Ripping Bonnets Podcast

Ripping Bonnets

Ripping Bonnets
Ever read an Amish romance novel? It's the literary genre that's sweeping the Pennsylvania turnpike, and Jessica, Kristen, and Leighann are here to read it so you don't have to. Join them on a comedic journey of literary criticism, where you'll learn all about the genre you probably never knew existed.
When A.I. writes Amish romance
We review Book 1 of the "Expectant Amish Widows" series by Samantha Price/machine learning.
Jul 20, 2020
38 min
Canandaigua, NY
This episode is short because nothing happens in Beverly Lewis' "The Reckoning". We learn that Canandaigua, NY is a hot-spot for the arts and terminally ill children. This episode is best enjoyed over a candle-lit breakfast.
Jul 5, 2020
33 min
Dylan's Secret Vasectomy
"The Confession", book 2 of Beverly Lewis' preachy af series, makes the rookie mistake of failing to consult with an ethnomusicologist. Plus: a controversial stance on 90s sitcom Friends.
Mar 14, 2020
39 min
Never Been Lip-Kissed
Beverly Lewis' "The Shunning" manages to be slightly sexy, very evangelical, and wildly unclear on how genetics work. Plus: Amish Trump PACs!
Mar 2, 2020
49 min
Silas is a F***boi
Wanda really phones it in for the fourth book of her series. We clarify the difference between Beverly Lewis and Beverly Cleary.
Feb 3, 2020
37 min
No Eli Yoder
Continuing "The Brides of Lancaster County" series with book 3, "Plain and Fancy." Is a "Dutch bob" like a "Cleveland steamer"?
Jan 27, 2020
38 min
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
A review of "Looking for a Miracle," book 2 of the "Brides of Lancaster County" series by Wanda Brunstetter. You'll never look at Mrs. Butterworth the same way again.
Nov 25, 2019
42 min
Root Beer Con
Jessica, Kristen, and Leighann introduce you to the world of Amish romance with "A Merry Heart," book 1 of the seminal "Brides of Lancaster County" series by Wanda Brunstetter. You'll learn the basic formula for most Amish romance novels, including why you'll never find the word "seminal" in any of them.
Nov 11, 2019
54 min
Fingering Strings
Your primer to the Amish Romance genre. Do the Amish read them? How steamy are they? Just how deep does this rabbit hole go, Alice?
Oct 28, 2019
35 min