Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast
Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry, 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!
Episodes
6 hours ago
6 hours ago
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
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
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.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In chapter 32, Torry (she/her) and Mariah Burchell (she/her), a photographer and author, in the making recap My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (4:52). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:06:51). Next they discuss season 1 of the tv adaptation of My Lady Jane (1:17:16). Next, Torry and Guest get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:49:46). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (2:03:28).
Spoiler Warning: While we explore My Lady Jane in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Mariah’s Previous Appearances
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Patreon 26: Imposter Syndrome
Check out the Save My Lady Jane petitions:
petition 1
petition 2
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Upcoming Episodes:
October 9: Fall Into You by Caroline Frank
October 23: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
November 6: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
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.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In chapter 31, Torry (she/her) and Christy (she/her) from X Knows All recap Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering (3:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (57:47). Next they discuss season 1 of the tv adaptation of Tell Me Lies (1:03:01). Then, Torry and Christy get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:11:19) of the tv show. Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:20:08).
Content Warning: Discussion about eating disorders, drug use, and death by car accident throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Tell Me Lies in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond season 1.
Note: Torry had tech problems with her mic, but rest assured, they’ll be fixed by the next episode!
Christy’s Previous Appearances
Patreon 47: The Unwell Network Launch
Patreon 40: Spider-Man Couples Deep Dive
Patreon 34: Heidi and Spencer Pratt
Patreon 33: The NYC Trip (Unedited and Uncut)
Patreon 12: Lindsay Lohan’s Pettiest Moments
Episode 101: Petty about Monty Lopez, Kim Kardashian’s Allure Article, and Bad Reviews
Episode 82: Petty about Spencer Pratt on Tiktok
Check out the NSFW Patreon podcast mentioned in the episode.
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
Upcoming Episodes:
September 25: My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
October 9: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
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.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In chapter 30, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (chapters 37-80, 5:13). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:12:18). Finally, Torry shares the most famous quote from ACOSF (1:18:16).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: A Court of Silver Flames.
Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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:
September 11: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering
September 25: My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
October 9: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
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.
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In chapter 29, Torry (she/her) and Kat (she/her) recap Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (7:13). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:22:43).
Content Warning: Discussion about abusive relationships and domestic violence throughout the episode. Take care! For help, information, or advice, check out the domestic violence hotlines and services in Canada and the USA.
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Part of Your World in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Listen to Torry discuss Ready to Be Romanced on What to Read Next.
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
Upcoming Episodes:
September 4: A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80) by Sarah J. Maas
September 11: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering
September 25: My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
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.
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
In chapter 28, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (chapters 1-36, 8:15). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:15).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: A Court of Silver Flames.
Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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:
August: A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80)
August 28: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
September 11: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering
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.