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Top 6 romance books for your To Be Read pile

Do you want to know which romance books to read next? There are numerous romantic novels that have captured readers’ hearts over the years.

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Here are some of The best books ever released to help you out; Timeless classics and popular favourites:

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University of Nairobi Library where you can find some books for free. PHOTO/Credits

“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice will always be an all-time favourite. This beloved novel follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and her complex relationship with the wealthy and enigmatic Mr Darcy.

The book has a rotten tomatoes rating of 87% and an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Here is a classic romantic story of a cold-hearted man falling for a hopeless romantic whose intelligence level captivates the eye of Mr Darcy. You wouldn’t want to miss this good read, if you haven’t yet, you need to add this at the top of your list. 

“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte

A gripping tale of love, independence, and resilience, “Jane Eyre” tells the story of Jane, an orphaned governess, and her passionate connection with the brooding Mr Rochester. Charlotte Bronte is known to be one of the best romance writers to ever live. Bronte’s books are being read in literature classes and romance stories are measured by this classic writer. Jane and Mr Rochester is classic love that’ll make you crave a book type of life. The rating of the book is 85% rotten tomatoes and an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Deserves your to-be-read pile. 

With those two being one of the best books to exist, below are a few more that will keep you stuck on the pages. Unable to eat, sleep much less move because of how good it is. 

“There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away,” Emily Dickinson (American poet)

Romance books for all hopeless romantics

“Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this epic romance features the headstrong Scarlett O’Hara and her tumultuous relationship with the dashing Rhett Butler. Any interest in a relationship on a rocky road, here’s one to pique your interest. This is a romantic story that speaks to the power of femininity and the importance of coexistence with masculinity. A symbiosis of feminism and patriarchy but full of goosebumps. It has a 90% rotten tomatoes rating and an IMDb of 8.2/10.

“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon

Mixing time travel, adventure, and romance, this series introduces Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who finds herself in 18th-century Scotland and falls in love with the gallant Highlander, Jamie Fraser. Fiction brought us closer to reality. With issues being dealt with such as rape, homosexuality and other issues in society. The book has a series released based on it, but trust me, you’ll want to read the book first. It has a rotten tomatoes rating of 89% and an IMDb rating of 8.4/10.

“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn

A psychological thriller with a twist of romance, this gripping novel delves into the toxic relationship between Nick and Amy Dunne, showcasing the darker side of love. To all the people enticed by thrill and adventure. A bit of torture and a touch of love. For all the toxic people out there, there’s hope for you to find love. If Nick can find one, so can you. It has a rating of 88% of rotten tomatoes and an IMDb rating of 8.1/10.

“The Bridges of Madison County ” by Robert James Waller

It is the book with the highest rating aside from Pride and Prejudice. It entails a brief but intense affair between a National Geographic photographer and a married Italian woman intended to explore the power of love and the choices we make. The book brings out the thrill of constantly choosing to be in love and choosing to accept each other even if the universe seems against you. The book has an all-time high rating of 90% rotten tomatoes and an IMDb rating of 7.6/10.

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These novels offer a range of romantic experiences, from classic period romances to contemporary tales of love and resilience. If these miss out on your TBR (to be read) pile, I don’t know what you’re reading. 

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