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Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance. Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse timethreatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie. As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a source is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is no comment. With the launch of Jos film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realize the rumor might not be so off base after allbut is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?
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Clare-Dragonfly
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This is about how I feel about most romance novels 😆 #LGBTQ

CoffeeAndABook 😂😂👍🏼 1y
MoonWitch94 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 1y
AmyG Ha! 1y
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Mariasimon
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Oh my goodness I loved this book. The right amount of slow burn and steaminess. I wish I could read it again for the first time

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Johanna414
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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#audiopuzzling today while the kids play at my in-laws' house

KristiAhlers I love that puzzle! 2y
Johanna414 @KristiAhlers me too! I couldn't resist buying it even though i have a whole stack to complete already 2y
Johanna414 @GondorGirl I forgot to post the other day that I sent this your way. You should have it Monday or Tuesday! 2y
GondorGirl @Johanna414 Great! I sent mine off last week. 2y
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peanutnine
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Spent yesterday finishing up this #LMPBC pick by the pool. Loved this slow burn romance between a Hollywood show runner and her assistant!

@Johanna414 it should get to you within the week!
@GondorGirl @Shadowfat

GondorGirl Looks like the perfect place to read! 2y
Johanna414 Not going to lie, im a bit jealous of the pool! 2y
peanutnine @GondorGirl @Johanna414 I'm visiting my parents in Florida this week and the weather is 👌🏻 2y
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Shadowfat
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This book was a little slow at times but it was cute. I also like how it showcased strong women. I mailed this out yesterday @peanutnine so you should get it next week! @GondorGirl @Johanna414 #lmpbc group j

peanutnine Awesome, I'll keep an eye out for it 🙂 2y
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GondorGirl
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Apparently I am physically unable to write in a book. Which is a little awkward... 😅 I guess I'm going to be creative with highlighting strips and post it notes.

#LMPBC #GroupJ
@Shadowfat @peanutnine @Johanna414

DivineDiana I feel exactly the same way! 🙂 2y
Librariana I was *not* familiar with highlight strips! 😳😳 It's like... a whole new world of annotation has magically opened up! 2y
GondorGirl @Librariana they're magical! They use the same glue as post-it notes, so you can peel them back off. And they're just wide and long enough for a standard book. This is my first time using them and I've already ordered another set of Amazon. 2y
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Librosycafe
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This novel is a slow burn type of romance between two characters. Definitely a power dynamic between Jo and Emma.
#lgbtqia #lesbian

GondorGirl I'm starting this one next! Your review makes me more excited! 2y
Librosycafe Yes, definitely give it a read! 1y
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Nalbuque
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This was decent. Lots of the lesbian angst that is present in lots of gay relationships, spesh considering the timeline of this book is kinda long! I dno, I enjoyed the writing but some moments were pretty cringe to me. Good single steamy bit tho, if you‘re into that sorta thing in your romance novels!

Reggie I thought there was a lot of coffee getting and drinking in here. 2y
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GondorGirl
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#LMPBC #GroupJ I made a B&N run and picked out a few things that sounded good. Have you folx read any of these or have thoughts?

@Johanna414 @Shadowfat @peanutnine

Johanna414 Love & Other Disasters and How Sweet It Is were both on my initial list, but I'd be happy to read any of these - they're all new to me! 2y
peanutnine All of these look good! I'd be fine with any of them ☺️ 2y
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kissmehardy
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This book always gives my heart a hug. I love Emma and Jo fumbling their way toward each other, and Wilsner's devotion to making sure their original boss/employee relationship never becomes predatory or weird. Such an underrated gem! #contemporaryromance

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NicoleCeBallos
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Panpan

Jo is a actress/producer/writer for a TV show and Emma is her assistant. They attend the SAG awards and the media say the 2 of them are together. It takes them almost the entire book to even admit they like each other. Emma is awful. She calls Jo "Boss" the majority of the time, so they're not exactly friends, but spends 60+ pages being upset with Jo for not telling her she hangs out with Emma's sister at their nephew's baseball game.

Reggie This was bad. Zero chemistry. I felt like a lot of the book was just getting coffee. 3y
NicoleCeBallos @Reggie so much coffee, zero chemistry, and a lot unnecessary drama. It's been on a lot of lists, so I was excited about it 3y
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xicanti
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

I can‘t say I disliked this book, but it lacked that particular SPARKLE. The romance burns so slow that it feels more like general fiction with a romantic component, and the characters‘ chemistry never solidified for me. I liked each individual element but wanted them to coalesce into something with more oomph.

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xicanti
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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I‘m doing the new day, new book thing again. I sure hope this one clicks for me. I‘ve had my eye on it since it hit NetGalley, way back when.

