...Literally A Brief History of Smut Reads

Magda and Lindsay are on the mic this week to convince you that smut is not a dirty word!

They discuss the history of smut and romance literature through the ages and its deep roots in art. And, of course, to keep things spicy, they add in some recommendations in the genre.

Tune in (with headphones).

*content warning: This week’s episode includes discussions of sexuality and is not suitable for younger ears.

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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Books Mentioned in the Episode:

“The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig

“Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil“ by V.E. Schwab

“Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“The Love Haters“ by Katherine Center

“Problematic Summer Romance“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Six of Crows“ by Leigh Bardugo

“The Familiar“ by Leigh Bardugo

“The Decameron “ by Giovanni Boccaccio

“Fantomina“ by Eliza Haywood

“Fanny Hill“ by John Cleland

“Lady Chatterly’s Lover“ by D.H. Lawrence

“The Never King“ by Nikki St. Crow

“Not in Love“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Done and Dusted“ by Lyla Sage

“A Court of Mist and Fury“ by Sarah J. Maas

“Beg, Borrow, or Steal“ by Sarah Adams

“Interview with a Vampire“ by Anne Rice

“The King of Sins“ by Ana Huang