This week on the pod, Mackenzie and Lily talk about beloved self-published romances that should be in readers' starter packs as well as other self-pubbed romances they personally adore. Mackenzie discusses her recent affinity for toxic bully romances, and Lily somehow finds a way to mention Eden Finley yet again.

Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Housekeeping (3:48), Introduction to Main Topic (4:36), Book Recommendations (18:58), What Else We’re Reading (51:42), Conclusion (57:01).

You can get full show notes and episode transcriptions on the Bad Bitch Book Club website: http://badbitchbookclub.com/podcast.

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Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.

Podcast logo by MKW Creative Co. (https://mkwcreative.co/) and music by Eliza Rose Vera (http://www.elizarosevera.com). 

It's Lily's time to shine! This week, Lily (with an assist from Mackenzie) takes everybody on a journey to understanding asexuality and the current landscape of asexual romance novels. The pair also continue to stan visionary, icon, and legend Angela Chen.

Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Housekeeping (3:14), Introduction to Main Topic (4:17), Book Recommendations (33:36), What Else We’re Reading (51:16), Conclusion (1:00:00).

NOTE: There are spoilers for Claire Kann’s book Let’s Talk About Love during the 36:36-37:36 mark.

Content warnings: This episode very briefly mentions sexual coercion, sexual assault, and conversion therapy.

You can get full show notes and episode transcriptions on the Bad Bitch Book Club website: http://badbitchbookclub.com/podcast.

Give us a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and say hi to us at @F2LPodcast on Twitter and Instagram. You can also join the private F2L Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/292095932008569.

If you want to support Bad Bitch Book Club's initiatives (including this podcast), become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/badbitchbookclub.

Buy all books mentioned on Friends to Lovers: https://bookshop.org/lists/friends-to-lovers-podcast.

Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.

Podcast logo by MKW Creative Co. (https://mkwcreative.co/) and music by Eliza Rose Vera (http://www.elizarosevera.com). 

It's the first episode of season four and we're ready to go! This week, Mackenzie and Lily unpack why the romance genre has such narrow beauty ideals for straight male love interests and what we miss out on when we don't expand that fantasy.

Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Housekeeping (2:46), Introduction to Main Topic (6:58), What Else We’re Reading (35:53), Conclusion (41:15).

You can get full show notes and episode transcriptions on the Bad Bitch Book Club website: http://badbitchbookclub.com/podcast.

Give us a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and say hi to us at @F2LPodcast on Twitter and Instagram. You can also join the private F2L Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/292095932008569.

If you want to support Bad Bitch Book Club's initiatives (including this podcast), become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/badbitchbookclub.

Buy all books mentioned on Friends to Lovers: https://bookshop.org/lists/friends-to-lovers-podcast.

Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.

Podcast logo by MKW Creative Co. (https://mkwcreative.co/) and music by Eliza Rose Vera (http://www.elizarosevera.com).