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The episode highlighted the book as the country's most popular romance novel, noting that the mayor encouraged listeners to borrow it for free via the public library's ebook and audio collections. It was praised for its steamy TV adaptation and widespread appeal. The hosts conveyed a positive view, effectively recommending it to the audience.
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The mayor promoted free library access to the romance novel in ebook or audio format, noting it had become the most popular romance novel in the country.
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani urged people to use yesterday's snowstorm as a chance to stay home, nap, or... Take advantage of our public library's offer of free access to heated rivalry on ebook or audio book for anyone with a library card.
He pointed people to heated rivalry, the love story about professional hockey players that, thanks to a very steamy TV adaptation, has become a global phenomenon. According to the New York Public Library, thousands of people took him up on his suggestion. It's currently the most popular romance novel in the country, according to the library.