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Text reads, “Book recs for Valentine’s Day” in big letters. Red and pink hearts and other Valentine’s-themed imagery surrounds the text.
Text reads, “It’s Valentine’s season, and we’re spotlighting books related to love and relationships of all kinds. We’ve got the obvious array of romance novels as well as stories about friendship, family drama, and love for pets. Follow along or look around the room to find your next read!” There is a border on the top and bottom of the image of books alternating with hearts.
Text reads, “Check out our romance recommendations! Dive into sweet, awkward, fun, and complex love stories.” There is a border on the top and bottom of the image of books alternating with hearts.
Text reads, “Wren Martin ruins it all by Amanda DeWitt. Wren Martin, the asexual student council president, plans to eliminate the school's annual Valentine's Day Dance. But when his rival Leo sabotages Wren's plan by securing a sponsorship from a dating app, the situation leads to unexpected feelings and realizations about Leo's seemingly perfect life. (Source: library catalog.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images. A heart-shaped icon notes that the book is available on Sora.
Text reads, “The do-over by Lynn Painter. Sixteen-year-old Emilie, stuck in a Groundhog/Valentine's Day nightmare where she discovers her family is splitting up and her boyfriend is cheating on her, decides to embark upon The Day of No Consequences, but when her repetitive day suddenly ends, she must face the consequences of her actions. (Source: library catalog.)”An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Lunar New Year love story by Gene Luen Yang. Val is ready to give up on love. It's led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she's pretty sure she's cursed—no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love. But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever? (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images. A heart-shaped icon notes that the book is available on Sora.
Text reads, “Twenty-four seconds from now by Jason Reynolds. In a series of moments spanning two years, seventeen-year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two intend to take the next big step in their relationship. (Source: library catalog.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images. A heart-shaped icon notes that the book is available on Sora.
Text reads, “I shall never fall in love by Hari Conner. In this historically inspired, joyfully queer, stunningly romantic graphic novel mash-up of Jane Austen novels, two friends discover their feelings for each other and find a space in their world for their love and identity. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, An appetite for miracles by Laekan Zea Kemp. Danna Mendoza Villarreal’s grandfather is slowly losing himself as his memories fade. Raúl Santos has been lost ever since his mother was wrongly incarcerated two years ago. When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal Danna’s grandfather … and themselves. Because healing is something best done together—even if it doesn’t always look the way we want it to. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Reggie and Delilah's year of falling by Elise Bryant. Delilah always keeps her messy, gooey insides hidden behind a wall of shrugs and yeah, whatevers. Reggie is a D&D Dungeon Master and self-declared Blerd who spends his free time leading quests and writing essays critiquing the game under a pseudonym. After meeting on New Year’s Eve, they continue to run into each other on every holiday, and begin to fall for each other. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images. A heart-shaped icon notes that the book is available on Sora.
Text reads, “Go beyond romance with these stories. In these books, characters discover many different forms of love and explore complex relationships of all types.” There is a border on the top and bottom of the image of books alternating with hearts.
Text reads, “Loveless by Alice Oseman. Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, and never even had a crush–but she’s sure she’ll find her person one day. As she starts university with her best friends, Georgia’s ready to find romance. But when her plans backfire, she starts to question why love seems so easy for other people but not for her. With new terms thrown at her– asexual, aromantic–Georgia is more uncertain than ever. Is she destined to remain loveless? Or has she been looking for the wrong thing all along? (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images. A heart-shaped icon notes that the book is available on Sora.
Text reads, “All the love under the vast sky, edited by Kip Wilson. These twelve short stories in verse explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. This genre-crossing anthology delivers something for every reader with unique characters, global settings, and a dazzling mixture of myth, historical, speculative, and contemporary fiction. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Confessions of an alleged good girl by Joya Goffney. Monique is a preacher's daughter. Everyone expects her to wait until marriage, so she has no one to turn to when she discovers that she physically can't have sex. After two years of trying and failing, her boyfriend breaks up with her. To win him back, Monique teams up with straight-laced church girl Sasha as well as Reggie, the misunderstood bad boy. While on their quest, Monique discovers the value of a true friend and the wonders of a love that accepts her for who she is. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, Eighteen roses by Shannon C.F. Rogers.  Filipina American Lucia grapples with teenage angst, family expectations, and friendship woes as she reluctantly prepares for her debutante ball. How far will Lucia stray from her comfort zone in order to play the role of dutiful daughter and granddaughter? Will she discover that her sense of humor can be a way to connect with people, not just push them away? (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “The name she gave me by Betty Culley. Rynn was born with a hole in her heart—literally. Although it was fixed long ago, she still feels an emptiness there when she wonders about her birth family. As her relationship with her adoptive mother fractures, Rynn finally decides she needs to know more about the rest of her family. This is the story of her journey. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan. When seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke finds out she’s pregnant, she considers a decision she never imagined she'd have to make: an abortion. But the closest place to get one is over nine hundred miles away. So Veronica turns to the only person she believes won't judge her: Bailey Butler, a legendary misfit and Veronica's ex-best friend. Under the starlit skies of the American Southwest, Veronica and Bailey discover that sometimes the most important choice is who your friends are. (Source: OCLC.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Check out relationship-focused nonfiction.These nonfiction reads cover true historical love stories, memoirs of friendship and heartbreak, and advice from sex education experts.” There is a border on the top and bottom of the image of books alternating with hearts.
Text reads, “S.E.X.: the all-you-need-to-know progressive sexuality guide to get you through high school and college by Heather Corinna.This guide to sex-related topics addresses anatomy, puberty, body image, masturbation, orgasm, sexual identity, dating, virginity, sexually transmitted infections, rape, contraception, pregnancy, and much more. (Source: library catalog.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “The ace and aro relationship guide by Cody Daigle-Orians. Whether we're talking about friendships, romantic relationships, casual dates or casual intimate partners, this guide will help you not only live authentically in your ace and aro identity, but joyfully share it with others. (Source: Goodreads.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Welcome to sex by Dr. Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes. This introductory guide is packed with honest advice on everything you need to know about sex, as well as frank, clear information about becoming sexually intimate with others, staying safe, and how to communicate. Plus everything you've ever wondered about wobbly starts and awkward moments! (Source: library catalog.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “Everything I know about love by Dolly Alderton. When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming an adult, Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she recounts falling in love, finding a job, getting drunk, getting dumped, realizing that Ivan from the corner shop might just be the only reliable man in her life, and that absolutely no one can ever compare to her best friends. This book is about bad dates, good friends and—above all else— realizing that you are enough. (Source: Goodreads.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
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Text reads, “I can't wait to call you my wife : African American letters of love, marriage, and family in the Civil War era by Rita Roberts. Amidst bloody battles and political maneuvering, thousands of African Americans spent the Civil War trying to hold their families together. Despite harsh laws against literacy and brutal practices that broke apart Black families, people found ways to write to each other against all odds. This moving book illuminates their struggle through the letters they exchanged. (Source: Goodreads.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.
Text reads, “The other family doctor : a veterinarian explores what animals can teach us about love, life, and mortality by Karen Fine In this memoir, Dr. Karen Fine shares the touching, joyful, heartbreaking, and life-affirming tales that make up her career as a vet. Woven into the story are, of course, also the stories of her own pets: the birds, cats, and dogs who have taught her the most valuable lessons—how caring for the animals in our lives can teach us to better care for ourselves, especially when life seems precarious. (Source: publisher.)” An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes hearts and other Valentine’s-themed images.