Episodes

Aug. 27, 2024

Magical Meet Cute

Raizel and Malya conjure a vivid discussion about "Magical Meet Cute" by Jean Meltzer "Seltzer Emergency" written and performed by Daniella Gruenspecht @ellellai

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Aug. 19, 2024

Craving Flight

Prepare for turbulence! Raizel and Malya soar to new heights with their review of "Craving Flight" by Tazmen Parker.

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Aug. 14, 2024

The Blue Tent

Raizel and Malya are all agog to discuss "The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible" by Laria Zylber.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Kissing Kosher

Raizel and Malya have "smooch" to discuss after reading "Kissing Kosher" by Jean Meltzer

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July 29, 2024

Wake Me Most Wickedly

Raizel and Malya cackle over "Wake Me Most Wickely" by Felicia Grossman.

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July 19, 2024

Summertime Jews

Raizel and Malya get campy with "Summertime Jews," a novel by Mark Swartz "Seltzer Emergency" written and performed by Daniella Gruenspecht

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July 10, 2024

Lolita at Leonard's of Great Neck, with Shira Dicker

Raizel and Malya schmooze with special guest Shira Dicker , author of "Lolita at Leonard's of Great Neck and Other Stories from the Before Times." "Seltzer Emergency" written and performed by Daniella Gruenspecht

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June 26, 2024

Nice Jewish Boys

Raizel and Malya discuss "Nice Jewish Boys," a YA novel by Sarah L. Young.

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June 10, 2024

Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl

Raizel and Malya discuss "Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl," the YA romance novel by Sara Waxelbaum and Brianna R. Shrum.

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May 29, 2024

Late Night Love

Live from New York—and New Jersey—it's Raizel and Malya, back on track to discuss "Late Night Love" by Chayla Wolfberg.

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May 15, 2024

An Unlikely Match

Raizel and Malya return to their roots and review frum romance novel "An Unlikely Match" by Chaya T. Hirsch

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May 3, 2024

Texas Cowboy Sweetheart

Raizel and Malya catch up now that Passover's over, and discuss the romance novel "Texas Cowboy Sweetheart" by Rebecca Crowley.

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March 19, 2024

A Masc for Purim

Raizel and Malya discuss "A Masc for Purim" by favorite author Roz Alexander. "A Masc for Purim is an angsty, steamy, second chance romance novella between a bisexual butch and her tomboy lesbian. It's a standalone part of th...

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March 8, 2024

Hot Lumberjack

Raizel and Malya review "Hot Lumberjack," the sequel to "Hot Rabbi" by Aviva Blakeman. "Abi thought she had a charmed life. She’s got her dream job, family and friends who love her, and she just bought a great old house! Ever...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Sadie on a Plate

Raizel and Malya discuss "Sadie on a Plate" by Amanda Elliot. "A chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy."

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Feb. 13, 2024

Unorthodox Love: A Novel

Malya and Raizel are back, kicking off their second season of Hanukkah Erotica Book Club with "Unorthodox Love: A Novel" by Heidi Shertok. "Twenty-nine-year-old Penina longs for true love and marriage, but being infertile in ...

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Dec. 29, 2023

Eight Kinky Nights, LIVE at The Ripped Bodice

Raizel and Malya celebrate the first anniversary and conclusion of Season 1 of their Hanukkah Erotica Book Club podcast with a live event at The Ripped Bodice in Park Slope, Brooklyn, reviewing "Eight Kinky Nights" by Xan Wes...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed

Raizel and Malya review Marcella Bell's "Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed" in their final episode of Hanukkah Erotica Book Club Season 1.

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Nov. 22, 2023

Marry Me by Midnight

Raizel and Malya review "Marry Me by Midnight," their first historical Jewish romance by Felicia Grossman.

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Nov. 9, 2023

The Rules with Sherrie Schneider

Raizel and Malya are back with special guest Sherrie Schneider, co-author of bestsellers The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right and The New Rules: The dating dos and don'ts for the digital generat...

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Sept. 22, 2023

Home for the Challah Days

Shana Tova! Raizel and Malya review "Home for the Challah Days" by Jennifer Wilk. "When big-city advocate Sarah Abrams returns home for the High Holy Days, she’s got a lot on her mind—especially whether to marry her perfect-o...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Higher: A Butch for Butch Romance - Too Stupid to Live crossover epis…

Raizel and Malya are joined by Too Stupid to Live podcast host Becky Feldman to discuss "Higher: A Butch for Butch Romance" by Roz Alexander

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Aug. 29, 2023

B'Nai Mitzvah Mistake

Raizel and Malya welcome author Stacey Agdern to discuss her romance novel "B'Nai Mitzvah Mistake."

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Aug. 13, 2023

The Intimacy Experiment with Special Guest Sarah Tuttle-Singer

Raizel and Malya review "The Intimacy Experiment" by Rosie Danan along with special guest Sarah Tuttle-Singer , writer and New Media Editor at Times of Israel.

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