We read After by Anna Todd, a fanfiction-turned-novel that’s bold enough to ask the question: would you like to date Harry Styles, if, rather than being a member of One Direction, he was just a college student, and also a completely rude and hurtful person? Liz from Liz & Alissa Make Stuff joined us to conclude: no, we definitely would not like that. Be sure to download this before you begin the impossibly long journey from your dorm room to your boyfriend’s frat house!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Harry Styles Carpool Karaoke

Harry Styles Caught a Gummy Bear Thrown By a Fan and Everyone at O2 Arena Lost It

Anna Todd: From 1D fan fiction to feature film writer

From Fangirl to Phenomenon: Anna Todd and the Rise of Fanfiction

After on Fanlore

Fanfiction 101

Candy Pairing: Kait says Baby Bottle Pops, Liz says Sugar-Free Haribo Gummy Bears, Renata says Conversation Hearts.

Coming up next: Murder Games (Instinct) by James Patterson.

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