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The episode defends romance books and provides recommendations for those new to the genre.

If you or someone you know claims they "don't like romance," do we have the episode for you!!! This is our full-throated defense of the genre, plus where to start if you're looking to give romance a try. Links: If you're new to romance...Emily Henry (author)Cara Bastone (author)If you like mystery/thrillers...The Five Year Lie by Sarina BowenYou Can Run by Rebecca ZanettiLoreth Ann White (author)If you like literary fiction...We Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianWhat Alice Fo...

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