After Mamdani Nods to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Library E-Book Downloads Surge

As a snowstorm arrived, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded New Yorkers that they could access the romance series that inspired the TV show through their public library.At a Sunday news conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned the New York Public Library’s promotion of “Heated Rivalry,” the romance novel that was adapted into a wildly popular TV show.