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Bookish thoughts, rants and romance defenses

Maryam's corner of the internet: reading reflections, favorite tropes, and the occasional "what's it to you?"

Latest · Jul 6, 2025 · 9 min read I Read Romance Novels… What's It to You? (Part 1) Tired of defending your romance novel habit? I'm breaking down why romance novels deserve respect, tackling the eye-rolls and "not real books" comments with centuries of history, actual facts, and a healthy dose of "what's it to you?" attitude. Read the post

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