Raging Romantics
Your favorite local librarians break down romance books. Keep an ear out for four+ episodes a month, with two guaranteed full-length episodes diving into romancelandia, plus bonus minisodes too, featuring book recommendations, reviews, and mini interviews! We can always be contacted at [email protected].
Rage on!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#60 The American Librarian’s Treasured Harlequin History Podcast
What does a printing press and a Canadian fur trader have in common? One of the most successful romance publishing houses in the history of modern publishing, Harlequin! Jackie leads Jen down the mar…
Minisode 33: Interview with Hilary Hallett
Help Jackie welcome Hilary Hallett, professor, historian, and author, in a conversation about Elinor Glyn. If you haven't yet, go listen to episode #49 Shameless and Shameful Fiction: reintroducing E…
#59 Book a Date with Your Favorite Librarians
In honor of Valentine's Day, Jen does a deep dive into the history of modern courting and dating. Who would have thought department stores could have had so much to do with it?
Minisode 32: Crossing off our TBR
Are you on a book buying ban? Do you have a lot of books on your shelves you own but haven't read? Don't worry, we do too. No shame here! Here's some of the books Jen and Jackie are so excited to rea…
#58 Why Choose? Polyamory in Romancelandia
CONTENT WARNINGS: repeated use of the word "harem," non-explicit discussions of sexual exploitation, the potential harm and benefits of polyamory, and brief mention of cultic practices in the United …
Minisode 31: 2023 Romance Releases to Nerd Out Over!
Ready for some more romance rec's? Break out the pens and paper, we're stacking the decks with 2023 releases!
#57 Shifting into a New Year of Romance with Old Favorites
SPOILER ALERT for Fire in His Blood by Ruby Dixon @ 1:01-1:02
Ready for a classic Jen and Jackie discussion? Well buckle in, because as is now tradition, we're driving back into Ruby Dixon territory! …
Minisode 30: Our Favorite Reads of 2022
It's the final countdooooooown to 2023! And what better way to say farewell to 2022 than to reminisce on our favorite books we read this year?
#56 Christmas Trees, Hallmark, and Lumbersexuals?
Calling all Cindy Lou Who's! Are you a holiday nerd in addition to being a romance nerd? Well good, because we're thinking way too deeply about Christmas trees and lumberjacks in this one. Buckle in …
Minisode 29: Getting Festive with Holiday Romances
Top off your december with some fun festive reads! Any recommendations for us? Email us at [email protected].
We wish you a safe an happy holiday season, and a warm end to your 2022!
XX,
Jackie +…
#55 Tackling Sports Romance
Jen and Jackie may not be the most coordinated, sporty people out there, but we sure do love sporty romance books! Jen leads this discussion this time into the history and objectives of sports, and w…
#54 The Spectrum of Witchy Romance Books
Content warning: witch hunts and why women in the past were accused of being witches, misogyny, the clash between the Christian and non-Christian societies, toxic masculinity, and effects of the 2016…
Minisode 28: Only Slightly Unprofessional Workplace Romances
Looking for a little office romance? We have some recommendations! (obviously...)
#53 Raging Podcasts: Running a Podcast at a Public Library
Ever wondered at how we run the podcast? Well here's your look behind the curtain! We recently had the opportunity to present the podcast at the New York Library Association's 2022 annual conference,…
Minisode 27: Monster Smash!
Monster romance? We love her! Here's some of our new recommendations for you:
#52 Kraken Into Monster Romance
Himbo werewolves? Spicy gargoyles? Domineering Kraken? In case you weren't aware, Jen and I are obviously on board with monster romances. What about you, dear listener; where do you stand on the mons…
Minisode 26: Bewitching reads for spooky season
Let's keep spooky season rolling with a whole slew of witchy romance books!
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email us at [email protected].
#51 Keeping it Weird; Let's Talk Monster Romances with Jillian Graves
We're so happy to welcome monster romance author extraordinaire, Jillian Graves, onto the podcast! Jillian's debut published book, Titan, was a breakout bestseller, and is synonymous with monster rom…
Minisode 25: Judging Books by their Covers
Go ahead, we give you permission to judge books by their covers. Cover art is an important aspect of your reading experience!
Designs we appreciation
#50 Banned Books with Raging Romantics
Content Warning: Discussion of censorship, sexual material in books, sex workers, racism, Nazi "romances," dog whistles, "cancel culture," and subversive librarians
Banned Books Week in America is an…