Romance and Chick-lit

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The Only Way is Reading

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Romance and Chick-lit

The Only Way is Reading

31 minutes 55 seconds

4 years ago

Romance and Chick-lit

Episode 1: Romance and Chick lit

Hosted by Beth and Freya.

I’m Beth and today myself and my co-host Freya are falling in love with romance and chick-lit fiction, discussing the themes and characters in the genre and we’ll be hearing an update about the upcoming Essex Book Festival.

1:02 – Update about the Essex Book Festival

Sarah from Essex Library Services gives us an update on the upcoming Essex Book Festival 2021. The box office opens 29 April 2021.

· Find out more about the festival

2:24 – The Shelf by Helly Acton

Freya reviews The Shelf by Helly Acton which follows Amy as she is whisked away on a surprise holiday with her boyfriend. Convinced he is about to pop the question Amy is in for a shock when she finds herself on the set of a Big Brother-style reality television show, The Shelf. Along with five other women, Amy is dumped live on TV and must compete in a series of humiliating and obnoxious tasks in the hope of being crowned 'The Keeper'

· Read the e-book of The Shelf on BorrowBox

· Listen to the e-audiobook of The Shelf on BorrowBox

(Please note: between 6 – 22 April BorrowBox only be available through the mobile app)

7:35 – Chasing Daisy by Paige Toon

Beth reviews Chasing Daisy by Paige Toon which follows Daisy as she escapes a failed relationship and secrets in her past by joining the catering team for the racing drivers on the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.

· Read the e-book of Chasing Daisy on BorrowBox

· Listen to the e-audiobook of Chasing Daisy on Borrowbox

(Please note: between 6 – 22 April BorrowBox only be available through the mobile app)

14:15 – Themes and characters within chick-lit and romance

Beth and Freya discuss the themes and characters that appear in the chick lit genre and how they can empower women.

26:33 – Romance in chick lit fiction

Beth and Freya discuss why they love elements of romance in chick lit fiction.

In episode 2 we’ll be travelling across galaxies and into other dimensions as we discuss sci-fi and fantasy! We would love to get your recommendations so please comment or message us on Twitter or Facebook @EssexLibraries. Feel free to give us a rating or review or send comments and suggestions of things you’d love to hear to reading@essex.gov.uk.

Thanks for listening.