Get ready for Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, with our librarian-curated blogs and reading lists for children, teens and adults.
Children's Recommendations
Assorted Chocolate – Chocolate isn't just for Valentine's Day. Indulge in these chocolaty stories to help satisfy your cocoa cravings.
Hearts Abound – Enjoy these books with hearts on the cover or in the title. Discover all your heart can give!
So Much Love – Even though times seem tough, these books can remind us that there are so many different kinds of love in the world ready to be shared.
The Cover Was Red – In celebration of Valentine's Day, check out these engaging kids books with red covers.
Totally Crushed Out – Check off yes or no on these chapter books for older readers featuring stories of romance, crushes and blushing characters.
Teen Recommendations
Celebrate Galentine’s Day – Celebrate your gal pals on the best day of the year with our Galentine's Day tips.
Fall in Love With a YA Romance Book – Love is in the air with these teen titles.
"Heartstopper" Read Alikes – If you can't get enough of Alice Oseman's book series and the adapted Netflix show, try one of these titles. These graphic novels feature a spectrum of queer romances and strong friendships.
If You Liked “It Ends With Us” – Check out these recommended reads that also evoke anguish, are happy and sad, romantic, painful and yet, inspiring.
Must Read Teen Books for Colleen Hoover Stans – Heart wrenching romance. Real life relationship discord. Individuals trying to figure out life. Colleen Hoover just gets "it".
Not in the Mood for Love: YA Books About Friendship – Sometimes, we just aren't in the mood for love, and that is more than okay. Here are some great titles that highlight the beauty of friendship.
Pumpkin Spicy – Keep a glass of water on hand while you fall in love with these #booktok romances.
Romance for Teens – These romantic titles explore the joys and perils of falling in love. Dive into a sweet and charming read.
Romance Manga – These manga selections will make your heart skip a beat. We've got every flavor of romance you could ask for.
They're Just Not That Into You: Getting Over Heartbreak – Going through a break-up? You might not get the scarf back, but you can gain so much more.
Adult Recommendations
Ah, Romance! – When we fall madly in love, there’s passion and intense attraction. Put those ingredients in a book and voilà! You've got a romance novel.
Chemistry Matters: STEAMy Romance E-books – These romance titles focus on characters involved with science, technology, engineering, art and math—as well as with each other.
Couples that Slay Together, Stay Together – Looking for date night ideas? Try a multiplayer video game. Team up with cooperative games or battle it out with competitive games.
Give Love a Chance: A Beginner's Guide to Romance Novels – Romance encompasses a vast and diverse world that caters to all sorts of tastes and preferences. Learn more about the genre in this blog.
Hallmark-Worthy Holiday Romances – These seasonal romance books feature all the feels of the holidays, from family gatherings gone awry to discovering simple-yet-handsome sweethearts that make one forget all about fast-paced city life.
Happily Ever Always – With our e-media platform, hoopla, you can access more than 70,000 romance e-books available 24/7. Here’s just a sampling of the many books you will find from popular romance authors.
Holiday Romances – We have some great holiday romance titles, and many more are added throughout the year. Be sure to give these authors a try.
Hot Reads for Cold Nights – Dreary weather got you feeling cold and lonely? These spicy reads will steam up your night in no time.
Let Love Blossom – Spring is the time for love. Grab a seat and download one of these sweet spring-themed e-book romances for your favorite reading device.
Library Lovers' Month – February is National Library Lovers' Month. This is a time for you to celebrate your love of libraries and for libraries to celebrate you. Here are just a few of the ways we want to show the love.
Love Can Be Killer – If you love a little bit of murder with a dash of romance, then these titles might just be for you.
Love is in the Air(Pods) – Add more delightful listening into your life with these heart-warming and life-affirming e-audiobook romances.
Meet LGBTQ-te – The main characters in these LGBTQ+ audiobooks get up to plenty of shenanigans on their quests for love, from bumping into each other on trains to fake dating.
Music for Healing Your Heartbreak (Or Wallowing In It) – From sad songs to cry to, to powerful tracks to make you feel stronger than ever, these tunes are our soundtrack for moving on.
On the Naughty List? Less Sugar, More Spice – These holiday romances are hot enough to warm up the coldest of winter nights. No need to head to the library for these e-books that are sure to add some holiday spice to your reading list.
"Outlander" Read Alikes – If you liked Outlander, you’ll love these fantastical historical fiction novels with just the right touch of romance and a dash of magical realism.
Proper Romance Prose – Do you love a good romance but like to keep it lighthearted and free of foul language? Here are some lovely clean romances that wouldn't make you blush to share with your mother.
Read a Romance Month – Whether you have a romance-a-week habit or have never picked one up in your life, now is the time to try something new in romance.
The Perfect Time to Fall in Love – Autumn is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful love story. These movies and audiobooks are set in autumn and feature all sorts of romance.
Watch Holiday Romances on hoopla – Fall in love with these Hallmark holiday movies, streaming free on hoopla with your Canton Public Library card.
We Love Loving Day – In honor of the couple at the heart of an important step forward for civil rights, this list focuses on romance novels about interracial couples.
While You Wait for "It Ends With Us" – This snowy season, go on a date with these sizzling hot romance audiobooks on hoopla.
You've Got Me Under Your Spell – Everyone needs love—even witches. These witch-y romances will help you believe in love and magic.
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