This week we’re talking about dropping reader shame and reading what you want to read. Plus, we’re giving our top shameless reading recs! Make sure the kids aren’t in the room for this one, y’all. ;) Join us and read shameless!  Highlights:  The language/terms used to shame readers about certain types of booksRoni gets on her soapbox about the word “cheesy”How genres read primarily by women are often shamed the mostShame about book covers, titles, taboos, and uncomfortable topicsSelf-help books and why they shouldn’t be shamedGraphic novels count as readingRomance novels and mental healthPeople who watch romance on the screen but won’t read a romance novelWays to keep things private if you really can’t been outwardly shamelessFinding your peopleOur shameless book recs including Dawn’s blue aliens and Roni’s kinky picksOur RAD Reading recs of the week Click here to get the full show notes, including links to all of our recommendations and anything else we mentioned in the show. Find us online:RAD Reading on Instagram RAD Reading Facebook Page RAD Reading Website RAD Rec Master List Connect with Roni on her website or @roniloren on Instagram Connect with Dawn on her website or @dawnalexanderbooks on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.