Her Campus at Northeastern
In Defense of the Romance Novel
Thanks to BookTok, the romance genre is driving a new wave of readers back to bookstores. While some critics dismiss it as fluff, there’s room on our shelves for...
Her Campus at Ithaca
Emily Henry and Beyond: How “BookTok” Is Giving Fans What They Actually Want
On January 9th, 2026, People We Meet On Vacation was released on Netflix. Based on the best-selling novel by beloved author Emily Henry, this movie hit number one on...
Her Campus at OSU
7 Romance Novels Worth Reading
I think a good romance novel values its characters as individuals, and uses romance as a vehicle for their stories and life lessons. I look for novels that are...
Her Campus at St. Andrews
The Rise of Bad Romance
Why does the romance section of a bookstore only have identical, poor-quality books now?
Her Campus at MSU
Book Recommendations For Any Mood You’re In, From A Certified Mood Reader: Romance Edition
Having a long list of books you want to read is great until you’re not sure which book to choose to snuggle up with. Coming from someone with a...
Her Campus at Northeastern
Sapphic Book Recs
Following Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share some of my recent favorite sapphic novels! I adore walking through bookstores, but finding sapphic romances can be challenging, so I’ve compiled...
Her Campus at OSU
The 5 Best Romance Novels According to a Hopeless Romantic
One of my best friends, Krista Romano, immerses herself in the dreamy world of romance novels to cope with the reality of today's dating world. So, I asked her...
Her Campus at UCLA
“Funny Story” And Other Funny Stories: Emily Henry Is The Queen Of Romance
Emily Henry's "Funny Story" is more than just a funny story