Love and Lust Without Limits: The Rise of Queer Romance Novels

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 18, 2025

Romance novels are experiencing a surge in popularity, and the sales of LGBTQ+ novels in particular are taking off. Leah Koch is the owner of the Ripped Bodice, a romance bookstore in Brooklyn. She talks about her favorite queer romance novels, and takes listener's calls about theirs.

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