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San Francisco Bay Times
15 hours ago
Writing

Top of Your Stack 5.9.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Late Bloomer is a sapphic romance with a focus on self-discovery and new beginnings. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
1 week ago
Writing

The Napkin Project (Love Stories Edition)

Love stories are the backbone of modern fiction, evolving over millennia in various forms and endings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in March

Nicholls' novel You Are Here explores romance authentically without typical romcom tropes.
Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea challenges romantic notions by giving voice to Mr Rochester's original wife, Antoinette Cosway. [ more ]
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music
BrooklynVegan
1 week ago
Berlin

Fontaines D.C. playing Brooklyn next week (on sale now!)

Fontaines D.C. announced their fourth album ROMANCE and have upcoming shows in Europe. One Brooklyn show on May 8 at Warsaw has been confirmed. [ more ]
Bustle
2 weeks ago
Music

A Viral TikTok Explains Taylor Swift's Matty Healy "Homage" In Her New Video

Taylor Swift's album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' may have been inspired by her brief romance with Matty Healy from The 1975. [ more ]
Consequence
3 weeks ago
Music

Fontaines D.C. announce new album Romance, unveil lead single "Starburster"

Fontaines D.C. announced the release of their fourth album, 'Romance,' aiming to explore new sonic and thematic territories with the lead single 'Starburster.' [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Remembering Ross Woodall: The Man With a Cane and a Smile - San Francisco Bay Times

Ross Woodall was a heroic figure and activist living with AIDS for over four decades.
His impact was felt through his music, activism, and loving relationship with his partner. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me...Now

J.Lo's first solo album in 10 years tells a love story resembling a fairy tale.
The album and its accompanying movie follow a romantic storyline inspired by mythology. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Taylor Swift's new album becomes Spotify's most-streamed in a day

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' broke Spotify records with most streams and most-streamed artist in a day. [ more ]
Consequence
2 weeks ago
Music

Taylor Swift reveals video for Post Malone collaboration "Fortnight"

Taylor Swift released a music video for her Post Malone collaboration 'Fortnight' with an elaborate metaphorical concept. [ more ]
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romantasy
Bustle
1 month ago
Books

20 Romantasy Books That'll Get You Hooked On The Genre

Romance remains the highest-grossing genre, with fantasy romance (romantasy) showing significant growth.
Romantasy combines elements of fantasy and romance, gaining popularity on TikTok and among BookTokers. [ more ]
CBC
2 months ago
Books

Young female readers, #BookTok fuel spicy romantasy genre's staggering sales figures | CBC Radio

Romantasy genre is a successful combination of romance and fantasy.
Romantasy books are outselling traditional fantasy blockbusters like Harry Potter. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Books

What is romantasy? The best-selling book trend, explained.

Romantasy is a rapidly growing genre, with sales increasing by 42 percent from 2022 to 2023.
Romantasy books feature fantasy elements and a central love story, and are identified by their title structure. [ more ]
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PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

Book Deals: Week of January 15, 2024

Nidhi Pugalia at Viking has acquired the world rights to Gracie Marsden's historical feminist fantasy novel
Avon has acquired world English rights to Amy James's debut romance novel in a two-book deal [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Writing

I Got Spiritually Love Bombed

The narrator falls for a man who claims to be not human but from another planet.
The man connects with the narrator's Indigenous identity and speaks of a deep spiritual connection. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Music

Dua Lipa's New Album Is Nonstop Ear Candy

Dua Lipa's third album Radical Optimism focuses solely on romance, delivering a fun and danceable experience. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Music

On Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism,' Romance Is Everything

Romance is the central theme in Dua Lipa's bold and energetic third album, Radical Optimism. [ more ]
www.amny.com
6 days ago
Film

Your ultimate summer movie guide: what to watch in theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day | amNewYork

A variety of movie genres, from action to romance, are set to hit theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Film

The Greatest Hits review cutesy music romance plays a forgettable tune

The film 'The Greatest Hits' uses music and nostalgia as a magical time-traveling force.
The film is critiqued for lacking authenticity and emotional depth in its portrayal of grief and relationships. [ more ]
Vulture
2 months ago
Film

