Castles and horses and kilts, oh my! This group reads a book of their choice, based on the suggested theme/trope/subgenre. This allows our members to read what they enjoy, while also branching outside their comfort zone, just a little. For this meeting, read a Highland Romance (or 2!) and come prepared to discuss how it fits within the Romance Genre! Head on over to the Scottish Highlands this month, and fall in love with kilts and Celts.

According to the Romance Writers of America, there are two basic elements of every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending [RWA]. Beyond that, anything goes, from the setting to the tropes. Romance novels can be set in Victorian times, or modern times. They can be sweet, or extremely spicy.

This group reads a book of their choice, based on the suggested theme/trope/subgenre. This allows our members to read what they enjoy, while also branching outside their comfort zone, just a little. For this meeting, read a Time Travel Romance (or 2!) and come prepared to discuss how it fits within the Romance Genre! Time travel romances are where "people from different eras managed to overcome all physical obstacles to their love." [Joseph McBride, Variety]

According to the Romance Writers of America, there are two basic elements of every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending [RWA]. Beyond that, anything goes, from the setting to the tropes. Romance novels can be set in Victorian times, or modern times. They can be sweet, or extremely spicy.

This group reads a book of their choice, based on the suggested theme/trope/subgenre. This allows our members to read what they enjoy, while also branching outside their comfort zone, just a little. For this meeting, read a Romance Novel in Graphic Novel format (or 2!) and come prepared to discuss how it fits within the Romance Genre! 

A note about graphic novels, per Kyle DeGuzman, "A graphic novel is a format, not a genre. It refers to a long-form work of sequential art, often with complex narratives and developed characters. The term "graphic novel" is used to describe any book in a comic format that resembles a novel in length and narrative development. This can include fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in-between." [StudioBinder]

According to the Romance Writers of America, there are two basic elements of every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending [RWA]. Beyond that, anything goes, from the setting to the tropes. Romance novels can be set in Victorian times, or modern times. They can be sweet, or extremely spicy.

This group reads a book of their choice, based on the suggested theme/trope/subgenre. This allows our members to read what they enjoy, while also branching outside their comfort zone, just a little. For this meeting, read a Highland Romance (or 2!) and come prepared to discuss how it fits within the Romance Genre! What's more romantic than long nights, firelight, and watching it snow with someone special? Keep yourself warm with one of these romances that evoke winter's seasonal fun and holiday cheer! (-NoveList). Not all Holiday Romances feature Christmas; though that is one of the most common winter holidays in this subgenre

According to the Romance Writers of America, there are two basic elements of every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending [RWA]. Beyond that, anything goes, from the setting to the tropes. Romance novels can be set in Victorian times, or modern times. They can be sweet, or extremely spicy.