A romance novel scholar shares how the genre has increased in popularity. Then, we talk to the author of a new book about why we fear being taken advantage of.
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Why romance novel popularity is on the rise, led by young adult readers
Romance novel sales and popularity have risen steadily in recent years. We explore how this genre has found growth through a changing landscape in the book industry.
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How our fear of being fooled shapes our lives
Fool, sucker, chump, pawn—whatever you call it, nobody wants to face the humiliation of being taken advantage of. But approaching every interaction with anxiety and skepticism isn’t always in our best interest. We talk to the author of a new book about how our fear of being fooled shapes our selves and our social order.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Jessica Van Slooten Guest
- Tess Wilkinson-Ryan Guest
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