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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 34 MIN

Roxy Dunn, author of 'Wants and Needs' on Rejection, Ethical Non-Monogamy & Mothers and Daughters

from A Pair of Bookends · host Hannah MacDonald

Joining Hannah for today's episode is returning guest, Roxy Dunn. Roxy appeared on the podcast back in 2024 to dicuss her incredible debut novel As Young As This and she's back now to talk about her second novel Wants and Needs (spoiler free ofc!)They discuss what drew Roxy to exploring modern dating through the lens of ethical non-monogamy (in her writing), what she's learnt from rejection, the mother/daughter relationship + lots more!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Roxy via Instagram.Books & other mentions in this episode: Wants and Needs by Roxy DunnAs Young As This by Roxy DunnAlison by Lizzy StewartThe Wreck by Lizzy StewartPeople in Love by Claire DaverleySorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonEveryone I know is Dying by Emily SlapperNew York Times' The Book Review: 'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout YearThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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