The Busy Romnivores

Oct 15 2024 31 ep. 110 mins 8
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Four book-loving friends score romance novels based on the following categories: Big Brain Stuffs, Pants Feelings, Swoons, and That Ending Tho for an overall determination of the books DTF-ness. Each episode is based on a prompt, as we all love our reading challenges! At the end of each episode we Get Recc’d together, and every other episode we Get Recc'd with guests! Subscribe and join us for a raucous time.

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16: Falling into fall

Oct 15 2024 164 mins  
The prompt for this episode is: Spooky Season**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley puts us under the spell of The Familiar by Leigh BardugoKristen swims Into the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantMarianna is the busiest Romnivore this week, she’ll be back next time!Sabrina crashes through The Accidental Werewolf’s Mate by S.J. SandersSubscribe for more unreliable show notes and

15: These reads are fast AF

Sep 17 2024 162 mins  
Does this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: Speed Reads**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley runs with Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon Kristen dances through My Curvy Rival by Leigh CarronMarianna drives through Pit Stop by Ellis MaeSabrina escapes with Kraving Dravka by Zoey DravenGet Recc’d with these:Pucking Around by Emily RathSorry!! Kristen doesn’t kno

14: Vampires in Love

Aug 20 2024 134 mins  
Does this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: Vampires in Love**There are spoilers in this episode.**We both apologize and are deeply proud of all of the Twilight series (both book and movie) references in this episode. Haley fights evil in Empire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffKristen surfs through Only One Coffin by A.J. TrumanMarianna goes to work with Blood Moon by Jillian

Get Recc'd with a Mid Year Check In

Aug 06 2024 65 mins  
Get Recc’d with a Mid-Year Check In!Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year of reading and challenge chaos for your listening pleasure. In this episode, The Busy Romnivores talk about all of the challenges they have…and have not…done this year. Get Recc’d with these:Hold Me Under by Riley NashInextricably Tied by Aveda ViceThe Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. LindeMilke

13: Unlucky

Jul 23 2024 173 mins  
Does this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: Unlucky 13**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley broke her curse with Do Your Worst by Rosie DananKristen rolls the dice with Imagine Me and You by Lynn CamdenMarianna calls up The Prospects by KT HoffmanSabrina calculates with Red Blood by Emma HammGet Recc’d with these:Bad Luck Charm by Julie JohnsonWith a Little Luck by Maris

12.5: Get Recc'd with the Hosts of Sapphic September

Jul 09 2024 123 mins  
Get Recc’d with Sapphic September hosts, Landice and Lexi!In this episode, Marianna and Kristen chat with Landice and Lexi, creators and hosts of the Sapphic September reading challenge! Are you entering your sapphic fiction era? Do you want to be?! This episode has the recs to get you started and keep you going for a long, long time!Get Recc’d with these:Morning Glory Milking

12: Let Us Sing You a Song

Jun 19 2024 152 mins  
Does this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: Musical Theater**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley gets a big break with Roomies by Christina LaurenKristen goes down south with A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. HigginsMarianna belts out Sing Anyway by Anita KellySabrina rebels by Breaking the Billionaire’s Rules by Annika MartinGet Recc’d with these:Noah Kah

11.5: Get Recc'd with Heather from Silent Book Club

Jun 04 2024 73 mins  
Get Recc’d with Heather!In this episode, Marianna and Kristen chat with Heather, creator and host of their local Silent Book Club! They discuss how Silent Book Clubs work, and why you should check one out. Get Recc’d with these:Danielle SteelHeart Trick by Kristen GranataPucking Around by Emily RathFront Desk by Kelly YangI’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones

11: A New Episode...How Convenient!

May 21 2024 121 mins  
Does this Fit?The prompt for this episode is: 7/11 Convenience Store**There are spoilers in this episode.**Haley gets avant-garde with Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataKristen gets messy with Dirty Service by Carmen BishopMarianna hits the road with Next To You by Hannah Bonam-YoungSabrina vaguely remembers The Omega's Secret Pregnancy by Anna WineheartBook recs to come! Our

10.5: Get Recc'd with Lynn Camden

May 07 2024 85 mins  
Get Recc’d with Lynn Camden!In this episode, Haley and Kristen chat with Lynn Camden, author of Set in Stone and Imagine Me and You! They discuss obsessive reading, finding your people, and unlocking core memories.Get Recc’d with these:Firelight by Kristen CallihanThe Hating Game by Sally ThorneThe Villa by Nora RobertsSacred Sins by Nora RobertsJulie GarwoodGrace BurrowesEliza