{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a7849004bdd200117465f3/6a8b555049367c27e2acd3f4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"733. RT Rewind: July 1992 Ads & Features - The 100th Issue Special!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a7849004bdd200117465f3/1787516173738-6b01c847-e75e-4da9-82e8-52d1540b1e0e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We are back in the early 90s, when the mullets were epic and the covers were sumptuous. Come on back to July 1992 with us as we explore the ads &amp; features of the 100th issue of Romantic Times Magazine!</p><p><br></p><p>This issue contains some FASCINATING retrospective looks at romance, cover art, and more, and I think it is one of the primary sources cited for some of the more common stories I’ve heard about romance.</p><p><br></p><p>Were you a Borders, B. Dalton, or Waldenbooks reader, or another bookshop entirely?</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget – you can watch this episode on YouTube with the visuals on screen, or look for the <a href=\"https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=176432\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visual aids at SBTB!</a></p><p><br></p><p>We also mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/womens-bali-tg-ltr-mesa-glow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The sandals from Keen I mentioned in the outro.</a></li><li><a href=\"https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/tag/lucynka/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lucynka’s posts on SBTB about pulp romance</a></li><li>Marysville Public Library: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=890765980469577\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nora Roberts Go Fish</a> (Facebook video)</li><li>Lake Villa District Library: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@lvd_library/video/7601239476383386893\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nora Roberts Challenge</a> (Tiktok video)</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sarah Wendell"}