Get cozy this holiday season with a toasty drink of your choice in a well-loved mug and crack open a feel good rom com. Which one should you read? Obviously one of the best sapphic Christmas novels out there-- Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun! Ever since our hosts read this last year, they knew it had to be discussed on the podcast. Now, that dream is reality! Chelsea and Madison discuss themes of honesty, communication, and forgiveness and how these support the romance in this book while also grounding the story beyond the bounds of the central pairing. This book truly has everything: snow, kisses in snow, bisexual disasters, hot butch bakers, and so many delicious rom com tropes, your heart will melt (unlike the snow). Digressions include a defense of audiobooks, Gillian Anderson, and trying to figure out how one would cast this book if it were to jump to the screen. Relatedly, if there are any 6 ft tall, butch, Korean-American lesbian actors with great forearms out there, call us. Remember, Madison's number is 7--

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Production Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill

Music: Good Steph

Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone

Social Media: Marissa Ciccone

About the Show

An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.