It is hard to ignore a classic love story; stories full of passion, intensity, and love that knows no bounds. This Valentine\u2019s Day, why not revisit the classics that showed us how powerful of a force that true love can be?<\/p>\n
Romeo & Juliet<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n![\"Romeo](\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/files\/2024\/02\/Romeo-Juliet-187x300.jpg\")
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No discussion of classic romance literature is complete without a mention of Shakespeare\u2019s immortal classic, Romeo & Juliet<\/em>. This story of star-crossed lovers from rival families in Verona, Italy comes packed with love, blood, and an ending that reminds us that nothing can hinder true love\u2019s reach, not even death. This story has been told and retold over the centuries and has spawned multiple Hollywood adaptations; these include multiple iterations of Romeo & Juliet<\/em><\/a>, the animated feature Gnomeo & Juliet<\/a>, and visually stunning William Shakespeare\u2019s<\/em> Romeo + Juliet<\/em><\/a>. Marvel fans will also be intrigued to find Tom Holland starring as Romeo in the upcoming West End production of Romeo & Juliet<\/em>.<\/p>\nLa Belle et La Bete<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/files\/2024\/02\/La-Belle-et-La-Bete.png\")
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Another love story that has survived for hundreds of years is a tale entitled \u201cLa Belle et La Bete\u201d<\/em>; you may know this story as \u201cBeauty and the Beast<\/em>.\u201d The original story was written in France in 1740, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and features a much larger cast of characters and events than the commonly retold version we know of today (Ibid, 2024.) New characters include Belle\u2019s 6 brothers and five cruel sisters; good and evil fairies; genies; and a King of the Fortunate Island, just to name a few (Ibid, 2024.) While \u201cBeauty and the Beast<\/em>,\u201d <\/em>is a childhood classic for many of us, there is way more to the story than we know. The original French fairy tale version is not one to miss. Are you intrigued? Click here<\/a> to read this tale in the original French.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Contemporary Love Stories<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you are looking for love stories written in more recent years, HPU libraries also offer a wide collection of these poignant stories. From Nicholas Sparks to Nora Roberts, HPU Libraries has you covered.<\/p>\n
Dreamland: a Novel<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n![\"Dreamland\"](\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/files\/2024\/02\/Dreamland-196x300.jpg\")
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We could not discuss contemporary romance literature without mentioning Nicholas Sparks. The name Nicholas Sparks is practically synonymous with romance and this 2022 publication is no exception. \u201cDreamland: A Novel<\/em>\u201d introduces us to Colby, Morgan, and Beverly, three very different people from very different situations, but all having the same dream of living a better life (Sparks, 2022.) \u00a0Over the course of one week, these characters will meet and be faced with the ultimate question of \u201cwhether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past” (Sparks, 2022.)<\/p>\nDreamland: a Novel<\/em> is just one of many Nicholas Sparks books held by HPU Libraries. Click here<\/a> to browse our entire collection of Nicholas Sparks titles.<\/p>\nThe First to Die at the End<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/files\/2024\/02\/The-First-to-Die-at-the-End-197x300.jpg\")
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The First to Die at the End<\/em> is the story of Orion and Valentino, two strangers that are drawn together in New York City for a single, unforgettable day (Silvera, 2022.) When one receives an End Day Call and the other does not, despite knowing the day may end in a devastating heartbreak, Orion and Valentino decide that the only important thing is that they spend the day with each other (Silvera, 2022.) The First to Die at the End <\/em>is the prequel to Adam Silvera\u2019s smash hit They Both Die at the End<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> and is a must-read for fans of the the first book. If you missed out on the first book, no worries! You can find it available for checkout in our 2nd<\/sup> floor Readerspace.<\/p>\nLove is indeed a powerful force, a force that has been the muse of many poets and writers for many centuries. HPU Libraries has something for just about every reader interested in the romance genre. Stop by and check out our vast collection of print romance novels, or go online to checkout our eBook databases Overdrive<\/a>, eBooks via EBSCO<\/a>, or eBooks on ProQuest Central<\/a>. If you have any questions, just ask a librarian<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