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WanderingBookaneer
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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I have read all of these and they all have their appeal. All are contemporary romances except for the Malinda Lo, which is YA and historical fiction. More info in the comments. #LMPBC #GroupL

WanderingBookaneer Tagged book was the slowest burn romance I have ever read in my life. I was so desperate for them to acknowledge their feelings for one another and thing after thing gets in their way. Warning: It is set in Hollywood and there is a sleazy director and scenes of sexual harassment. 3y
WanderingBookaneer Childhood sweethearts in a conservative Texan small town reunite after an event in their youth forced them apart: 3y
WanderingBookaneer I don't even know how to summarize this within the character limits! It's 1954 and Lily's family are dealing with federal inquiries amid the Red Scare. While Lily is trying to be the perfect Chinese daughter she is also dealing with the fact that she is a lesbian. A chance encounter with classmate Kat and a visit to the titular Telegraph Club will change both of their lives forever. 3y
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WanderingBookaneer This one starts off with one of the worst dates of all time. The protagonists are as opposite as they get but they chose to pretend date to get their families off their backs. Honestly, this one is not the greatest, I gave it a three-star rating on Goodreads, but I have a soft spot for this Pride and Prejudice retelling. 3y
WanderingBookaneer An homage to romantic comedies whose protagonists are a cynical wedding planner and a hopelessly romantic divorce attorney. I don't want to say to much about this one, just in case it's the one you pick. 3y
Soubhiville I haven‘t read any of these. The one that catches my interest most is Last Night at the Telegraph Club, but I‘d be happy with any of them. 😊 3y
WanderingBookaneer @Soubhiville : It is so good! @BookishMarginalia even set aside her cozy mysteries to read it. She enjoyed it as well. 3y
rachelm I‘ve already read some thing to talk about and would rather read some thing new, but the rest look great! 3y
WanderingBookaneer Do you have a preference from the other titles, @rachelm?
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rachelm No distinct preference but I usually prefer adult fic to YA if that‘s an option 3y
Soubhiville Have you chosen yet? I‘m going to make a collage once we‘ve all chosen. Also, you‘ve done LMPBG before right? How have you managed your book before? Each of us with our own pen color? Page markers and a journal? This is my first time. Pointers very much appreciated. 3y
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AbigailJaneBlog
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Loved this book 💜 Emma is actor and producer Jo's assistant and friend, but this is disrupted when rumours start that they are dating! I really loved how it dealt with sexual harassment and sexuality, but Emma and Jo's constant avoidance of communication had me groaning throughout. Overall I'd say 4⭐ - really fun to read but a predictable gushy romance

#newyearwhosis
 @Clare-Dragonfly

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Sharpeipup
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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@BookishTrish
Guess I‘m joining the club...Look what I found inside my library book just now!

BookishTrish Oh that‘s too funny 😂 3y
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Kelsyereadsbooks
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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⭐️⭐️/5 I enjoyed that there were LGBTQ+ main characters. But otherwise, the characters had absolutely no development or personality. I wanted so badly to like this, but It was just... not good.

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rachelm
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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The only thing getting me through the last week of the election is romance and romcom. What have you loved lately? What do I need to add to my list?

CocoReads Romcoms are saving my life. I loved Red White and royal blue. I read No judgments by Meg Cabot and loved that. Meet cute by Helena hunting. I just bought some Tessa Bailey last night 3y
rachelm @CocoReads ooo thank you! 3y
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rachelm @Hollie thank you!! 3y
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Clare-Dragonfly
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This book was an absolute delight from beginning to end! I love the slow burn and how carefully drawn and real the characters were. And I loved having Avery as a stand-in for the audience! 😍

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ShelleyBooksie
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Thank you so much for the gorgeous bookmarks Renee!! #summerbookmarkswap

StayCurious Oh you got them! Thank goodness- I was about to start making more haha! 4y
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Clare-Dragonfly
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Self-care!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Clare-Dragonfly
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner

This is a delight so far. I think @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian wrote the review that made me hold it at the library? It‘s just making me smile.

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Sarahreadstoomuch
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

I love the diversity, the feminism, the speaking out against workplace sexual harassment. I love an actual f/f romance and think we need more. But if I‘m completely honest (and I was warned of this ahead of time) this was just way too slow of a slow burn romance for me. Lots of in the heads of the main characters, repeating thoughts and doubts... to finally get to where we want and that‘s it - the end. #bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 4y
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Basement_Bookcase
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

A wonderful f/f romance, but not swoon worthy. The two main characters and their circumstance are interesting but there‘s no tension between them like I‘d expect in a romance. I had next to no emotional reaction to what was happening unlike the other romance‘s which gave me a ton of emotions.

