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Hosted by Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater · arts · EN-US
Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPaperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality. In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.
Paperback Pleasures is hosted by Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater. The show has published 113 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E92 - Morning Glory Milking Farm" (16 June 2026, 69 minutes), "E91 - Just For The Summer" (2 June 2026, 83 minutes), and "E90 - Babes & Bounties with Kirsten Bohling & Megan Carver" (19 May 2026, 75 minutes).
Paperback Pleasures publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 113 episodes.
Booking probability for Paperback Pleasures is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Paperback Pleasures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Paperback Pleasures's contact route on record: verified email.
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Romy C Ackerberg; Annabel Cater hosts Paperback Pleasures, an arts podcast with 113 episodes published.
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<p>Romy reviews Morning Glory Milking Farm. Annabel milks every Minotaur pun she can think of (with both hands).</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or...
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<p>Annabel reviews Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez. Romy gets R-rated during a sex-ed lesson. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our...
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<p>From first to final draft: Annabel gets to talk to the author and her editor as they unpack The Devil's Backbone by Kirsten Bohling. </p><p>This book was requested by today's guest host Megan Carver who donated to...
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<p>Annabel reviews What We Leave: A Harlow Monroe Novel by Edwina Phillips. Romy talks Holes. Not that kind. Get your mind out of the gutter. </p><p>This book was requested by our listener Mike who donated to our...
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<p>** Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of this episode before diving in! **</p><p>---</p><p>Romy reviews The Ritual by Shantel Tessier. Annabel is in Seattle! Squee!</p><p>This book was requested...
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<p>In a turn of events, the girls let themselves be the interview subjects on Booked & Balanced Podcast. This is a self-edited highlight reel of our favorite moments during our chat with Chachi back in January...
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<p>Author James L. Sutter joins us to talk music, young love, and queer joy.</p><p>Order James' books here:</p>DarkheartsGhost of Us<p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to...
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<p>Annabel reviews The Spell Shop. Romy cries over adorable, fictional animals. It's been a week.</p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our...
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<p>Author KL Parsons joins the girls to talk bodice rippers, redemption, and editing faux pas.</p><p>Pre-Order Capture My Flag here!</p><p>---</p><p>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here.</p>$20 = You...
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<p>Romy reviews A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette, our first review from our Minnesota Donation Campaign. Annabel gets an education in Banshees. </p><p>---</p><p>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota...
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<p>Author Ben Alderson joins the girls as we talk haunted furniture and reclaiming queer love in horror.</p><p>Find Ben's books here!</p><p>---</p><p>Donate to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here. </p>$20 = You...
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<p>Author Chip Pons joins the girls as we revel in the Heated Rivalry craze and ride this wave of queer joy.</p><p>Find Chip's Books Here:</p>Winging It With YouDearly Departed (preorder) ARC Sign Up FormYou & I...
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<p>Annabel reviews Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven. Romy lives out her Jurassic Park dreams. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly...
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<p>Happy Holidays! Romy reviews The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Annabel has part of her childhood ruined. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to...
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<p>The girls interview lifestyle Domme SheMagick about everything from hosting kink events, romance recommendations, and finding pleasure in a D/s dynamic.</p><p>Join our Patreon page to hear the full...
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<p>Annabel reviews Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. Romy revisits the oblivious cringe of teenage girlhood. </p><p>Thanks to all our listeners who sent us their 2025 soundtrack. Find the collective Paperback...
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<p>Annabel walks us through the wild world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, from the original manuscript to the latest movie adaptation on Netflix. Romy learns the full story and is shook. </p><p>Join our Patreon page to...
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<p>Author Chelsey Ann Tompkins joins the girls to talk spicy fairytale retellings and not-so-sexy nursery rhymes. </p><p>Find Chelsey's Books Here:</p>Curse & Spindle (Realm of Revelry #1)Straw & Gold (Realm of Revelry...
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<p>Romy reviews House of Salt & Sorrows by Erin A. Craig. Annabel swoons. </p><p>---</p><p>Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com, or find our weekly prompts on our social...
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<p>Annabel reviews Thérèse & Isabelle, a critical piece of historical queer literature only recently translated into English and published in the US. Romy still finds ways to bring up Wuthering Heights...
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