In this episode, I dive into some 2024 Christmas book releases, and talk a bit about my love for cozy holiday stories. Music is Warm and Soft Christmas Piano Instrumental from CalvinClavier used with a creative commons license. Full show notesद्वारा Problematic FMC

In this episode, I break down literary fiction. What is it? Why would you want to read it (or not read it)? And what are some accessible but critically-acclaimed titles I recommend? Full show notes Music is Leaves from Coma-Media, used with a CC license.द्वारा Problematic FMC

In this interview with Brittany, the owner of @planted.library on bookstagram, we chatted about her love for dark romance novels, protecting authors in reviews, and the bookish life. Show Notesद्वारा Problematic FMC

In this episode, I talk with bookstagrammer and booktoker, @booksbygrayce! We dive into her opinions about whether or not the bookish community promotes overconsumption. We also talked about her childhood with supportive parents who sparked her love of reading, and about holding influencers accountable for spoiler warnings. Show notes with links…

Booktokers are complaining about "anti-intellectual" reviews. They say that too many readers rely on tropes to describe books, which over-simplifies the plot and crowds out literary analysis. Show Notesद्वारा Problematic FMC

In this episode, I have an interview with fellow bookstagrammer, @kris.tens_reads. We got to chat about her transformation from a student who struggled focusing on books in high school to an avid lover of romance books. Then, I dive into some fall-themed new releases, from the cozy to the creepy. Full show notes: https://problematicfmc.com/2024/08/…

How does artificial intelligence impact book publishing? How many authors actually use ChatGPT, or similar generative language tools to craft their manuscripts? Are editors, narrators, and graphic designers being replaced by generative AI? Full show notes: https://problematicfmc.com/2024/08/19/002-is-ai-the-death-of-bookish-creativity/…

Welcome to the show! On this week's episode, I discuss my reading origin story, my life-long love of the romantasy genre, some fun facts about me and how they impact my reading life, and I share a fun would you rather question. Show Notesद्वारा Problematic FMC