'We Made Something a Little Fake'

Amélie is being rereleased globally on Valentine's Day, but director Jean-Pierre Jeunet doesn't consider it a romance.
The main story of Amélie came from a small detail in the director's notes, inspired by seeing a man without legs in Paris. [ more ]
IndieWire
2 months ago
Film

Don't Let 'Evil Roy Slade' Be Your One That Got Away

Romantic gestures in films are no longer as welcome in real life as they once were.
Sometimes drastic actions for love can be insincere and lead to problematic behavior. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
Film

All of Us Strangers director Andrew Haigh: 'It's always surprising when queer content breaks through'

All of Us Strangers is a critically acclaimed ghostly gay romance film that has received multiple BAFTA nominations.
The film explores the queer experience in relation to family and the challenges faced by individuals coming of age in the homophobic era of the '80s and '90s. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
New York City

A Calif. man hid for 6 months in a secret room in Circuit City

A woman's romantic partner turned out to be an escaped convict living in hidden rooms at a toy store and electronics retailer. [ more ]
Books
time.com
1 week ago
Books

The 31 Best Love Triangle Movies To Watch After Challengers

Love triangles in movies can be engaging due to the complexity and emotional depth they add to the storyline. [ more ]
Bustle
1 week ago
Books

'Bridgerton' Fans Have Theories About Violet & Lord Anderson After A New Promo

Fans anticipate Violet's newfound personal life and potential romantic interests in Bridgerton Season 3. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Books

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Interconnected characters spanning significant periods
Exploration of philosophical musings on spirituality and relationships [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

This Week's Bestsellers: February 12, 2024

House of Flame and Shadow is the #1 book in the country, selling more than 11 times as many copies as the #2 book, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Three nonfiction books on the bestseller list offer sex and relationship advice, including Fight Right by Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

Pregame the Super Bowl with our favorite football fiction

NPR's annual book guide recommends books to get ready for the Super Bowl.
The list includes books about football, romance, and social issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Five of the best romance books of 2023

Sophie Kinsella's 'The Burnout' is a funny and well-plotted book with a coastal town setting that adds a bittersweet quality to the story of young people's anxiety and love.
Rebecca Yarros' 'Iron Flame' is a highly anticipated book in the Empyrean Series, which is compared to Harry Potter and the Hunger Games and has generated a lot of excitement.
Cecilia Rabess' 'Everything's Fine' is a controversial but addictive and funny romance that deals with race and politics, sparking a social media storm over the portrayal of racial inequality.
Jilly Cooper's 'Tackle!' offers her signature wit and features beloved characters like Rupert and horses, making it a quintessentially British read. [ more ]
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BuzzFeed Community
1 month ago
Deliverability

Discover Your Ideal Engagement Ring Based On Your Past Relationships

Each relationship teaches us about ourselves and our tastes.
Combining romantic history with style preferences suggests ideal engagement rings. [ more ]
TODAY.com
1 month ago
Digital life

She had a girl, her best friend had a boy. Their kids got married; now they'll be grandmas together

Friendship leading to intergenerational bonds
Romance blossoming from long-time friendship [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Despite Tinder, the course of true love doesn't run smooth. Even in our romcoms | Kit Buchan

Apps like Tinder may not necessarily aim to find soulmates, but keep users single and searching for dopamine.
There's a rising trend of more poignant and realistic narratives in romcoms that reflect disillusionment with modern dating. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

24 People Who Dated Two Members Of The Same Family And Started A Whole Lot Of Drama

Lines should not be crossed when dating family members
Relationship drama can lead to unexpected connections [ more ]
The Gottman Institute
2 months ago
Relationships

Valentine's Day: The Gottman Way

Valentine's Day has a negative reputation for its sentimentalism and commercialization
The best gift for your partner is a happy, healthy, and fulfilling relationship [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Relationships

