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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 41 MIN

The Bookish Abbreviations Guide

from Books & Banter with Les & Co. · host DAMN

Ben is back as co-host, and this week we’re diving into the wonderfully chaotic world of bookish abbreviations. We sort out the difference between genres—like Romantasy, Romance, Dark Romance, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi—and the tropes hiding inside them, from HEA to HFN and everything in between. We try to decode what readers are talking about, take some wildly wrong guesses, and laugh our way through the shorthand that the book world insists we should already know. It’s playful, silly, and packed with “wait… that’s what it means?” moments.Join Les and rotating cast of co-hosts for a weekly fun filled, talk about all things books!You can shoot us an email to [email protected] matter who you are we guarantee you will find a show (or multiple) for yourself on the Dufferin Ave Media Network! If you can't find one, start your own! We can help you with that! We're a community of passionate hosts, audio engineers, avid listeners, and day dreamers on a mission to shape the future of on-demand content together.Don't follow us on social media:X (twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinAveNetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dufferinavemedia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dufferin-Ave-Media-Network/61557492890012/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duffavemedia

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