For the past two years we have been highlighting the robust and diverse romance genre on Wednesdays. Despite its staggering popularity, the romance genre doesn’t always get respect or recognition from mainstream press and book awards. It’s been our goal with this column to give romance the love it deserves (pun intended) and acknowledge its massive readership, which includes many librarians at The Seattle Public Library. As we prepare to take a hiatus from this regular column, we asked these librarians to give a shout out to some of their favorite books and authors. Feel free to share some of your favorites in the comments, and happy (ever after) reading!
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
-Jessica, Broadview Branch
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
The Proposal by Mary Balogh
Nobody’s Baby but Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
-Elizabeth, Central Library
An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
The Morning Gift by Eva Ibbotson
Along Came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
-Robin, Mobile Services
Frederica and The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
-Joanna, Green Lake Branch
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
-Jennifer, Greenwood Branch
Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger
-Jessica, Northeast Branch and Joanna, Green Lake Branch
-Von, Central Library
Julie and Romeo and Julie and Romeo Get Lucky by Jeanne Ray
-Jane, Southwest Branch
Brothers Sinister series by Courtney Milan
Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James
-Emily, Fremont Branch
Persuasion by Jane Austen
-Ann, Central Library
A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev
The Lotus Palace by Jeannie Lin
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Midnight Scandals by Courtney Milan, Sherry Thomas and Carolyn Jewel
-Claire, Northgate Branch
-Andy, Fremont Branch
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