For Smut's Sake

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, LaShawn and Emily delve into the world of romance novels, focusing on the increasingly popular genre of 'smut.' They discuss the definitions and distinctions between smut and traditional romance, explore various sub-genres including closed door romance and hardcore smut, and share their personal recommendations. The conversation highlights the emotional and intimate aspects of romance literature, while also addressing the stigma surrounding it.  Article that lead to this discussion: In The Midst Of A Sex Recession, Is It Any Wonder We're Obsessed With SmutBooks Mentioned in this episodeThe Deep End By Ali Hazelwood Closed Door RomanceEmily's SuggestionsStrawberry Fields for Never Kate Watson ( free on kindle unlimited)Single All the Way Kate Watson LaShawn's SuggestionsBy the Book by Jasmine Guillary.General RomanceEmily' s SuggestionsJuniper Hill Devny Perry (The whole Eden series on Kindle Unlimited )What Saves Us by Maggie GatesLaShawn's SuggestionsDevil In Winter by Lisa KleypasSmooth Talking Stranger By Lisa KleypasMarried By Morning By Lisa KleypasHardcore SmutEmily's SuggestionsNero: The Alliance Series: By SJ Tilly ( kindle Unlimited) The Hermit By Michelle Heard ( kindle unlimited)Praise By Sarah Cate( Kindle Unlimited) LaShawn's SuggestionsForget me not By Karissa Kinwood. ( kindle unlimited)  Want more suggestions? Slide into Emily's DM's on InstagramSupport the showJoin the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. Follow  LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltzSubstack: Letters From LaShawn