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Romance Novel Readers Disrupt Goodreads Recommendations with Political Titles

September 21, 2025

On September 21, 2025, an interesting trend has emerged among romance novel enthusiasts on Goodreads. Readers are breaking the platform's recommendation algorithm to suggest On Tyranny to those exploring A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune. This unusual cross-over highlights how book communities sometimes subvert digital suggestions to share messages they care about.

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Terrence O'Brien reports on this fascinating intersection of romance fandom and political awareness, reflecting how readers can influence digital content in unexpected ways.