Happy Valentine's Day! We've chosen some of our favourite romances, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina is a big book, over 800 pages, but it is SO worth the read. Many consider it the best romance novel ever (myself being one of those people) and a must-read in your lifetime. The story is set in Imperial Russia and follows Anna, who has an affair with Count Vronsky. What starts as excitement turns into paranoia, isolation, and regret. It is not just a love story; it also shows the ups and downs of love. Tolstoy explores relationships, society, and the consequences of our choices. It is a classic that takes you deep into the complexities of being human. - Jennifer D
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I don't read a lot of romances, but when I do, I like the characters difficult and kind of crabby. The titular book lovers are hard-edged literary agent Nora and bookish, arrogant editor Charlie. They've crossed swords in the city, but a chance meeting in a small town, and they are on the way from enemies to lovers. Clever and enjoyable. - Elisa
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
This historical fantasy romance follows two young rival journalist finding love through a magical connection in the middle of a war among gods. Ross takes the horrors of war and turns it into a beautifully written narrative that focuses on hope and love. If you’re a big fan of romance but don’t read a lot of fantasy, this is a great romantasy to pick up. - Natashia
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Elsie Hannaway is not your average professor. By day, she teaches with passion, but by night, she moonlights as a pretend girlfriend for those in need. Her life takes a twist when Jack Smith, the very person who holds the key to her future at MIT, steps into the picture. Despite her reservations about Jack due to their history, Elsie can't help but feel drawn to him. As she juggles her dual life, Elsie faces a dilemma: should she follow her heart or stick to her original plan? This novel is a must-read! It blends humor and romance brilliantly and features Elsie, an incredibly relatable and brainy character navigating the world of STEM and relationships. - Ashley
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
Two time-traveling agents from warring futures work their way through the past, begin to exchange letters—and soon fall in love. Told in letters written alternately by Blue (El-Mohtar) and Red (Gladstone), this short book is both brilliant science fiction and heart-wrenching romance. - Elisa