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Ep. 120: You Should Get That Checked Out
It's time for our roaring 20s! Well....30s....Rachel is telling Margie all about Amanda Quick's, The Lady has a Past: a noir-style book full of fast women and sexy men in suits. What more could you want?Check out our Instagram : Facebook :
Ep. 119: Mutual Brooding
It's Pride take two baby! Your favorite Co-Hosts are taking a nice, wholesome adventure into the realm of LGBTQ+ romance this week as Margie tells Rachel all about Alexis Hall's, A Lady for a Duke. Because honestly, who doesn't love a good
Ep. 118: The Depths of Target
Happy Pride!! Your Co-hosts are kicking of the most colorful time of year with a listener recommendation! Rachel is telling Margie all about Lianyu Tan's, Captive in the Underworld. Much like Persephone, we just can't seem to stay away from that
Episode 117: A Tenuous...Relationship?
Hello listeners! Caught in a...tenuous romance? This week, Margie gives Rachel all the deets on Chelsea Cain's Heartsick. Can it be considered a romance at all? Are some romances just abusive? Are we reading too much into these books? Does this smell
Ep. 116: 10 Outa 10
Kidnappings, strip clubs, and diamond heists oh my! Your favorite Co-Hosts are taking a trip to the desert as Rachel tells Margie all about Partners in Crime, by Alisha Rai. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but this book is going to stick with us
Ep. 115: It's Time to D-D-D-D-Duel!
What qualities do you hate most in a partner? What would someone have to do to make you want to set them on fire? How much privilege is too much? These are the hard hitting questions that your favorite Co-Hosts will try to answer today on Textual Tension!
Ep. 114: This is Her Fault
In a podcast full of problematic books, how can one stand out? Your Co-Host Rachel is about to find out! Listen in as Rachel takes Margie into some wild places as she tells her all about Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins. Strap in y'all! It's
Ep. 113: Brought to You By Bass Pro Shop
Okay, but not really....Bass Pro shop probably doesn't want anything to do with the gods. But you know who does? Your Co-Hosts Rachel and Margie! Margie is telling Rachel about Scarlett Sinclair's A Touch of Darkness. Sure it's wildly popul
Ep. 112: Barbie Dream Counseling
What do you get when you cross dust bunnies, crystals, and FrEqUeNcIeS? Siren's Call by Jayne Castle! Rachel is taking Margie to alien worlds full of paranormal harmonies and singing monsters. But the real question is...what type of monsters?!Check o
Ep. 111: The Feminist Agenda
What sort of rabbit hole have the Textual Tension Co-Hosts gotten themselves in to today? Why a deeply controversial one of course! Armed only with research and a dead look in her eyes, Margie is telling Rachel all about Ladies First, by Liberty Adams. Jo