Your Mom's Romance Shelf

Why has romance been dismissed for so long—and what can the books of the past tell us about the genre today?
In the first episode of Your Mom’s Romance Shelf, I’m joined by romance author and scholar Jodi McAlister to talk about the history and evolution of romance, from bodice rippers and bonkbusters to dark romance and the books that shaped the genre.
We talk about sexism and the stigma around romance, why older romances were so wildly popular, how the genre has changed, and what we can learn from the books readers loved decades ago.
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Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
Jodi McAllister
An Academic Affair — Jodi McAlister — Amazon
A Study in Sparkling — Jodi McAlister — Amazon
Books Discussed & Recommended
Welcome to Temptation — Jennifer Crusie — Amazon
The Flame and the Flower — Kathleen Woodiwiss — Amazon
Scruples — Judith Krantz — Amazon
Hollywood Wives — Jackie Collins — Amazon
Lady Boss — Jackie Collins — Amazon
Paradise — Judith McNaught — Amazon
Bet Me — Jennifer Crusie — Amazon
Lovelight Farms — B.K. Borison — Amazon
Devil in Winter — Lisa Kleypas

What can the romance novels women have loved for generations tell us about us? Welcome to Your Mom’s Romance Shelf, a new podcast exploring the books, authors, fantasies, and cultural conversations behind the romance genre. New episodes coming soon