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Bookstore Romance Day (Part II)

Welcome to 2nd annual Bookstore Romance Day! To celebrate the day, Claire and Neil interview the enchanting staff from Books Inc., Laurel Village. In Part II of a three-part series for Bookstore Romance Day, August 15, 2020 we dig in to the kinds of romance we like best (slow burn!) and our favorite kinds ofContinue reading “Bookstore Romance Day (Part II)”

Bookstore Romance Day (Part I)

Welcome to 2nd annual Bookstore Romance Day! To celebrate the day, Claire and Neil interview the indefatigable crew from Books Inc., Laurel Village. In Part I of a three-part series for Bookstore Romance Day, August 15, 2020 we chat about the origins of Bookstore Romance Day, our favorite genres of romance, and sexy cover art.

44. Celebrities!

Lights! Camera! Let’s get some action! Put on your designer duds to walk the red carpet of love because today we’re reading about celebrities! Today we read “Somewhere Only We Know” by Maureen Goo and “Something to Talk About” by Meryl Wilsner. On this star-studded episode, our hosts talk the magic of karaoke, romantic businessContinue reading “44. Celebrities!”

43. Beach Reads!

It’s summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s time to get your bikinis on! Well, actually, this is FMKlit, so it’s time to get your bikinis off! Because today we’re doing beach reads! For this sizzlin’ episode, we read “I Dare You! (Moments in Maplesville Book 4)” by Farrah Rochon, and “Bliss” by FionaContinue reading “43. Beach Reads!”

Quickie # 9: Tingle v. Rowling

A certain Jaded Karen has gotten herself into a Harry situation being awful on Twitter, and Chuck Tingle won’t let that stand! On this fourth wall-breaking episode, our hosts read and discuss Tingle’s new novel, “Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus.” It’s got magic, motorcycles, and sex with a dinosaur! Everything youContinue reading “Quickie # 9: Tingle v. Rowling”

42. Magical Victorian London!

I saw you from across the society ball and I couldn’t help but fall under your spell. So I have to ask: Your manor home or mine? Pick up your petticoats and get out your grimoires, because today we’re doing Magical Victorian London! For today’s titillating episode that will be the talk of the ton,Continue reading “42. Magical Victorian London!”

Quickie #8: Black Lives Matter!

On today’s Quickie, we felt the need to break our “No Current Events” rule to share our thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and the murder of black people at the hands of police across the country. But we’re three white people, so listen to us if you want, but it’s more important toContinue reading “Quickie #8: Black Lives Matter!”

41. High School Bad Boys!

The dishes are done, the toys are put away, the kids are asleep….and now it’s time to meet me by your locker – we’re cutting class! Who cares if we get detention? Because today we’re doing high school bad boys! But, like, as a topic. Not actually. Today we read “Resisting the Rebel” by LisaContinue reading “41. High School Bad Boys!”

Quickie #7: Still in Quarantine!

We’re still sheltering in place here in the Bay Area, so our health-minded hosts recorded another quickie while we figure out the logistics of recording separately. Neil has an article to share, Claire brings some problematic nonsense from Twitter, and we play a new game! FMKocktail! Neil and Claire name a romance trope and theyContinue reading “Quickie #7: Still in Quarantine!”

40. Male Nannies!

The dishes are done, the toys are put away, the kids are asleep….and now it’s time for OUR bedtime conspicuous wink We hope you have some healthy snacks handy, because today we’re reading about male nannies! In this episode we read “The Nanny” by Max Hudson, and “RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny (Loose Ends BookContinue reading “40. Male Nannies!”