Written by Georgia Owens
Date #1
Things might get complicated on this date. Like falling-for-your-best-friend’s-date complicated. If you’re looking for an early-2000s rom-com meets coming-of-age story, this might be the one for you. Even though this date will be fun, fast, and lighthearted, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get deep. Beneath the rom-com charm, this story takes a thoughtful look at fatphobia, racism, and who gets to be seen as desirable.
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Date #2
This date will keep you on your toes and take you international. You’ll be moving across Europe and North America, from France to Italy, to Palm Springs, and Lake Louise as you try to figure out what’s real and what’s not. This one will be thrilling and mysterious, but will also leave you with a sense of longing.
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Date #3
You’ll want to pick up the phone and reach out to your friends after this date. This date comes with a lot of baggage and will inspire you to reflect on the female friendships in your life. There will be tension, secrets, and some snide remarks, but don’t let that scare you away. Your date will also be heartwarming and full of romance and friendship.
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Date #4
This date will transcend time and make you feel like you’re in an old-fashioned love story. If you’re seeking an emotionally intelligent match, this one will fulfill that need. Insightful, evocative, and full of heart, this novel will give you a new understanding of what home can mean.
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Date #5
Your time on this date will be playful and transformative in its own way. If you’re feeling lost, this book might leave you feeling “wiser, stronger, sexier, and more yourself.” Throughout this absurd and imaginative date, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected.
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