Love Talking Books? Here Are The Podcasts You Need In Your Ears Right Now!

As Australia slowly embraces the coolness and chilliness of Autumn, we know it’s tempting to stay in your cosy bed all day with a cup of hot coffee on the bedside.

The perfect way to spend a cosy day in is to read books or binge watch Netflix dramas (yeah we know you LOL!), especially something romance-related to get yourself surrounded with heaps of love and warmth with the seasonal change. But let’s try something different this time – romance podcasts perhaps?

Here are five romance podcasts that encompass the world of romantic vibes and settings.

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Read Me Romance

Hosted by New York Times bestselling authors Alexa Riley and Tessa Bailey, Read Me Romance is a casual weekly podcast that brings the latest romantic books and the podcaster’s reads to the table. The amazing imaginations of the podcasters and guests will guide and transport you to their worlds that you never want to come back! It’s definitely a fun escape for people who want some sparks in their lives!

Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Journeys of Romance

Your ticket to experience the wonder of historical romance opens with Journeys of Romance, a delightful and unique podcast from the USA Today bestselling historical romance author Jess Michaels. Every month, she will invite an author to talk about their inspirations to write the book and take you to the behind-the-scenes of production. If you’re interested in how these fabulous authors think and perceive the world, that’s the best podcast for you!

Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Not Your Mom’s Romance Book Club

Missing the time when your mom read you bedtime stories? Not having enough quality time with your mom now that you’ve grown up? Not Your Mom’s Romance Book Club is the podcast for you to reminisce the long-lost sense of family bonding with the host Ellen and her mom. They discuss personal or societal issues arise from the romantic novel or movie of the week, like pent-up repression and pomposity inspired by the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. You’ll get lots of insights from the two hosts as they bring fictional settings to reality!

Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books

From authors, readers, book reviewers, to bloggers, publishing professionals, editors and librarians, Smart Podcast, Trashy Books podcast offers a more holistic perspective to delve into books. Every week, Sarah Wendell, along with some guests, unpack a story in the romance genre and seek to understand the story and how the genre has shifted throughout the years to accommodate readers’ standards and preferences. A good listen if you’re looking for something exquisite and awe-inspiring.

Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts

Heaving Bosoms: A Romance Novel Podcast

Making the podcast as entertaining as possible is what Eric and Melody, best friends and romantic couple, are trying to do in their podcast. But, it doesn’t mean they are not serious about their contents as the pair tackles on some grown-up topics inspired by the latest romance novel publication of that week. A perfect podcast blended with both casual and genuine conversations for you to understand yourself and the world better!

Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.