Romance Against the World

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Romance Against the World is a weekly book podcast where two friends, Dylan and Rachel, discuss the books they read in a theme. Dylan loves romance books, and Rachel would rather read anything else. There will also be a collection of B-sides, which can be anything from book club style chats to book vlogs!

Episodes

  1. May 27

    April Recap

    In this week's episode, Rachel and Dylan discuss the books they read and are excited for in April. Please Note: This episode was recorded prior to the settlement of the Blake Lively VS Wayfarer trial being publicly announced.  Books we read in April:  Rebel of the Regency by Ann Foster Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan (Spoilers) Hunter’s Valentine by Lynnea Lee Summer of  Fun by Craig DiLouie Books that came out in April:  The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke The Girls Trip by Allie Condie American Fantasy by Emma Straub Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Molka by Monika Kim The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer The Verdant Cage by Jess Lourey Her First Lie by Lucinda Berry Odessa by Gabrielle Sherr Morsel by Carter Keane Top of our TBR:   Odessa by Gabrielle Sherr Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murphy Trad Wife by Saratoga Shaeffer Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

    1h 7m

  2. May 20

    March Recap

    We're back baby! In this return B-Side episode, the ladies catch up a bit on what they've been doing, then discuss the books they read, as well as the ones they're excited to read! Movies and Shows Discussed:  Scream 7 Ready or Not 2 Project Hail Mary Super Mario Galaxy Best Medicine  St. Denis Medical Abbott Elementary  Books Discussed:  Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson Darkrooms by RebeccaHannigan Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Below by Laurel Hightower The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens Strange Buildings by Uketsu Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hall  Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls by Cynthis Murphy Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Books that came out in March:  The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser The Woman and Her Stars by Penny Haw Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding You With the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate It Girl by Allison Pataki Mother is Watching by Karma Brown A Good Person by Kirsten King Incidentals by Shelia Yasmin Marikar The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann Dig by J.H. Market Game On by Navessa Allen Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher Tastes As Good by Luke Dumas Starshipped by Cat Sebastian

    1h 26m

  3. Mar 18

    An Announcement

    The podcast will be on a hiatus while Dylan is recovering from a surgery! Dylan takes this chance to talk about some thicc books that she would like to fill her newfound spare time with in this solo episode! The books talked about are: "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah "Canterbury Tales" by Chaucer "11/22/63" by Stephen King "The Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak "Last Days" by Adam Nevill "Hate List" by Jennifer Brown "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova Content warning: Dylan briefly discusses topics involving: Suicidal Ideation Death School shootings

    29 min

  4. Mar 11

    February Wrapup

    In this episode, Dylan and Rachel talk about the books they have read in February, the books they are reading now, and the new releases they are looking forward to! Dylan’s Books:  I’m In Love With Mothman by Paige Lavoie Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone The Power of Three by Teri Polen Sourwood by Logan Spurgeon  Hekla’s Children by James Brogden Rachel’s Books:  Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates The Wedding People by Alison Espach What We Currently Are Reading:  Below by Laurel Hightower Every Move You Make by C.L. Taylor Strange Buildings by Uketsu Books That Came Out In Feb:  How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson Cruelty Free by Caroline Glenn Good Intentions by Marisa Walz Good People by Patmeena Sabit This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer The Better Mother by Jennifer van der Kluet She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva Rebel of the Regency by Ann Foster The Darkness Greeted Her by Christina Ferko The Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams’ Pinky Swear by Danielle Girard The Ghost Women by Jennifer Murphy Dollface by Lindy Ryan  Evil Genius by Claire Oshetsky So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder

    1h 4m

  5. Mar 4

    B-Side: Trick or Treat

    In this B-Side episode, Rachel tells Dylan all about "Trick or Treat" by Richie Tankersley Cusick. This is a spooky tale about a family who move into a house, only to discover that the house has a tragic past! As the story progresses, Martha, the daughter, suspects she may be stalked by someone...or some THING! Content warnings for this episode include discussion of: Amenesia/memory disorder Anxiety attacks Hospitalization Death Physical injuries Knife violence Murder/attempted murder Stalking

    1h 25m

  6. Feb 25

    Book Club Pick: Book Club For Troublesome Women

    This week the ladies are discussing a book from their real life book club; "Book Club For Troublesome Women" by Marie Bostwick! This book explores feminism, friendship, and self empowerment. Triggers for this episode include discussion of: Sexism Infidelity Pregnancy⁣ Suicide Mental illness Misogyny⁣ Miscarriage Sexual content Infertility⁣

    1h 29m

  7. Feb 17

    Dueling Books Part 2: Bride

    In this episode, Dylan tells Rachel all about the book she read for the Werewolf Theme: "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood. Rachel learns all about the politics, intrigue, ad romance in the werewolf world... and she'll never be the same! Note: Dylan was getting over pneumonia while recording this episode, so apologies, there is unavoidable coughing throughout the audio.. We did try to minimize it! Content warnings for this episode as provided by the book author: Death of several people within the context of a war between different species (vampires, werewolves, and humans) is mentionedSeveral mentions of bloodKidnappingMild violencePoisoning and attempted murderAttempted kidnapping/harming of a child (she is unharmed)Death of a parent (off page in the past and off page in the present)Explicit and graphic sexual contentKnotting (the MMC’s apparatus is not quite human?)Cursing and vulgar language

    2h 36m

  8. Feb 11

    January Wrapup

    In this episode, Dylan and Rachel discuss the books they read in January, new releases, as well as books they are looking forward to!

    1h 12m

  9. Feb 4

    Dueling Books Part 1: When the Wolf Comes Home

    In this episode, Rachel tells Dylan about the book she read for their WEREWOLF theme; When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy. This is an unconventional and gory take on the classic horror monster! The following trigger and content warnings were provided by the author in the book and will be touched upon throughout this episode! Abuse Alcoholism Blood-borne diseases Child death Child endangerment Child trauma Dismemberment Domestic violence Gore Grief Insects Murder Needle trauma Parent death Spiders Suicidal ideation

    1h 4m

  10. Jan 28

    Dylan's Book Haul

    Dylan gleefully shares the new books she is excited to read...eventually. The audio is less clear than normal due to testing a new microphone. Apologies for the inconsistent audio quality!

    28 min

  11. Jan 20 ·  Bonus

    2025 Wrapup

    Dylan and Rachel reflect on the books they read in 2025 and discuss what they loved, and some not so much.

    1h 38m

  12. Jan 13 ·  Bonus

    Romance Against the World Teaser!

    Dylan and Rachel talk about their upcoming podcast, Romance Against the World. Get a feel for their vibes and what to expect from our book explorers! Stay tuned for the first full episode, almost an extended teaser on January 20th, where the ladies will be discussing the books they read in 2025! Intro and outro music credit goes to Alex Karstensen and Jesse Wallace

    28 min
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Romance Against the World is a weekly book podcast where two friends, Dylan and Rachel, discuss the books they read in a theme. Dylan loves romance books, and Rachel would rather read anything else. There will also be a collection of B-sides, which can be anything from book club style chats to book vlogs!

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