Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

In chapter 7, Torry (she/her), Megan (she/her), and Jenna Vesper (she/her) from Super Massive Twilight Hole discuss their relationship with Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2:38) and recap the book (18:35). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:25:11). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:49:29).
Content Warning: Discussion about toxic relationships throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Twilight in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 
Jenna’s Previous Appearances
Patreon 65: The Top 10 Pettiest Moments in 2023
Patreon 50: The Short Hair Theory
Bonus 38: And Just Like That… (Season 2, Episodes 1-3)
Episode 146: Petty about Colleen Ballinger’s Ukulele Apology and Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire
Patreon 13: The Cultural Impact of The Twilight Saga
Episode 102: Petty about Body Diversity in Bachelor Nation, the Bennifer Wedding, and Tristan Thompson
Episode 67: Petty about Bachelor Nation News
Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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
Check out Jenna’s Twilight is Gay podcast and Torry and Jenna’s The Cultural Impact of Twilight podcast mentioned in the episode.
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
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.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

In chapter 6, Torry (she/her) and Hannah Brown (she/her) of YOU KNOW YOU LOVE US: A GOSSIP GIRL PODCAST recap People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (9:51). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (49:11). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:05:47).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: People We Meet on Vacation.
Hannah’s Previous RTBR Appearances
Episode 152: Petty about Tish Cyrus' Wedding, RHONY, and The Scoondal
Listen to Torry discuss The Notebook on What We’re Watching.
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
This episode features a promo from Too Stupid To Live.
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.

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)

In chapter 5, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups recap, The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (14:24). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:07:51). 
Next they discuss season 1 of Bridgerton (1:13:09). Finally, Torry and Haley get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:36:15) of the tv show.
Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault and colour-blind casting between 1:00:25-1:26:56. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore every aspect of The Duke and I (and its tv adaptation) in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 
Check out the colour-blind casting article mentioned in the episode and check out Torry’s other Bridgerton coverage on Ready to Be Petty (Episode 47, Episode 49, Bonus 18 [Season 2 Recap], Episode 91, Episode 126).
Haley’s Previous Appearances
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.
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.
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A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas

In chapter 4, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap, A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) (6:09). Next, they get into their top cringey moments and best romance quotes from the book (1:10:09). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:30:18).
Content Warning: Discussion about violence throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Court of Mist and Fury in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 
Check out the ACOMAF playlist mentioned in the episode.
Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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.
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.

A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas

In chapter 3, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas (4:14). 
The episode covering Part 3 is out now!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Court of Mist and Fury in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. 
Check out the ACOMAF playlist mentioned in the episode.
Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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.
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.

The Rise of Booktok and Colleen Hoover (with Bethanne Patrick)

In this bonus episode, Torry (she/her) and Bethanne Patrick of Missing Pages discuss the impact of Booktok on the publishing industry and readers’ buying habits (4:18). Next they discuss the rise of Colleen Hoover (and her controversies) and the impact social media has had on her career (21:41).
Content Warning: Discussion about abusive relationships at 21:41. Take care!
Check out Bethanne’s Booktok article on Lithub and her podcast episode on Colleen Hoover mentioned in the episode.
Bethanne’s Previous Appearances
Bonus Episode 43: The Celebrity Memoir Craze
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
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.

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak (And TV Adaptation Review)

In chapter 2, Torry (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) recap, My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak (6:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:16). 
Next they discuss season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys (1:17:41). Finally, Torry and Jenn get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop about the tv show (1:43:40).
Spoiler Warning: While we explore every aspect of My Life with the Walter Boys (and its tv adaptation) in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Listen to Torry discuss A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone on 2 Cents Critic.
Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.
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.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

In chapter 1, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (15:48). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:55:37).
Content Warning: Discussion of violence throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Court of Thorns and Roses 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.
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.

Welcome to 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!
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