Fairies, Smut, & Freedom: The Brief History and Growth of Romance Novels

If you have ever been turned on by words - EVEN ONCE- then this one is for you. Its Valentine's Day, ok? We as leftists know that this is a bullshit day...but why don't we have a good time and get horny (about learning)? Together!


Cold open: Everything You Think You Know About Romance Novels is Wrong - Aaf Tiemkamp 
https://youtu.be/dpym5zkjIr0?si=ntDUztgRlReqGANY

Don’t Call Them Trash - Sophie Gilbert
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/romance-novels-women-elinor-glyn-books/670609

History of Romance Lecture by Prof. Susan Williams -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YxRxbnkfbo&t=1817s 

Fascinating Romance Trends in 2023 - 
https://bookriot.com/romance-novel-trends/ 

History of the Romance Novel (episode 1): The Early Years - Rob Imes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRVUa668hs

https://youtu.be/HoRVUa668hs?si=h9KbasRTwVVMfCPG 

https://justpublishingadvice.com/self-published-romance-novels-dominate-the-market/