Episodes

  • Why Clean Romance Does Not Exist
    Feb 14 2023

    In this episode of Yes, We Read That we are speaking about the term clean romance and other terminology used in the romance community that we feel is outdated and unnecessary.

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    45 mins
  • Heteronormative Western Beauty Standards in Romance
    Feb 7 2023

    In this episode of Yes, We Read That we talk about the, often times, unrealistic beauty standards still rampant within the romance genre, and why authentic representation is so important. 

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    44 mins
  • Content Warnings and Why They Matter
    Jan 31 2023

    In this episode of Yes, We Read That we discuss the topic of content warnings in books. Are they necessary or arbitrary?

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    30 mins
  • In Defense of Romance Part II
    Jan 24 2023

    In this episode of Yes, We Read That we discuss the taboo and dark romance. Are these genres that take it too far? Is there a place for them within the romance genre?

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    43 mins
  • The Holiday Episode
    Dec 21 2022

    Join Tabitha and Hannah as they discuss three holiday books perfect for cozying up with and reading this December!

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    45 mins
  • Author Spotlight: Laura Bradbury
    Dec 13 2022

    Today on Yes, We Read That Hannah sits down with Canadian Author, Laura Bradbury, to discuss her newest release, Unlikely Match. A romance inspired by Laura's own story of receiving a life-saving organ donation.

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    43 mins
  • Review Culture
    Dec 6 2022

    In today's episode of Yes, We Read That, Tabitha sits down with cohost, Sophie Burraston to discuss review culture within the romance community, their personal philosophies, and some universally understood etiquette.

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    47 mins
  • Purity Culture to Romance Books Pipeline
    Nov 29 2022

    In today's episode, we discuss the connection between growing up in a sexually repressive environment and reading romance as an adult. Is it for safe exploration? Self-teaching? Or for those reasons and more?

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    40 mins