Milwaukee Public Library: Romance Awareness Month

Press release from the Milwaukee Public Library:

Aug 16, 2021 8:58 AM

Happy August and happy Romance Awareness Month! We are halfway to February and also probably experiencing the hottest temperatures of the year, at least here in Milwaukee, so it is a grand time to revel in all things happily-ever-after (HEA).

A guaranteed HEA is a promise that, despite the many twists and turns the story may take, you can rest assured the main characters will find joy and hope by the end. And joy, especially in these times, is subversive, even cathartic, to watch or read. 

You, too, can add a little romance to your life this August by watching a summer romance film from Hoopla, listening to the Romance in the Air playlist from Freegal Music, or reading some of the great rom-coms listed below that are recommended by the special guest authors of the Milwaukee Public Library’s upcoming RomCom Madness virtual program. And yes! You can register to attend too! Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Melonie Johnson, author of Too Good To Be Real recommends:

The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged recommends:

Serena Singh Flips the Script by Sonia Lalli

Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting recommends

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Liz Lincoln, author of Homefield Advantage recommends

Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria 

Stacey Agdern, author of The History of Us and contributor to the Burning Bright anthology recommends

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

Well Played by Jen DeLuca

Allie Parker, creator and host of the Romance Ever After Podcast recommends:

The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee (August 3, 2021)

The Long Shot directed by Jonathan Levine

This press release was produced by the Milwaukee Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.