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Romantic Comedy with Curtis Sittenfeld

Literary Friction by LiteraryFriction

Jun 15, 202300:59:18Arts

From Pride and Prejudice to Detransition, Baby, the romcom can be an enduring source of great pleasure, fun and comfort. This month we’re thrilled to welcome the American writer Curtis Sittenfeld to talk about her latest...

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