We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers
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We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers
A Beginner's Guide to Historical Romance with Unsuccessful Book Club
What makes historical romance more than just bodice-ripping stories? Historical romance is a genre far more complex and diverse than many readers realize. Far from being limited to Regency-era England and stereotypical duke narratives, this genre offers rich storytelling that explores complex social dynamics, personal growth, and diverse experiences across different time periods and cultures.
Clare from @UnsuccessfulBookClub is a life-long bookworm with a penchant for science fiction, fantasy, and romance. She has recently developed a deep interest in historical romance. When she isn't reading, she enjoys cooking, eating, and taking her children to soccer games, often while neglecting her laundry.
In this episode, we're discussing:
- How historical romance spans multiple eras, from medieval times to the 1970s
- Ways the genre has evolved to include diverse representation, including LGBTQ+ and characters of color
- How modern historical romances tackle important themes like consent, social justice, and personal empowerment
- How some authors like Beverly Jenkins and Alyssa Cole are transforming the genre with nuanced, inclusive storytelling
- Ways that tropes like marriage of convenience and forbidden love add depth and tension to historical narratives
Join the "Queering Historical Romance" challenge in June and discover the incredible diversity of historical romance. Follow @UnsuccessfulBookClub on Instagram for recommendations and start your journey into this dynamic genre today!
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Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta (Amazon)
Lisa Kleypas (Amazon)
Jilie Anne Long (Amazon)
The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss (Amazon)
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall (Amazon)
Spindle Cove Series by Tessa Dare (Amazon)
Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James (Amazon)
The Brothers Sinister by Courtney Milan (Amazon)
Worth Saga by Courtney Milan (Amazon)
A Notorious Vow by Joanna Shupe (Amazon)
A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell (Amazon)
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera (Amazon)
Desire by Amanda Quick (Amazon)
Surrender My Love by Johanna Lindsey (Amazon)
Hold Fast by Eliza MacArthur (Amazon)
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