We are running the gamut this week while we catch up. We've got new Iris stories, sassy tweens, shin splints, heartburn and a longer chat about the resurgence of romance novels, spicy book covers and how do we know what is age-appropriate? Good chat all around.

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://entirelybonkerz.substack.com/p/if-booktok-was-a-community-of-men?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

https://culturestudypod.substack.com/p/what-its-really-like-to-run-a-romance

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