In this episode of Why You’re Reading, Ellie and Ellen dive into Book Lovers—Emily Henry’s romance that’s taken BookTok by storm. They unpack the plot, dissect Nora and Charlie’s dynamic, and explore how Henry uses sisterhood, humour, and MANY tropes in the story. From the novel’s perfect escapism to its fresh take on modern dating, they discuss why romance lit is evolving—and how Gen Z is rewriting the rules. Plus, they break down BookTok’s influence, the growing spotlight on female pleasure in romance, and is there such a thing as too many tropes? And, of course, the big question: shelf it, share it, shred it.