References<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nAmazon (n.d.a). Dreamland: a Novel<\/em> [Cover Image.]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.b). The First to Die at the End<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.c). Romeo and Juliet<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nDisneyRebelWorks. (2020). The Enchanted Rose<\/em> [Image]. Deviant Art<\/a>.<\/p>\nIbid. (2024). Beauty and the Beast. Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\nSilvera, A. (2022). The first to die at the end (First, Ser. [death-cast], [0]). Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. https:\/\/hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1286366288<\/a><\/p>\n
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Another love story that has survived for hundreds of years is a tale entitled \u201cLa Belle et La Bete\u201d<\/em>; you may know this story as \u201cBeauty and the Beast<\/em>.\u201d The original story was written in France in 1740, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and features a much larger cast of characters and events than the commonly retold version we know of today (Ibid, 2024.) New characters include Belle\u2019s 6 brothers and five cruel sisters; good and evil fairies; genies; and a King of the Fortunate Island, just to name a few (Ibid, 2024.) While \u201cBeauty and the Beast<\/em>,\u201d <\/em>is a childhood classic for many of us, there is way more to the story than we know. The original French fairy tale version is not one to miss. Are you intrigued? Click here<\/a> to read this tale in the original French.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Contemporary Love Stories<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you are looking for love stories written in more recent years, HPU libraries also offer a wide collection of these poignant stories. From Nicholas Sparks to Nora Roberts, HPU Libraries has you covered.<\/p>\n
Dreamland: a Novel<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
We could not discuss contemporary romance literature without mentioning Nicholas Sparks. The name Nicholas Sparks is practically synonymous with romance and this 2022 publication is no exception. \u201cDreamland: A Novel<\/em>\u201d introduces us to Colby, Morgan, and Beverly, three very different people from very different situations, but all having the same dream of living a better life (Sparks, 2022.) \u00a0Over the course of one week, these characters will meet and be faced with the ultimate question of \u201cwhether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past” (Sparks, 2022.)<\/p>\nDreamland: a Novel<\/em> is just one of many Nicholas Sparks books held by HPU Libraries. Click here<\/a> to browse our entire collection of Nicholas Sparks titles.<\/p>\nThe First to Die at the End<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
The First to Die at the End<\/em> is the story of Orion and Valentino, two strangers that are drawn together in New York City for a single, unforgettable day (Silvera, 2022.) When one receives an End Day Call and the other does not, despite knowing the day may end in a devastating heartbreak, Orion and Valentino decide that the only important thing is that they spend the day with each other (Silvera, 2022.) The First to Die at the End <\/em>is the prequel to Adam Silvera\u2019s smash hit They Both Die at the End<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> and is a must-read for fans of the the first book. If you missed out on the first book, no worries! You can find it available for checkout in our 2nd<\/sup> floor Readerspace.<\/p>\nLove is indeed a powerful force, a force that has been the muse of many poets and writers for many centuries. HPU Libraries has something for just about every reader interested in the romance genre. Stop by and check out our vast collection of print romance novels, or go online to checkout our eBook databases Overdrive<\/a>, eBooks via EBSCO<\/a>, or eBooks on ProQuest Central<\/a>. If you have any questions, just ask a librarian<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
References<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nAmazon (n.d.a). Dreamland: a Novel<\/em> [Cover Image.]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.b). The First to Die at the End<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.c). Romeo and Juliet<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nDisneyRebelWorks. (2020). The Enchanted Rose<\/em> [Image]. Deviant Art<\/a>.<\/p>\nIbid. (2024). Beauty and the Beast. Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\nSilvera, A. (2022). The first to die at the end (First, Ser. [death-cast], [0]). Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. https:\/\/hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1286366288<\/a><\/p>\n
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Contemporary Love Stories<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you are looking for love stories written in more recent years, HPU libraries also offer a wide collection of these poignant stories. From Nicholas Sparks to Nora Roberts, HPU Libraries has you covered.<\/p>\n
Dreamland: a Novel<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
