What's Behind Canada's Romance Book Boom?
Episode Date: June 26, 2026Romance novels have become one of Canada's fastest-growing publishing genres, with print sales soaring, ebook readership growing, and dedicated romanc...
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534 episodes transcribedRomance novels have become one of Canada's fastest-growing publishing genres, with print sales soaring, ebook readership growing, and dedicated romanc...
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