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Welcome back to the Reading Cafe!
Kat McKenna is author of Look What You Made Me Do: A Love-Letter to the Fandom Era. As a massive long-term Swiftie, Kat evaluates the phenomenon of Taylor Swift's success and looks at the concept of fandom itself.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT:
- How Taylor makes her fans feel “seen”.
- Swiftmas and the Easter Eggs Taylor leaves throughout her songs, performances and videos.
- Why fans care so much about Taylor as a person, not just as a pop star.
...AND MUCH MORE!
This episode also features two members of The Tortured English Department, Miss Gallagher and Miss Quigley, who will be telling you about their most prized poets and treasured Taylor Swift songs.
To learn more about Kat McKenna, visit: https://www.katmckenna.com
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