The Busy Romnivores

The prompt for this episode is: I haven't thought about that series in forever! **There are spoilers in this episode.** Sabrina circled back to Up in Smoke by Annabeth Albert Marianna wrapped up Sanctuary with Kings by Kathryn Moon Haley and Kristen were delighted and awed at their ability to return to a series after a hiatus. It takes true talent, and often a reread of the previous books to...

The prompt for this episode is: You Call That an Apocalypse? **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley devastates with Dustwalker by Tiffany Roberts Kristen annihilates with Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha Marianna and Sabrina listened to them this episode… we promise Sabrina was there!! But we had some technical difficulties and the audio is gone. But they will be reading for us next episode...

In this episode, The Busy Romnivores wrap up their 2024 reading and plan their 2025 challenges.  Challenge yourself with these: Alphabet Challenge The Diverse Baseline Challenge by @bookish.millennial and @themargherita.s  The Ripped Bodice’s Summer Bingo Bang in the Night by @b.andherbooks and @onthesamepa9e  2025 Proud All Year Challenge by @romanthiccreader  50 States Challe...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Reader Roulette **There are spoilers in this episode.** Subscribe for more unreliable show notes and winding tangents. Check out our website: thebusyromnivores.com Follow us on Instagram: @thebusyromnivores Track our DTFs on The StoryGraph: thebusyromnivores | The StoryGraph

The prompt for this episode is: Spooky Season **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley puts us under the spell of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Kristen swims Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Marianna is the busiest Romnivore this week, she’ll be back next time! Sabrina crashes through The Accidental Werewolf’s Mate by S.J. Sanders Subscribe for more unreliable show notes and winding tange...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Speed Reads **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley runs with Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon  Kristen dances through My Curvy Rival by Leigh Carron Marianna drives through Pit Stop by Ellis Mae Sabrina escapes with Kraving Dravka by Zoey Draven Get Recc’d with these: Pucking Around by Emily Rath Sorry!! Kristen doesn’t know the roman...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Vampires in Love **There are spoilers in this episode.** We both apologize and are deeply proud of all of the Twilight series (both book and movie) references in this episode.  Haley fights evil in Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff Kristen surfs through Only One Coffin by A.J. Truman Marianna goes to work with Blood Moon by Jillian Graves Sab...

Get Recc’d with a Mid-Year Check In! Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year of reading and challenge chaos for your listening pleasure. In this episode, The Busy Romnivores talk about all of the challenges they have…and have not…done this year.  Get Recc’d with these: Hold Me Under by Riley Nash Inextricably Tied by Aveda Vice The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde Milked by C.M. Nascosta T...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Unlucky 13 **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley broke her curse with Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Kristen rolls the dice with Imagine Me and You by Lynn Camden Marianna calls up The Prospects by KT Hoffman Sabrina calculates with Red Blood by Emma Hamm Get Recc’d with these: Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson With a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer...

Get Recc’d with Sapphic September hosts, Landice and Lexi! In this episode, Marianna and Kristen chat with Landice and Lexi, creators and hosts of the Sapphic September reading challenge! Are you entering your sapphic fiction era? Do you want to be?! This episode has the recs to get you started and keep you going for a long, long time! Get Recc’d with these: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nasc...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Musical Theater **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley gets a big break with Roomies by Christina Lauren Kristen goes down south with A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. Higgins Marianna belts out Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly Sabrina rebels by Breaking the Billionaire’s Rules by Annika Martin Get Recc’d with these: Noah Kahan Hit Man o...

Get Recc’d with Heather! In this episode, Marianna and Kristen chat with Heather, creator and host of their local Silent Book Club! They discuss how Silent Book Clubs work, and why you should check one out.  Get Recc’d with these: Danielle Steel Heart Trick by Kristen Granata Pucking Around by Emily Rath Front Desk by Kelly Yang I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: 7/11 Convenience Store **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley gets avant-garde with Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Kristen gets messy with Dirty Service by Carmen Bishop Marianna hits the road with Next To You by Hannah Bonam-Young Sabrina vaguely remembers The Omega's Secret Pregnancy by Anna Wineheart Book recs to come! Our beautifu...

