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How to Excavate a Heart

By: Jake Maia Arlow
Narrated by: Hope Newhouse
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Stonewall Honor author Jake Maia Arlow delivers a sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas rom-com in a read perfect for fans of Kelly Quindlen and Casey McQuiston.

It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru.

Attempted vehicular manslaughter was not part of Shani’s plan. She was supposed to be focusing on her monthlong paleoichthyology internship. She was going to spend all her time thinking about dead fish and not at all about how she was unceremoniously dumped days before winter break.

It could be going better.

But when a dog-walking gig puts her back in May’s path, the fossils she’s meant to be diligently studying are pushed to the side—along with the breakup.

Then they’re snowed in together on Christmas Eve. As things start to feel more serious, though, Shani’s hurt over her ex-girlfriend’s rejection comes rushing back. Is she ready to try a committed relationship again, or is she okay with this just being a passing winter fling?

  • A heartwarming Christmas read
  • Perfect for curling up with during the holidays

 Dating & Sex Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Jewish Heritage LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Winter Christmas Comedy
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This was a really good one, there is a little darkness there so it's not all love and puppies but its all done with care.

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Amazing, beautiful, sweet, loved it so much. Narrated really well and a brilliant story

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This story is really lovely. Queer Jewish love and drama. It’s funny, moving, sweet, and has important themes of consent. Loved it.

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