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Minisode #9 - "If you have a sock that lubricates, that will help with the rubbing." Jun 16, 2021

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In this week's minisode we read some messages from the audience about Erin's thigh rub dilemma (0:21), briefly discuss our tentative plans to tackle Lisa Kleypas' Ravenels Series (8:03), watch the Virgin River Season 3 Trailer and react LIVE (9:40) and announce our next movie (18:01).

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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, Episode 102 Jun 08, 2021

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This week we read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary and talked about Kay find her HEA, why all great relationships don't have to end in death, and how many baked goods are too many baked goods?

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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

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A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King

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Soberish by Liz Phair (Spotify)

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Not Your Mamma's History

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Minisode #8 - "Don't listen to this as your first episode." Jun 01, 2021

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On this week’s minisode we examine the fallout from Menage (1:00), Clayton attempts to do ASMR while opening a package full of soap (2:55), we read some international reviews (8:37) and reveal next week’s book (17:35)!

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Interview: Paul Rudnick (Playing The Palace) May 28, 2021

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As a special Friday bonus we're sharing an interview Erin did with author, playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick about his new Romance Playing The Palace.

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Ménage by Emma Holly, Episode 101 May 26, 2021

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This week we read Ménage by Emma Holly and OH BOY!