Romance

Magic, and Witches, and Shifters, Oh My! 4 Paranormal Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

Disability In Comics: 10 Amazing Picks for Superhuman Day

Check out these comics, graphic novels, and manga that normalize the experience of living with a disability—both visible and invisible.

5 Books to Celebrate TolPride!

What's a better way to celebrate TolPride than to dive into some LGBTQIA+ books?

30 Teen Titles About Young Love

Love (might be) in the air! Check out these teen romantic reads.

Spring Break Reads for Teens

Spring into a book with these recommendations for teens.

Smart and funny Romances for People Who Hate to Admit they Might Like Romance

Romance novels are kind of the kid sister of the fiction genres. People claim to be annoyed by/hate/bored by them, but when given a chance they usually win even the staunchest detractor.

10 Books to Read If You Support Women’s Rights and Women’s Wrongs

Well-behaved women seldom make history and make for rather boring novels. Lucky for you, these novels feature morally grey female protagonists.

10 Queer Kisses and Near-Death-Misses

These reads will have your heart racing in more ways than one!

Who Needs Romance? Here are 10 Horror Films for Valentine’s Day

These 10 horror movies show that there’s more to Valentine’s Day than hearts and Cupid.

10 Books To Feed Your Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift Obsession

10 sports romances for all of us who ship the Taylor and Travis romance. #Traylor

Hallmark Channel Read-Alikes: 15 Uplifting Romance, Family and Friendship Stories

If you love Hallmark Channel programming, these authors are for you!

10 Romance Books To Read During Romance Awareness Month

August is Romance Awareness Month. Celebrate with one of these books.

Best 10 Sweet And Spicy Tessa Bailey Read-a-likes

Whether you prefer a slow-burn romance or a scorching hot love affair, we have a wide selection of romance titles to suit your tastes.

Book Clubbin’: Looking to Add a New Habit to Your New Year? Join a Library Book Group!

Looking to add a new habit to your new year? Consider joining one of our many book groups and to help hit your reading goals for 2023.

Best Books to Give as Gifts: Romance and Science Fiction/Fantasy Titles

A selection of romance and science fiction/fantasy books that will make great gifts.

Book Clubbin’: Looking for a Holiday Party? Join a Library Book Group!

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Consider joining one of our many book groups.

Book Clubbin’: Now is the Perfect Time to Join a Library Book Group

Are you spending a more time indoors now that the weather is cooling down? Consider joining one of our many book groups this November.

What Our Book Clubs are Reading

Check out some of our book group picks!

Ability Awareness: Romance Reads

Enjoy this list of series that include disability representation.

Lady Whistledown Recommends

Let it be known, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it and share every last detail. These books are sure to be full of them.

Children’s Library & Teen Recommends – Summer 2021

Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!

Escape With These 21 Romance Novels Set in Beautiful Destinations

Romantic storylines paired with gorgeous locations.

Calling All Bridgerton Fans

So you’ve finished binge watching Bridgerton? Now what? To satisfy your need for more romantic rom-com during Regency England, take a gander at these reads below. You may just find something to your satisfaction until the next season comes around.

Romantic Reads: Romantic Suspense

A collection of romantic suspense book recommendations.

Romantic Reads: Contemporary Romance

A collection of contemporary romance book recommendations.

Happy Birthday Sarah J Maas!

In conjunction with Women’s History Month and her birthday, let us celebrate this author who is making women’s history as we speak… or read!

Children’s Library and Teen Recommends – Winter 2021

Check out what your Children's and Teen librarians have been reading lately!

Novel Novellas

Here's a list of fiction books that are just a little out there, and under 200 pages long.

Women’s History Month: Feminist Romance

In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a list of romance novels with feminist approach to love.

Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals

Have you started a reading challenge yet this year? Maybe you need a little inspiration to log a few more books for TLCPL’s Winter Read. Maybe you want to challenge yourself to “read harder” this year. No matter what, the team at Kent Branch has you covered! We have curated a list of challenges to diversify your reads this year, and our staff has provided suggestions of some of their faves to match!

What To Watch After Bridgerton

TV series suggestions to hold you over until Bridgerton returns.

New Year’s Romances

Be inspired to fall in love, travel through time, and set new goals with this list of New Year's romances.

Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021

Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

Romancing the Streaming Service

Looking for a good dose of onscreen chemistry to set your weekend, right? Check out these romantic comedies for free on Hoopla!

Book Recommendations by Readers for Readers

We asked our social media followers to share the books that they love to read and now we want to share those with you!

7 Funny Love Stories

Romantic comedies to engage your heart and tickle your funny bone.

10 Character-Driven and Upbeat Books to Put You in a Good Mood

Stories that are fun, lighthearted, hopeful and optimistic.

15 Great Beach Reads To Read Anytime

We put together a great list of beach reads that are great to read anytime.

10 Classic Books to Read and Watch

These stories are filled with so much pure emotion it is almost impossible not to like them.

10 Genuinely Funny Funny Fiction Books You’re Sure to Love

An eclectic mix of humorous books that are endlessly entertaining and quirky that will make you laugh out loud.

Love is in the Air

Stories celebrating the power of love and human connections.

Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Summer Reads

We're back! This time, we're obsessing over what we consider the best "summer reads" around. Read on for our lightly-edited-for-clarity conversation about what titles we think you should plop down on a beach with or stay safely-contained within your air-conditioned home with. We don't judge.

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