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Maëlle's avatar

Love this but I need 10 things I hate about you book recs tho!

Tiffany Soroko's avatar

Truly obsessed and now dying for Mash Up to come out! Amazing!

Lívia Medeiros's avatar

Wow these are just my favorite movies too! I’m thinking about making a similar essay but using my recs and also Brazilian books (where’s I’m from). Loved so much! 💘

Gyoza e Sertralina - Francesca's avatar

Adding everything in my goodreads list!

Molly Bell's avatar

Saving this post… now this is gonna be your thing, I can tell!

Natalie Lopez's avatar

I LOVED THIS TIMES ONE MILLION! These are the films that raised me. Thank you so much!

The Bad Review of Books's avatar

Is now a bad time to say that I’ve only partly watched one of these movies…

Caroline's avatar

This is such a fun post!

Katie Buzas's avatar

I'm obsessed with this post. Immediately adding some of these on Libby. Thank you!

Lizzie Campbell's avatar

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

Laura Yamin's avatar

I ABSOLUTELY love this post! I want to add to recent release for your list.

First, Save the Date by Mallory Kass as a mash up of Sweet Home Alabama, My Best Friends Wedding mash up. It is an ensemble romcom that highlights the 90s romcom vibe.

A book that I am listening now is Speak Now by Ash Perez (it's an audio first) book that feels like you are immersed in a Queer Nancy Meyer's movie with a chef in Big Sur and her ex friend who they may have feeling for who gets engaged.

Alexandra Sokoloff's avatar

OK, I just said I don't read rom com but "immersed in a Queer Nancy Meyers movie" just sold me on giving Speak Now a try. Plus, Big Sur. Thanks!

Alyssa Wiens's avatar

I love this - so creative!! And, does it work in the inverse? Like, I LOVED "Book Lovers," so should I watch "You've Got Mail?" (I can't believe I haven't seen it before?!)

Elizabeth Heydary's avatar

Book Lovers is my favorite Emily Henry book and I’ve loved You’ve Got Mail since I saw it in 1998!

Alyssa Wiens's avatar

It's my favourite of her books too! K then I really need to watch this movie asap!

AimeeSarahCarmichael's avatar

Love this list so much! When Harry Met Sally & You’ve got Mail are two of my favourites so always looking for book recommendations that fit their vibe

Tati Bedón's avatar

love this!! <3 thanks you Lizzie

Emily Grimes's avatar

We are kindred spirits! I adore all of these, but most importantly I 100% agree with The Lake House…how is this not more beloved?!

Nicole's avatar

Loved this post so much!

Alexandra Sokoloff's avatar

I love your marriage story! Mine is out of Richard Curtis - besides 30s and 40s classic romantic comedy, I've watched Four Weddings and a Funeral & Notting Hill dozens of times. And then I broke away from my tight ensemble of California friends to marry a Scotsman, and now I am living in those movies as the American woman in a big group of UK friends. Funny, though - even with your super helpful guide of rom com books according to rom com movie favorites, I have zero interest in READING rom coms. I love the movie genre, but just never feel it on the page.