Kim & Aimee

Trash or Treasure? Find your next (most likely romantic) read!

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Love romance novels and looking for your next read, but don't have time to waste on terrible books? Let us do the pre-read for you! Kim and Aimee have got your backs! Two girls who read way too many novels, mostly romance novels, talk about what they love, what they like and what they can't stand about what they've read each fortnight. First half provides SPOILER FREE recommendations (with spoilers in the second half) to make choosing your next read that much easier! Episodes released fortnightly, Sundays at noon (GMT +10), in time for a peaceful cup of tea while you choose your afternoon read...

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Kim & Aimee

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Episode 27: Lisa Kleypas's Wallflower Series 30.05.2021 20:07

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for a as they review the four books in Lisa Kleypas's romantic Wallflower series, 'Secrets of a Summer Night', 'It Happened on Autumn', 'The Devil in Winter', and 'Scandal in Spring'. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please h...

Episode 26: Kerry Greenwood's 'The Castlemaine Murders' (A Phryne Fisher Mystery) 23.05.2021 15:53

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim (she's back!) and Aimee as they debate whether 'The Castlemaine Murders', one of the novels in Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mystery series, is trash (disposable) or treasure (infinitely re-readable). If you've seen the TV series 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries', then this episode is a yes-indeed an...

Episode 25: Jane Austen's 'Emma' 16.05.2021 13:45

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? We've pre-read Jane Austen's often-filmed classic romantic comedy, 'Emma' for you! Join us to find out if it's worth your time. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasurep...

Episode 24: Simone St James's 'The Sun Down Motel' 09.05.2021 14:19

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they broaden their scope to books (not necessarily romance) that readers of romance might be drawn to. They discuss the book they read this week, Simone St James's 'The Sun Down Motel'. (Make sure you also listen to our episode on Simone St James's 'The Haunting of Maddy Clare', because we make r...

Episode 23: Georgette Heyer's 'Pistols for Two' (also known as 'Snowdrift') 02.05.2021 13:19

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for a nice short episode as they discuss the short story, and review Georgette Heyer's anthology, 'Pistols for Two' (also known as 'Snowdrift'). Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasu...

Episode 22: Kathleen Woodiwiss's 'Ashes in the Wind' (and other books, too) 25.04.2021 27:00

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? If you're in the mood for epic, sweeping historical romance, join Aimee and Kim as they venture into Kathleen Woodiwiss's Civil War epic 'Ashes in the Wind', make some sweeping generalisations, and reflect on the author's oeuvre (including 'The Wolf and the Dove'). Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOV...

Episode 21: Gail Honeyman's 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' 18.04.2021 17:26

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Aimee and Kim have pre-read 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman for you - listen in to find out of it's worth your while! Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasur...

Episode 20: Jo Baker's 'Longbourn' 11.04.2021 17:25

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? In this episode, Kim and Aimee review Jo Baker's 'Longbourn', a reimagining of 'Pride and Prejudice' from the perspective of the servants. Love 'Downton Abbey'? This is an episode for you! Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestio...

Episode 19: Julia Quinn's 'What Happened In London' 04.04.2021 13:38

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? This week Kim and Aimee review 'What Happens in London' by a "Podcast Regular", 'Bridgerton' author Julia Quinn, to help you determine whether this book could be your perfect rainy day + cup of tea read. A perfect read, perhaps, for the Easter weekend? Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our liste...

Episode 18: Mary Stewart's 'My Brother Michael' 28.03.2021 24:16

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they have an argument while attempting to help you decide whether to read 'My Brother Michael' by the ''queen'' of the romantic suspense genre, Mary Stewart. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instag...

Episode 17: Graeme Simsion's 'The Rosie Project' 21.03.2021 16:20

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion, a contemporary romantic comedy sort of about how opposites maybe attract. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreas...

Episode 16: Susan Elizabeth Phillips's 'It Had To Be You' 14.03.2021 20:49

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for a rather serious discussion as they review Susan Elizabeth Phillips's 'It Had To Be You', a contemporary romance and the first novel in the 'Chicago Stars' series. Warning : This book features a plotline about rape. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to rea...

