Feb 14 2022
Why We Read...Romance
In the first episode of A Book for Everyone, we talk about a controversial genre: Romance! Join longtime romance reader Pearl and recent convert Beth as they explore what the genre encompasses, why so many people read romance, and our romance recommendations for both dabblers and fans. Romanace Author Suggestions: Own Voices—Beverly Jenkins, Alyssa Cole, Casey McQuiston, Farrah Rochon, Jasmine GuilloryHistorical—Cat Sebastian, Julia Quinn, Evie DunmoreClean—Nicholas Sparks, Debbie MacomberIf You Like Beverly Lewis, you might also enjoy—Amy Clipston or Beth WisemanContemporary—Sally Thorne, Meg Cabot, Sophie Kinsella, Nora Roberts, Christina Lauren, Olivia Dade, Alexis Hall, Lyssa Kay Adams, Rachel Lynn Solomon Some of Pearl's Favorites: Sonali Dev — The Rajes series & Bollywood series Emily Henry — Beach ReadHelen Hoang— The Kiss Quotient & The Heart Principle Rosie Danan — The RoommateAlexis Daria — You Had Me at Hola & A Lot Like AdiosTalia Hibbert — The Brown Sisters series, especially Act Your Age, Eve BrownUzma Jalaluddin — Hana Khan Carries On Casey McQuiston — Red, White and Royal Blue Some of Beth’s Favorites: Unmarriageable by Soniah KamalThe Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser Sources cited Hoffert, B. (2021. February 4) Circ Disrupted | 2021 Materials Survey. Library Journal. https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Circ-Disrupted-2021-Materials-Survey