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Feb 2020
48m 28s

Ep 221: Swipe right for book love

Anne Bogel
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Amy Rohn joins Anne to talk about literal literary matchmaking, the ups and downs of her life as a reader in search of real-life romance. We’re exploring what she looks for in a partner, whether they’re a reader or not, and truly baffling stories from her attempts at talking to men on dating apps about books.  Plus, discussing Amy's newfound love affair with ... Show More
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