But I think this book helps to fill a gap in books in general, not just the romance genre. f/f romance/relationships are still hard to come by even in 2020.

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CaitlinSiem
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

I was really anticipating this f/f romance. And it really left me wanting.

There just wasn‘t much here to sink my teeth into. It‘s a S U P E R S L O W burn romance, if you could even call it that. It really started to get tedious as the book went on.

Also, it just didn‘t seem like there was much personality or pizazz to the book or characters. On paper, I‘m sure it has everything but it just didn‘t hold up in the book.

So bummed about this one.

Reggie Me too. And then the nice thing that gets done for a family member that gets used as a point of friction but just made me roll my eyes. There was no heat and for a lot of this book I just felt I kept watching coffee being brought into an office. 4y
swishandflick Agreed 100%! 4y
CaitlinSiem @Reggie That is exactly it! This book could‘ve been a showstopper and it just didn‘t pack any punch. Which really bummed me out. I was like “I WANT TO LOVE YOU PLEASE JUST LET ME LOVE YOU”. I know we need gentle f/f love stories as well, but denial until the last 50 pages doesn‘t make us want to cheer on the couple. It just wants us to finish the book. 4y
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mdemanatee
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

This was one of my most anticipated romances of the year and it didn‘t wow me as much as I wanted. It was definitely a slow burn, so part of it may have just been what I was in the mood for. But, I also felt like the characters could fall a little flat and the plot didn‘t have much propulsion to it. It was lots of slow burn dancing around each other.

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Basement_Bookcase
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Hello lovelies! A couple of months ago I restarted my blog and have dived head first into book blogging/reviewing! But I‘ve forgotten to keep up posting here so I‘ll be posting quite a bit over the next couple of days playing catch up.

Right now I‘m currently reading Something To Talk About and enjoying it so far! Have you read it? What did you think?

P.S. You can check out my blog by following the link in my bio!

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Eline | LovelyAudiobooks.info
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I loved this book so much! I was completely and utterly captivated and just couldn't stop listening. The audio production is fantastic, too!
Total must-read for June (Audiobook Month and Pride Month!)
https://lovelyaudiobooks.info/something-to-talk-about-meryl-wilsner/

Nute I like getting insights to audiobooks. I have yet to truly listen to an audiobook, because of the overwhelming desire to select a ‘good‘ one. Also I‘m not sure of the will of my attention span when it comes to listening to a narrated book while I‘m doing other things. I tend to drift in thought. I‘m still wanting to really try the RIGHT audiobook one day!😁 4y
Eline | LovelyAudiobooks.info @Nute Haha, incidentally, I have a blog post about picking your first audiobook! I might or might not be - obiously - very obsessed with audios. I listen to about 200 a year and they are really my constant companion. I'm so happy I can read again so much! I didn't have time for that anymore between work and family and everything, until I tried audible books.
https://lovelyaudiobooks.info/how-to-listen-to-audiobooks/
4y
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swishandflick
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

I'm conflicted. On the surface there's a lot to like here - a sweet, well written Hollywood love story featuring a F/F couple. But it had a frustratingly slow pace. Like, sooooo slow. I can't even really use the term "slow burn" because there was hardly any burn to speak of. If more of a PG/PG13 romance appeals to you, this will probably fit the bill. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed.

Reggie Yayyy, I‘m not crazy. 4y
swishandflick @Reggie Haha well if you are, I'm right there with you! 4y
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Nitpickyabouttrains
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Pickpick

A cute romance novel about a female writer and show runner who gets photographed with her female assistant and people think they are dating. Also maybe they are falling in love.

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swishandflick
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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A bunch of my library holds recently came in! Challenge accepted 💪🏽

Powered_By_Plants 🤩 which one first?! I really enjoyed the ballad Of songbirds and snakes 🐍 4y
OrangeMooseReads Songbirds and Snakes is good 4y
LiteraryinLawrence Oh man. When it rains it pours! I‘ll be curious what you think of Happy and You Know It. That‘s one I want to read. 😋 4y
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Reggie
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Mehso-so

I hate read the last quarter of this and skimmed the last couple of pages. It gets a so-so because I chuckled a couple of times. There was a massive amount of heat missing from this book. I‘m not even talking about sex scenes. I couldn‘t get invested because I was too pissed off being bored by repetition masquerading as angst instead using time for character development. There‘s also some workplace behaviors that gave me pause. Just mostly a no.

