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Fifty Percent

Fifty Percent

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 Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there’s usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorite authors, recommendations, BookTok reactions and more. Graphic by Parker Story @valetnovelFifty Percent Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • 'How to Write a Love Story' by Catherine Walsh

    'How to Write a Love Story' by Catherine Walsh
    Mar 27 2026

    Katey and Abigail read "How to Write a Love Story" by Catherine Walsh. Other topics include what Katey would bequeath to Abigail in her will, questionable beach hookup logistics, pronouncing Irish names and of course, grief.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 'And Now, Back to You' by B.K. Borison

    'And Now, Back to You' by B.K. Borison
    Mar 13 2026

    Katey and Abigail read B.K. Borison’s “And Now, Back to You,” the second in the Heartstrings series. Other topics include the fever dream of South by Southwest, whether “Saving Private Ryan” deserved the Oscar (it did), TV news insights from Katey, and Abigail’s guitar lessons.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 'Skate It Till You Make It' by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

    'Skate It Till You Make It' by Rufaro Faith Mazarura
    Feb 28 2026

    Katey and Abigail read "Skate It Till You Make It" by Rufaro Faith Mazarura, an Olympics-themed book just after the ending of the actual Winter Games. Other topics include the U.S. women's hockey team, Percy Pigs (the best candy) and doomscrolling in bed.
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    57 mins
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