#117 - Beach Read by Emily Henry (with Anna)

Tune in as Arthur’s buddy Anna hops into the guest chair for a review and recap of Beach Read, the 2020 rivals-to-lovers and grumpy/sunshine contemporary romance novel by Emily Henry. There’s tons for the hosts to chat about on this episode of 2CC, including speculation over whether or not the Netflix Christmas rom-com Love Hard stole its premise from real life, the gender stereotyping that‘s baked into how books are marketed, dysfunctional family baggage, and a reminiscence on Peet’s Coffee.

TW: past cancer that’s in remission, grief, past death of parents, past infidelity, past child abuse and neglect, past domestic abuse, past suicide cult, alcohol abuse, vomiting, car accident

Spoilers start at 27:30

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Good Word:

• Anna: Sarah Dessen’s books, particularly Along for the Ride, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby; and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

• Arthur: Joyland

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