CPL's Book a Week Challenge discussion

Happy Valentine’s Day a bit early! Are you celebrating? Or do you eschew the holiday in favor of other plans? I’m definitely the latter- I either ignore it completely or, as it happens this year, I’ll be out of town at a convention. But while I may be ambivalent to this romantic holiday, that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good romance book or two.

What are your favorite romance books? Do you have a favorite subgenre of them? I enjoy a good historical romance. There’s something about romance in a time and place so different from our own but at the same time, so like our own. Julie Klassen has been my favorite for these books; I greatly enjoy how some of her books mix romance with a bit of suspenseful drama. Recently, I’ve found YA author Cindy Anstey, whose books also mix romance with some drama. Jane Austen’s books are considered classics, but they sort of fall under historical romance as well (though, they were contemporary romance when written).

I am also a huge lover of fairy tale retellings.

I’ll read contemporary romances every once in a while, though mainly YA and with some sort of fandom component (Fangirl, Eliza and Her Monsters, Geekerella, The Princess and the Fangirl, Comics Will Break Your Heart). I did read Red, White, and Royal Blue last year (adult contemporary) and absolutely adored it. It was the perfect break from reality.

Tell us your romance reads!

I am currently listening to The Princess and the Fangirl. It is super cute. I'm rooting for everyone to get their guy or girl in the end! I didn't think I was going to like these nerdy fairytale retellings as much as I do, but I'd be happy to keep reading about the Starfield fandom.

As for Valentine's Day, this will be my second one with my partner. We completely ignored it last year. This year we will be doing what we do every Friday - hanging out at our local game store playing Magic the Gathering and talking about video games and anime with a bunch of like-minded nerds. I'll leave the romance and candlelit dinners for those who truly enjoy it!

I think that Valentine's Day is just a holiday to support the agape form of love you see people engaging in everyday. I think its a bit too commercial for me, but candy and cards are always nice to receive. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

I am reading "Worst Case" by James Patterson and I finished "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Of the ones you listed, I've read Geekerella and Red, White, & Royal Blue. I'm also a fan of historical romances (and mysteries and history itself), as well as contemporary, paranormal, etc.
I've never read Persuasion, but I loved Sense & Sensibility (book and movie).

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!

I just started the Water Dancer and I am currently reading The Ten Doors of January.

I prefer contemporary romance books. My four top three favorites are:
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Get a Life, Chole Brown by Talia Hibbert
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Selection Series by Kiera Cass