Raging Romantics

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!

  1. SEP 12

    #111 Making a Romance Reader

    What does it take to make someone like the romance genre? Maybe just an amenable coworker whom we coerce into sitting down with us... Also congratulation to Angus and Alysun! We wish you both the happiest of ever afters❤️ Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Alysun SandersThe Women by Kristin HannahFrom Blood and Ash by JLALovers in the Museum by Isabel AllendeOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-YoungFunny Story by Emily HenryBridgerton by Julia QuinnA Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana HerreraJR WardChristmas Notch series Julie Murphy/Sierra SimoneCredence by Penelope DouglasDen of Vipers by KA KnightButcher & Blackbird (trilogy) by Brynne WeaverKatee RobertBromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (series)Victoria AveyardBrandon SandersonThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanTamora PierceJodi PicoultGirl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

    1h 17m

  2. MAY 23 · BONUS

    Minisode #81 The Summer of Love

    It's that time of year -- time where we say bon voyage for a few months and wish you well with your summer reading endeavors! Here are some new ones that we're excited about to kick off your tbr. And don't forget to visit your friendly local library to see what summer reading programs they have in plan! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Don't forget to tune in for our last episode of this season, and we'll see you again soon. XX, Jackie + Jen Books we mention: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryTriple Sec by TJ AlexanderCode Word Romance by Carlie WalkerThe Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie GilmoreHaunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca Confirmed, it is Monte Carlo the movie.

    15 min

  3. MAY 9

    #110 Silver Linings with Ashley Herring Blake

    A special thank you to Ashley Herring Blake for joining us for our last author interview of the season! Settle in for some good laughs and some great conversation, and don't forget to preorder/run out and grab Dream on, Ramona Riley (avail. 5/13). Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Delilah Green Doesn't CareAstrid Parker Doesn't FailIris Kelly Doesn't DateMake the Season BrightDream On, Ramona RileyGet Over it, April EvansMeryl WilsnerHannah Bonam-YoungLaura Piper LeeAdriana Herrera (we're reading her for book club this month! Click here to join us on May 15th)August Lane by Regina BlackWild *Side by Elsie SilverYou Deserve Each Other by Sarah HogleYou Belong Here by Megan Miranda

    1h 2m

  4. MAY 2

    #109 - Is this movie a beautiful disaster?

    Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuireNicholas SparksFifty Shades by EL JamesIt Ends With Us by Colleen HooverBridgerton series by Julia QuinnEmily RathRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonMaxton Hall by Mona KastenIn Death Series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts)Dial A for Aunties by Jesse SutantoACOTAR by SJMFrom Blood and Ash by JLAJay CrownoverThe Idea of You by Robinne LeeRuby DixonLyla SageFive Feet ApartSay a Little Prayer by Jenna VorisTwisted Love by Ana HuangPlaying for Keeps series by Becka MackOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young #80 JLA X RR PassionFlix The Man From Snowy River **Doctor Who is not based on a graphic novel. There are novelizations *of* the show.*

    1h 4m

  5. APR 11

    #108 And then they're kissing?! Fun Times with Kimberly Lemming

    Thank you to Kimberly for sitting down and talking all things fun, alien, and absurd! Haven't had a chance to look into Kimberly's work? Visit her website : Kimberlylemming.com. Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Books/authors we mention: That Time I got Drunk and Saved a DemonI Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComMistlefoeThat Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a WerewolfChuck TingleWooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie BurgisElizabeth StephensMea MoniqueElla MavenKennedy RyanThat Time I Took Down a Cult by Rebel CarterT KingfisherJohn Wiswell C.M. LockhartMike Pape's (cover designer)

    43 min

  6. MAR 21

    #107 Rebecca Romney's Bookshelf

    Another day, another interview! Sit down with us to talk about all things book collecting and romance history with Rebecca Romney! Make sure to check out Rebecca's website: rebeccaromney.com, and as always, email us with any questions/comments/concerns/recommendations at ragingromantics@nopl.org! Books/authors we mention: Jane Austen's BookshelfPride & PrejudiceSir Gawain and the Green KnightGutenberg BibleRare Danger by Beverly JenkinsExtraordinary Union by Alyssa ColeKaren Marie MoningNorthanger Abbey by AustenInventing the It GirlWolf & the Dove by Kathleen WoodiwissKimberly LemmingRuby DixonIndigo by Beverly JenkinsNASCAR harlequinAmish zombiesEarthsea by Ursula K Le GuinFrances Burney (Cecilia)Brandon SandersonBeowulfBrynne Weaver Beverly Jenkins talk @ Lily Honey & Wax Book Collecting Prize

    1h 37m

  7. MAR 14 · BONUS

    Minisode #80 - Romance hot takes

    Here, have some bookish opinions, courtesy of Jen and Jackie. Want to share your own? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org! Books/authors we mention: Katee RobertEmily RathKristin Ashley (Honey series)Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-YoungNext to You by HBYReckless by Elsie SilverFirst Time Caller by BK BorisonIcebreaker by Hannah GraceHades X Persephone by Scarlett St. Clair

    20 min

  8. MAR 7

    #106 Protecting Her Peace - Emily Rath pt. 2

    Content warnings - exploitation of minors, harassment and bullying. Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with author Emily Rath! Part one is available here if you haven't yet listened in. In this episode we talk about harassment and what that means for authors and their readership, as well as what Emily's newest books are looking like! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org. Books/authors we mention: North is the NightSouth is the SeaNaomi NovikKatherine Arden, Winternight trilogyKalevala (free online)Sabriel (Old Kingdom series) by Garth NixLillian Lark

    1h 3m
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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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  • Creator
    Northern Onondaga Public Library
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Raging Romantics
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