

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast
Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert
Longtime friends Erin and Clayton sit down for a monthly chat about all things books.
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Jun 17, 2020 • 53min
The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe, Episode 72
This week we read The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe and talked about revenge, whether Clayton was named after the character in this book and that closet scene. Yowza!
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Read-
The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe
Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
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Jun 10, 2020 • 54min
Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid, Episode 71
This week we read Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid and talked about library sex, early 2000s fashion and overdue books.
Read-
Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
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Pluto TV
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Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 16min
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre, Episode 70
This week we read Strange Love by Ann Aguirre and talked about some TRULY alien sex. Plus, Clayton falls for a beta!
Read-
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
Listen-
snarls - Burst
Watch-
The 13th (Netflix)
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May 27, 2020 • 1h 9min
While You Were Sleeping (1995) Movie Review
This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched While You Were Sleeping (1995), starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Does this movie make the Learning The Tropes Rom-Com Canon? Listen to find out!
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May 22, 2020 • 30min
Interview: Kwana Jackson (Author of Real Men Knit)
As a special Friday bonus, here's an interview Erin did with Kwana Jackson, author of Real Men Knit! Enjoy!
Read:
Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
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May 20, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams, Episode 69
This one was a doozy! This week we read The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and had A LOT to say!
This week's episode was brought to you by Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna.
Discover the true meaning of love and freedom in the American West with the Wind River Valley series written by New York Times bestselling author, US Navy Veteran, and genre pioneer Lindsay McKenna. With her signature military and law enforcement heroes in a Western romance setting, this distinguished author’s finest talents combine to bring this engrossing series to a close as two federal DEA agents go undercover in the ranching community to finally take down the cartel that has darkened their doorstep for good.
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May 13, 2020 • 56min
Tycoon by Joanna Shupe, Episode 68
This episode we read Tycoon by Joanna Shupe and talk about kissing skills, trains and Clayton drills down on his perfect hero!
This episode is brought to you by Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras.
USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras launches a new series set in Key West and filled with humor, Latinx culture, and fun family dynamics perfect for summer beach reading...
When her flaky boyfriend ditches on her family’s vacation, a social media influencer recruits a Cuban firefighter paramedic to play her fake fiancé so she can maintain the image of her picture perfect life.
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May 6, 2020 • 1h 3min
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn, Episode 67
(Warning: This episode is HEAVY on the New York City talk. You've been warned!)
This week we read Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn and talk about the joy of long walks, the pain of friend break ups and our love of New York City. We warned you!
Watch:
Bon Appétit Youtube Channel
Beastie Boys Story (Apple +)
Read:
Open Book - Jessica Simpson
This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss, available now at Audible.com.
Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turning read that will keep you guessing until the very last word.
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Apr 29, 2020 • 41min
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) Movie Review
This week we watched Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Did she end up with the right guy? Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty have some thoughts!
This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss, available now at Audible.com.
Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turning read that will keep you guessing until the very last word.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 19min
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Episode 66
This week we read The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and talk about how tropey it is, whether Josh is an all-timer and Erin plays... The Clayton Game!
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Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us
As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorite authors.
The first episode features an interview with Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six and a big Romance fan!
Books Connect Us is produced by our very own Producer Patty, hosted by Erin Leafe and edited by Clayton Gumbert. So the whole fam is involved! Please rate, review and subscribe.
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