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  • From the Archives - Say it Loud, Say it Proud! Stonewall and Queer Romancelandia

    From the Archives - Say it Loud, Say it Proud! Stonewall and Queer Romancelandia
    Jun 28 2024
    This June 28th (2024) is the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In honor of that, here's a re-release of our episode all about queer history, the impact of Stonewall, and queer romance books we love. Featuring friend and fellow librarian, Thomas! Books we mention:Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThe God Box by Alex SanchezThe Rainbow trilogy by Alex SanchezCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter by She Who Shall Not Be AcknowledgedThe Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily DanforthAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThey Both Die At the End by Adam SilveraSimon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliDavid LevithanTessa DareFloat Plan by Trish Doller (prosthetic leg on cover!)Titan by Jillian GravesSarah J. MaasBook of Gothel by Mary McMyne (Google Lens Cover)Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita KellyToo Hot To Handle by Tessa BaileyVirginia Heath (the author Jackie couldn't remember but likes the illustrative style)Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusMortal Follies by Alexis HallGirls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane BrazierDear Prudence by Daniel LaverlyMarriage, A history by Stephanie CoontzSources:"Stonewall Riots" (history.com, 2017)“Stonewall then and now” (Walsh, 2019)“‘Queer, hilarious and full of joy’: the rise of LGBTQ+ romance fiction” (Braidwood, 2022)“‘I Just Want Something That’s Gay and Happy’: L.G.B.T.Q. Romance Is Booming” (Harris, 2022)“The Rise of Queer ‘New Adult Romance’ Literature,” (Beggs, 2022)“I ONLY READ QUEER ROMANCE AND I FEEL GREAT ABOUT IT” (Sackton, 2017)“Love is for everyone. Modern romance writers are breaking barriers to show it” (Asmelash, 2023)“A Brief History of the Path to Securing LGBTQ Rights” (Davidson, 2022)“Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"” (Human Rights Campaign.org)“Stonewall at 40: The Voice Articles That Sparked a Final Night of Rioting” (Village voice, 1969, ed. 2009)Bookstagram Examples@Mariannareads@lilys.bookcase
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  • Minisode #66 Reading Gay Through It

    Minisode #66 Reading Gay Through It
    Jun 21 2024

    Thomas is back, and we're recommending our favorite books to celebrate Pride Month with!

    • The Guncle by Stephen Rowley
    • The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
    • The Pairing by Casey Mcquiston
    • A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone
    • Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
    • How to Become the Dark Lord or Die Trying by Django Wexler

    Bonus mentions

    • Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
    • Waiting for the Flood by Alexis Hall
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  • #91 Gray Areas- Asexuality and Romancelandia

    #91 Gray Areas- Asexuality and Romancelandia
    Jun 14 2024

    Would it be a RR episode without us having technical issues? One of our mics decided to die right as we started recording, so bear with us on this one folks. IT WILL BE FIXED WHEN WE COME BACK IN AUGUST.

    And on that note - our hiatus stretches from July-August 23rd. WE WILL BE BACK AFTER THAT. We hope you have a splendiferous summer filled with so many beautiful romance books. Keep reading, and keep raging!

    Want to talk with us in the meantime? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!

    Books we mention:

    • AJ Tremble (Hold Me?) - can't find this anywhere online. If anyone knows it, reach out!
    • Ace by Angela Chen
    • Boink by Mary Roach
    • Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
    • Flame & The Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss
    • Becky Chambers
    • Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
    • The Romantic Agenda by Clare Kann
    • Tea for Two by CM Nascosta
    • The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
    • and Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
    • Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
    • Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian
    • Cybernetic Tea Shoppe
    • Vicious by V.E. Schwab

    Other episodes to listen to;

    • Noble Blood
    • #49 Elinor Glyn

    Sources:

    • The Kinsey Scale
    • "Asexual Romance in an Allosexual World: How Ace-Spectrum Characters (and Authors) Create Space for Romantic Love" (Carter, 2020)
    • "Asexual Romance Readers Are Finally Getting Their Happily Ever Afters" (Herman, 2021)
    • The Asexual Visibility and Education Network; FAQ
    • "Ace Books 4: Ace & Books – still more books with ace rep" (K-Specks, 2024)
    • "Why Women in Asia Are Having Fewer Babies" (Rajvanshi, 2024)
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  • #90 OMG! The Romance of Motorcycle Clubs

