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Oct 2024
55m 31s

Kate Young & Nicola Dinan: Experienced

LONDON REVIEW BOOKSHOP
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In her debut novel Experienced (4th Estate) writer and cook Kate Young delves into the world of queer dating following, reluctant Bette on an odyssey of sexual encounters as she tries to catch up on the decade of fun she missed out on before coming out, always intending to return after the adventure to her true love Mei. ‘A fizzing rollercoaster of a romcom, ... Show More
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