Your Mom's Romance Shelf

Why has romance been dismissed for so long—and what can the books of the past tell us about the genre today?In the first episode of Your Mom’s Romance Shelf, I’m joined by romance author and scholar Jodi McAlister to talk about the history and evolution of romance, from bodice rippers and bonkbusters to dark romance and the books that shaped the genre.We talk about sexism and the stigma around romance, why older romances were so wildly popular, how the genre has changed, and what we can learn from the books readers loved decades ago.Learn more about the podcast:allireadstoomuch.com/podcastFollow Alli:Instagram · TikTok · YouTube · FacebookFollow Jodi McAllister:Instagram · TikTokJoin theYour Mom’s Romance Shelf book club:Fable Book ClubBooks Mentioned in the Podcast:Jodi McAllisterAn Academic Affair — Jodi McAlister — AmazonA Study in Sparkling — Jodi McAlister — AmazonBooks Discussed & RecommendedWelcome to Temptation — Jennifer Crusie — AmazonThe Flame and the Flower — Kathleen Woodiwiss — AmazonScruples — Judith Krantz — AmazonHollywood Wives — Jackie Collins — AmazonLady Boss — Jackie Collins — AmazonParadise — Judith McNaught — AmazonBet Me — Jennifer Crusie — AmazonLovelight Farms — B.K. Borison — AmazonDevil in Winter — Lisa Kleypas

What can the romance novels women have loved for generations tell us about us? Welcome to Your Mom’s Romance Shelf, a new podcast exploring the books, authors, fantasies, and cultural conversations behind the romance genre. New episodes coming soon