In honor of Black History Month, the library has compiled a display of romance novels by Black authors. These books are on display outside the library and available to be checked out.
Featured book:
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola
In her debut collection, internationally acclaimed writer Bolu Babalola retells the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology with incredible new detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased places.With an eye towards decolonizing tropes inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has created a captivating multicultural romance anthology that traverses across perspectives, continents, and genres. (from the publisher)
Of course, romance has its own subgenres:
Historical romance? Try Unforgivable Love, a re-telling of Dangerous Liaisons set in 1940s Harlem.
A “lesbian rom com about a wedding reality show“? D’Vaughn & Kris Plan a Wedding might be for you!
Contemporary, with a British-Nigerian, Christian protagonist? Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband
Just want a classic? We have Waiting to Exhale
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone.
Northwestern Law Library Blog 