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Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Second Chance Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 27, 2022
The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like love triangles or . Here we review some of the top tropes in second chance romances.
When Two Authors Are Better Than One
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 24, 2022
Dolly Parton and James Patterson’s new book, Run, Rose, Run, comes out March 7 and we’re excited to see what the beloved songstress and veteran storyteller have come up with. It got us thinking about some of our other favorite novel collaborations.
Summer in February? 13 Beachy Reads to Get You Through Winter
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 20, 2022
Spring may be around the corner, but these last few weeks of winter can feel endless. If you’re craving some warm weather and vitamin D, enjoy some virtual summer sun with one of these balmy, beachy books.
Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Friends-to-Lovers Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 17, 2022
Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Mafia Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 10, 2022
The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like retribution romances or arranged marriages. Here we review some of the top tropes in mafia romances.
Trending Author Alert! Five Fun Facts About #BookTok Favorite Sarah J. Maas
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 08, 2022
Her books may be trending on #BookTok lately, but Sarah J. Maas has been churning out bestsellers for a while now. Get to know the author a bit more and pick up a few of her must-read titles including the newest in her Crescent City series (available for pre-order).
25 Valentine's Day Films For a Variety of Viewers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 06, 2022
Our choice of Valentine’s Day entertainment might have a lot to do with our age, relationship status, or history with romance. Here are some of our fave films for all kinds of audiences, from families and friends to singles and couples, plus some for the Valentine's Day haters.
Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Regency Edition
The Top Tropes of Regency Romance
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 03, 2022
The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn't make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like mistaken identities or marriages of convenience. Here we review some of the top tropes in Regency romances.
Love for Littles: 15 Picture Books Perfect for Valentine's Day
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 01, 2022
Valentine's Day is about more than romance. As we head into February, we are celebrating all forms of love, from family ties to favorite friends to small, everyday acts of kindness for everyone in our communities. Here are some of our favorite picture books for our littlest love bugs.
7 Strange Facts About J. D. Salinger
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 30, 2022
It was 74 years ago on January 31, when J. D. Salinger’s short story A Perfect Day for Bananafish appeared in The New Yorker. The story introduces Seymour Glass, a recurring character in many of Salinger’s subsequent stories along with his large quirky family. Here we share more about the author and his favorite subjects.
'Children of Blood and Bone' Headed to the Big Screen
Read Before You Watch, Plus 9 Similar Series to Read Next
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 25, 2022
Paramount Pictures has landed the rights for an upcoming adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. The bestselling YA fantasy series is inspired by the author’s Nigerian heritage and offers timely, thought-provoking themes.
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