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14 (er, 18) Places for Newbies to Start in Romance

One Rioter offers 14 places to start for anyone looking to dip a toe (or jump fully) into the world of reading romance books!

Completely Distracted By Things

Jess and Trisha preview their When In Romance book club discussion, chat about what they're reading, and do quick takes on topics from takes on romance covers to when is the right time for Christmas cowboys.

Which Romance Novel Should I Read? A Newbie Quiz

Want to get into the world of romance novels but don't know where to start? Take Book Riot's Which Romance Novel Should I Read Quiz and find out!

50 Must-Read Gay Romance Novels

A list of 50 of the best gay romance novels, featuring a diverse array of protaganists, many #ownvoices authors, and all the queer happily ever afters.

Look How We Accidentally Recommended All the Strippers

Jess and Trisha discuss plagiarism and Kindle Unlimited stuffing, announce the first read for the When In Romance book club, chat about what they’re reading, and update everyone on the success of the #wheninromance hashtag.

An Interview with Eloisa James, Author of BORN TO BE WILDE

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James discusses diversity, historical accuracy in romance novels, and her latest book Born To Be Wilde.

Quiz: Find Your Romance Audiobook Match

Overwhelmed by the variety of the romance genre and don't know where to go next? Take this romance audiobook quiz!

Miss Scarlet is More Interesting Than Hester Prynne

Jess and Trisha shout out romance bestsellers, talk about a whole bunch of romance series and what draws us in, discuss Trisha’s arbitrary list of rules for children in romance novels, and announce the short list for the WIR book club read.

7 New Books To Be Aware Of Before Romance Awareness Month Ends

August is Romance Awareness Month and these seven new books remind us romance will always stand the test of time IRL and in literature.

People Who Aren’t Evil Deserve An HEA

Jess and Trisha discuss RITA judging past and future, Jess’s non-definitive list of who deserves an HEA, and depressing reminders that Twitter trolls are toxic and dangerous.