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Hollie
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Jo is a Chinese American actor turned show runner who never comments on her love life. Her assistant, a Jewish, bisexual younger woman helps get her through all her stressful days. When a tabloid rumor spreads that they are romantically linked, it stresses them both out, but causes them to wonder if there is something there. If you need something lighter, something happy, something LGBT friendly- I highly recommend this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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TaraTLK
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So delightful.
Content warning for workplace harassment.
Also, if you're playing #RippedBodiceBingo could count for piece of jewelry on the cover.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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this was such a sweet and fun read that is very pro feminism and calling out sexual harassment in Hollywood...and has a ton of rep in it! Bisexual and lesbian characters in a f/f romance with one being Jewish and one being Chinese.

erinreads My hold just came in at the library! Excited to get to it soon. 4y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Starting off pride month

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TheSpineView
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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#friyayintro @howjessreads @4thhouseontheleft

📚 Tagged and just reviewed this book. See my blog at www.thespineview.com for the full review.
📚 💜💜💜
📚 Taking care of my family.

Have you played yet? @JoScho @DaveGreen7777 @EadieB @Lcsmcat @LibrarianRyan @MallenNC

EadieB @TheSpineView Thanks for the tag! 4y
JoScho Thanks for the tag 🌈🥰 4y
DaveGreen7777 Thank you for the tag! 😁🏷 4y
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TheSpineView
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This is my debut author book for #ReadWithMrBook @MrBook. Reads as if written by seasoned writer. The story follows Jo, a Hollywood starlet, who is seen with her assist on the red carpet in what appeats to be an intimate moment. This has the rumor mill going. There is nothing going on between them... or is there? Well written characters and some drama makes for a great beach read. 4⭐ My full review is on my blog at www.thespineview.com.

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WanderingBookaneer
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Read why I loved this one on my new blog: https://bit.ly/SomethingToTalkAboutBook

This is only my second entry. Your feedback is appreciated.

Suet624 I loved your review!! 4y
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WanderingBookaneer
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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10% and this book is soooooooo goood!

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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I had so much fun researching and writing about 2020 #BisexualBooks (bi women specifically). Including the tagged book; Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust; Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott, The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar, Once You Go This Far by Keisten Lepionka, and more! #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #LGBTQ https://bookriot.com/2020/05/19/bisexual-women-books-of-2020/

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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This delightful, so real queer romance absolutely exceeded my expectations. A Hollywood love story between a showrunner & her assistant done so thoughtfully, addressing boss/employee power dynamics. Slow burn! The characters (Jewish bi woman & Chinese American lesbian) were authentic, flawed, funny and vulnerable. Career and sexual harassment subplots were excellent. Snarky side characters too! I will never hear the term "yes, boss" the same way.

Clare-Dragonfly This sounds amazing! 4y
Clare-Dragonfly I don‘t really have room on my schedule for another book but I put this on hold anyway 😄 4y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Clare-Dragonfly Haha! I hope it will be worth it for you 😊 4y
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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My dog is sleeping on the book on my lap. I guess she thinks reading is too much of a distraction from petting her haha.

Megabooks So cute! 💜 4y
Lindy What a darling. ❤️ 4y
JoScho So sweet 🖤 4y
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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#BreakfastAndABook This queer romance is delightful so far!
#Romantsy #QueerBooks

AlaMich I like the mug! Although I don‘t really “collect” them, I may have a few of those. 😬 4y
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AmyM43
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I really enjoyed this debut. I loved Meryl Wilsner's writing and I cannot wait to see what comes next. If you're looking for a slow burn romance that deals with the workplace dynamic in a genuine way, look no further than Something to Talk About. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #debut #romance #lgbtq

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tularecountylib
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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1.Loved the chemistry between Jo and Emma
2.Loved the way Wilsner handled the boss/employee power imbalance
3.I just loved it!

Although I was ready to throw my kindle towards the end waiting for these two to admit their feelings for each other, I am just too impatient for slow burns, I enjoyed watching them fall in love. Read this is if you love workplace romances, slow burn romances, or awards shows!
-Erika
Available on Libby starting May 26th!

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Such exciting #BookMail today! Berkeley romance's first f/f romance, a slow slow burn set in Hollywood with bi and lesbian representation, as well as Chinese American and Jewish main characters. Can't wait to read this! #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #LGBTQ #BisexualBooks

Megabooks Sounds great! 4y
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TheSpineView
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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OriginalCyn620 📚👍🏻📚 4y
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unabridgedchick
Something to Talk About | Meryl Wilsner
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Mehso-so

Sadly, I didn't love this debut as much as I wanted to; I thought it wouldn't be an issue but I actually ended up being really squicked out by the supervisor-employee relationship with the two leads. (Totally a personal thing; Wilsner really works hard to address that and make sure that Emma, as the employee, has a lot of agency and doesn't have her work compromised because Jo's feelings toward her.) See my entire review at my blog.

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unabridgedchick
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Made a gross cocktail and started a lesbian romance.