Episode 15: Julia Quinn's 'Mr Cavendish I Presume' & 'The Lost Duke of Wyndham' 07.03.2021 27:26

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review (SPOILER-FREE) the first Julia Quinn (author of the 'Bridgerton' series) novels they ever read, the unique 'Mr Cavendish I Presume' and 'The Lost Duke of Wyndham'. in Julia Quinn's 'Two Dukes of Wyndham' series. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it whe...

Episode 14: Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' 28.02.2021 11:06

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for a super-short episode as they debate the merits of Jane Austen and discuss Jane Austen's last novel, the often-adapted classic 'Persuasion' - and, controversially, whether to read Jane Austen's books, or to watch the film adaptations. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners...

Episode 13: Georgette Heyer's 'Venetia' 21.02.2021 17:21

Don't have time to waste on terrible ❤️ books? Join Kim and Aimee as they explore Georgette Heyer's novel 'Venetia', and discuss the delights of audiobooks - especially when rakes are read by Richard Armitage. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcas...

Episode 12: Anne Gracie's Marriage of Convenience series 14.02.2021 16:01

Don't have time to waste on ❤️ terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they discuss (SPOILER-FREE) The Marriage of Convenience series by an author regularly discussed on the podcast, Australia's Anne Gracie. Some reference made to Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' and Anne Gracie's Chance Sisters series, so maybe have a listen to Trash or Treasure: Episode 1 (Bridgerton serie...

Episode 11: Colleen McCullough's 'The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet' (a 'Pride and Prejudice' sequel) 07.02.2021 22:05

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they explore 'The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet' by Colleen McCullough, a "continuation" of Jane Austen's classic romance, 'Pride and Prejudice'. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @...

Episode 10: Julia Quinn, Stephanie Sloane, Elizabeth Boyle and Laura Lee Guhrke's 'Four Weddings and a Sixpence: An Anthology' 31.01.2021 20:01

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they discuss the joy of reading novellas and review a short novel anthology by Julia Quinn, Stephanie Sloane, Elizabeth Boyle and Laura Lee Guhrke, 'Four Weddings and a Sixpence'. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Inst...

Episode 9: Simone St James's 'The Haunting of Maddy Clare' 24.01.2021 18:33

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review 'The Haunting of Maddy Clare' by Simone St James - and the impacts of blending scary ghost stories and romance. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasu...

Episode 8: Anne Gracie's The Chance Sisters series 17.01.2021 22:04

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review (SPOILER-FREE) The Chance Sisters series by one of their favourite romance novelists, Anne Gracie. If you enjoyed how important family was to 'Bridgerton', this one is for you! Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestion...

Episode 7: Eloisa James's 'Desperate Duchesses' series 10.01.2021 20:31

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they explore Eloisa James's 'Desperate Duchesses' series, six novels set in the Georgian era. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com.

Episode 6: Julia Quinn's 'Rokesby' series (Bridgerton prequels) 03.01.2021 20:15

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they discuss Julia Quinn's recent 'Rokesby' series, prequels to the beloved 'Bridgerton' novels. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasurepodcast@o...

Episode 5: Gail Carriger's 'Soulless' 27.12.2020 15:00

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for another short episode as they review (SPOILER-FREE) the Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger and the first novel 'Soulless' - as well as what makes a good romance novel series. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions vi...

Episode 4: Anne Gracie's 'The Perfect Rake' (Merridew Sisters series) 20.12.2020 14:44

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee for a short episode as they review (SPOILER-FREE) one of the first Regency romance novels they ever read, Anne Gracie's 'The Perfect Rake'. If you're a fan of Julia Quinn (author of 'Bridgerton'), this is an episode for you! Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask...

Episode 3: (a little bit steamy) 'Scandal Never Sleeps' and 'Nuts' 13.12.2020 29:28

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review (SPOILER-FREE) two contemporary romance novels, 'Scandal Never Sleeps' by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake, and 'Nuts' by Alice Clayton. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text! We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.p...