It’s the end of the year! We wrap up the year with a few favorites, a few rants about our worst reads of the year, and a review of our goals. FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CS7MOxj2mQ1B3mhHB4OY2?si=8ce19c01223f4b96 EMILY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosereadstudios Tiktok :...

This month, we take on the mystery genre. It's had some major changes in the past few years, new breakout hits and talent on the scene. How has the genre changed? What has changed in the realm of publishing? And, what are a couple of titles we've been enjoying lately? FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify:...

In this episode, Emily and Alexandra explore their divergent opinions on the classic, and original horror story: Frankenstein! Emily shares her perspective on the writing, its success as a horror novel, and her perspective on Mary Shelley, the woman. Alexandra discusses the novel's structure and how it ties in with Greek Mythology and Christian Cosmology. FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts:...

We’ve been a little too positive lately, making lots of book recommendations and telling you about books we love…. so today, we are talking about books we love to hate! Content Warning: We discuss topics that are not suitable for all ages, such as violence and abuse. Please listen with care. FIND ME ONLINE [email protected] Discord: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alovelyjaunt/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandra_alovelyjaunt Storygraph:...

This week we dive into controversial behavior from the romance-reader community -- both new and old! Normally, we think about what authors owe readers, and what readers owe the book, but today we talk about what readers owe authors... and also random strangers on the internet. Get it together! FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify:...

We are back with another Rapid Fire episode. This, time we have a bunch of recommendations for you, separated by genre. FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CS7MOxj2mQ1B3mhHB4OY2?si=8ce19c01223f4b96 EMILY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosereadstudios Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@rosereadstudios ALEXANDRA Discord:...

In this episode, Emily and Alexandra answer some bookish questions. We’d love to know your thoughts as well so answer in the comments! FIND US ONLINE:[email protected] Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CS7MOxj2mQ1B3mhHB4OY2?si=8ce19c01223f4b96 EMILYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosereadstudiosTiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@rosereadstudios ALEXANDRADiscord:...

Emily and Alexandra have recently read a fantasy book – that’s popular! – and that they love! gasp In this episode, they dig into these two novels, what they like about them, and why they struggle with other works in the genre. FIND US ONLINE: [email protected] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CS7MOxj2mQ1B3mhHB4OY2?si=8ce19c01223f4b96 EMILY Instagram:...

Welcome to our second special interest video. This time Emily interviews Alexandra about one of her pet topics: the under appreciation of the arts and humanities. Yes, this is a whole hour of Alexandra absolutely losing it over this topic. FIND ME [email protected]: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alovelyjaunt/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandra_alovelyjauntStorygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/a_lovely_jauntGoogle...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we review how they hit their reading goals in 2023, what they plan for 2024. We also share our favorite tools for tracking our reading. FIND ME [email protected]: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alovelyjaunt/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandra_alovelyjauntStorygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/a_lovely_jauntGoogle Podcasts:...

For our December episode, we discuss a selection of books that were popular this year online. Some of them are favorites. Others not so much. We discuss trends in discourse around these books, we complain about the quality in YA, and we praise books that are innovative in their genre. What popular book from 2023 made an impact on you? FIND ME ONLINE [email protected] Discord: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alovelyjaunt/ Tiktok:...

In this episode, Emily and Alexandra discuss a few books with marketing problems. What happens when the marketing doesn’t match the book? We take a stab at hypothesizing why these choices were made and we put on our editor hats to try to improve them. Please note there are spoilers for the books in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at [email protected] FIND ME ONLINE Discord: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5 Instagram:...

In this episode, Emily and I compare Dracula and Carmilla, the earliest novels about Vampires in the English language. Even though Brahm Stoker was heavily influenced by Sheridan La Fenu, he took the vampire in an entirely new direction that continues to inspire us today! We take a look at the fears each of these monsters represent and the strengths and weaknesses of these narratives. Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request?...

Important note: In this episode we discuss themes of sex, sexuality, assault, and abuse. Please listen with caution. This month Alexandra and Emily discuss the romance genre. How do these stories navigate the dynamics of love and power? Starting with the middle ages and arriving at modern novels, we discuss how the concept of consent has been at the forefront of romance literature across time. It seems like a simple concept, and yet we still struggle with it. Why? Please note there are...

This month, Emily and Alexandra discuss their favorite Jane Austen novel, Persuasion. Written at the end of her lifetime, Persuasion follows Anne Elliot as she is heading toward the end of her marriageable age. She is still carrying the torch for Captain Wentworth from her youth, who she was persuaded not to marry. Anne Elliot, older and wiser, is now able to stand apart from her shallow and oppressive father and older sister. We discuss themes of the decay of the aristocracy and the rise of...

Welcome to a special episode of The Novel Tea Podcast where Alexandra interviews Emily on one of her all time favorite topics: The Phantom of the Opera. Emily recently returned from a trip to The Paris Opera House and she shares all her insights, experiences, and obsession with this story. Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at [email protected] FIND ME ONLINE Discord:...

In this episode, we discuss the fascinating person and works of Agatha Christie, the best selling novelist ever. Books mentioned in this podcast: Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley Poirot Investigates Whose Body? By Dorthy L. Sayers Color Scheme by Ngaio Marsh At Bertram's Hotel Taken at the Flood Appointment with Murder Murder in Mesopotamia They Came to Baghdad Murder on the Nile Three Act Tragedy Five Little Pigs Dumb Witness And Then There Were None Murder on the Orient...

In this episode, Emily and Alexandra discuss King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild. This book explores the terrible reign of violence and exploitation as a Belgian colony and the continued legacy today. It was an extremely influential book for both of us in uncovering the ways in which our education has been incomplete. It created a desire to more fully understand the dark history of colonialism and the way it impacts current politics. Please note there are spoilers for the book in this...

Welcome to episode two of The Novel Tea podcast! Emily and Alexandra discuss a variety of books that suffer from the problem of having main characters without any flaws. Not only are these characters frequently insufferable, but it creates problems for the plots as well. Hear our analysis now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at [email protected] FIND...

Welcome to the first episode of The Novel Tea podcast! Emily and Alexandra discuss their divergent opinions on the Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which was the book that ignited the realization that each approaches reading very differently! This episode covers the structure, major themes, it’s revolutionary spot in history, and even the ways it could be improved. Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at...