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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 7M

“I Felt Like a Drug Dealer… But With Books” | Talking Romance & BookTok with Two Bookends

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That time I got to chat with @TwoBookends. Since Red Circle decided to take down the episode, here's a little re-post in case you missed it! 🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible TrialWant to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk.👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial hereIn this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with BookTok and Bookstagram creators Two Bookends, Kristi and Jen, for a hilarious and completely unfiltered conversation about romance books, audiobook narrators, and the chaotic journey of becoming book influencers.What started as two friends sending each other book memes during the pandemic quickly turned into a viral BookTok account, weekly reading sessions, and a shared obsession with romance novels.Throughout this episode we dive into everything from romance tropes and audiobook addictions to the emotional trauma of the Ravenhood series. Kristi and Jen also share how they accidentally built a book community online, their favorite authors and narrators, and the romance books currently living rent-free in their heads.We also discuss Mr. Masters by T L Swan, an age-gap billionaire romance that sparks a deep dive into forbidden love, nanny romances, and why this series is so addictive.If you love romance books, BookTok recommendations, audiobook discussions, and chaotic bookish conversations, this episode is for you.Grab a drink (preferably Prosecco like our guests), settle in, and enjoy a bookish chat that goes completely off the rails, in the best way possible.This podcast description may include affilaite links that will earn the creator a small commission.You can find Mr. Masters here.You can find the Ravenhood series here.Send us a voice noteWell Read Candle Co10% Off WHATTHESMUT10 Support the show

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That time I got to chat with @TwoBookends. Since Red Circle decided to take down the episode, here's a little re-post in case you missed it! 🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial here In this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About,...

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