We could not discuss contemporary romance literature without mentioning Nicholas Sparks. The name Nicholas Sparks is practically synonymous with romance and this 2022 publication is no exception. \u201cDreamland: A Novel<\/em>\u201d introduces us to Colby, Morgan, and Beverly, three very different people from very different situations, but all having the same dream of living a better life (Sparks, 2022.) \u00a0Over the course of one week, these characters will meet and be faced with the ultimate question of \u201cwhether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past” (Sparks, 2022.)<\/p>\nDreamland: a Novel<\/em> is just one of many Nicholas Sparks books held by HPU Libraries. Click here<\/a> to browse our entire collection of Nicholas Sparks titles.<\/p>\nThe First to Die at the End<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
The First to Die at the End<\/em> is the story of Orion and Valentino, two strangers that are drawn together in New York City for a single, unforgettable day (Silvera, 2022.) When one receives an End Day Call and the other does not, despite knowing the day may end in a devastating heartbreak, Orion and Valentino decide that the only important thing is that they spend the day with each other (Silvera, 2022.) The First to Die at the End <\/em>is the prequel to Adam Silvera\u2019s smash hit They Both Die at the End<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> and is a must-read for fans of the the first book. If you missed out on the first book, no worries! You can find it available for checkout in our 2nd<\/sup> floor Readerspace.<\/p>\nLove is indeed a powerful force, a force that has been the muse of many poets and writers for many centuries. HPU Libraries has something for just about every reader interested in the romance genre. Stop by and check out our vast collection of print romance novels, or go online to checkout our eBook databases Overdrive<\/a>, eBooks via EBSCO<\/a>, or eBooks on ProQuest Central<\/a>. If you have any questions, just ask a librarian<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
References<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nAmazon (n.d.a). Dreamland: a Novel<\/em> [Cover Image.]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.b). The First to Die at the End<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nAmazon (n.d.c). Romeo and Juliet<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nDisneyRebelWorks. (2020). The Enchanted Rose<\/em> [Image]. Deviant Art<\/a>.<\/p>\nIbid. (2024). Beauty and the Beast. Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\nSilvera, A. (2022). The first to die at the end (First, Ser. [death-cast], [0]). Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. https:\/\/hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1286366288<\/a><\/p>\n
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We could not discuss contemporary romance literature without mentioning Nicholas Sparks. The name Nicholas Sparks is practically synonymous with romance and this 2022 publication is no exception. \u201cDreamland: A Novel<\/em>\u201d introduces us to Colby, Morgan, and Beverly, three very different people from very different situations, but all having the same dream of living a better life (Sparks, 2022.) \u00a0Over the course of one week, these characters will meet and be faced with the ultimate question of \u201cwhether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past” (Sparks, 2022.)<\/p>\n Dreamland: a Novel<\/em> is just one of many Nicholas Sparks books held by HPU Libraries. Click here<\/a> to browse our entire collection of Nicholas Sparks titles.<\/p>\n The First to Die at the End<\/em> is the story of Orion and Valentino, two strangers that are drawn together in New York City for a single, unforgettable day (Silvera, 2022.) When one receives an End Day Call and the other does not, despite knowing the day may end in a devastating heartbreak, Orion and Valentino decide that the only important thing is that they spend the day with each other (Silvera, 2022.) The First to Die at the End <\/em>is the prequel to Adam Silvera\u2019s smash hit They Both Die at the End<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> and is a must-read for fans of the the first book. If you missed out on the first book, no worries! You can find it available for checkout in our 2nd<\/sup> floor Readerspace.<\/p>\n Love is indeed a powerful force, a force that has been the muse of many poets and writers for many centuries. HPU Libraries has something for just about every reader interested in the romance genre. Stop by and check out our vast collection of print romance novels, or go online to checkout our eBook databases Overdrive<\/a>, eBooks via EBSCO<\/a>, or eBooks on ProQuest Central<\/a>. If you have any questions, just ask a librarian<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Amazon (n.d.a). Dreamland: a Novel<\/em> [Cover Image.]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amazon (n.d.b). The First to Die at the End<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amazon (n.d.c). Romeo and Juliet<\/em> [Cover Image]. Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n DisneyRebelWorks. (2020). The Enchanted Rose<\/em> [Image]. Deviant Art<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ibid. (2024). Beauty and the Beast. Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Silvera, A. (2022). The first to die at the end (First, Ser. [death-cast], [0]). Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. https:\/\/hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1286366288<\/a><\/p>\nThe First to Die at the End<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n
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