Raging Romantics

What does it take to make someone like the romance genre? Maybe just an amenable coworker whom we coerce into sitting down with us... Also congratulation to Angus and Alysun! We wish you both the happiest of ever afters❤️ Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Alysun Sanders The Women by Kristin Hannah From Blood and Ash by JLA Lovers in the Museum by Isabel Allende Ou...

It's that time of year -- time where we say bon voyage for a few months and wish you well with your summer reading endeavors! Here are some new ones that we're excited about to kick off your tbr. And don't forget to visit your friendly local library to see what summer reading programs they have in plan! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Don't forge...

A special thank you to Ashley Herring Blake for joining us for our last author interview of the season! Settle in for some good laughs and some great conversation, and don't forget to preorder/run out and grab Dream on, Ramona Riley (avail. 5/13). Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Delilah Green Doesn't Care Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Iris Kelly Doe...

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Nicholas Sparks Fifty Shades by EL James It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn Emily Rath Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Maxton Hall by Mona Kasten In Death Series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts) Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto ACOTAR by SJM From Blood and Ash by JLA Jay Crownover The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Ruby Dixo...

Thank you to Kimberly for sitting down and talking all things fun, alien, and absurd! Haven't had a chance to look into Kimberly's work? Visit her website : Kimberlylemming.com . Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Books/authors we mention: That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com Mistlefoe Tha...

Another day, another interview! Sit down with us to talk about all things book collecting and romance history with Rebecca Romney! Make sure to check out Rebecca's website: rebeccaromney.com , and as always, email us with any questions/comments/concerns/recommendations at ragingromantics@nopl.org ! Books/authors we mention: Jane Austen's Bookshelf Pride & Prejudice Sir Gawain and the Green Kni...

Here, have some bookish opinions, courtesy of Jen and Jackie. Want to share your own? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org ! Books/authors we mention: Katee Robert Emily Rath Kristin Ashley (Honey series) Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young Next to You by HBY Reckless by Elsie Silver First Time Caller by BK Borison Icebreaker by Hannah Grace Hades X Persephone by Scarlett St. Clair

Content warnings - exploitation of minors, harassment and bullying. Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with author Emily Rath ! Part one is available here if you haven't yet listened in. In this episode we talk about harassment and what that means for authors and their readership, as well as what Emily's newest books are looking like! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at r...

Help us welcome Emily Rath to the romance nerd gang. Let's talk inspiration, regency novels, poly romances, and life behind the scenes for a bestselling author. Plus, in a Raging Romantics first, we had so much to talk about that we split this interview into two parts! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Visit Emily Rath's website for more informatio...

Reading check in! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org ! Books we mention: A Pack for Autumn (Cozyverse) by Emilia Emerson Bond Dissolution series by Eliana Lee Kathryn Moon Lola & The Millionaires Games with the Orc Lady of Rooksgrove Manor Emily Rath Savory Baking by Erin Jeanne McDowell The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson The Vancouver Storm series...

Jackie and Jen tackle the history of the holiday that, well, is more holy that holi... Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at raginromantics@nopl.org ! Books/primary sources we mention: Bede's Martyrologium Golden Legend (Legenda Aurea) by Jacopo de Voragine The Parliament of Fowls by Chaucer (trans. by Kline, 2007) Poem by Charles, Duke of Orleans Howland Valentine example (Mtho...

It's Jen's turn to geek out over an author! Let's bring Cate C Wells to the stage, shall we? Make sure to check out Cate's newsletter to stay up to date with all her writing news and books ! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Books we mention: Charge Steel Bones MC series The Wild Wolf's Rejected Mate Twitch After the Shut up Ring Warrior's Woman by...

Library book clubs can be fun too! Check out our romance book club that meets every third Thursday, Between the Covers! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Sierra Simone/Julie Murphy Interview Lyla Sage interview Virtual bookclub link! Books we mention: Salt Kiss Salt in the Wound Honey Cut Bitter Burn (out Sept. 30) American Queen (New Camelot serie...

Join Jackie + Jen as they sit down for a giggly and heartfelt interview with author Hannah Bonam-Young! Hannah's website Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Books we mention: Next of Kin Next to You Out on a Limb Out of the Woods Set the Record Straight People Watching Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Wild & Wra...

What book releases are we looking forward to this year? So glad you asked! (Also, headphone wearers BE WARE) Books we recommend: Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings Out of the Woods, by Hannah Bonam-Young Zomromcom by Olivia Dade At First Spite by Olivia Dade Kilt Trip & Scot and Bothered by Alexandra Kiley Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez The First Love La...

We are beyond honored to welcome our og favorite to the podcast - Ruby Dixon !!! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations (besides we get better home microphones. We're sorry). Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org ! ruby Books: Ice Planet universe The Half Orc's Maiden Bride Sunrise Cantina Bound to the Shadow Prince When She Purrs Fireblood Dragons Barbarian's Mate Bad Guy By The Horns (next m...

Another year come and gone?! Happy 2025 romance nerds! Jen and I look back on 2024 and plan our reading resolutions for the coming months. Want to share yours? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org .

Hey team, we did it! We hit 100 (full length) episodes! Jen and I are eternally grateful to all of you for listening in, and we can't wait to bang out another 100 with you! For this one, you get to dive deep into the Jen + Jackie show for some good laughs and even better discussions. Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org ! Fantastic Four - It's Clobberin...

We hope your holiday season is filled with many a good book. But just in case, here are some more to add to that ever-growing liste. How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake Knotty Clause by Honey Phillips The Gift Rarely Given by Ambar Cordova #93 Chelsea Reads interview

Jen and I are beyond excited to bring to you two authors we have long admired; Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone! We talk deli meats, friendship, washing machines, dark villain romances, book bans, library boards, fanfic, and so much more! Happy holidays from this library crew to you! Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org . Books/Authors we mention: Dumplin' by Julie Murph...

'Tis the season of gratitude, and we're so incredibly grateful for our independent (indie) authors out there. Let's shout some out! Books we mention: Spit & Swallow (Kiss of the Basilisk) by Lindsay Straube Crimson Ridge series by Elliott Rose Cate C Wells Downpour by Maggie C. Gates Eve Dangerfield Captivated by Eve Dangerfield and Tessa Bailey Lena Hendrix

In case you haven't listened to our most recent trope off, tune in here to see how (spoiler) stalkers came in at the top of our guilty pleasure tropes. Episode 98 - All is Fair in Love and Brackets Episode 97 - Going Places with Lyla Sage Books we mention: Guarded by a Broody Biker by Cassie Mint Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry Carmichael Security Series by Nichole Rose The Bribe by Willa Nash Wreck...

This is the romance sporting event of the year - that's right, it's TROPE OFF TIME! And what better to do during national month of stuffing yourself silly, than talking about our guiltiest of pleasures? Bookish pleasures, that is. Jen and Jackie submitted tropes, not knowing what the other would say, and now it's time for them to do your favorite thing - ARGUE IT OUT. Questions/comments/concerns/r...

You don't have to be a football afficionado to appreciate wide receivers in tight pants. Here's some books to appease that appreciation. Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org! Tutoring the Delinquent by Jessa Kane The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award Falling Hard by Nichole Rose Treasure State Wildcat series by Devney Perry Close Knit by Kels Stone

Jackie's talked about her enough on the show, it was high time we got LYLA FREAKING SAGE onto Raging Romantics. Grab your Swig, a comfy blankey, and a cowboy to cuddle (a paperback one is perfectly acceptable), and turn it up! Lost & Lassoed is out November 5th and available for preorder wherever you purchase your books. Make sure to also place it on hold or recommend it to your favorite local...