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May I Remove Your Preconceived Notions?

May I Remove Your Preconceived Notions?

FromThe Librarian Is In


May I Remove Your Preconceived Notions?

FromThe Librarian Is In

ratings:
Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Frank and Gwen break down romance novel stereotypes with fellow NYPL librarian Anne Rouyer. The genre often gets dismissed as fluff, but romance can subvert the traditional confines of gender, power, class, and more. (Gay Regency, anyone?) Anne's Recommendations Social Intercourse by Greg Howard The Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah Maclean  Unmasked by the Marquess and It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan (for those who love Me Before You by Jojo Moyes) Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson by Louise Rennison And for a non-book recommendation: 'Hiyori's Bed & Breakfast'    
Released:
Aug 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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