In chapter 18, Torry (she/her) and Deniz Kofteci (she/her) discuss age gap romances (5:53) and then recap The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (14:51). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:13:56). They answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:11). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, The Idea of You (1:35:05). Finally, Torry and Deniz get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the movie (1:44:31) and answer more questions (1:51:39)!

Content Warning: Brief discussion about sexual assault between 1:06:04-1:09:12. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie: The Idea of You.

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts
• Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 15: Priest by Sierra Simone
• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn/Bridgerton Season 3
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 17, Torry (she/her) and Skye Warren (she/her), author of The Professor and host of Storytime with Skye, recap Need Me by Tessa Bailey (19:32). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (58:51).

Content Warning: Discussion about a professor/student relationship throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Need Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. There is a What Happened This Summer by Tessa Bailey spoiler at 50:07.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 16, Torry (she/her) and Becky Feldman (she/her) from Too Stupid To Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under recap The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (11:09). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:10:28).

Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault survivors between 56:17-1:02:22. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Unhoneymooners in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Becky’s Previous Appearances

• Episode 144: Petty about Kylie Jenner’s Tiktoks, Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, and Lea Michele at the Tonys
• Episode 123: Petty about The Price of Glee, Harry and Meghan Part 1, and Katie Holmes’ 2000s Look

Listen to Torry and Becky discuss The Worst Guy on Too Stupid To Live.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.