2 Hearts in a Pod

We're back with a bang discussing what we read on our break. We talk about shiny new things being attractive, whether there's a 'One' for everyone. We also review Roomies by Christina Lauren and juxtapose it with race, travel, institutional racism and immigration. Yes, just your average episode :) Let us know what you think! Email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssi...

This week we dissect how tough it is to share your plantain and flour chips while discussing the phenomenon of banning books and how similar it is to Fahrenheit 451 and the Handmaid's tale. S/O to our listeners in Kenya! What we're reading: The scent of burnt flowers - Blitz Bazawule Funny you should ask-Elissa Sussman How to fake it in Hollywood-Ava Wilder Naina Kumar-Say, you'll be m...

Click to see why we say so! We also give galentines/valentines recommendations in the form of books with great sisterhood/ female friendship representation. We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from https://soundcloud.com/therealspiky/echoes-prod-by-therealspiky?si=bba0424...

This week, we take a walk down the urban fiction road and discover surprising information about Charles Dickens! We update you on our current reads and talk books (what else is new?). We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from https://soundcloud.com/therealspiky/echoes-prod...

This week we talk about the parts of romance that may not be all rosy. Join us on storygraph for the 2 Hearts Reading Circle! This month's prompt is Second Chance Marriage in Trouble. We have shared some recommendations in previous episodes and on storygraph. We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong...

This week we reveal a few new reading habits we are taking on for 2024 and how our reading might be different. We give recommendations for January's prompt of the #2HeartsReadingCircle. Join us on Storygraph- https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/5de52e25-4cba-4968-a430-2a9f401375e2?redirect=true We discuss the books on our to be read piles and what we're reading currently. Ah&#...

We're back! Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2024, Abena shares her full circle moment. We discuss books we read over christmas and what we're starting the year reading. We also introduce the #2heartsReadingCircle with lots of recommendations coming your way. Welcome to 2024! We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagr...

It's Christmas weekend! For our last episode of the year and season, we discuss the books we're looking forward to in 2024. We also talk about how bookstagram/booktok can prejudice you as a reader. We chat about Fourth wing, Iron flame, JK Rowling, Chimamanda Adichie, cancel culture and how performative it can be. Nana Adwoa admits her reading count for 2023. We would love to hear from you...

We talk about what 'steamless' romance looks like and why where a sex scene is placed in romance (if at all), makes a big difference. We discuss Abby Jimenez, Asia Monique, Katherin Center and some of our top authors for the year. We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains mus...

This week we jump right into the deep end by starting off with a discussion about Reverse Harems. Taylor Swift and small town romances come up as well and Abena thinks Nana Adwoa should be more of a Swiftie than she appears to be. We discover Nana Adwoa is a Black Sherif fan and the upcoming Zama concert gets a shoutout along with a hopeful request for a VIP ticket. We would love to hear from you...

It's Christmas in the pod! Well, almost but we're already excited. This week, Nana Adwoa and Abena talk about audio books and what it's like to hear steamy and sweet scenes read aloud. We also discuss some non-fiction (gasp!) and Ghanaian YA writers like Ruby Golka and Peggy Oppong as well as other Ghanaian writers. Join us in the Black Christmas Romance read along! We would love to he...

This week, there is some singing on the podcast as Nana Adwoa and Abena discuss romcoms they loved. We also also talk about who can write what (again) when it involves a particular group's suffering and/or trauma. We read their first love story for the matters of the heart segment! We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Pr...

The fate of the two hearts hangs in the balance. Nana Adwoa is fed up with Abena. Tune in to find out why. We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from https://soundcloud.com/therealspiky/echoes-prod-by-therealspiky?si=bba04241bde240f5bbb1f5ca135a0f2b&utm_source=clipboard...

This week, we talk about why romance gets so much flack and Katherine Center's poignant author's note in 'Hello Stranger'. Why do you read (or not read) romance? We would love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from https://soundcloud.com/therealspiky/echoes-prod-by-th...

Reading romance on the beach gets a telling off in this episode. The logistics of sex on the beach, and shower also get dissected. We talk about road trips, reading spots and how they add to the experience. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from https://soundcloud....

In this episode we have two lovely guests, Benessa, who is no stranger to this podcast and Anita, a new recruit we hope will join us again. We talk erotica masquerading as romance, the deception that is cartoon covers and the controversy around white authors writing black romance. Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod...

This week, we talk about our time at this year's Pa Gya Literary festival as authors and panelists. We talk about what we're reading and how they are helping us cope with life. If you'd like to support the victims of the Volta Lake spillage, here are some ways: https://www.accramommy.com/ganyobinaa/how-to-support-victims-of-the-akosombo-dam-spillage/10/16/2023 Follow us on @2heartsinap...

Two Hearts in a pod is one! It's been a year since our first episode was posted. Check out our first episode and the rest of the first two seasons if you haven't already. In this episode, we talk about where we've come from to this point, our debut novel- the Kelewele Connection- and we giveaway a copy of our book and a copy of Adesuwa Nwokedi's Call me Legachi. Join the giveaway a...

This week we recap new episodes of Love is Blind and share what we're reading. We also discuss some booktok drama. Is there any drama we're missing? Let us know! Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from htt...

This week, we are watching reality television the only way romance lovers can, we see tropes! Abena and Nana Adwoa discuss the latest season of Netflix's Love is Blind and discuss the various romance tropes they see between the couples so far. They also juxtapose the tropes with books they have read, and which book couples remind them of which love is blind couples. Are you watching Love is Bl...

We have our resident fantasy romance expert in the pod this week! Benessa joins Abena and Nana Adwoa to discuss fantasy romance, alien romance and everything in between! What makes a romance fantasy? What do you think? Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Ea...

This week, we talk about YA romance and discover why we don't like it as much. We also talk about instalove and love stories with babies. Let us know what you think! Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram Producer- Eames Agyapong This podcast contains music from htt...

We finally discuss Nana Adwoa's all-time favourite, Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren. Abena shares what she loved about it and what broke her heart about this book for book and word lovers. Let us know what you think! Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok. We would also love to hear from you so, email us on 2heartsinapod@gmail.com. Podcast logo by @ssimytra on Instagram P...

This week, we discuss some of the fictional characters that we have had big emotional reactions to; characters we read about that evoked the most negative/positive feelings in us. Books discussed include Whatever it takes by Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi, Live your life by Sophie Kinsella, Sanctuary by Rebeka Wetherspoon, and Exes and Ohs by Amy Lea. Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Instagram and TikTok...

This week, we talk about books that feature booklovers. As booklovers, we particularly enjoy reading about people like us. We also talk about the gamification of reading, Goodreads and the pressure to be seen to be reading as opposed to simply reading. If you enjoy this episode, leave a rating or a comment to help other romance lovers to find 2 hearts in a pod. Follow us on @2heartsinapod on Insta...