Paperback Pleasures

Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater
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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

  1. E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson

    JAN 27

    E82 - Hauntings & Horny Books with Ben Alderson

    Author Ben Alderson joins the girls as we talk haunted furniture and reclaiming queer love in horror. Find Ben's books here! --- Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here. $20 = You pick a book for us to review$10 = You get a shout-out in an upcoming episode$5 = You get a personalized book recommendation from us--- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 44m
  2. E81 - Heated Rivalry & Writing Queer Joy with Chip Pons

    JAN 13

    E81 - Heated Rivalry & Writing Queer Joy with Chip Pons

    Author Chip Pons joins the girls as we revel in the Heated Rivalry craze and ride this wave of queer joy. Find Chip's Books Here: Winging It With YouDearly Departed (preorder) ARC Sign Up FormYou & I Rewritten Find the complete Game Changers series by Rachel Reid here. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 26m
  3. E80 - Our Infinite Fates

    12/30/2025

    E80 - Our Infinite Fates

    Annabel reviews Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven. Romy lives out her Jurassic Park dreams. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find all promotion links here. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    59 min
  4. E79 - Nightmare Before Kissmas

    12/23/2025

    E79 - Nightmare Before Kissmas

    Happy Holidays! Romy reviews The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Annabel has part of her childhood ruined. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find all promotion links here. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    57 min
  5. TEASE - Playing With Power: Reflections with SheMagick

    12/18/2025

    TEASE - Playing With Power: Reflections with SheMagick

    The girls interview lifestyle Domme SheMagick about everything from hosting kink events, romance recommendations, and finding pleasure in a D/s dynamic. Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode! Find SheMagick's Events Vetting Form we mentioned in the episode here. --- Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    10 min
  6. E78 - Better Than The Movies

    12/16/2025

    E78 - Better Than The Movies

    Annabel reviews Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. Romy revisits the oblivious cringe of teenage girlhood. Thanks to all our listeners who sent us their 2025 soundtrack. Find the collective Paperback Pleasures Listeners 2025 Soundtrack on Spotify here! --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    51 min
  7. TEASE - Frankenstein: From Script To Screen on Patreon

    12/11/2025

    TEASE - Frankenstein: From Script To Screen on Patreon

    Annabel walks us through the wild world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, from the original manuscript to the latest movie adaptation on Netflix. Romy learns the full story and is shook. Join our Patreon page to hear the full episode! --- Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    16 min
  8. E77 - Romantasy & Retellings with Chelsey Ann Tompkins

    12/09/2025

    E77 - Romantasy & Retellings with Chelsey Ann Tompkins

    Author Chelsey Ann Tompkins joins the girls to talk spicy fairytale retellings and not-so-sexy nursery rhymes. Find Chelsey's Books Here: Curse & Spindle (Realm of Revelry #1)Straw & Gold (Realm of Revelry #2)PREORDER: Beast & Thorn (Realm of Revelry #3)A Conduit of LightA Baron of BondsA Blightress of Wrath--- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social media and/or discord channel! Join our discord ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! Find all books mentioned in this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and sexuality of all kinds. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to celebrate one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 10m
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Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance! --- This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

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  • Creator
    Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater
  • Show Website
    Paperback Pleasures