Get Recc’d with Lynn Camden! In this episode, Haley and Kristen chat with Lynn Camden, author of Set in Stone and Imagine Me and You! They discuss obsessive reading, finding your people, and unlocking core memories. Get Recc’d with these: Firelight by Kristen Callihan The Hating Game by Sally Thorne The Villa by Nora Roberts Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts Julie Garwood Grace Burrowes Elizabeth Hoyt C...

Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: Love is in the Air **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley is The Busiest Romnivore this week, and you can catch her next time! Kristen gets stinky with Pheromone by C.M. Stunich Marianna joins the Mile High Club with Make Me Fall by Riley Nash Sabrina puts the biscuit in the basket with Broken Ice by Marina Vivancos Get Recc’d with these: Kenne...

Get Recc’d with the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club! In this episode, Sabrina and Marianna chat with Katie and Tisha, from the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club! They celebrate the darker side of romance with the feminist theory to back it up! If you love a good grovel and detailed descriptions, this episode is for you! Get Recc’d with these: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Heat Clinic by Alexis...

Just look at these books! The prompt for this episode is: 90s Country Music **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley phoned in The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane (Song: Callin’ Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks / 1993) Kristen heats things up at Rut Bar by Alexis B. Osborne (Song: Neon Moon by Brooks & Dunn / 1991) Marianna cleans up with After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez (S...

Get Recc’d with Blair! In this episode, Haley and Kristen chat with Blair Leigh, author of What Comes After! They celebrate the angsty rom-com and a good therapeutic cry. If you are looking for a good contemporary romance or if you want to feel nostalgic about 90s/00s television, this is the episode for you. Get Recc’d with these: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Winston Brothers series by Penny Re...

Does this Fit?  The prompt for this episode is: Leap Year **TW: Discussions of suicide, parent death, and mentions of disordered eating** **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley is on thin ice with Pairing Off by Elizabeth Harmon Kristen proposes Lucky Leap Day by Ann Marie Walker Marianna takes the gold with Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid Sabrina also proposes Lucky Leap Day by Ann Mari...

Get Recc’d with Melody! In this episode, Marianna and Kristen chat with Melody Carlisle from the Heaving Bosoms podcast! They come to terms with romance novels being a defining quality in their lives, and they celebrate their favorite reading (non)challenge, the Heaving Bosoms Reading Embrace.  **We apologize for the squeaky chairs!** Get Recc’d with these: Monday’s Child by Linda Lee Chaikin...

Does this Fit?  The prompt for this episode is: New Year, New Me **There are spoilers in this episode.** There is a gory discussion from 44:25 - 45:45 Haley burns out on King of Flames by Kathryn Ann Kingsley Kristen remembers New Year Knew You by Evie Mitchell Marianna reminisces about Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey Sabrina plays The Mate Games: War by K. Loraine and Meg Anne Get Recc’d wi...

Get Recc’d with a 2023 Wrap Up and 2024 Planning! In this episode, The Busy Romnivores wrap up their 2023 reading, plan their 2024 challenges, and attempt to rein in their chaos, a little bit.  Get Recc’d with these: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan The Room...

Does this Fit?  The prompt for this episode is: Let’s Go on a Holidate **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley hops up Bunny by Layla Fae Kristen invites us to Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley Marianna gets naughty with Dear Monster Claus by Maeve Black Sabrina lifts us Higher by Roz Alexander Get Recc’d with these: A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings K...

Get Recc’d with Kiran! In this episode, Marianna and Sabrina chat with their friend, Kiran! They discuss the millennial struggles one faced when visiting Blockbuster. They debate what makes one a horse girl. And Kiran feeds the TBR beast with those sweet, sweet recs. Get Recc’d with these: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade Li...

Does this Fit?  The prompt for this episode is: All About the Sides **There are spoilers in this episode.** Haley burns for White Hot by Ilona Andrews Kristen advocates for The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique Marianna knocks Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo out of the park Sabrina sends us over the moon for Watch Your Orbit by Etta Pierce Get Recc’d with these: Plated Prisoner series by Raven Ke...