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If You Love These Popular Rom-Com Movies, Here’s The Book You Should Read Next

As an English teacher and an avid reader, I consume romance novels every weekend. #Booktok is a great resource when I am looking for a new read, but sometimes I just want the same storyline as one of my favorite romantic comedy films.

By Alyssa Vandermeulen4 min read

I have read (and loved!) each book on this list, and I paired each one with the appropriate romance movie for the ultimate comfy afternoon. I do my best to avoid open door romance novels in my personal reading, so each of these recommendations has either closed door or mild spice content, rather than unnecessary explicit scenes. Unsure what these terms mean? Check out this article for an explanation and my favorite reads from 2023