Go and talk to strangers it's fun': why speed dating is having a moment

Dating apps have made romance feel like a chore to manage.
The number of speed dating events in Australia has been increasing in recent years. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
London

London as a gastronomical and romantic haven in 2024

London is a romantic city attracting tourists with weekend packages. Heart Bingo released tips for year-round romance, focusing on unique experiences in London. [ more ]
WhoWhatWear
2 months ago
Fashion & style

This Artist Wore a Classic Hollywood-Inspired Gown for Her Glamorous Black-Tie Wedding

The wedding was filled with vintage touches and Old Hollywood glamour.
The couple's unexpected journey to romance was like a fairy tale. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
San Francisco

'Ode to San Francisco'-a poem

The poem beautifully captures the essence of San Francisco through vivid imagery and emotions.
The nostalgic recounting of romantic moments in San Francisco evokes a sense of longing and desire. [ more ]
Psychology Today
2 months ago
Career

Couples Have "The One"; Singles Have "The Ones"

Committing to 'the one' is a celebrated notion.
Single people have 'the ones' rather than 'the one'. [ more ]
Poynter
2 months ago
Media industry

We asked for your newsroom love stories. You didn't disappoint. - Poynter

Journalism often brings together couples who work in the same field.
Romance can bloom in the midst of hectic newsroom environments. [ more ]
MobileAppAaily
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Breaking More Hearts This Valentine's Day

77% of Indians have encountered at least one fake profile generated and completely handled by AI on dating apps and social media.
81% of Indians observed better responses to AI-generated messages than their own, leading to a positive view of AI for romance. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Man's Tinder AI Makes Date With Woman, Forgets to Tell Him and Stands Her Up

A Moscow man used an AI chatbot to communicate with over 5,000 women on Tinder.
The dating bot had some glitches, including scheduling a date without informing the man and making promises on his behalf. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

The Industry Is Divided On How To Write Video Game Romance

BioWare's Dragon Age II allowed players to pursue romantic relationships with characters of any gender, challenging traditional gaming norms.
The game received criticism from bigots, but Lead Writer David Gaider defended the inclusion of diverse romance options. [ more ]
Inverse
4 months ago
Video games

How to Keep Xbox From Banning You For Uploading Steamy Baldur's Gate 3 Scenes

Players were getting banned for capturing love scenes in Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox.
Microsoft announced a solution to avoid suspensions by turning off automatic upload, but this received backlash. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Design

Love or Hate Valentine's Day?

Gina Prince-Bythewood's directorial debut, 'Love & Basketball', explores the game of emotional one-on-one between Monica and Quincy.
'Rye Lane' is a charming walk-and-talk film that showcases the vibrant neighborhood and delightful banter between Dom and Yas.
Ira Sachs's film 'Love Is Strange' tells a moving story about a couple, George and Ben, who are forced apart by homophobia and real estate issues. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Lit Snax 2.8.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Experiences of growing up as a fat, queer, brown girl in Singapore
Exploration of monsters and what it means to be different [ more ]
BuzzFeed News
3 months ago
France news

Shanna Claimed She Once Confronted Kim After Allegedly Finding Suggestive Messages Between Her And Travis

Travis and Shanna briefly reconciled in 2007 and tried to make things work in 2009, but ultimately ended their relationship.
Shanna Moakler has been openly critical of Travis Barker's relationship with Kourtney Kardashian. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects.
Possession is considered her most influential work, credited with expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring contemporary writers to explore bigger themes and ideas.
Byatt's novels exhibit a combination of intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity, tackling topics such as Darwinian theory and sexual passion. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
5 months ago
Books

This Week's Bestsellers: November 20, 2023

Rebecca Yarros has multiple books on the bestseller list.
Entangled is addressing complaints about misprints in the new editions. [ more ]
BOOK RIOT
5 months ago
Books

The Best Books of 2023

Opal dreams of escaping her poverty-stricken town and meets the reclusive owner of a mysterious house.
This book explores family secrets and the impact of one person's pain on a town.
This trilogy offers a witchy fantasy with commentary on feminism and power structures. [ more ]
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