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Raging Romantics

By: Northern Onondaga Public Library
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  • 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 Ragingromantics@nopl.org. Rage on!
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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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    7 mins
  • #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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    46 mins
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