Category Archives: Talking Wonkomance

Formative Wonk: The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

“I found no humor, only desperation and pathos.” So begins one of a number of one-star reviews for Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist on Goodreads, where the novel has nearly 25,000 ratings. The Accidental Tourist is one of my all-time favorite novels, and … Continue reading →

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The Virgin Hero

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

What is so damn sexy about a romance hero who’s a virgin? I don’t know, but they drive me crazy. I know heroes are supposed to be experienced, they’re supposed to be knowledgeable. They can make the heroine come in … Continue reading →

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A Post Wherein Cara Apologizes for Killing People’s Moms

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the States, I’d like to use this post to apologize to moms. Firstly to my own mom, for any stretch marks she’s suffered on my behalf, and for the hormone-spurred grief I caused … Continue reading →

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