From the Bookshelf of La Crescent Public Library…

[close] Cinephiles of the rom-com, rejoice! This delightful, photo-packed book dishes out all the tropes we've come to know and love - or love to hate - about the romantic comedy. It's a light, easy, and entertaining read with nods to most your favorite rom-com films.

Looking back at what was popular in the 30s and 40s, the author cites how many of those storylines were modernized and what role they play today.

Most of the films named are the popular culture flicks of their day, and so tend to err on the side of white protagonists and audiences, but the author does make an effort to include Black rom-coms and stars, as well as the increasing number of LGBTQ+ rom-coms being made, and recognizes the impact that the successful film, Crazy Rich Asians, had in the industry. Let's all hope this means more to come!

For movie buffs, it was a fun and entertaining read with shoutouts to some of the best moments and movie speeches between lovebirds.

~ Jess