A Bookish Affair

Greetings, all you shy billionaires and hopeless-romantic producers! In this episode, we'll begin to recap our epic road trip to the first annual Steamy Lit romance conference. We'll discuss thrilling author interactions, the pros and cons of traveling with a Prius full of books, and the multi-state search for the perfect gluten-free burger! For readalikes and book lists, to learn more abo...

Hello, all you toilet paper magnates and shipbuilding sweethearts! In our first episode in over a year, we share our favorite anti-ableist romances and authors in honor of Disability Pride Month. We'll discuss ABA beloveds Talia Hibbert, Chloe Liese, and Xan West, new favorites Evie Mitchell and A.J. Demas, and many more authors and books. It's a long one. You might need snacks. Be sure to...

Greetings, all you energetic harpies and lovelorn Cupids! In our longest episode yet (and that's really saying something, isn't it?), we'll take a look back at our favorite reads of 2021 and get excited for our most-anticipated books of 2022. We'll be taking a bit of a hiatus after this episode, but we'd still love to hear from you, or even see you at a book club meeting! We'll be discussing Spoil...

Hello all you capable estate managers and independent heiresses! It's better late than never as we feature a heaping helping of holiday romance. We'll talk rom-coms, historical novellas, free online reads, and anthologies featuring Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Nochebuena, and many more holidays throughout the year.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about atte...

Greetings, all you efficient community organizers and laid-back band managers! In this episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of Heartbeat Braves and share our recent and upcoming reads by Indigenous romance authors. This is the first episode we've ever recorded from the same room, and it was a blast -- we hope you enjoy it, too.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resourc...

Greetings, all you growed-up little sisters and big brothers' bad boy BFFs! Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a plethora of books and authors. Plus, we'll talk 2022 book club possibilities, totally work-related web searches, and what on earth was going on with that Bake Off intro.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending...

Hello out there, all you captivating computer programmers and sexy secret agents! In this week's episode, we'll continue the lack of chill with our recap of the club's discussion of The Boyfriend Project...joined by none other than author Farrah Rochon! Plus, cabin chatter, smashing segues, and more shangents than you can shake a stick at.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources...

Hello out there, all you foxy firefighters and sassy social media influencers! In this episode, you'll experience our complete lack of chill as we talk to and about famous romance authors in our Island Affair book club recap. Plus, category romance, cyborgs in love, and shangents galore!  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club m...

Hello, all you filmmaking foodies and high-powered attorneys! After an accidental summer break of several weeks, we're back to talk Juneteenth recipes, Meet Cute Club, the fantastical notion of a weekly book club, and whether purple, red, and green actually go together. We're so happy to be back with you!  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a v...

Greetings, all you long-lost princesses and inquisitive investigators! In this episode, we'll look back at a year spent listening to Black voices in romance and beyond. We'll rave about some of our favorite indie authors, highlight more LGBTQ+ stories, and recommend an awful lot of authors and books.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a v...

Greetings and salutations, all you buttoned-up accountants and free-spirited artists! In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite and most-anticipated LGBTQ+ romances of 2021. Plus, we'll talk Jello sculptures, middle school speech tournament selections, and (finally!) our September book club pick.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a...

Greetings, all you lusty list-makers and dashing dukes! In this week's episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of The Duke Who Didn't and freedive into a plethora of recent reads. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson...

Greetings, all you idealistic filmmakers and remote CEOs! In this episode, we've got angst: enemies-to-lovers, double grumps, super slow burns, and one very impatient (yet adorable) cat. Plus, a novella bonanza and a whole lot of Scot (but surprisingly few kilts).  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to...

Greetings and salutations, all you vivacious leading ladies and telenovela hunks! In this episode, we'll bring you a bit of lakeside birdsong, recap our book club discussion of You Had Me At Hola, and recommend some books that might bring a tear -- of one sort or another -- to your one good eye.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual boo...

Happy spring, all you big dreamers and Hollywood heartthrobs! This week, in our fourth recording of this possibly cursed episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of the Shannons' beloved If the Boot Fits. Plus, book hangovers, Shandy's dad reads romance, and some exciting news from the library! We know it's been almost a month -- thanks for sticking with us.  For readalikes, book li...

Greetings, all you sassy schoolmarms and dashing cavalry officers! In this week's episode, we'll embark on our Beverly Jenkins reading challenge with Night Song, Vivid, Topaz, and more. Plus, pandemic facial hair (not ours), mustaches with character (also not ours), and, as always, a shangent or two.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtua...

Greetings, all you feisty football fans and courageous quarterbacks! In this week's episode, we'll talk Snapped, snowpocalypses, submarines, and smokin' smooches.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego....

Greetings, all you free-spirited artists and uptight pharmacists! In this week's episode, honoring the Lunar New Year, we'll talk books, authors, roasted chickens, pickled shallots, and rumors of snow. Happy Year of the Ox!  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at sse...

Hello, all you lady swordfighters, scholarly lairds, and brawny yet insecure squires! In this week's episode, we'll talk about consent in Bridgerton and beyond. Please note that while the language used will be appropriate for an all-ages podcast, we will be describing and discussing situations that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. Later on in the episode, we'll talk...

Greetings, all you rebellious flappers and stoic shipping tycoons! In this episode, we'll talk about ways to emerge from the dreaded reading slump and list bonkers category romance titles until the cows come home. Plus, punny Christmas romance, Shandy defends her favorite number, and Shannon explains what exactly it means when Mercury is in retrograde!  For readalikes, book lists, and antirac...

Greetings, all you flighty astrologers and grouchy Supreme Court justices! In today's episode, we'll recap the festival of power coats that was the Biden/Harris inauguration, sing the praises of the power legging, and even talk a bit about books!  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or e...

Greetings, all you soulful stargazers and artistic countesses! In this week's episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics. Plus, we'll talk bookstore anxiety dreams, disappearing astronomers, and some truly epic punny romance titles!  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or...

Happy 2021, all you beleaguered dukes and spirited mistresses! In this week's episode (which, as you may be able to guess, we recorded on Wednesday morning!), join the mayor and deputy mayor of Nerdville as we tell you way more than you ever wanted to know about our 2020 reading stats and 2021 reading resolutions. Plus, we'll talk Bridgerton, rereads, grownup onesies, and feminist chickens. Y...

Hello, all you brilliant neurosurgeons and lonely chefs! In our last (!) episode of 2020, we'll recap our latest book club discussion and offer up our top tens of the year. Plus, we'll talk body positivity, social justice, and Christmas dinner. We'll be back in January! Thank you, listeners, for making 2020 way more fun than it had any right to be.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism...

Hello, all you seductive Scrooges and studly Santas! In this episode, we'll talk pink trees, tinsel llamas, and all things holiday romance.  For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meet...