Reviews and Blog Posts: romance

Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced

Submitted by Becker on March 7, 2013 - 9:24pm
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The finalists for the 25th annual Lambda Literary Awards were recently announced. The Lammys celebrate GLBT literature and are given in many categories, including fiction, romance, biography/memoir, children's/young adult, and sf/fantasy/horror.

If you want your next read to have GLBT themse, this is a great list to start with! For the complete list of finalists, see the Lambda Literary Foundation web site. The site also lists past winners and nominees. 

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by Brenna Yovanoff

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Rachel F
Reviewed on:
February 5, 2013
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If Lillian's been dead for 6 months, why's she still hanging around as a ghost? Hannah's trying to keep it together, but this summer is not helping -- it's HOT and there's a murderer on the loose. Plus, she's a Colorado author.

4:44 last day on earth

by Abel Ferrara

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
LisaB
Reviewed on:
January 2, 2013
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Abel Ferarra's 4:44 Last Day on Earth (2011) marks the independent filmmaker's cinematic return to New York City.  Set in a Lower East Side apartment building on the eve of an apocalyptic environmental collapse, the film centers on an upper-class bohemian couple played by Willem Defoe and Shanyn Leigh.  Over the course of the film's...

Cowboy Crazy

Submitted by Laurie. on November 17, 2012 - 2:40pm
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Cover for A Cowboy Under My Christmas Tree by Janet Dailey

Frazzled just thinking about the holidays? From Montana to Texas, the cowboy rules hearts so take time out to enjoy a western flavored romance!

These new titles will have you racing to the end.  Need help finding a romance title? We are happy to help!

The scorpio races

by Maggie Stiefvater

DPL Rating:
5
Reviewer:
Rachel F
Reviewed on:
June 25, 2012
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A coming of age story about two young people who live on an island.  The premise is a bit unbelievable -- carnivorous horses that live in the sea race each year in the Scorpio Races.  Winning the Scorpio Races could be the ticket to a better life for both of...

2012 Audie Award Nominees

Submitted by Becker on February 27, 2012 - 7:34pm
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The Audie Awards recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word performance, and are presented by the Audio Publishers Association. Here are some of the 2012 nominees owned by DPL:

Bossypants, Tina Fey, narrated by Tina Fey (Biography/Memoir, Humor)

Here Comes Trouble, Michael Moore, narrated by Michael Moore (Biography/Memoir)

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou, narrated by Maya Angelou (Classic)

Bollywood Films!

Submitted by extra medium on October 24, 2011 - 5:31pm
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You’ve never fallen in love unless there’s been a scene and costume change.

Here are some of my favorites:
Dil Chahta Hai – A story of 3 men and the summer they find love.
Chup Chup Ke – A swindler fakes his death, pretends to be deaf, then meets the girl of his dreams.

Prelude To a Vampire's Kiss

Submitted by Chris on August 3, 2011 - 10:33am
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Mucho Mojo author event opens the Denver RomCon!

I never think I may have lost my mojo until someone brings up the idea of mojo (that magic spell or essence  that makes people attractive to each other). Once the subject comes up, I feel my posittraction levels start to plummet. But what can be had and lost can also be recaptured.

Mojo Lost and Found

Submitted by Chris on July 25, 2011 - 3:39pm
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mo·jo/mōjō/Noun

1. A magic charm, talisman, or spell.
2. Magic power.

RomCon is coming to Denver on the weekend of August 5-7. Romance Conventions showcase more than just traditional romance fiction; it also celebrates the genres within romance fiction. Categories like Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance are steadily gaining in popularity and have a growing fan base.

This Weekend: Romance, Buffalo Bill, or Both?

Submitted by Becker on June 9, 2011 - 12:54pm
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Fresh City Life My Branch has 2 great authors featured this weekend. Choose one, or be eclectic and come to both!

Romance author Cindi Myers will be at Schlessman on Saturday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Myers believes in love at first sight, good chocolate, cold champagne, that people who don't like animals can't be trusted, and that God obviously has a sense of humor. She is the author of over 40 novels. Her latest is Work of Heart. Others include:

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