Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

In chapter 58, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know Top Chef and We Know the Bachelor, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (4:14). Next they discuss season 4, part 2 of Bridgerton (36:21). Then Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their roundtable discussion about part two of the book and tv adaptation (58:20).Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse and death of a parent and spouse throughout the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: While we explore An Offer from a Gentleman in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Haley’s Previous AppearancesAn Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review)Mate by Ali HazelwoodBride by Ali HazelwoodBridgerton Season 3, Part 2 ReviewRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest ListEpisode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo BingesEpisode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer EngagementAngela’s Previous AppearancesAn Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review)From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutBridgerton Season 3, Part 2 ReviewRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)Listen to Torry discuss the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation on the Too Stupid to Live podcast.Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:April 1: Powerless by Lauren RobertsFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 57, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (she/her) recap Rule by Jay Crownover (2:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (55:04). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (1:02:57). Torry and Deniz get into their roundtable discussion of the movie (1:16:29). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:19).Content Warning: Discussion about intimate partner violence and death of a family member throughout the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: While we explore Rule in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.Deniz’s Previous AppearancesPraise by Sara CateThe Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie)Patreon 32: Casting AlmostsEpisode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence PughLeave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:March 4: An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review)March 18: Powerless by Lauren RobertsFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 56, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know Top Chef and We Know the Bachelor, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop for the book (1:04:23). Next they discuss season 4, part 1 of Bridgerton (1:16:35). Then Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their roundtable discussion about the tv adaptation (1:41:09). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:56:00).Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse, death of a parent, and attempted assault throughout the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: While we explore An Offer from a Gentleman in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Haley’s Previous AppearancesMate by Ali HazelwoodBride by Ali HazelwoodBridgerton Season 3, Part 2 ReviewRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest ListEpisode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo BingesEpisode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer EngagementAngela’s Previous AppearancesFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutBridgerton Season 3, Part 2 ReviewRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)Listen to Torry discuss the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation on the Too Stupid to Live podcast.Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:February 18: Rule: A Marked Men Novel (and Movie Adaptation Review) March 4: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 ReviewFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 55, Torry (she/her) and Hannah A. Brown (she/her) from Not Aspirational recap their review of the book People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry from episode 6 of RTBR (2:44). Then they share their thoughts on the movie adaptation (10:01) and finally get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (40:51).Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie adaptation: People We Meet on Vacation. Hannah’s Previous AppearancesPatreon 143: Petty about Charli xcx's Wedding, Connor Wood and Sally Carden, and Sydney's American Eagle AdPatreon 117: The End of Vanderpump RulesPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryEpisode 152: Petty about Tish Cyrus’ Wedding, RHONY, and The ScoondalLeave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:February 4: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review)February 18: Rule: A Marked Men Novel (and Movie Adaptation Review) March 4: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 ReviewFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 54, Torry (she/her), Shelby (she/her), and Sam (she/her) from The RomComplex  recap the book Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and its movie adaptation (8:11). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:32:49).Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Sidelined series and its movie adaptations. Sam and Shelby’s Previous AppearancesThe QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (and its Movie Adaptation Review)Episode 126: Petty about Spare Leaks, Bridgerton Production Stalls, and Hailey Bieber’s New YouTube EndeavourEpisode 72: Petty about Olivia Munn and John MulaneyLeave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:January 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel ReidJanuary 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review)February 4: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1)Follow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 53, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know The Bachelor and We Know Top Chef recap Mate by Ali Hazelwood (10:06). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:06:59).Content Warning: Discussion of child abduction, death of parents, suicide, attempted sexual assault, and cults during the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Bride series.Haley’s Previous AppearancesBride by Ali HazelwoodBridgerton Season 3, Part 2 ReviewRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest ListEpisode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo BingesEpisode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer EngagementLeave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:December 24: Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and Tay MarleyJanuary 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel ReidJanuary 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review)Follow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 52, Torry (she/her), Megan (she/her), and Jenna Vesper (she/her) from Super Massive Twilight Hole discuss Jenna’s trip to Forks for Forever Twilight (1:48), their experiences reading the sequel for the first time (12:06) and then recap New Moon (16:49). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:37:13).Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation and self-harm during the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: While we explore New Moon in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.Megan’s Previous AppearancesPatreon 121: Forks Trip RecapA Court of Thorns and Roses Bonus Chapters by Sarah. J MaasA Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80) by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 1-36) by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasTwilight by Stephenie MeyerA Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasJenna’s Previous AppearancesPatreon 145: Petty about The Life of a Showgirl, Twilight's 20th Anniversary, and Hannah Berner's Stolen JokesPatreon 105: The Cultural Impact of The Bachelor (Part 2)Patreon 94: The Cultural Impact of The Bachelor (Part 1)Twilight by Stephenie MeyerPatreon 65: The Top 10 Pettiest Moments in 2023Patreon 50: The Short Hair TheoryBonus 38: And Just Like That… (Season 2, Episodes 1-3)Episode 146: Petty about Colleen Ballinger’s Ukulele Apology and Olivia Rodrigo’s VampirePatreon 13: The Cultural Impact of The Twilight SagaEpisode 102: Petty about Body Diversity in Bachelor Nation, the Bennifer Wedding, and Tristan ThompsonEpisode 67: Petty about Bachelor Nation News

In chapter 51, Torry (she/her) and Kelly White (she/her) from Nathan For Us: A Nathan Fielder Fan Podcast recap Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon (4:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (46:48).Content Warning: Brief mention of parental death, parental kidnapping, and abduction with the intent of human trafficking throughout the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: While we explore Barbarian Alien in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Kelly’s Previous RTBR AppearancesIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonLeave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:November 26: New Moon by Stephenie MeyerDecember 10: Mate by Ali HazelwoodDecember 24: Sidelined 2: InterceptedFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.

In chapter 50, Torry (she/her) recaps When the Night Falls (previously named Skin of the Night 2nd Edition) by C.K. Bennett (11:09). Then she gets into her Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:57).Spoiler Warning: While we explore When the Night Falls/Skin of the Night 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, 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.

In chapter 49, Torry (she/her) and Kat (she/her) recap Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (8:01). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (53:12).Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse and discussion about BDSM during the episode. Take care!Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Deep End.Kat’s Previous RTBR AppearancesPart of Your World by Abby Jimenez Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.Upcoming Episodes:Skin of The Night by C.K. BennettFollow Torry on Instagram, 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.