    #90 OMG! The Romance of Motorcycle Clubs
    Jun 7 2024
    CONTENT WARNING: drugs and drug trafficking, violence, violence against women, gang and outlaw culture, and murder.Now paging Charlie Hunnam...Charlie are you there? We need someone to take us on a motorcycle ride! On this episode we explore the history of motorcycles, motorcycle riders, and the original outlaw motorcycle gang (aka, the OMG!). Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at: ragingromantics@nopl.org Pics:ReitwagonMotorcycle adOrient Motor PacerMotodomeJohnnie drinking cokeJohnnie the pigKnuckleheadVarsity riders clubHollister RiotBooks/authors we mentionTillie ColeJoanna WyldeDevil's Game by Joanna WyldeReaper's Property by Joanna WyldeTm FrazierKristin AshleyChristine FeehanCate C WellsButcher & Blackbird by Brynne WeaverThe Dirty Life by Kristin KimballWhen the Moon Hatched by Sarah ParkerSources"Bonds of Brotherhood: The Origin and Growth of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs" (Hamilton, 2002)"Outlaw Motorcycle Club" (Wikipedia)"The Rough History of Biker Cuts" (Muzquiz, 2020)"Cut-off" (wikipedia)"Hollister Riot" (wikipedia)"American Masculinity After World War II" (national ww2 museum, 2021)"Counterculture as a Gendered Post-War Legacy: The Latent Case of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs" (Hatta, 2020)"Motorcycle Club Culture: Embracing the Brotherhood & Exploring the Rich History" (Leather Face Gear, 2023)Commodification and Popular Imagery of the Biker in American Culture (Austin, 2010)A Brief History of the Motorcycle (Bellis, 2019)A Brief History of Motorcycles" (Windy City Motorcycle Company, 2023)"Motorcycle" (wikipedia)"History of Motorcycles in the United States" (Indian Motorcycle of Austin, 2022)THE MOTORDROME - BOARD TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACING (Panhead Jim, 2012)"Not Just a Knucklehead: The 1936 Model EL" (Harley Davidson Museum)"A Century of Motorcycling | The 1930s (Motorcyclist Staff, 2012)""Davidson: There’s a Reason It’s Called a Hog "(Wells, 2024) - note that this website might not work correctly."THE MOST RECOGNIZED PHOTO IN HARLEY-DAVIDSON® HISTORY: RAY, JOHNNIE AND THE HOG LEGACY" (Harley-Davidson, 2020)HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES (Online Museum.net, 2020)"Choppers" (wikipedia)What is it about choppers? (quora)What are some criticisms of Sons of Anarchy regarding its portrayal of biker culture? (quora)Longing and Belonging: Toward a Cultural History of Gay Motorcycle Clubs in the US (gurman, 2019)
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  • Minisode #65 Binge-reading

    Minisode #65 Binge-reading
    May 24 2024

    What sort of books do you, you lovely listeners, binge read? Jackie has been bingeing cowboys.

    Yeah, no one's surprised.

    She recommends:

    • Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver
    • Wild Love/Rose Hill series by Elsie Silver
    • Gold Rush Ranch by Elsie Silver
    • The Edens by Devney Perry
    • The aesthetic on pinterest that made Jackie read it
    • Texas Rodeo by Kari Lynn Dell
    • Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts
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  • #89 Flavors of Crime with Mafia Romance

    #89 Flavors of Crime with Mafia Romance
    May 17 2024

    We all have our guilty pleasures...one of Jen's is mafia romance books! In this episode she leads us on a classic RR discussion all about this specific side of dark romancelandia.

    Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!

    Books/authors we mention

    • Ann Mayburn
    • Alexa Riley
    • Maid for the Italian Mafia by Flora Ferrari
    • Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight
    • Sweet Cruelty by Zoe Blake
    • Desperate Measures by Katee Robert
    • Addison Cain
    • Urgent Vows and Demanding Mob Boss by Lucy Monroe
    • Deal with a Demon series by Katee Robert
    • Atlas Rose Mafia Monsters
    • Orc Boss by Lark Green
    • Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
    • My Secret Garden by Nancy Friday

    Mob movies Jackie recommends"

    • Scarface (1983)
    • Gangs of New York (2002)
    • Newsies (1992)
    • West Side Story (1961)
    • Mafia Mamma (2023)

    Sources

    • The American Mafia
    • The Sicilian Mafia
    • Omertà
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  • Minisode #64 Defending Single Dads

    Minisode #64 Defending Single Dads
    May 11 2024

    Did we look at a calendar when we recorded this? NOPE. It's mother's day weekend here int he US, but today we're talking about single dads and bookish hot takes. Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org with your thoughts!

    Books/authors we mention:

    • Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
    • Tessa Bailey
    • Lana Ferguson
    • Devil's Lair by Anna Zaires
    • Buns by Alice Clayton
    • Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
    • Dust Storm by Maggie Gates
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  • #88 The Cowboy Rides Again

    #88 The Cowboy Rides Again
    May 3 2024

    Saddle up and let's make our way back into cowboy-landia! We did our first episode on cowboys back in 2021, and thought they wouldn't come back. Well we're eating our hats, because darn-tootin' if they haven't reappeared on our shelves! In this episode, we discuss why that could be, and what other possible genres could be making a comeback.

    Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!

    Books we mention

    • Louis L'Amour
    • True Blood by Charlaine Harris
    • 50 Shades series by EL James
    • Dark Carpathian series by Christine Feehan
    • Johanna Lindsey
    • Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
    • Flawless by Elsie Silver
    • Dust Storm by Maggie Gates
    • Ava Hunter
    • Brooke Montgomery
    • Hannah Cowan
    • Maisy Yates
    • Beverly Jenkins
    • Cowboys of California series by Rebekah Weatherspoon
    • Lora Leigh
    • Lorelei James
    • Nora Roberts
    • Janet Dailey
    • CJ Box Joe Pickett series
    • Diana Palmer
    • The Cruel Prince and Folk of the Air series by Holly Black
    • The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland

    Sources

    • “The ‘Yellowstone’ Effect: Controversy and Commerce” (Western Ranch Brokers, 2024)
    • "Manifest Destiny" (americanyawp.com)
    • "Indian Reservations" (history.com, 2023)
    • "The Civil War’s Economic Impact on New York" (Chris K., 2020)
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