{"title":"Alex's Staff Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Alex’s Staff Picks at Romantasy Bookstore—horror and fantasy favorites chosen by our general manager and Miss American Vampire of Philadelphia 2025. 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