Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

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Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the sassy pop culture hit Ready to be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast brings her signature wit to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and #BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Bride by Ali Hazelwood

    In chapter 40, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from RHAP: We Know The Bachelor discuss what Omegaverse books are (11:10) and then recap Bride by Ali Hazelwood (17:23). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:19:43). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:33:00). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Bride.  Haley’s Previous Appearances Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 44m

  2. 12/18/2024

    A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

    In chapter 39, Torry (she/her) and Julie from You + Me & Chisme recap A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namely (5:26). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:10:03). Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Listen to Torry discuss My December Darling by Lauren Asher on Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: January 1: Bride by Ali Hazelwood January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 27m

  3. 12/04/2024

    Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

    In chapter 38, Torry (she/her) and Kelly White (she/her) from Nathan For Us: A Nathan Fielder Fan Podcast recap Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon (8:09). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (45:23). Content Warning: Brief mention about alien abduction, human trafficking, forced abortion, some scenes with noncon, and sexual assault. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Ice Planet Barbarians in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: December 18: A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey January 1: Bride by Ali Hazelwood January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 10m

  4. 11/21/2024

    The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

    In chapter 37, Torry (she/her) and Sam (he/him) from The Bitter Jurors Podcast recap The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel (8:06). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (58:15). Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault and physical abuse throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Trouble with Hating You  in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: December 4: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon December 18: A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 15m

  5. 11/06/2024

    Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

    In chapter 36, Torry (she/her) and Laura (she/her) from Laura’s Library Card recap Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (9:27). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (2:08:41). Next they discuss season 1 of the tv show adaptation of Outlander (2:23:47). Finally, Torry and Laura get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (2:37:18). Content Warning: Brief discussion about attempted sexual assault, violence, and rape throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Outlander in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel December 4: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon December 18: A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    2h 50m

  6. 10/23/2024

    The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (and TV Adaptation Review)

    In chapter 35, Torry (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) recap The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:09). Next they discuss the tv adaptation of The Summer I Turned Pretty (1:26:46). Finally, Torry and Jenn get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:44:02). Content Warning: Brief discussion about cancer throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we tried to keep the episode spoiler free for the remaining books in the Summer trilogy, there are a few spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Jenn’s Previous RTBR Appearances My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbadon November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel December 4: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    2h 10m

  7. 10/16/2024

    A Court of Thorns and Roses Bonus Chapters by Sarah J. Maas

    In chapter 34, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap the A Court of Thorns and Roses bonus chapters: Wings and Embers (5:58), Feyre and Rhysand bonus chapter (34:39), and the Azriel bonus chapter (43:30) by Sarah J. Maas. Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:05:20). Finally, they discuss theories for the next book (1:12:26). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 1-36) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas Twilight by Stephenie Meyer A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: October 23: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbaldon November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 25m

  8. 10/09/2024

    Fall Into You by Caroline Frank

    In chapter 33, Torry (she/her) and Robyn (she/her) recap Fall Into You by Caroline Frank (6:01). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (59:57). Content Warning: Brief discussion about loss of a parent throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Fall Into You in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Robyn’s Previous Appearances Bonus 1: The Bachelorette Season 15 Premiere Recap Check out Robyn’s seasonal Spotify playlists mentioned in the episode. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: October 23: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbaldon November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 16m
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Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the sassy pop culture hit Ready to be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast brings her signature wit to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and #BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

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