Recs if you like The Bodyguard...
Slutty little glasses π«¦
Because weβd all kneel for a cute nerd (or bespectacled hottie in general) π₯΅π Collection of romance books where the MMC wears glasses and looks fabulously hot in them π Bonus points if there is a scene where he takes them off to kiss his partner harder π₯πΆοΈ Recommendations are always very much welcome (also I havenβt read every single book on here, so please feel free to correct me if one doesnβt fit)
A Rom-Com guide for the 2000s Girlies
This handpicked list brings back the heart-fluttering nostalgia of early-2000s rom-coms-think flirty banter, iconic soundtracks, and heroines with way too much emotional labor but perfect hair. Whether you're nursing a breakup, dodging one, or just craving a little lighthearted love, these movies will deliver serotonin, drama, and maybe even hope. You want that "why don't guys do grand gestures anymore?" energy? This list's got you.
upcoming tv/film adaptations
| 2026 | verity: october 2 sense & sensibility: october 16 sunrise on the reaping: november 20 dune messiah: december 18
| 2027 | children of blood & bone: january 15 the nightingale: february 12 beach read: may 7
| 2028 | cinder: november 3
Book(s) of the Month(s) π
Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!
Itβs okay to judge a book by itβs cover!
Beautiful books for when your monthly reading roundup needs a little facelift π
Slutty Little Glasses Club
You know what this is
Romance Safe to read at Grandmaβs
Clean and closed door romance
book adaptations announced for 2026-27
The book girlies are seeing their favourite characters on screen this year so if you didnβt know or want to be ahead of the game and prep, this list is here. This list includes tv adaptations and movies so if youβre curious make sure to see if itβs streaming or theatre release.
P.s. Iβm including books whose adaptations already came out this year so far
protectors
bodyguards, knights & royal guards
no third act breakup
Sweet Hearts, Hot Pages
From sweet & swoony to undeniable heat, these books will have you kicking your feet and blushing at all the right moments. Banter, longing, tension, and MMCs who mean it β prepare for maximum squealing.
Closed Door Romance
Romance novels with little to no spice. Give me recs to add, I think I may like romance and prefer no spice!
closed door romance thatβll make you swoon
no spice doesnβt mean no heat. pls recommend other swoon-worthy books/series so i can give them a read!!
Romance Books With the Door Firmly Shut
Closed-door/no spice romance books with ALL.THE.FEELS.
Flirting Going on 40
Womanhood! Contemporary Romance featuring women over the age of 30 & 40! Adults falling in love!
I've got a type, and it's artsy.
books about actors, artists, dancers, musicians, writers, and other creatives
too many adaptations announced, not enough space in my head
there are wayyyy too many to keep track of so iβll leave them here until they go into production/release
Summer Reads
Perfect summer reads
On the Book Baronβs radar π
List of books that @thebookbaron talks about and recommends on her YouTube channel.
Romancing lala
Collecting books that would categorise as romance/romantasy/fantasy with prominent romance subplot that booksandlala has rated 4 stars or higher.
Feel free to suggest more books that would fit into this list, correct wrongly added books or suggest improvements to this list βΊοΈ
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