Great Reads: A Little Romance
Great Reads is a series of posts featuring recent books that are highly recommended by Toronto Public Library staff.
Do you want more romance in your life? Fall in love with one of these books. They may not be traditional romances but there is a love story at the heart each book.
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The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope by Rhonda Riley During World War II, Evelyn, a teenager managing the family farm, rescues a badly burned soldier on their property. It quickly becomes clear that he is not human. An unconventional and passionately romantic story, this science fiction novel will capture your heart. |
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Landline by Rainbow Rowell Georgie McCool realizes that her marriage is in trouble even though she and her husband, Neal, still love each other. While wondering if her marriage is beyond saving, Georgie discovers that her telephone connects her to Neal 20 years in the past. Has Georgie finally found a way of fixing her marriage, before it even starts? Regular Print |
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion A socially awkward genetics professor tries to find the perfect mate by devising a detailed and scientifically researched questionnaire for his “Wife Project”, only to be attracted to a woman who doesn’t fit his requirements. Be sure to read the sequel too: The Rosie Effect. Regular Print |
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Saga (Volume 1) by Brian K. Vaughan When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring their new baby into a dangerous world. Master storyteller Brian K. Vaughan strikes gold again in this richly-imagined science fiction/fantasy series. |
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Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen Photographer Rebecca Winter sublets her New York apartment to live upstate after her divorce. As she adapts to new surroundings, her skill with the camera helps her recharge her life, and find companionship. Regular Print |
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The Storied Life of A.J. Firky by Gabrielle Zevin A prickly and bereft bookstore owner loses his heart to an abandoned toddler and finds his lonely, almost-bankrupt shop becoming the centre of the community. A humorous homage to books and bookselling with a dash of romance and a lot of humanity. Regular Print |
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You’re right! “Saga” has a romantic side to the story! 🙂