Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!

It's finally here! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down the first two episodes.

 

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In this very special episode, we interview author, advice columnist and life-long Romance reader Sophia Benoit about the first Romance she remembers reading, her favorite (and least favorite) tropes, and her new essay collection Well, This Is Exhausting.

 

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This week we read Seven Days In June by Tia Williams.

 

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Ice Planet Barbarians is trending on TikTok, so we're re-releasing our 4th episode ever! Listen as Erin and a VERY virginal Clayton marvel at the horned blue aliens who've taken over the internet. 

 

We also reveal next week's book!

 

 

This week we have a great one for you! We read Ruby Dixon's big blue alien romance Ice Planet Barbarians. We create a super scientific test to judge alien hotness. Also, cohost Clayton (@your4thhost) comes out as a romance reader at work, and Erin (@erinleafe) shows off her knowledge of the female reproductive cycle.

 

 

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This week we watched Return To Me (2000) and talked about Bonnie Hunt's Midwestern appeal, whether or not all architects are rich and heart transplants.

 

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In this week's minisode we read some messages from the audience about Erin's thigh rub dilemma (0:21), briefly discuss our tentative plans to tackle Lisa Kleypas' Ravenels Series (8:03), watch the Virgin River Season 3 Trailer and react LIVE (9:40) and announce our next movie (18:01).

 

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This week we read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary and talked about Kay find her HEA, why all great relationships don't have to end in death, and how many baked goods are too many baked goods?

 

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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

 

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A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King

 

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Soberish by Liz Phair (Spotify)

 

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On this week’s minisode we examine the fallout from Menage (1:00), Clayton attempts to do ASMR while opening a package full of soap (2:55), we read some international reviews (8:37) and reveal next week’s book (17:35)!

 

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As a special Friday bonus we're sharing an interview Erin did with author, playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick about his new Romance Playing The Palace.

 

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This week we read Ménage by Emma Holly and OH BOY!

 

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This week we give our thoughts on the just announced Bridgerton spin-off about Queen Charlotte (0:15).

Then, we thought it might be fun to give listeners a behind the scenes look at how we choose a book by doing it live on-air. Listen along as we pick a subgenre, comb through listener recs, pre-judge covers, peek at page counts and then whittle down our options until only one book remains (8:00).

Finally, we read some 5-star reviews and talk about making friends at an advanced age, whether or not Clayton is "on the prowl", and how Erin feels about being edited (33:05).

 

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This week we read Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell. 100!

 

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This week we get a great e-mail with tips on how to become an Audiobook fan (2:36), we share a couple 5-star reviews (12:45) and then finally reveal our 100th book!(17:30)

 

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This week Jen Prokop of Fates Mates and Jen Reads Romance fame joins us to talk about Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and it is a DOOZY! We talk telepathy with tigers, secret royals and circus weddings. This is a really fun one!

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Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

 

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The Challenge: All Stars (Paramount +)

 

Rutherford Falls (Peacock)

 

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This week we talk about Transcendence starting out as Twilight Fanfic (0:16), Kennedy Ryan's "Hoops" and "All The King's Men" series' being developed for TV (11:50), open the mailbag to talk character names that could affect our enjoyment of books (14:30), and Clayton's voice changes before diving into a great 5-star review (23:53).

 

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This week we read Transcendence by Shay Savage and talked about khizzes, luffs and Jordache Jeans.

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Luffs: Transcendence Novella by Shay Savage 

 

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This week we gossip about Regé-Jean Page leaving Bridgerton (1:10), crack open the mailbag to discuss a possible audiobook review episode (14:03) and run down some top contenders for our 100th book (22:50).

 

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This week we read The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan and talked about angst free Romance, list making and unnamed brown sauces.

 

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The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan

 

 

Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath

 

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In this weeks Minisode, we open up the mailbag to talk Virgin River Season 3 fan theories (3:54), share some 5-star reviews including one about Clayton's (possible) HEA (15:02) and dip into Twitter to discuss whether Learning The Tropes can be used as sex education (27:13).

 

Plus, we reveal next week's book (34:28)

 

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WARNING: If you haven't watched the Virgin River Netflix Series, at around 32:43 we start talking Book Vs. Show, so just a heads up if you don't want to be spoiled. And also, watch the show!)

 

This week we read Virgin River by Robin Carr and, boy howdy, did we have a lively conversation!

 

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Virgin River by Robin Carr

 

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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein

 

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Erin talks toJoanna Shupe about all things Romance and her brand new book The Heiress Hunt!

 

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This week we continue our conversation on spoilers (2:19), discuss why most men don't read fiction (11:14) and we announce next week's book (31:48).

 

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This week, we welcomed Carly Lane-Perry to the show to to talk about Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey.

 

We discussed Tessa Bailey's knack for dirty talk, mayoral IQ requirements and Butt Twitter.

 

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Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey

 

Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris

 

The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr

 

Love At First by Kate Clayborn

 

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In our first ever Minisode, we talk about Regé-Jean Page hosting SNL (1:20), respond to an e-mail slandering Charmaine from Virgin River (21:10) and reveal next week's book and the Special Guest who will be joining us (25:10).

 

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This week we read Love Code by Ann Aquirre and talked about meat sacks and consent. You know... the normal stuff!

 

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Our break is over and we're dropping in to announce what the plan is moving forward. Listen to find out!

 

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In June, Learning The Tropes and Fated Mates did an epic live show (via Zoom). It was so fun and we had so much to talk about, we weren't able to get to some questions from the audience. So, in the waning days of 2020, Erin, Clayton, Jen and Sarah hopped on Zoom, grabbed some drinks and decided to answer a few!

 

Enjoy this loosey goosey convo about Normal People, favorite sub genres and unexpected turn ons!

 

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Originally posted January 2nd, 2019.

 

This week we read the fourth book in The Brother's Sinister Series: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan. We discuss what makes a bad girl, missing fingers, and our weekly swoons! Also find out the answer to our weekly question- Did Clayton read this in a bath? (yes, yes he did)

 

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Originally posted December 5th, 2018, here's the book that REALLY started it all!

 

This week Erin and Clayton read Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, and finally find out what Clayton feels about the greatest Romance Hero of all time (don't @ us, or actually do, we love telling people they are wrong) DEREK CRAVEN! Also we discuss our feelings about epilogues, rich people, gaming hells, school reading lists and BDE.

 

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Erin, Clayton and the fabulous Romance author Kate Clayborn talk about their history with Taylor Swift, run down their 5 favorite songs and ponder whether Taylor reads Romance.

 

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